Competitive Information for Applin [Sword/Shield]
Grass / Dragon
Abilities:
This Pokemon eats Berries at 1/2 max HP or less instead of their usual 1/4 max HP.
This Pokemon is immune to bullet moves.
When this Pokemon eats certain Berries, the effects are doubled.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Applin? 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!
Get ready to meet Applin, the sensational Grass and Dragon-typed Pokémon! Applin is not a Pokémon anyone usually expects to see on the battlefield. It often dominates battles in the LC tier (Little Cup). It is weak to Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Flying, Ice, and Poison-typed attacks. Uncover the best movesets for Applin below and optimize your gameplay!
Item: Iapapa Berry / Liechi Berry
Ability: Ripen
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 140 Hp / 252 Atk / 116 SpD
Moveset:
- Sucker Punch
- Astonish
- Rollout
- Defense Curl
For those intense single battles, Applin is an awesome Physical Sweeper. It is meant to take down the opponent's team with devastating physical power. With Ripen, when Applin 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 Applin's attack by 1 stage when at 1/4 max hp or less then the Liechi Berry gets consumed.
◆ Astonish is a physical 30-base power Ghost-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Rollout is a physical 30-base power Rock-type move (power doubles with each hit. Repeats for 5 turns).
◆ Defense Curl is a status move (raises your Applin's defense by 1 stage).
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Item: Iapapa Berry / Petaya Berry
Ability: Ripen
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 140 Hp / 252 SpA / 116 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Draco Meteor
- Defense Curl
- Withdraw
- Recycle
Applin thrives as a noteworthy Special Sweeper perfect for single battles. This configuration strives to crush rivals using overwhelming special attacks. The Petaya Berry will raise Applin's Sp. Atk by 1 stage when it reaches 1/4 max HP or less and gets consumed. With Ripen, when Applin 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.
◆ Defense Curl is a status move (raises your Applin's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Withdraw is a status move (raises your Applin's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Recycle is a status move (restores the item your Applin last used).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Applin? 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!
Item: Iapapa Berry / Liechi Berry
Ability: Ripen
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 140 Hp / 252 Atk / 116 SpD
Moveset:
- Sucker Punch
- Astonish
- Rollout
- Defense Curl
For double battles, Applin is an impressive Physical Sweeper. It's primary goal is to overwhelm foes with devastating physical power. With Ripen, when Applin 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 Applin's attack by 1 stage when at 1/4 max hp or less then the Liechi Berry gets consumed.
◆ Astonish is a physical 30-base power Ghost-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Rollout is a physical 30-base power Rock-type move (power doubles with each hit. Repeats for 5 turns).
◆ Defense Curl is a status move (raises your Applin's defense by 1 stage).
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Item: Iapapa Berry / Petaya Berry
Ability: Ripen
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 140 Hp / 252 SpA / 116 SpD
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Draco Meteor
- Defense Curl
- Withdraw
- Recycle
Applin is an exceptional Special Sweeper to use for double battles. It tries to take down the opponent's team with lethal special attacks. The Petaya Berry will raise Applin's Sp. Atk by 1 stage when it reaches 1/4 max HP or less and gets consumed. With Ripen, when Applin 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.
◆ Defense Curl is a status move (raises your Applin's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Withdraw is a status move (raises your Applin's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Recycle is a status move (restores the item your Applin last used).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Applin 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 Applin.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Applin 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 Applin
- Moves: Defense curl + Rollout
- Moves with Priority: Sucker Punch
Moves that boost Applin's stats
- Defense Curl
- Withdraw
Common Effort Values for Applin in Sword and Shield
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Jolly Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Bold Nature ( 252/0/252/0/0/4 )
- Calm Nature ( 252/0/0/0/252/4 )
- Relaxed Nature ( 252/0/88/0/168/0 )
- Sassy Nature ( 252/0/4/0/252/0 )
- Optimize Applin'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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