Competitive Information for Appletun [Sword/Shield]
Grass / Dragon
Abilities:
This Pokemon eats Berries at 1/2 max HP or less instead of their usual 1/4 max HP.
Fire-/Ice-type moves against this Pokemon deal damage with a halved offensive stat.
When this Pokemon eats certain Berries, the effects are doubled.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Appletun? These builds are optimized for Sword/Shield Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sword/Shield metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
TogekissMagnezoneTorkoalDusclopsIncineroarTyranitarUrshifuVenusaurGothitelleGyarados
Meet Appletun, an exceptional Pokémon ready to dominate with its Grass and Dragon typing! It's to see Appletun show up as a Sword/Shield opponent. It is weak to Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Flying, Ice, and Poison-typed attacks. Delve into Appletun's movesets below and strategize for victory!
Item: Leftovers / Life Orb
Ability: Thick Fat
Nature: Relaxed (+Def, -Spe)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Draco Meteor / Dragon Pulse
- Leech Seed / Apple Acid
- Protect
- Recover
Appletun is an astounding Physical Wall to use for single battles. The purpose of this moveset is to absorb physical damage and return fire with decent force. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Appletun last longer regaining it's healthiness every turn. Life Orb boosts the power of Appletun's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Thick Fat, fire-/ice-type moves against Appletun deal damage with a halved offensive stat.
◆ Dragon Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a good amount of damage.
◆ Leech Seed is a status move (1/8 of target's hp is restored to Appletun every turn).
◆ Apple Acid is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Grass-type move (100% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Protect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Appletun this turn).
◆ Recover is a status move (heals your Appletun by 50% of its max hp).
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Item: Iapapa Berry / Liechi Berry
Ability: Ripen
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 208 Hp / 252 Atk / 24 Def / 24 SpD
Moveset:
- Outrage
- Superpower / Body Press
- Seed Bomb / Grassy Glide
- Earthquake / High Horsepower
Appletun makes an a wonderful Physical Sweeper in single battles. This moveset was constructed to overwhelm foes with brute physical power. With Ripen, when Appletun eats certain berries the effects are doubled. With a Iapapa Berry equipped to it, restores 1/3 max hp at 1/4 max hp or less; confuses if -def nature then the Iapapa Berry gets consumed. With a Liechi Berry equipped to it, raises Appletun's attack by 1 stage when at 1/4 max hp or less then the Liechi Berry gets consumed.
◆ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Appletun's attack and defense by 1 stage).
◆ Body Press is a physical 80-base power Fighting-type move (uses Appletun's defense stat as attack in damage calculation).
◆ Seed Bomb is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Grass-type move that deals a great amount of damage.
◆ Grassy Glide is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Grass-type move (Appletun on grassy terrain: +1 priority).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ High Horsepower is a physical 95-base power Ground-type move that deals a substantial amount of damage.
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Item: Iapapa Berry / Petaya Berry
Ability: Ripen
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 208 Hp / 24 Def / 252 SpA / 24 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Draco Meteor / Dragon Pulse
- Energy Ball / Apple Acid
- Hyper Beam / Round
- Recover
In single battles, Appletun is known as a pretty decent Special Sweeper. The intention of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with heavy-hitting special attacks. The Petaya Berry will raise Appletun's Sp. Atk by 1 stage when it reaches 1/4 max HP or less and gets consumed. With Ripen, when Appletun eats certain berries the effects are doubled. With a Iapapa Berry equipped to it, restores 1/3 max hp at 1/4 max hp or less; confuses if -def nature then the Iapapa Berry gets consumed.
◆ Dragon Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a decent amount of damage.
◆ Energy Ball is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Apple Acid is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Grass-type move (100% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Appletun cannot move next turn).
◆ Round is a special 60-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if others used round this turn).
◆ Recover is a status move (heals your Appletun by 50% of its max hp).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Appletun? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Sword/Shield Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Sword/Shield metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
TogekissMagnezoneTorkoalDusclopsIncineroarTyranitarUrshifuVenusaurGothitelleGyarados
Item: Iapapa Berry / Liechi Berry
Ability: Ripen
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 208 Hp / 252 Atk / 24 Def / 24 SpD
Moveset:
- Outrage
- Earthquake / High Horsepower
- Superpower / Body Press
- Seed Bomb / Grassy Glide
Ready for double battles? Appletun is a fabulous Physical Sweeper. It is meant to overwhelm foes with potent physical power. With Ripen, when Appletun eats certain berries the effects are doubled. With a Iapapa Berry equipped to it, restores 1/3 max hp at 1/4 max hp or less; confuses if -def nature then the Iapapa Berry gets consumed. With a Liechi Berry equipped to it, raises Appletun's attack by 1 stage when at 1/4 max hp or less then the Liechi Berry gets consumed.
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ High Horsepower is a physical 95-base power Ground-type move that deals a hefty amount of damage.
◆ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Appletun's attack and defense by 1 stage).
◆ Body Press is a physical 80-base power Fighting-type move (uses Appletun's defense stat as attack in damage calculation).
◆ Seed Bomb is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Grass-type move that deals a substantial amount of damage.
◆ Grassy Glide is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Grass-type move (Appletun on grassy terrain: +1 priority).
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Item: Iapapa Berry / Petaya Berry
Ability: Ripen
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 208 Hp / 24 Def / 252 SpA / 24 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Draco Meteor / Dragon Pulse
- Energy Ball / Apple Acid
- Hyper Beam / Round
- Recover
Dominating double battles, Appletun is a stupendous Special Sweeper. The objective of this moveset is to crush rivals using devastating special power. The Petaya Berry will raise Appletun's Sp. Atk by 1 stage when it reaches 1/4 max HP or less and gets consumed. With Ripen, when Appletun eats certain berries the effects are doubled. With a Iapapa Berry equipped to it, restores 1/3 max hp at 1/4 max hp or less; confuses if -def nature then the Iapapa Berry gets consumed.
◆ Dragon Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a substantial amount of damage.
◆ Energy Ball is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Apple Acid is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Grass-type move (100% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Appletun cannot move next turn).
◆ Round is a special 60-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if others used round this turn).
◆ Recover is a status move (heals your Appletun by 50% of its max hp).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Appletun can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sword/Shield generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Appletun.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Appletun can perform in Sword/Shield. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive SS Move and Ability Combos for Appletun
- Moves: Defense curl + Rollout
- Moves: Sunny day + Solar beam
- Moves: Sunny day + Growth
- Moves: Safeguard + Outrage
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Substitute + Leech seed
- Moves: Body Press + Curse
- Moves: Body Press + Defense Curl
- Moves: Body Press + Iron Defense
- Moves: Body Press + Withdraw
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect, Sucker Punch
Moves that boost Appletun's stats
- Amnesia
- Curse
- Defense Curl
- Growth
- Iron Defense
- Withdraw
Most notable and possible best moves for Appletun
- Apple Acid
- Body Press
- Draco Meteor
- Dragon Pulse
- Earthquake
- Giga Drain
- Iron Defense
- Leech Seed
- Light Screen
- Protect
- Recover
- Recycle
- Reflect
- Rest
Common Effort Values for Appletun in Sword and Shield
- Relaxed Nature ( 252/0/252/0/4/0 )
- Quiet Nature ( 252/0/0/132/124/0 )
- Optimize Appletun's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Sword and Shield
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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