Competitive Information for Appletun [Sword/Shield]
Base Stats for Appletun
Grass / Dragon
Abilities:
Thick FatThick Fat: Fire/Ice-type moves against this Pokemon deal damage with a halved attacking stat.
, GluttonyGluttony: When this Pokemon has 1/2 or less of its maximum HP, it uses certain Berries early.
, RipenRipen: When this Pokemon eats a Berry, its effect is doubled.
Bug
Dark
Dragon
Electric
Fairy
Fighting
Fire
Flying
Ghost
2x
2x
0.25x
2x
2x
Grass
Ground
Ice
Normal
Poison
Psychic
Rock
Steel
Water
0.25x
0.5x
4x
2x
0.25x
¼x
½x
2x
4x
Movesets for Singles
What is a good competitive moveset for Appletun? These builds have been optimized for Pokemon competing in Sword/Shield Single Battles. The movesets and EVs have been specifically calibrated to deal the most amount of damage to the largest group of potentially common opponents and typing threats for the Sword/Shield generation metagame.
Common team mates for Appletun in Pokemon Sword/Shield:
TogekissMagnezoneTorkoalDusclopsIncineroarTyranitarUrshifuVenusaurGothitelleGyarados
TogekissMagnezoneTorkoalDusclopsIncineroarTyranitarUrshifuVenusaurGothitelleGyarados
Appletun is an astounding Grass and Dragon-typed Pokemon. It's pretty standard to find yourself dealing with Appletun when battling in the 8th generation meta. Appletun is weak to Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Flying, Ice, and Poison-typed attacks.
Species: Appletun
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
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
Physical Wall Appletun (Popular/Trending)
Appletun is an interesting Physical Wall. It's purpose is to take a substantial amount of physical hits while dealing some decent damage. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Appletun last longer regaining it's it's health 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 attacking stat.
♦ Draco Meteor is a special STAB-boosted 130-base power Dragon-type move (lowers your Appletun's special attack by 2 stages).
♦ Dragon Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a hefty 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).
♦ Dragon Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a hefty 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).
No additional EV spread were found for this set at this time.Array
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Species: Appletun
Item: Iapapa Berry / Liechi Berry
Ability: Gluttony
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
Item: Iapapa Berry / Liechi Berry
Ability: Gluttony
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
Physical Sweeper Appletun (Gluttony)
Appletun is a sensational Physical Sweeper. It's goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. With Gluttony, when Appletun has 1/2 or less of its maximum hp it uses certain berries early.
♦ Outrage is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. confuses your Appletun afterwards).
♦ 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).
♦ 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 great 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).
♦ 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 great amount of damage.
No additional EV spread were found for this set at this time.Array
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Species: Appletun
Item: Iapapa Berry / Petaya Berry
Ability: Gluttony
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 208 Hp / 24 Def / 252 SpA / 24 SpD
Moveset:
- Draco Meteor / Dragon Pulse
- Energy Ball / Apple Acid
- Hyper Beam / Round
- Recover
Item: Iapapa Berry / Petaya Berry
Ability: Gluttony
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 208 Hp / 24 Def / 252 SpA / 24 SpD
Moveset:
- Draco Meteor / Dragon Pulse
- Energy Ball / Apple Acid
- Hyper Beam / Round
- Recover
Special Sweeper Appletun (Gluttony)
Appletun is popular Special Sweeper. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. With Gluttony, when Appletun has 1/2 or less of its maximum hp it uses certain berries early.
♦ Draco Meteor is a special STAB-boosted 130-base power Dragon-type move (lowers your Appletun's special attack by 2 stages).
♦ Dragon Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a nice 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).
♦ Dragon Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a nice 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).
No additional EV spread were found for this set at this time.Array
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Movesets for Doubles
What is a good doubles moveset for Appletun? These builds have been optimized for Sword/Shield Double Battles. They have movesets and EVs specifically calibrated to generally work best versus multiple Pokemon at once as well as helping to support other team members and allys in the Sword/Shield generation metagame.
Common team mates for Appletun in Pokemon Sword/Shield:
TogekissMagnezoneTorkoalDusclopsIncineroarTyranitarUrshifuVenusaurGothitelleGyarados
TogekissMagnezoneTorkoalDusclopsIncineroarTyranitarUrshifuVenusaurGothitelleGyarados
Species: Appletun
Item: Iapapa Berry / Liechi Berry
Ability: Gluttony
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
Item: Iapapa Berry / Liechi Berry
Ability: Gluttony
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
Doubles Physical Sweeper Appletun (Gluttony)
Appletun is a spectacular Physical Sweeper. It's purpose is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. With Gluttony, when Appletun has 1/2 or less of its maximum hp it uses certain berries early.
♦ Outrage is a physical STAB-boosted 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. confuses your Appletun afterwards).
♦ 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 large 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).
♦ 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 large 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).
No additional EV spread were found for this set at this time.Array
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Species: Appletun
Item: Iapapa Berry / Petaya Berry
Ability: Gluttony
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 208 Hp / 24 Def / 252 SpA / 24 SpD
Moveset:
- Draco Meteor / Dragon Pulse
- Energy Ball / Apple Acid
- Hyper Beam / Round
- Recover
Item: Iapapa Berry / Petaya Berry
Ability: Gluttony
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 208 Hp / 24 Def / 252 SpA / 24 SpD
Moveset:
- Draco Meteor / Dragon Pulse
- Energy Ball / Apple Acid
- Hyper Beam / Round
- Recover
Doubles Special Sweeper Appletun (Gluttony)
Appletun is pretty popular Special Sweeper. It's goal is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. With Gluttony, when Appletun has 1/2 or less of its maximum hp it uses certain berries early.
♦ Draco Meteor is a special STAB-boosted 130-base power Dragon-type move (lowers your Appletun's special attack by 2 stages).
♦ Dragon Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a considerable 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).
♦ Dragon Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a considerable 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).
No additional EV spread were found for this set at this time.Array
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Movepool
Wondering what moves can Appletun learn? Here is the list of moves this Pokemon can learn in this selected generation.
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Note: The damage listed here under Versus is not actually calculated using the in-game damage formula. It is simply calculated using typing weaknesses and resistances from the selected type-matchup modifier along with STAB (if applied) to help sort through and give a general idea as to how powerful certain moves might be towards that selected typing after modifiers are applied. Several moves listed here may have additional effects that might alter actual damage output which are not factored on this specific list. Use damage calculators to find actual damage amounts.
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: Substitute + Leech Seed
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect, Sucker Punch
Most notable and possible best moves for Appletun
- Apple Acid
- Body Press
- Draco Meteor
- Dragon Pulse
- Giga Drain
- Iron Defense
- Leech Seed
- Protect
- Recover
- Recycle
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 EV spread for Pokemon Sword and Shield
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