appletun #842
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appletun
Generation VIII · #0842 — Apple Nectar Pokémon
Appletun, known officially as the Apple Nectar Pokémon, is a dual-type Grass/Dragon Pokémon introduced in Generation VIII. As National Pokédex number 842, Appletun represents one of three branched evolutionary paths available to Applin, obtained specifically by exposing an Applin to a Sweet Apple. This plump, dragon-like creature embodies the fusion of botanical and draconic characteristics, combining the sweetness of fruit with the mystique of dragon-type power. With a base stat total of 485, Appletun emphasizes special attack (100) and HP (110), making it a defensive yet offensively capable Pokémon suited to various tactical roles in battle. The species gained further prominence with its Gigantamax form, which boasts the exclusive move G-Max Sweetness, allowing it to compete at the highest levels of competitive Pokémon battling.
Base Stats
Height
0.4m
Weight
13.0kg
Category
Apple Nectar Pokémon
Gender
Male 50% / Female 50%
Color
green
Shape
quadruped
Abilities
Doubles the effect of berries.
Makes the Pokémon eat any held Berry triggered by low HP below 1/2 its max HP.
Halves damage from fire and ice moves.
Appletun Biology & Physical Characteristics
Appletun's physiology is a remarkable synthesis of fruit and dragon features, with its body resembling a mobile apple pie topped with a whole apple as a helmet. The Pokémon's coloration is predominantly green with a yellow underside and lower jaw, accented by an orange chest spot reminiscent of an apple core. Its most distinctive feature is the large hump on its back, decorated with overlapping stripes that mimic the latticed crust of an apple pie, crowned with red and green leaves. Two leaf-like eyestalks normally droop from beneath its apple helmet in an ear-like manner, though they can be lifted to reveal the small, beady eyes hidden beneath. The creature possesses short, bulky legs with paw-like feet and a stout tail, giving it a squat, compact silhouette. Most notably, Appletun's entire body is perpetually coated in sweet nectar—a viscous, aromatic substance that plays a crucial role in its ecology and survival strategies. According to Pokédex records, the skin on its back is particularly rich and flavorful, with historical accounts suggesting that it was once consumed by children as a snack.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Appletun Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Appletun exhibits a perfectly balanced gender distribution, with 50% of individuals being male and 50% female, allowing trainers flexibility in breeding strategies. The species belongs to both the Plant and Dragon egg groups, a combination that reflects its dual typing and dual nature as both flora and mythical beast. This unique egg group membership opens diverse breeding possibilities, as Appletun can breed with other members of either group, including notable Pokémon like Venusaur, Exeggutor, Dragonite, and Salamence, among many others. The breeding cycle requires 20 egg cycles to produce a viable offspring, translating to approximately 4,884 to 5,140 steps in-game before the egg hatches. Appletun's base happiness value of 50 falls in the normal range, indicating moderate ease in raising affection with the species. Young Applin hatched from Appletun's eggs will inherit the parent's potential and movesets as applicable, allowing for strategic breeding to create competitively viable offspring with desired natures and individual values. The combination of dual egg group membership and reasonable breeding parameters makes Appletun a valuable addition to any breeder's roster.
Sprites
TMs & HMs
tm01
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm02
crystal
tm02
gold silver
tm03
crystal
tm03
gold silver
tm03
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm05
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm06
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm07
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm08
red blue
tm08
yellow
tm08
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm08
sword shield
tm09
yellow
tm08
red green japan
tm08
blue japan
tm09
red blue
tm09
ruby sapphire
tm09
firered leafgreen
tm09
emerald
+447 more TMs/HMs
appletun's Evolution Chain
Appletun Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Appletun evolves from Applin when exposed to a Sweet Apple, distinguishing it from its sibling evolution Flapple, which requires a Tart Apple instead. This branching evolution represents a key design decision in Generation VIII, offering trainers distinct choices in how they wish to develop their Applin. The evolution grants Appletun a modest increase in bulk and special attack capabilities compared to its base form, emphasizing its role as a special attacker with reasonable defensive coverage. In Generation IX, the Applin line received additional evolutionary pathways with the introduction of Dipplin, which evolves from Applin using a Syrupy Apple and can further evolve into Hydrapple after learning Dragon Cheer. Appletun also possesses the ability to Gigantamax in Pokémon Sword and Shield, transforming into a massive version that gains access to G-Max Sweetness, an exclusive move that boosts Special Defense for all Appletun's allies in double and triple battles. This Gigantamax form has identical visual proportions to Gigantamax Flapple but allows Appletun to maintain its thickened, more viscous nectar, which according to Pokédex entries absorbs more damage than ordinary nectar, providing tactical advantages in extended battles.
