As a Grass/Dragon type, Applin 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.

Base stats

HP: 40
Attack: 40
Defense: 80
Sp. Atk: 40
Sp. Def: 40
Speed: 20
Total: 260

Applin has a base stat total of 260, higher than 6% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Defense (80). Its Attack (40) and Sp. Atk (40) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. At 20 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 40 HP, 80 Defense and 40 Sp. Def it is frail and holds up better against physical hits.

Applin can have the abilities Ripen, Gluttony and Bulletproof.

How to beat Applin

The best way to beat Applin 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.