Type matchups
Damage Flapple takes from each attacking type.
Weak to (4×)
Resists (½×)
As a Grass/Dragon type, Flapple 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
- 70
- Attack
- 110
- Defense
- 80
- Sp. Atk
- 95
- Sp. Def
- 60
- Speed
- 70
- Total
- 485
Flapple has a base stat total of 485, higher than 56% of Pokémon. Its Attack (110) and Sp. Atk (95) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. Its Speed of 70 is middling (faster than 50% of Pokémon). With 70 HP, 80 Defense and 60 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy and holds up better against physical hits.
Flapple can have the abilities Ripen, Gluttony and Hustle.
How to beat Flapple
The best way to beat Flapple 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
Flapple is the middle stage of its line (Applin → Flapple, Appletun or Dipplin → Hydrapple): it evolves from Applin and into Hydrapple.
Best counters to Flapple
Other Grass/Dragon Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Flapple weak to?
As a Grass/Dragon type, Flapple takes super-effective damage from Ice (4×), Flying, Poison, Bug, Dragon and Fairy moves.
What is Flapple resistant to?
Flapple resists Ground, Water (¼×), Grass (¼×) and Electric (¼×) moves.
What are the best counters to Flapple?
Strong type-based picks include Alolan Sandslash, Alolan Sandshrew and Ice Calyrex, which hit Flapple with super-effective attacks.