Flapple Best Moveset
110 Attack on Grass/Dragon with AbilityHustle boosting Attack 50% at 80% accuracy. Held ItemWide Lens brings accuracy back to 88%. NatureAdamant with the Hustle boost pushes effective Attack to 165. The moveset fires devastating physical Grass and Dragon TermStab that misses 1 in 8 times. The damage when it hits is enormous. Accuracy gamble defines the experience.
Hustle boosted Attack by 50% but lowered accuracy in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Grass/Dragon with 110 Attack (165 with Hustle). Unreliable.
Best Moves
Best Build
Flapple best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Grav Apple
- Sucker Punch
- Outrage
- Dragon Dance
Recommended Teammates
Same Hustle gamble in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). When moves hit, 165 effective Attack was scary. When they missed, the turn was wasted.
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Grav Apple
- Dragon Dance
- Sucker Punch
- Outrage
Recommended Teammates
Flapple Weakness
Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug, Dragon, and Fairy moves hit Flapple for super-effective damage. Ice hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Ice |
| 2x (Weak) | Poison, Flying, Bug, Dragon, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Ground |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Grass |
What is Flapple Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Flapple
Weavile can KO Flapple with Ice Shard (109-128%). Staraptor's Double-Edge hits Flapple for 80-94%.
 Weavile DarkIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Flapple View Weavile builds →Knock Off43-51% Ice Shard 4x109-128%KO | ||
 Staraptor Normal | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityReckless ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Flapple View Staraptor builds →Close Combat53-63% U Turn 2x62-73% Double Edge80-94% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureModest Moves View Volcarona builds →
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 Garchomp DragonGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Flapple View Garchomp builds →Earthquake35-41% | ||
 Nidoking PoisonGround | C | |
Recommended Build AbilitySheerforce ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Flapple View Nidoking builds →Ice Beam 4x206-242%KO Flamethrower51-60% | ||
Evolution
You get Flapple from Applin using a Tart Apple. It's one of 3 possible evolutions in this branching family, each requiring its own method. Breed through Applin to get eggs. Both Flapple and Appletun hit 485 total stats from Applin. The difference is how those stats are split. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
How to Get Flapple
Flapple starts showing up in early-game routes at moderate rates across 2 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Flapple in SV
Applin is your first catch on the way to Flapple. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 7-60 across 30 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 2Flapple ✓Mossfell ConfluenceLv.7-60Overworldor evolve from Applin (Step 1)
Standard wild encounters won't get you Flapple. You'll need shaking trees, available at 1 different locations. These become available in late-game encounter areas. The list below breaks down where and how each encounter works.
Where To Catch Flapple in SwSh
To get Flapple, 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 BeachLv.13-18Shaking berry treesRate 30%Fields of HonorLv.13-18Shaking berry treesRate 30%Forest of FocusLv.13-18Shaking berry treesRate 30%Soothing WetlandsLv.13-18Shaking berry treesRate 30%Training LowlandsLv.16-21Shaking berry treesRate 30%Loop LagoonLv.19-24Shaking berry treesRate 30%Giant's MirrorLv.26-28GrassRate 30%ThunderstormRoute 5Lv.16-18GrassRate 10%All WeatherStony WildernessLv.26-28GrassRate 10%ThunderstormInsular SeaLv.43-48Shaking berry treesRate 30%Stepping-Stone SeaLv.43-48Shaking berry treesRate 30%Workout SeaLv.43-48Shaking berry treesRate 30%Dusty BowlLv.40-45GrassRate 10%Normal Weather
Step 2Flapple ✓Stepping-Stone SeaLv.43-48Shaking berry treesSwordRate 10%or evolve from Applin (Step 1)
Base Stats
The stat budget goes to damage. Attack and Sp. Atk carry the offense, Sp. Def doesn't even come close. An Apple Wing Pokemon on a standard growth curve, worth 2 Attack EVs per KO.
It uses its own body fluid to repair its apple. Strong Flapple that have won many battles have apples that are clay colored all over.
Flapple Guide
We rate Flapple C-Tier: a situational pick that fills a niche. At 485 BST, it fits the attacker role. Base 110 Attack stands out.
Watch for Cloyster (Ice), Nidoking (Poison), and Salamence (Flying) when using Flapple. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Cloyster 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.
Ripen doubles the effect of berries. That's the one you want on Flapple. Hustle is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses. Gluttony works too if your team needs something different.
Base 70 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Flapple is a physical attacker with base 110 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as an attacker.
Run Gravapple, Dragon Dance, Sucker Punch, and Outrage on Flapple. Gravapple is the most common pick at 0% usage. Outrage provides reliable STAB damage.
Game Availability
Since debuting in Sword & Shield, Flapple has appeared in 2 titles over 3 generations. Along the way, it received a Gigantamax form in Generation 8, keeping it relevant across different competitive metas.
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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 8SwShDebutGigantamax
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves