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Hydrapple is a Grass and Dragon-type Pokemon introduced in The Indigo Disk DLC. It evolves from Dipplin and is known for its many-headed apple dragon design, strong bulk and signature move Fickle Beam. This guide covers Hydrapple’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Hydrapple 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.
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Hydrapple is a Grass and Dragon-type Pokemon introduced in The Indigo Disk DLC. It evolves from Dipplin and is known for its many-headed apple dragon design, strong bulk and signature move Fickle Beam.
Competitive Overview
Hydrapple can be a bulky special attacker that uses its Grass and Dragon typing, recovery options and Regenerator to stay active. It can pressure Water, Ground and Dragon-type Pokemon while supporting longer battles.
Its best use depends on the game, format, teammates and available move options.
Here are the key facts to know about Hydrapple, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Hydrapple
National Dex
#1019
Type
Grass / Dragon
Species
Apple Hydra Pokemon
Height
5’11” / 1.8 m
Weight
205.0 lbs / 93.0 kg
Abilities
Supersweet Syrup, Regenerator, Sticky Hold
Hydrapple’s stats help define its role across Pokemon games and competitive formats.
These are some of Hydrapple’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.
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Hydrapple’s signature Dragon-type attack can occasionally become much stronger.
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Grass-type damage with healing that helps Hydrapple stay on the field.
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Reliable Dragon-type damage without drawbacks.
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Consistent special Grass-type coverage.
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Coverage against Steel, Fire, Poison and Electric-type Pokemon.
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Direct healing that supports Hydrapple’s bulky role.
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Boosts Special Attack and can help Hydrapple break defensive teams.
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Useful for scouting and stalling turns.
Use the section below to view Hydrapple’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Hydrapple is a Grass / Dragon-type Pokemon.
Type
Grass / Dragon
Weaknesses
Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug, Dragon, Fairy
Resistances
Water, Electric, Grass, Ground
Immunity
None
Hydrapple’s abilities help define how it performs across Pokemon games and battle formats.
Supersweet Syrup is one of Hydrapple’s abilities and can shape how it performs across Pokemon games and competitive formats.
Regenerator is one of Hydrapple’s abilities and can shape how it performs across Pokemon games and competitive formats.
Sticky Hold is one of Hydrapple’s abilities and can shape how it performs across Pokemon games and competitive formats.
Hydrapple evolves from Dipplin after Dipplin levels up while knowing Dragon Cheer. Dipplin evolves from Applin when exposed to a Syrupy Apple.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Applin with a Syrupy Apple
Stage 3
Evolves from Dipplin after leveling up while knowing Dragon Cheer
Hydrapple’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game.
| Game | Where to Find Hydrapple |
|---|---|
Pokemon Scarlet |
Hydrapple is obtained by evolving Dipplin after it learns Dragon Cheer in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet The Indigo Disk. |
Pokemon Violet |
Hydrapple is obtained by evolving Dipplin after it learns Dragon Cheer in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet The Indigo Disk. |
Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Location data not yet available. |
| Game | Where to Find Hydrapple |
|---|---|
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 Hydrapple. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Hydrapple is a Grass / Dragon-type Pokemon.
Hydrapple is weak to Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug, Dragon, Fairy-type moves.
Hydrapple evolves from Dipplin after Dipplin levels up while knowing Dragon Cheer. Dipplin evolves from Applin when exposed to a Syrupy Apple.
Hydrapple’s abilities are Supersweet Syrup, Regenerator, Sticky Hold.
Hydrapple’s best moves often include Fickle Beam, Giga Drain, Dragon Pulse, Energy Ball.
Hydrapple can be useful depending on the game, format and team because of its typing, movepool and ability options.
Hydrapple is obtained by evolving Dipplin after it learns Dragon Cheer in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet The Indigo Disk.
Shiny Hydrapple appears in Pokemon data, but shiny availability can depend on the specific game, event or encounter method.
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