Type matchups
Damage Appletun takes from each attacking type.
Weak to (4×)
Resists (½×)
As a Grass/Dragon type, Appletun has 6 weaknesses, 4 resistances and 0 immunities, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 6 other Pokémon share the Grass/Dragon typing.
- With Thick Fat: Fire 1× → ½×, Ice 4× → 2×
Base stats
- HP
- 110
- Attack
- 85
- Defense
- 80
- Sp. Atk
- 100
- Sp. Def
- 80
- Speed
- 30
- Total
- 485
Appletun has a base stat total of 485, higher than 56% of Pokémon. Its best stat is HP (110). Its Attack (85) and Sp. Atk (100) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. At 30 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 110 HP, 80 Defense and 80 Sp. Def it is bulky.
Appletun can have the abilities Ripen, Gluttony and Thick Fat.
How to beat Appletun
The best way to beat Appletun is with Ice moves, which deal 4× damage. Flying, Poison, Bug, Dragon and Fairy moves are also super effective (2×).
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Ground, Water, Grass and Electric moves are resisted.
Good counters: Alolan Sandslash hits for 4× with Ice-type STAB and resists its Grass and Dragon moves. Alolan Sandshrew hits for 4× with Ice-type STAB and resists its Grass and Dragon moves. Ice Calyrex hits for 4× with Ice-type STAB.
Evolution
Appletun is the middle stage of its line (Applin → Flapple, Appletun or Dipplin → Hydrapple): it evolves from Applin and into Hydrapple.
Best counters to Appletun
Other Grass/Dragon Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Appletun weak to?
As a Grass/Dragon type, Appletun takes super-effective damage from Ice (4×), Flying, Poison, Bug, Dragon and Fairy moves.
What is Appletun resistant to?
Appletun resists Ground, Water (¼×), Grass (¼×) and Electric (¼×) moves.
What are the best counters to Appletun?
Strong type-based picks include Alolan Sandslash, Alolan Sandshrew and Ice Calyrex, which hit Appletun with super-effective attacks.