Applin's spread isn't flashy. Defense leads, Speed trails, 1 stats clear the bar. Easy to catch and worth 1 Defense EV, on a standard growth curve.
It grows by eating the flesh of an apple. Applin uses its own body fluid to strengthen the apple’s skin and prevent it from rotting.
Applin lives inside an apple. When an Applin is separated from its apple, its body loses moisture and the Pokémon grows weak.
Applin is weak to Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug, Dragon, and Fairy. Watch out for Ice attacks, those deal 4x damage. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. Applin's physical bulk (base 80 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 |
Archaludon can KO Applin with Dragon Pulse (118-138%). Volcarona's Heat Wave hits Applin for 65-76%. Glimmora deals 47-56% with Power Gem.
 Archaludon SteelDragon | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityStamina ItemAssault Vest NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Applin View Archaludon builds →Flash Cannon55-65% Dragon Pulse 2x118-138%KO | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemGrassyseed NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Applin View Volcarona builds →Heat Wave65-76% | ||
 Glimmora RockPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityToxicdebris ItemRed Card NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Applin View Glimmora builds →Power Gem47-56% | ||
 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 Applin View Whimsicott builds →Moonblast 2x72-86% | ||
Applin's evolution chain splits 3 ways into Flapple, Appletun, and Dipplin. The method you choose determines which form you get. Evolving adds up to 280 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Applin easily with 72 breeding partners from the Dragon and Plant egg groups.
Applin hasn't fully evolved, but Eviolite's 50% bulk boost makes it viable anyway. Brave nature with spread EVs shapes the defensive spread, and Ripen adds utility.
Best Build
Applin best EVs are Attack and Sp. Def
Utility Moveset
- Sucker Punch
- Rollout
- Tera Blast
- Pounce
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- Sucker Punch
- Rollout
- Astonish
- Defense Curl
Recommended Teammates
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Moves
Applin's options are limited here. You've got Grass and Dragon STAB for STAB damage, but there isn't much beyond Grass and Dragon hitting power. TMs help fill gaps, though the kit stays tight.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Applin's options are limited here. You've got Grassy Glide for STAB damage, but there isn't much beyond Grass and Dragon hitting power. TMs help fill gaps, though the kit stays tight.
Applin appears at moderate rates across 20 spots in early-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Best Locations to Catch Applin in Scarlet & Violet
Applin's encounter pool splits between Scarlet and Violet. You've got 20 walking spots at Lv. 10-35 total, but your version determines which ones actually show up.
high spawn rates in early-game encounter areas across 26 locations. Applin's one of the easier catches on the list. Two different catch methods are in play here. Knock it out fast and save your time for harder targets.
Best Locations to Catch Applin in Sword & Shield
You can catch Applin through 26 special and walking encounters from Lv. 13-48, but availability differs between Shield and Sword. Some spots are exclusive to one version.
Applin does the job early-game if you need a Grass/Dragon type on your team. Evolve it into Flapple before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Applin only appears in 2 games. Currently catchable in Sword & Shield and Scarlet & Violet. First available in Scarlet & Violet.
Applin can be found in Scarlet & Violet and Sword & Shield.
Introduced in Sword & Shield, Applin has appeared in 2 games across 3 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
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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 8SwShDebut
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