That 4x Ice weakness is something every Hydrapple user needs to plan around. Regenerator recovers a third of its HP every time it switches out, which helps. Known as the — Pokemon. Part of the Gen 9 roster.
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 Weakness
FragileHydrapple's Grass/Dragon typing leaves it vulnerable to Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug, Dragon, and Fairy moves. 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.
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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Hydrapple to get Applin eggs easily using 72 partners from the Dragon and Plant egg groups.
Find one free turn for Nasty Plot and Hydrapple can run through teams. Modest nature leans special, Regenerator supports the sweep, and the remaining moves stops anything from walling it cleanly.
Best Build
Best Hydrapple Moveset
- Earth Power
- Giga Drain
- Fickle Beam
- Nasty Plot
Recommended Teammates
The level-up pool is slim, so TMs matter here. Hydrapple's coverage across 7 types all comes from technical machines, built on top of Draco Meteor and Leaf Storm for same-type damage. Energy Ball and Power Whip are the payoff moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
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 Scarlet & Violet
Applin is your first catch on the way to Hydrapple. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 10-35 across 20 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch ApplinMODERATECasseroya Lake - ForestScarletOverworldLv.10-356%EarlyWaterMODERATECasseroya Lake - ForestVioletOverworldLv.10-356%EarlyWaterMODERATEEast Province (Area One) - ForestScarletOverworldLv.10-356%EarlyRouteMODERATEEast Province (Area One) - ForestVioletOverworldLv.10-356%EarlyRouteMODERATEEast Province (Area Two) - ForestScarletOverworldLv.10-356%EarlyRouteMODERATEEast Province (Area Two) - ForestVioletOverworldLv.10-356%EarlyRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area One) - ForestScarletOverworldLv.10-356%EarlyRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area One) - ForestVioletOverworldLv.10-356%EarlyRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area Two) - ForestScarletOverworldLv.10-356%EarlyRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area Two) - ForestVioletOverworldLv.10-356%EarlyRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Four) - ForestScarletOverworldLv.10-356%EarlyRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Four) - ForestVioletOverworldLv.10-356%EarlyRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area One) - ForestScarletOverworldLv.10-356%EarlyRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area One) - ForestVioletOverworldLv.10-356%EarlyRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Two) - ForestScarletOverworldLv.10-356%EarlyRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Two) - ForestVioletOverworldLv.10-356%EarlyRouteMODERATETagtree Thicket - ForestScarletOverworldLv.10-356%EarlyForestMODERATETagtree Thicket - ForestVioletOverworldLv.10-356%EarlyForestMODERATEWest Province (Area Three) - ForestScarletOverworldLv.10-356%EarlyRouteMODERATEWest Province (Area Three) - ForestVioletOverworldLv.10-356%EarlyRoute
Step 2Evolve into Dipplin
Step 3Hydrapple ✓
Hydrapple looks average on paper at 540 BST. But Regenerator is why it sees play — build around that and it pulls its weight. A-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. But the speed tells the real story — base 44 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. Fits the wallbreaker role.
Hydrapple can be found in Scarlet & Violet.
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.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSVDebut
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A