Where to Find
Location data not available for this Pokémon in the database.
Appletun Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Appletun's primary diet consists of sweet apples, which are essential to its survival and well-being. However, the Pokémon is also an opportunistic predator that feeds on small Bug-type Pokémon attracted to the nectarous scent emanating from its body. The sweet aroma that wafts from Appletun serves as both a feeding mechanism and a defensive strategy—while the scent lures in potential prey, the Pokémon can spew particularly sticky nectar to ward off unwanted visitors attempting to lick the sweet coating on its back. This is notably demonstrated in interactions with Lechonk, which are drawn to the nectar but repelled when Appletun deploys its sticky secretion as a deterrent. The Pokémon appears to inhabit areas abundant with apple trees and vegetation, making it a denizen of temperate, fruit-bearing regions. Appletun's slow movement speed of just 30, reflected in its sluggish base speed stat, suggests it is not built for pursuit or escape but rather relies on its durability and defensive capabilities to survive in its environment.
Pokedex Entries
Generation VIII
Eating a sweet apple caused its evolution. A nectarous scent wafts from its body, luring in the bug Pokémon it preys on.
Its body is covered in sweet nectar, and the skin on its back is especially yummy. Children used to have it as a snack.
Appletun Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The name Appletun is a clever portmanteau combining 'apple' with 'tun,' a word referencing both the bulbous shape of a barrel or vessel and the Old English tradition of apple-based beverages like apple wine. The Japanese name Tarupple (タルップル) similarly merges 'taru' (barrel) with 'apple,' emphasizing the Pokémon's round, barrel-like silhouette. The design itself draws heavy inspiration from apple pie, one of humanity's most beloved desserts, with the latticed crust pattern on its back directly mimicking the appearance of a traditional pie's top crust. The apple helmet crowning its head serves as both a visual identifier and a reference to Appletun's evolutionary trigger—the Sweet Apple. The dragon-type classification, while not immediately obvious from the fruity design, is justified through Appletun's assignment to the dragon egg group and its status as an ancient or mystical creature whose origins trace back to legendary dragon lineages. The color palette of greens and yellows reflects natural apple varieties, while the orange core spot adds visual interest and connects to themes of fruit ripeness and sweetness. This cohesive design language makes Appletun immediately recognizable while maintaining thematic consistency with the broader Applin evolutionary line.
Learnable Moves
Appletun can learn 60 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| amnesia | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| apple acid | grass | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| astonish | ghost | Physical | 30 | 100 | 15 |
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| body press | fighting | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| body slam | normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| bulldoze | ground | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| bullet seed | grass | Physical | 25 | 100 | 30 |
| curse | ghost | Status | — | — | 10 |
| draco meteor | dragon | Special | 130 | 90 | 5 |
| dragon pulse | dragon | Special | 85 | 100 | 10 |
| dragon tail | dragon | Physical | 60 | 90 | 10 |
| earthquake | ground | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| energy ball | grass | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| giga drain | grass | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| giga impact | normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| grass knot | grass | Special | — | 100 | 20 |
| grassy glide | grass | Physical | 55 | 100 | 20 |
| grassy terrain | grass | Status | — | — | 10 |
| growth | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| gyro ball | steel | Physical | — | 100 | 5 |
| headbutt | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| heavy slam | steel | Physical | — | 100 | 10 |
| helping hand | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| high horsepower | ground | Physical | 95 | 95 | 10 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| iron defense | steel | Status | — | — | 15 |
| iron head | steel | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| leaf storm | grass | Special | 130 | 90 | 5 |
| leech seed | grass | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| light screen | psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| magical leaf | grass | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| outrage | dragon | Physical | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| payback | dark | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 |
| pounce | bug | Physical | 50 | 100 | 20 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| rain dance | water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| recover | normal | Status | — | — | 5 |
| recycle | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| reflect | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| safeguard | normal | Status | — | — | 25 |
| seed bomb | grass | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| solar beam | grass | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| stomp | normal | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| stomping tantrum | ground | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sunny day | fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| superpower | fighting | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 |
| sweet scent | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| take down | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| tera blast | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| trailblaze | grass | Physical | 50 | 100 | 20 |
| withdraw | water | Status | — | — | 40 |
| zen headbutt | psychic | Physical | 80 | 90 | 15 |
Appletun Competitive Battle Guide
Appletun occupies a specialized niche in competitive Pokémon battling, leveraging its high HP (110) and Special Attack (100) to function as a bulky special attacker. Its typing grants useful resistances, resisting Water, Ground, and Grass moves to a quarter of normal damage, while Dragon moves inflict half damage. However, its type also introduces significant weaknesses, particularly a quadruple weakness to Ice-type moves, a major vulnerability in competitive formats. The ability Ripen provides a unique strategic advantage by doubling the effect of held berries, transforming items like Assault Vest or Weakness Policy into exponentially more powerful tools. Gluttony, while situational, can enable Appletun to consume healing berries earlier than intended to recover from critical HP thresholds. The hidden ability Thick Fat is arguably the most competitively valuable, halving damage from Fire and Ice moves, thereby neutralizing the Ice weakness that would otherwise cripple the species. Appletun's movepool includes access to powerful special moves like Draco Meteor, Energy Ball, and Giga Drain through TM tutors and level-up learning, complemented by coverage moves such as Focus Blast. Its Gigantamax form and exclusive G-Max Sweetness move provide significant utility in double and triple battles, boosting the Special Defense of allies while dealing damage. Despite its low Speed stat of 30, which necessitates careful team construction and speed control support, Appletun remains a competent threat in the right metagame.
Commonly Asked Questions About Appletun
What type is Appletun?
Appletun is a grass and dragon type Pokemon.
What does Appletun evolve into?
Appletun evolves into dipplin, then into hydrapple.
What are Appletun's weaknesses?
Appletun is weak to flying, poison, bug, ice, dragon and fairy type moves.
Appletun Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Appletun has captured the imagination of Pokémon fans since its introduction in Generation VIII, becoming a beloved icon of the Galar region's pastoral aesthetic. The species represents a departure from traditional dragon Pokémon design, replacing menacing scales and fierce countenances with a charming, dessert-inspired appearance that appeals to a broad demographic. In online communities, Appletun's cute design has spawned considerable fan art and merchandise, with its distinctive apple-pie-backed silhouette making it instantly recognizable. The dichotomy between Appletun and Flapple—representing the soft, slow, defensive playstyle versus the sharp, aggressive alternative—has resonated with players, each choosing their preferred evolution based on both aesthetic and mechanical preferences. The species has appeared in various Pokémon media, contributing to its cultural footprint, and its Gigantamax form demonstrated Game Freak's commitment to providing competitive viability for non-legendary Pokémon. Appletun's gentle, food-based design also aligns with broader cultural trends in Japan and worldwide celebrating cute, character-driven creatures over purely intimidating powerhouses, making it a symbol of modern Pokémon design philosophy.
Where to Find Appletun in Every Pokémon Game
Appletun can be obtained in Pokémon Sword and Shield by catching an Applin and exposing it to a Sweet Apple, with Applin available in various locations throughout the Galar region. In The Isle of Armor DLC, Appletun received local Pokédex assignment as entry 0021, indicating availability in that expansion content. The species became available in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet with local Pokédex number 0110 in the base game and 0035 in The Teal Mask DLC, demonstrating continued support across modern generations. Appletun cannot be encountered as a wild Pokémon in any generation; it must be obtained by evolving Applin with a Sweet Apple specifically, making the availability of Sweet Apples the limiting factor in acquisition. In Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Appletun's availability status remains undocumented as of current information. The species' base catch rate is 45, translating to a 5.9% success rate with a standard Poké Ball on a full-health Pokémon, making it moderately difficult to capture as Applin before evolution. Trading with other players remains an alternative method of acquisition across all generations where Appletun is available, as is breeding Appletun that have already been obtained to produce additional Applin that can subsequently be evolved via Sweet Apple.