Pokemon Guide
Appletun is a Grass and Dragon-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 8. This guide covers Appletun’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution from Applin, shiny form, typing, weaknesses, locations and Gigantamax form information.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Gigantamax Form
Last Updated: June 2026 | Page Status: This Appletun guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
| Description | Quick Facts |
| Stats | Best Moves |
| All Moves | Weaknesses |
| Evolution | Locations |
| Abilities | FAQ |
Appletun is one of Applin’s evolved forms. It is a Grass and Dragon-type Pokemon known for its apple-themed design, unusual evolution method and access to strong Grass and Dragon-type moves across modern Pokemon games.
Competitive Overview
Appletun can be useful in certain competitive formats because of its Grass and Dragon typing, item-focused abilities and access to strong special attacks. Its role depends heavily on the format, team support and whether its key coverage moves are available.
Appletun’s biggest strengths are its signature move pressure, useful Grass and Dragon coverage and abilities like Ripen or Gluttony. Its biggest issue is a major Ice weakness, along with additional weaknesses to Flying, Poison, Bug, Dragon and Fairy-type attacks.
Here are the key facts to know about Appletun, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Appletun
National Dex
#0842
Type
Grass / Dragon
Species
Apple Nectar Pokemon
Height
1’04” / 0.4 m
40 cm
Weight
28.7 lbs / 13.0 kg
13.0 kg
Abilities
Ripen, Gluttony, Thick Fat
Appletun has a focused stat spread that supports its role as an apple-themed Grass and Dragon-type Pokemon. Its exact strengths vary by format, but it can pressure opponents with strong STAB moves and useful coverage.
Appletun can use Grass, Dragon and coverage moves across Pokemon games. These are some of Appletun’s most useful and recognizable moves.
Appletun’s signature Grass-type attack that lowers the target’s Special Defense after dealing damage.
A reliable Dragon-type attack that gives Appletun consistent STAB damage.
A powerful special Dragon-type attack that can deal heavy damage before lowering Special Attack.
A reliable recovery move that helps Appletun stay on the field longer.
A Grass-type attack that restores HP, giving Appletun extra staying power.
A coverage move that uses Defense to deal damage, fitting Appletun’s bulky profile.
A support move that drains HP over time and helps Appletun wear down opponents.
A strong Ground-type coverage move that can hit Steel, Fire, Poison and Electric-type Pokemon.
Appletun can learn Grass, Dragon, Normal and coverage moves across different Pokemon games. Use the section below to view Appletun’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Appletun is a Grass and Dragon-type Pokemon. This gives it strong resistances to Water, Grass and Electric, but it also creates a major weakness to Ice-type moves.
Type
Grass / Dragon
Weaknesses
Ice, Flying, Poison, Bug, Dragon and Fairy
Resistances
Water, Grass, Electric and Ground
Immunity
None
Appletun’s abilities interact with held berries, low-HP item use and offensive pressure depending on the game and format.
Doubles the effect of certain held berries. This can help Appletun gain more value from healing or stat-boosting berries.
Allows Appletun to eat certain berries earlier than usual. This can help it activate recovery or pinch berry effects before it gets too low.
Reduces damage from Fire and Ice-type attacks, helping Appletun handle two important attacking types more safely.
Appletun evolves from Applin when Applin is exposed to a Sweet Apple. Applin also has other branched evolutions, including Flapple, Appletun and the Dipplin line in newer games.
Stage 1
Starting form
Branch Evolution
Evolves from Applin with a Sweet Apple
Related Branch
Evolves from Applin with a Tart Apple
Appletun’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In many games, Appletun is obtained by catching Applin and evolving it with a Sweet Apple, though some games include direct encounters or transfer options.
| Game | Where to Find Appletun |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Not available because Appletun had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Not available because Appletun had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Not available because Appletun had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Appletun |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Not available because Appletun had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Not available because Appletun had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Not available because Appletun had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Appletun |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Not available because Appletun had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Not available because Appletun had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Not available because Appletun had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Not available because Appletun had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Not available because Appletun had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Appletun |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Not available because Appletun had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Not available because Appletun had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Not available because Appletun had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Not available because Appletun had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Not available because Appletun had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Appletun |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Not available because Appletun had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon White |
Not available because Appletun had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Not available because Appletun had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Not available because Appletun had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Appletun |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Not available because Appletun had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Y |
Not available because Appletun had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Not available because Appletun had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Not available because Appletun had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Appletun |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Not available because Appletun had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Not available because Appletun had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Not available because Appletun had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Not available because Appletun had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Not available because Appletun had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Not available because Appletun had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Appletun |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Trade, transfer or evolve Applin with a Sweet Apple obtained from another game. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Found in Stepping-Stone Sea. Appletun can also be obtained by evolving Applin with a Sweet Apple. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Appletun |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Evolve Applin with a Sweet Apple. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Evolve Applin with a Sweet Apple. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Location data not yet available. |
| Game | Where to Find Appletun |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
Gigantamax Appletun is Appletun’s Gigantamax form from Pokemon Sword and Shield. It keeps the Grass and Dragon typing while gaining access to G-Max Sweetness.
Category
Apple Nectar Pokemon
Type
Grass / Dragon
Height
78’09” or taller
Weight
Unknown
Gigantamax Appletun uses its huge apple-covered body to pressure opponents in Max Raid and Dynamax battles. Its exclusive G-Max move, G-Max Sweetness, gives it a distinct identity among Grass and Dragon-type Pokemon.
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Appletun. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Appletun is a Grass and Dragon-type Pokemon.
Appletun is weak to Ice, Flying, Poison, Bug, Dragon and Fairy-type moves. Ice is especially dangerous because Appletun has a major weakness to it.
Appletun evolves from Applin when Applin is exposed to a Sweet Apple.
Appletun’s abilities are Ripen, Gluttony and Thick Fat. Thick Fat is its hidden ability.
Appletun’s best moves often include Apple Acid, Dragon Pulse, Draco Meteor, Recover, Giga Drain, Body Press, Leech Seed and Earthquake.
Appletun can be useful as a bulky Grass and Dragon-type Pokemon with recovery, special attacking pressure and helpful abilities.
The most common way to get Appletun is to evolve Applin with a Sweet Apple.
Yes, Appletun has a Gigantamax form in Pokemon Sword and Shield with the exclusive G-Max Sweetness move.
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