The stat line revolves around HP. Percentage recovery gets extra mileage here. Sp. Atk backs it up, though Speed doesn't pull its weight. Worth 2 HP EVs on a standard growth curve to max out.
It feeds mainly on sweet apples. It will also eat small bug Pokémon that are attracted by its sweet nectar.
When some Lechonk come along to lick the sweet nectar on Appletun’s back, Appletun will spew sticky nectar at them to drive them away.
Type-wise, Appletun takes extra damage from Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug, Dragon, and Fairy. Watch out for Ice attacks, those deal 4x damage. The Grass/Dragon typing picks up 4 resistances to work with. Thick Fat reduces Fire/Ice damage, further improving the defensive spread.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Ice |
| 2x (Weak) | Poison, Flying, Bug, Dragon, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Ground |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Grass |
Archaludon's Dragon Pulse hits Appletun for 53-63%.
 Archaludon SteelDragon | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityStamina ItemAssault Vest NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Appletun View Archaludon builds →Flash Cannon25-30% Dragon Pulse 2x53-63% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemGrassyseed NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Appletun View Volcarona builds →Heat Wave30-35% | ||
 Talonflame Fire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves View Talonflame builds →
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 Whimsicott GrassFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPrankster ItemCovert Cloak NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Appletun View Whimsicott builds →Moonblast 2x33-39% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves View Toxapex builds →
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Appletun is one of 3 ways Applin's chain can end. This one takes the item path, while the siblings go different directions. Breed through Applin to get eggs. Appletun and Flapple share the same 485 total stats, but they're distributed differently. Check the comparison below to see where each one specializes. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Appletun to get Applin eggs easily using 72 partners from the Dragon and Plant egg groups.
max HP and Sp. Def EVs and Calm nature turn Appletun into a wall that doesn't fold easily. Leftovers brings passive recovery each turn for the long game, and Recover handles sustain. Thickfat fills in the gaps.
Best Build
Appletun best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Wall Moveset
- Apple Acid
- Recover
- Leech Seed
- Dragon Pulse
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Apple Acid
- Recover
- Protect
- Dragon Pulse
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Apple Acid
- Leech Seed
- Protect
- Draco Meteor
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Apple Acid
- Leech Seed
- Safeguard
- Body Press
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Apple Acid
- Leech Seed
- Draco Meteor
- Reflect
Recommended Teammates
Special Tank Moveset
- Draco Meteor
- Leech Seed
- Apple Acid
- Recover
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Most of Appletun's flexibility comes from TMs. Same-type output runs through Draco Meteor and Leaf Storm, but Ghost and Normal and the rest of the TM pool push it from predictable to genuinely threatening.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
The egg pool carries weight here. Defense Curl and Recycle aren't available any other way for Appletun, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Outrage and Solar Beam for solid options.
No wild encounters for Appletun. The 2-stage line runs through Applin, which you can catch at moderate rates from the locations below. Evolve through a special method once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Appletun in Scarlet & Violet
Applin is your first catch on the way to Appletun. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 10-35 across 20 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch ApplinCasseroya Lake - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.10-35 Water6%EarlyCasseroya Lake - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.10-35 Water6%EarlyEast Province (Area One) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.10-35 Route6%EarlyEast Province (Area One) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.10-35 Route6%EarlyEast Province (Area Two) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.10-35 Route6%EarlyEast Province (Area Two) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.10-35 Route6%EarlyNorth Province (Area One) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.10-35 Route6%EarlyNorth Province (Area One) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.10-35 Route6%EarlyNorth Province (Area Two) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.10-35 Route6%EarlyNorth Province (Area Two) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.10-35 Route6%EarlySouth Province (Area Four) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.10-35 Route6%EarlySouth Province (Area Four) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.10-35 Route6%EarlySouth Province (Area One) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.10-35 Route6%EarlySouth Province (Area One) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.10-35 Route6%EarlySouth Province (Area Two) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.10-35 Route6%EarlySouth Province (Area Two) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.10-35 Route6%EarlyTagtree Thicket - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.10-35 Forest6%EarlyTagtree Thicket - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.10-35 Forest6%EarlyWest Province (Area Three) - ForestScarletOverworld Lv.10-35 Route6%EarlyWest Province (Area Three) - ForestVioletOverworld Lv.10-35 Route6%Early
Step 2Appletun ✓
Appletun is only available through shaking trees in this game. No standard wild encounters here. 1 spots are listed below with details on how to trigger them. These become available in late-game encounter areas.
Where To Catch Appletun in Sword & Shield
To get Appletun, start by catching Applin through special and walking encounters at Lv. 13-48. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch ApplinChallenge BeachShieldShaking berry trees Lv.13-18 Water30%EarlyChallenge BeachSwordShaking berry trees Lv.13-18 Water30%EarlyFields of HonorSwordShaking berry trees Lv.13-1830%EarlyFields of HonorShieldShaking berry trees Lv.13-1830%EarlyForest of FocusSwordShaking berry trees Lv.13-18 Forest30%EarlyForest of FocusShieldShaking berry trees Lv.13-18 Forest30%EarlySoothing WetlandsSwordShaking berry trees Lv.13-18 Swamp30%EarlySoothing WetlandsShieldShaking berry trees Lv.13-18 Swamp30%EarlyTraining LowlandsSwordShaking berry trees Lv.16-2130%MidTraining LowlandsShieldShaking berry trees Lv.16-2130%MidLoop LagoonSwordShaking berry trees Lv.19-2430%MidLoop LagoonShieldShaking berry trees Lv.19-2430%MidGiant's MirrorShieldGrass Lv.26-2830%MidThunderstormGiant's MirrorSwordGrass Lv.26-2830%MidThunderstormRoute 5SwordGrass Lv.16-18 Route10%MidAll WeatherRoute 5ShieldGrass Lv.16-18 Route10%MidAll WeatherStony WildernessSwordGrass Lv.26-2810%MidThunderstormStony WildernessShieldGrass Lv.26-2810%MidThunderstormInsular SeaSwordShaking berry trees Lv.43-48 Water30%LateInsular SeaShieldShaking berry trees Lv.43-48 Water30%LateStepping-Stone SeaSwordShaking berry trees Lv.43-48 Water30%LateStepping-Stone SeaShieldShaking berry trees Lv.43-48 Water30%LateWorkout SeaShieldShaking berry trees Lv.43-48 Water30%LateWorkout SeaSwordShaking berry trees Lv.43-48 Water30%LateDusty BowlShieldGrass Lv.40-4510%LateNormal WeatherDusty BowlSwordGrass Lv.40-4510%LateNormal Weather
Step 2Appletun ✓Stepping-Stone SeaShaking berry trees Lv.43-48 Water10%Lateor evolve from Applin (Step 1)
Appletun looks average on paper at 485 BST. But Thick Fat is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. C-Tier attacker on our tier list.
Appletun's biggest threats include Walrein (Ice), Crobat (Poison), and Staraptor (Flying), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Walrein 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. At base 30 Speed, Appletun won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.
Appletun gets Thick Fat, Ripen, and Gluttony. But Thick Fat is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.
Appletun is a mixed attacker with base 85 Attack and 100 Sp. Atk. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 30 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. Fits the attacker role.
Thick Fat is the hidden ability. It halves damage from fire and ice moves. Worth hunting for if you want Appletun to compete at a higher level.
Available since Sword & Shield, Appletun appears in 2 games spanning 3 generations. Beyond its original form, it gained a Gigantamax form in Generation 8.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwShDebutGigantamax
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves