Dipplin's spread favors physical bulk over offense. Defense leads the defensive side, Speed eats the cost. Yields 2 Defense EVs per defeat. Standard growth curve to level.
Dipplin'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. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. Dipplin'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 |
Archaludon's Dragon Pulse hits Dipplin for 60-71%.
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySandrush ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Dipplin View Sandslash builds →Rapid Spin5-5% Earthquake7-8% Knock Off6-7% | ||
 Archaludon SteelDragon | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityStamina ItemAssault Vest NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Dipplin View Archaludon builds →Flash Cannon28-33% Dragon Pulse 2x60-71% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemGrassyseed NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Dipplin View Volcarona builds →Heat Wave33-39% | ||
 Glimmora RockPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityToxicdebris ItemRed Card NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Dipplin View Glimmora builds →Power Gem24-28% | ||
 Talonflame Fire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves View Talonflame builds →
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Dipplin's evolution chain splits 3 ways into Flapple, Appletun, and Dipplin. The method you choose determines which form you get. So far, Sp.Atk got the biggest boost (+55 from Applin). The final form adds another 55 stats on top. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Dipplin to get Applin eggs easily using 72 partners from the Dragon and Plant egg groups.
This is a pure walling set. Eviolite provides a bulk boost that only works before full evolution so Dipplin sticks around, and the Relaxed nature reinforces slow wall. Recover handles sustain while Stickyhold does work passively.
Best Build
Dipplin best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Recover
- Giga Drain
- Dragon Tail
- Growth
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Recover
- Dragon Tail
- Giga Drain
- Draco Meteor
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Without TMs, Dipplin's movepool is bare bones. With them, you get Ghost and Normal coverage and more on top of Draco Meteor and Leaf Storm for STAB. The natural kit handles basics, but TMs are doing the real work.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
No wild encounters for Dipplin. 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 Dipplin in Scarlet & Violet
To get Dipplin, start by catching Applin through walking encounters at Lv. 10-35. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
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 2Dipplin ✓
Dipplin isn't fully evolved, so it's not built for competitive play. You'll want to evolve it into Hydrapple to unlock its full potential. At 485 BST, it's a stepping stone rather than a team anchor.
Watch for Weavile (Ice), Roserade (Poison), and Braviary (Flying) when using Dipplin. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Weavile 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 40 Speed, Dipplin won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.
Supersweet Syrup once per battle, when a Pokémon with Supersweet Syrup enters the battle, it lowers the evasion stat of all adjacent opponents by one stage. That's the one you want on Dipplin. Sticky Hold is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses. Gluttony works too if your team needs something different.
Dipplin fills the trick room role. It's leaning toward the special side (base 95 Sp. Atk). Base 40 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Introduced in Scarlet & Violet, Dipplin has appeared in 1 games across 2 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 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SVDebut
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves