Hydrapple Best Moveset
Grass/Dragon at 120 Sp. Atk and 110 Defense with AbilityRegenerator healing a third of HP every switch. AbilitySupersweet Syrup lowers opponents' evasion on entry. The moveset tanks physical hits and fires special Grass and Dragon TermStab between Regenerator pivots. 106 HP and 80 Sp. Def add real durability on both sides. A-Tier through Regenerator and bulk.
Hydrapple held a solid A-Tier position in Gen IX. This was Hydrapple's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Regenerator with Rocky Helmet, favoring a Bold nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Hydrapple best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Earth Power
- Giga Drain
- Fickle Beam
- Nasty Plot
Recommended Teammates
Hydrapple Weakness
Hydrapple's Grass/Dragon typing leaves it vulnerable to Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug, Dragon, and Fairy. Ice hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. The Grass/Dragon typing picks up 4 resistances to work with. Hydrapple's physical bulk (base 110 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Ice |
| 2x (Weak) | Poison, Flying, Bug, Dragon, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Ground |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Grass |
What is Hydrapple Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Hydrapple
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Hydrapple View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn1-2% Scald2-2% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityElectric Surge ItemTerrain Extender NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Hydrapple View Pincurchin builds →Scald4-5% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemRocky Helmet NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Hydrapple View Hippowdon builds →Earthquake7-8% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityWatercompaction ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Hydrapple View Palossand builds →Shadow Ball17-20% Scorching Sands7-9% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilityStamina ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Hydrapple View Mudsdale builds →Earthquake7-8% | ||
Evolution
Out of 3 evolutions from Applin, Hydrapple comes from the move-knowledge path. The method you use determines which form you end up with. Breed through Applin to get eggs. The evolution from Applin pushed Hydrapple to 540 total stats. Sp.Atk saw the largest single gain at +80. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
How to Get Hydrapple
Can't catch Hydrapple directly. Start with Applin at moderate rates from the locations below, then evolve through a special method. The 3-stage chain from Applin to Hydrapple is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Hydrapple in SV
Applin is your first catch on the way to Hydrapple. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 7-60 across 28 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch ApplinApple HillsLv.7-60OverworldKitakami RoadLv.7-60OverworldKitakami WildsLv.7-60OverworldMossfell ConfluenceLv.7-60OverworldCasseroya Lake - ForestLv.10-35OverworldRate 6%East Province (Area One) - ForestLv.10-35OverworldRate 6%East Province (Area Two) - ForestLv.10-35OverworldRate 6%North Province (Area One) - ForestLv.10-35OverworldRate 6%North Province (Area Two) - ForestLv.10-35OverworldRate 6%South Province (Area Four) - ForestLv.10-35OverworldRate 6%South Province (Area One) - ForestLv.10-35OverworldRate 6%South Province (Area Two) - ForestLv.10-35OverworldRate 6%Tagtree Thicket - ForestLv.10-35OverworldRate 6%West Province (Area Three) - ForestLv.10-35OverworldRate 6%
Step 2Evolve into DipplinBREEDINGAvailableLeave Hydrapple with a compatible partner at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Dipplin egg.- Step 3Hydrapple ✓
Base Stats
Hydrapple's built to absorb hits, not race for knockouts. Physical bulk with Sp. Atk doing the heavy lifting. And the standard growth curve means it won't take forever to bring up, worth 3 Sp. Atk EVs.
Hydrapple Guide
Hydrapple looks average on paper at 540 BST. But Regenerator is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. B-Tier wallbreaker on our tier list.
Watch for Baxcalibur (Ice), Naganadel (Poison), and Dodrio (Flying) when using Hydrapple. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Baxcalibur is the most dangerous since Ice moves deal 4x damage. Bug, Dragon, and Fairy-type attackers are also a problem. With 6 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter.
Hydrapple gets Regenerator, Supersweet Syrup, and Sticky Hold. But Regenerator is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that. On wall sets, Regenerator pairs with Hydrapple's base 110 Defense to absorb physical hits on the switch.
Hydrapple is a special attacker with base 120 Sp. Atk. Tanky enough to absorb a few hits, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 44 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. Fits the wallbreaker role.
Run Earthpower, Giga Drain, Ficklebeam, and Nasty Plot on Hydrapple. Earthpower is the most common pick at 0% usage. This set covers the wallbreaker role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
Since Scarlet & Violet, Hydrapple has been obtainable in 1 games. A Generation 9 debut means a shorter history, but Hydrapple has appeared steadily across every generation since.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SVDebut
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves