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Generation VIII · #0841 — Apple Wing Pokémon
Flapple, known as the Apple Wing Pokémon, is a Grass/Dragon-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VIII that represents one of the more unique evolutionary paths in the Galar region. As National Pokédex #841, Flapple stands at just 0.3 meters tall and weighs a mere 1.0 kilogram, making it one of the smallest Dragon-type Pokémon despite its powerful capabilities. This diminutive creature evolves from Applin when exposed to a Tart Apple, and it serves as the swift, aggressive counterpart to its heavier evolution Appletun. With a base stat total of 485, Flapple specializes in physical attacks with a base Attack stat of 110, supported by respectable Special Attack of 95 and Speed of 70, making it a formidable physical attacker in both casual and competitive play. The species is notable for being one of only three Pokémon capable of having the Ripen ability, alongside Appletun and their shared pre-evolution Applin, demonstrating the unique characteristics of the Apple Wing line.
Base Stats
Height
0.3m
Weight
1.0kg
Category
Apple Wing Pokémon
Gender
Male 50% / Female 50%
Color
green
Shape
wings
Abilities
Doubles the effect of berries.
Makes the Pokémon eat any held Berry triggered by low HP below 1/2 its max HP.
Strengthens physical moves to inflict 1.5× damage, but decreases their accuracy to 0.8×.
Flapple Biology & Physical Characteristics
Flapple is a remarkable example of symbiosis between a worm-like dragon Pokémon and its apple host. The creature's body is predominantly green with a lighter green underside and striking yellow eyes that convey both intelligence and predatory intent. Its most distinctive feature is the apple that forms its body—the top half of the apple sits atop its head with a single horn protruding upward, while the bottom half attaches to its tail, and the sides function as functional wings with three-fingered hands. These apple-skin wings allow Flapple to achieve flight despite its tiny frame. One of Flapple's most dangerous biological adaptations is the potent acid stored in its cheeks, capable of inducing severe chemical burns and even corroding metal when expelled as an attack. The Pokédex notes that Flapple uses its own body fluid to repair damage to the apple it inhabits, suggesting an active maintenance cycle that keeps the symbiosis viable. Remarkably, when threatened or hunting, Flapple can fold its wings and compress itself into the shape of a regular apple, providing an effective camouflage mechanism. The coloration of a Flapple's apple can indicate its strength—those with clay-colored apples have typically won numerous battles and are generally considered stronger than their peers with standard green apples.
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Training
Breeding
Flapple Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Flapple exhibits a perfectly balanced gender distribution, with exactly 50 percent of individuals being male and 50 percent being female, making breeding between two Flapple or between a Flapple and another compatible species equally viable regardless of gender pairing. Both male and female Flapple belong to two egg groups: the Grass group and the Dragon group, allowing for diverse breeding possibilities with other Pokémon from either classification. This dual egg group membership is shared with its pre-evolution Applin and its branched evolution Appletun, suggesting that compatibility is maintained throughout the Apple Wing line. The base happiness of Flapple is 50, which is considered neutral, meaning newly caught or hatched Flapple will require some bonding with their trainer to develop stronger affection and loyalty. Flapple has a hatch counter of 20 cycles, which translates to approximately 4,884 to 5,140 steps required for an egg to hatch into a Flapple. The growth rate of Flapple is classified as erratic in the early levels, then transitions to very fast growth in later levels, meaning that trainers will experience slower leveling progression when Flapple is at low levels but increasingly rapid advancement as it approaches higher experience thresholds. This growth pattern encourages trainers to invest in their Flapple early on, rewarding patience with accelerated development in the mid-to-late game.
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TMs & HMs
tm05
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm06
sword shield
tm07
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm08
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm08
sword shield
tm09
yellow
tm09
red blue
tm09
ruby sapphire
tm09
firered leafgreen
tm09
emerald
tm09
diamond pearl
tm09
xd
tm09
sword shield
tm11
platinum
tm11
xd
tm95
sword shield
hm02
crystal
hm02
diamond pearl
hm02
heartgold soulsilver
tr13
sword shield
+347 more TMs/HMs
flapple's Evolution Chain
Flapple Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Flapple's evolution chain represents a branching evolutionary path unique to the Applin line. Applin, the base form, branches into two distinct evolutions depending on which apple is used: exposure to a Tart Apple results in Flapple, while a Sweet Apple leads to Appletun. Flapple represents the physically-oriented evolutionary outcome, gaining a substantial boost to its Attack stat while maintaining respectable Speed. In Generation IX, a third branching evolution was introduced—Dipplin—which evolves from Applin using a Syrupy Apple, and Dipplin can subsequently evolve into the four-headed Hydrapple after learning the move Dragon Cheer, creating an even more complex evolutionary web. Flapple also possesses a Gigantamax form available in Pokémon Sword and Shield, where it transforms into a much larger and stouter version of itself, with a giant apple engulfing most of its body while its head, neck, and tail remain exposed. During Gigantamax, Flapple's Gigantamax form produces significantly more sweet nectar than its regular form, and it gains access to the exclusive G-Max move G-Max Tartness, which deals damage and lowers the Special Defense of all opposing Pokémon. Interestingly, Gigantamax Flapple appears visually identical to Gigantamax Appletun, despite the two being distinct species, a unique phenomenon in the Pokémon franchise.
Where to Find
Location data not available for this Pokémon in the database.
Flapple Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Flapple exhibits the predatory instincts one would expect from a Dragon-type, actively seeking vulnerabilities in an opponent's defense before launching its acidic attacks. The Pokédex entries describe Flapple as fluttering around while carefully observing its target, waiting for the perfect moment to strike with its corrosive spittle. This patient, tactical approach to hunting suggests intelligence and calculated aggression rather than mindless ferocity. In terms of habitat, Flapple has been documented in the Galar region, particularly within areas where apple-bearing vegetation is abundant, as it requires consistent access to its apple symbiote. The species demonstrates an active lifestyle befitting its relatively high Speed stat of 70, constantly moving through its environment in search of food and opportunities. Flapple's ability to completely disguise itself as an inanimate apple allows it to remain stationary for extended periods, blending seamlessly into orchards or fruit-bearing trees, where it can ambush unsuspecting prey or avoid detection by larger predators. The strong aroma of its nectar, particularly noticeable when Gigantamax, suggests that despite its predatory nature, Flapple also produces sweet compounds, likely used for attracting insects or other small creatures it feeds upon.
Pokedex Entries
Generation VIII
It ate a sour apple, and that induced its evolution. In its cheeks, it stores an acid capable of causing chemical burns.
It flies on wings of apple skin and spits a powerful acid. It can also change its shape into that of an apple.
Flapple Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The name Flapple is a straightforward portmanteau of 'flap' and 'apple,' reflecting its primary characteristics as an apple-based Pokémon capable of flight through its wing-like apple skin appendages. The Japanese name, Appryu (アップリュー), similarly combines 'apple' with a phonetic element suggesting flight or movement. The design philosophy behind Flapple demonstrates the creative approach Generation VIII took toward Pokémon design, creating a creature that appears almost fantastical—a tiny worm-dragon using an apple as both home and source of power. The apple itself is central to Flapple's identity, as the fruit is iconic in human culture and represents themes of natural sustenance and growth, which align perfectly with Flapple's Grass-type classification. The choice of a sour/tart apple for this evolution versus the sweet apple for Appletun suggests a design philosophy where taste correlates with temperament—Flapple, associated with the tart apple, embodies a sharper, more aggressive personality reflected in its higher Attack stat and physical prowess. The acid stored in Flapple's cheeks connects to the concept of sour tastes in nature and adds a dangerous chemical element that elevates Flapple from a simple fruit-based creature to a genuinely hazardous organism. This design elegantly combines cute, whimsical elements with genuine danger, embodying the duality that makes Pokémon design compelling.
Learnable Moves
Flapple can learn 52 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| acid spray | poison | Special | 40 | 100 | 20 |
| acrobatics | flying | Physical | 55 | 100 | 15 |
| aerial ace | flying | Physical | 60 | — | 20 |
| air slash | flying | Special | 75 | 95 | 15 |
| astonish | ghost | Physical | 30 | 100 | 15 |
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| bullet seed | grass | Physical | 25 | 100 | 30 |
| draco meteor | dragon | Special | 130 | 90 | 5 |
| dragon breath | dragon | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| dragon dance | dragon | Status | — | — | 20 |
| dragon pulse | dragon | Special | 85 | 100 | 10 |
| dragon rush | dragon | Physical | 100 | 75 | 10 |
| dual wingbeat | flying | Physical | 40 | 90 | 10 |
| endeavor | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 5 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| energy ball | grass | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| fly | flying | Physical | 90 | 95 | 15 |
| focus energy | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| 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 |
| grav apple | grass | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| growth | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| heavy slam | steel | Physical | — | 100 | 10 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| iron defense | steel | Status | — | — | 15 |
| leaf storm | grass | Special | 130 | 90 | 5 |
| leech seed | grass | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| magical leaf | grass | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| outrage | dragon | Physical | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| pounce | bug | Physical | 50 | 100 | 20 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| recycle | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| scary face | normal | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| 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 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sunny day | fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| take down | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| tera blast | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| trailblaze | grass | Physical | 50 | 100 | 20 |
| twister | dragon | Special | 40 | 100 | 20 |
| u turn | bug | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| wing attack | flying | Physical | 60 | 100 | 35 |
| withdraw | water | Status | — | — | 40 |
Flapple Competitive Battle Guide
In competitive Pokémon battling, Flapple occupies an interesting niche as a physical attacker with solid offensive capabilities tempered by modest defensive stats and middling speed. Its base Attack of 110 is its standout stat, making it capable of dealing significant physical damage, particularly with moves like Grav Apple, which Flapple is the only known Pokémon capable of learning. The move Grav Apple combines Flapple's physical prowess with its apple-based nature, dealing damage while also lowering the opponent's Defense stat, making it a valuable tool in breaking through defensive walls. Flapple's ability options provide different strategic approaches: Ripen doubles the effects of held berries, enabling strategies centered around berry activation; Gluttony causes Flapple to consume held berries when its HP drops below half its maximum, facilitating recovery and bulk-up strategies; and the hidden ability Hustle boosts physical moves to 1.5x damage at the cost of reducing their accuracy to 0.8x, creating a high-risk, high-reward playstyle. With a respectable Special Attack of 95 and access to special moves through its movepool, Flapple maintains some offensive flexibility beyond pure physical attacks. Its relatively modest Speed of 70 means Flapple often requires support from teammates to overcome faster opponents, or alternatively, trainers may choose to use a nature that boosts Speed while investing training effort values accordingly. The access to Gigantamax in Sword and Shield provides additional strategic depth, allowing Flapple to suddenly shift into a bulkier, more difficult to KO form while leveraging G-Max Tartness for consistent stat manipulation.
Commonly Asked Questions About Flapple
What type is Flapple?
Flapple is a grass and dragon type Pokemon.
What does Flapple evolve into?
Flapple evolves into appletun, then into dipplin, then into hydrapple.
What are Flapple's weaknesses?
Flapple is weak to flying, poison, bug, ice, dragon and fairy type moves.
Flapple Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Flapple arrived as part of Generation VIII's introduction to the Pokémon franchise alongside the Galar region, contributing to a broader cultural moment in gaming when Pokémon Sword and Shield became one of the generation's major releases on the Nintendo Switch. The unique apple-based evolutionary concept resonated with players, as it represented a creative departure from traditional dragon evolutions while maintaining the species' relevance as a Dragon-type. Within the fan community, Flapple became particularly popular for its combination of whimsy and danger—cute enough to appeal to casual players with its tiny stature and apple design, yet sufficiently menacing with its acid-spitting attacks and predatory behavior to engage more serious trainers. The species gained particular recognition among competitive players who appreciated its unique movepool and ability options, establishing it as a legitimate strategic choice rather than merely a novelty evolution. Flapple's presence in various Pokémon media, including the animated series and trading card game, helped cement its place in the franchise's broader cultural landscape. The apple concept itself proved enduring enough that when Generation IX introduced new evolutions for the Applin line with Dipplin and Hydrapple, Flapple remained relevant as an established part of a more complex evolutionary tree, demonstrating how successful early Generation VIII designs continued to influence future development.
Where to Find Flapple in Every Pokémon Game
Flapple can be obtained in Pokémon Sword and Shield through evolution of Applin using a Tart Apple, making it exclusive to trainers playing these specific titles in the base game experience. In the Sword/Shield expansion DLC The Isle of Armor, Flapple received Pokédex #0020, indicating its increased prominence in that content. The species returned in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet for Generation IX, where it received Pokédex #0109 in the regional Pokédex and #0020 in The Teal Mask DLC. In Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Flapple appears as part of the returning Pokédex, maintaining accessibility to players of that title. Historically, players can obtain Applin in Pokémon Sword and Shield through encounters in the Galar region, with the subsequent evolution to Flapple requiring a Tart Apple, which can be purchased or found throughout the game. The capture rate for Flapple is 45, classified as relatively moderate, making it reasonably catchable with standard Poké Balls when encountered in the wild or through other means. Trading between players remains another viable method of obtaining Flapple, particularly for those who evolved an Applin into Appletun instead and wish to experience the Flapple line. In Pokémon Home, Flapple can be transferred between compatible games, allowing for convenient movement across different generations and titles. With its appearances spanning multiple generations and regions, Flapple remains widely accessible to modern players, though the specific methods vary depending on which game titles trainers have access to.