Pokemon Guide
Applin is a Grass and Dragon-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 8, known for living inside an apple and evolving into several apple-themed Pokemon. This guide covers Applin’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses, locations and future game availability.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Last Updated: June 2026 | Page Status: This Applin 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 |
Applin is a small Grass and Dragon-type Pokemon that lives inside an apple. Its apple protects its body, provides food and determines the evolutionary path it can take.
Competitive Overview
Applin is usually not a strong standalone competitive Pokemon because it has very low base stats and a limited movepool. It is mainly used as an early-stage Pokemon or as the starting point for stronger evolutions.
Applin’s main value comes from its branching evolution line. Flapple, Appletun, Dipplin and Hydrapple all give Applin different long-term roles depending on the game, item access and team needs.
Here are the key facts to know about Applin, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Applin
National Dex
#0840
Type
Grass / Dragon
Species
Apple Core Pokemon
Height
0’08” / 0.2 m
20 cm
Weight
1.1 lbs / 0.5 kg
0.5 kg
Abilities
Ripen, Gluttony, Bulletproof
Applin has low overall stats with its highest base stat in Defense. It is usually developed into one of its evolved forms for stronger battle performance.
Applin has a small movepool compared to many evolved Pokemon. These are some of Applin’s most notable moves across Pokemon games, including level-up moves, egg moves and TM options.
A basic Ghost-type attack that Applin learns naturally and can use early in its move list.
A defensive Water-type status move that raises Defense and fits Applin’s protective apple theme.
A useful egg move that raises Defense and can pair with Rollout in casual play.
A Normal-type egg move that can restore a consumed held item in formats where Applin can use item-based strategies.
A Rock-type egg move that grows stronger over consecutive turns and gives Applin an attacking option outside its own typing.
A Dark-type egg move that gives Applin priority pressure when the opponent is preparing an attack.
A Bug-type TM move in Scarlet and Violet that deals damage and lowers the target’s Speed.
A flexible TM move in Scarlet and Violet that can change type based on Applin’s Tera Type.
Applin has a limited move pool across different Pokemon games, with several useful options coming from egg moves and TMs. Use the section below to view Applin’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Applin is a Grass and Dragon-type Pokemon. This gives it strong resistances to Water, Electric and Grass, but it also creates a major weakness to Ice-type moves.
Type
Grass / Dragon
Weaknesses
Ice, Flying, Poison, Bug, Dragon and Fairy
Resistances
Water, Electric, Grass and Ground
Immunity
None
Applin’s abilities focus on berry use and item timing, with Bulletproof available as its hidden ability.
Doubles the effect of berries that Applin uses. This can make berry-based recovery or stat effects more valuable.
Allows Applin to eat certain held berries earlier than usual, which can help activate item effects before it gets too low on HP.
Applin’s hidden ability protects it from several ball and bomb-based moves. This can occasionally help against specific coverage options.
Applin has a branching evolution line. It can evolve into Flapple with a Tart Apple, Appletun with a Sweet Apple or Dipplin with a Syrupy Apple. Dipplin can then evolve into Hydrapple when leveled up while knowing Dragon Cheer.
Base Form
Starting form
Branch Evolution
Use a Tart Apple on Applin
Branch Evolution
Use a Sweet Apple on Applin
Branch Evolution
Use a Syrupy Apple on Applin
Further Evolution
Level up Dipplin while it knows Dragon Cheer
Applin’s availability starts in Generation 8. In many supported games, Applin can be found in grass, trees or outdoor areas, then evolved with the right apple item depending on the desired evolution.
| Game | Where to Find Applin |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Not available because Applin had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Not available because Applin had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Not available because Applin had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Applin |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Not available because Applin had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Not available because Applin had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Not available because Applin had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Applin |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Not available because Applin had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Not available because Applin had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Not available because Applin had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Not available because Applin had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Not available because Applin had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Applin |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Not available because Applin had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Not available because Applin had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Not available because Applin had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Not available because Applin had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Not available because Applin had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Applin |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Not available because Applin had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon White |
Not available because Applin had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Not available because Applin had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Not available because Applin had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Applin |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Not available because Applin had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Y |
Not available because Applin had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Not available because Applin had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Not available because Applin had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Applin |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Not available because Applin had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Not available because Applin had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Not available because Applin had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Not available because Applin had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Not available because Applin had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Not available because Applin had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Applin |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Found on Route 5 and in Wild Area or Isle of Armor areas such as Dusty Bowl, Giant’s Mirror, Stony Wilderness, Challenge Beach, Fields of Honor, Forest of Focus, Insular Sea, Loop Lagoon, Soothing Wetlands, Stepping-Stone Sea, Training Lowlands and Workout Sea. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Found on Route 5 and in Wild Area or Isle of Armor areas such as Dusty Bowl, Giant’s Mirror, Stony Wilderness, Challenge Beach, Fields of Honor, Forest of Focus, Insular Sea, Loop Lagoon, Soothing Wetlands, Stepping-Stone Sea, Training Lowlands and Workout Sea. |
 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 Applin |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Found in locations such as Tagtree Thicket, Casseroya Lake, North Province Area One, North Province Area Two, East Province Area One, East Province Area Two, South Province Area One, South Province Area Two, South Province Area Four and West Province Area Three. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Found in locations such as Tagtree Thicket, Casseroya Lake, North Province Area One, North Province Area Two, East Province Area One, East Province Area Two, South Province Area One, South Province Area Two, South Province Area Four and West Province Area Three. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Location data not yet available. |
| Game | Where to Find Applin |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Applin. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Applin is a Grass and Dragon-type Pokemon.
Applin is weak to Ice, Flying, Poison, Bug, Dragon and Fairy-type moves. Ice is especially dangerous because Applin has a major weakness to it.
Applin can evolve into Flapple with a Tart Apple, Appletun with a Sweet Apple or Dipplin with a Syrupy Apple. Dipplin can evolve into Hydrapple when leveled up while knowing Dragon Cheer.
Applin’s abilities are Ripen, Gluttony and Bulletproof. Bulletproof is Applin’s hidden ability.
Applin’s notable moves include Astonish, Withdraw, Defense Curl, Recycle, Rollout, Sucker Punch, Pounce and Tera Blast.
Applin is usually not strong on its own, but it is important because it can evolve into several stronger Grass and Dragon-type Pokemon.
In supported games, Applin is usually found in outdoor or tree-related areas. In Pokemon Sword and Shield, it can be found on Route 5 and several Wild Area or Isle of Armor locations.
No, Applin does not have a Mega Evolution, Gigantamax form, regional form or other major alternate form.
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