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hydrapple
Generation IX · #1019 — Apple Hydra Pokémon
Hydrapple, known in its native Japanese as Kamitsuorochi, is a Grass/Dragon-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IX as part of The Indigo Disk expansion. Designated as National Pokédex entry #1019, this remarkable creature represents the culmination of one of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet's most unique evolutionary lines, following Applin through its various transformations. As the Apple Hydra Pokémon, Hydrapple embodies a fascinating concept where seven symbiotic creatures known as syrpents coexist within a singular syrup-based apple structure, creating a composite organism rather than a traditional singular Pokémon. With a base stat total of 540 and particularly notable Special Attack of 120, Hydrapple presents a specialized sweeper role in competitive play, though its exceptionally low Speed stat of 44 makes it challenging to utilize effectively without significant team support or strategic item choices.
Base Stats
Height
1.8m
Weight
93.0kg
Category
Apple Hydra Pokémon
Gender
Male 50% / Female 50%
Color
green
Shape
heads
Abilities
Once per battle, when a Pokémon with Supersweet Syrup enters the battle, it lowers the evasion stat of all adjacent opponents by one stage.
Heals for 1/3 max HP upon switching out.
Prevents a held item from being removed by other Pokémon.
Hydrapple Biology & Physical Characteristics
Hydrapple's composition is truly extraordinary, consisting of seven syrpents—small serpentine creatures with distinctive green, leaf-shaped eyestalks featuring yellow eyes, elongated green bodies with pale yellow undersides, and leafy tail ornaments—living in perfect symbiosis within an apple-shaped structure constructed entirely of red syrup. The central syrpent serves as the commander of this collective, extending from the middle of the apple and distinguished by its notably longer body and two prominent horns, with the left horn characteristically bearing the original apple that housed the Pokémon when it was an Applin. While five of the syrpents are typically visible—the central head and two tail syrpents protruding from the rear—the remaining four are ordinarily concealed within the syrup, with only the tops of their closed eyestalks visible from the exterior. In certain situations, these hidden syrpents emerge, revealing five distinct heads at once. The two tail syrpents function as the primary locomotion system, working in concert to propel the entire organism across the ground, demonstrating a level of coordinated physical capability despite the individual temperaments of their component parts.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Hydrapple Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Hydrapple maintains a perfectly balanced gender ratio of 50% male and 50% female, allowing for flexible breeding strategies in competitive and collection contexts. The species belongs to both the Grass and Dragon egg groups, providing multiple breeding possibilities and cross-type compatibility with numerous other Pokémon. With a base happiness value of 50 and a hatch counter of 20 cycles, Hydrapple requires moderate effort to breed and raise, making it accessible to casual players while still requiring dedication from those seeking optimized specimens. The slow-then-very-fast growth rate means that early-stage training requires more experience points than typical Pokémon, but the growth curve accelerates significantly at higher levels, eventually resulting in rapid advancement. This growth pattern mirrors the thematic elements of Hydrapple's existence—slow and difficult beginnings that eventually achieve rapid, powerful culmination once the internal seven entities achieve proper synchronization and coordination.
Sprites
TMs & HMs
tm03
crystal
tm03
gold silver
tm04
gold silver
tm04
crystal
tm05
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm07
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
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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
tm09
diamond pearl
tm09
xd
tm09
sword shield
+380 more TMs/HMs
hydrapple's Evolution Chain
Hydrapple Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Hydrapple evolves from Dipplin when the latter is leveled up while knowing the move Dragon Cheer, making it one of four final evolutionary forms available to Applin alongside Flapple and Appletun. This unique evolution method ties directly into Hydrapple's thematic identity regarding cooperation and alignment—the Dragon Cheer move, which boosts the critical hit rate and Attack of allies, represents the moment when the seven syrpents achieve sufficient synchronization to evolve. The evolution line beginning with Applin represents a branching path of growth, with early evolution determined by which variant apple is used (Tart Apple for Flapple, Sweet Apple for Appletun), and later evolution through Dipplin occurring via Syrupy Apple. The progression from Dipplin to Hydrapple specifically requires not just leveling but active knowledge of a cooperative move, suggesting that this particular form represents an achieved state of harmony rather than a natural development. Hydrapple and its pre-evolution Dipplin hold the exclusive distinction of being the only Pokémon capable of learning Syrup Bomb, their signature move, as well as being the only Pokémon with access to the Supersweet Syrup ability.
Where to Find
Location data not available for this Pokémon in the database.
Hydrapple Behaviour and Natural Habitat
The seven syrpents comprising Hydrapple possess notoriously capricious and fickle dispositions, rarely achieving genuine cooperation as a unified team. The Pokédex entries from both Scarlet and Violet versions emphasize that these creatures exist in a constant state of mood fluctuation, with their individual personalities frequently at odds with one another. However, the lore suggests that on extraordinarily rare occasions when the temperaments of all seven syrpents align in harmony, Hydrapple becomes capable of unleashing its full and terrifying power—a phenomenon that appears to serve as the evolutionary justification for this Pokémon's existence. The syrup-apple structure they inhabit appears to serve both as a home and as a moderating force, containing and organizing the otherwise chaotic energy of the seven independent entities. This fundamental duality between individual nature and collective identity forms the core of Hydrapple's character, creating a Pokémon that is simultaneously unified and fragmented, powerful and unstable.
Pokedex Entries
Generation IX
Seven syrpents live inside an apple made of syrup. The syrpent in the center is the commander.
These capricious syrpents have banded together. On the rare occasion that their moods align, their true power is unleashed.
Hydrapple Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The Japanese name Kamitsuorochi draws obvious inspiration from Yamata no Orochi, the legendary eight-headed serpent from Japanese mythology, though Hydrapple features seven heads rather than eight—a deliberate design choice that emphasizes the importance of the coordinating central consciousness. The English designation 'Hydrapple' combines 'Hydra,' referencing the multi-headed mythological creature from Greco-Roman mythology, with 'Apple,' reflecting the fruit that houses these creatures. The visual design brilliantly merges serpentine and botanical elements, with the leaf-shaped eyestalks and leafy tail ornaments connecting the syrpents to their natural Grass-type heritage, while their elongated bodies and multiple heads satisfy the Dragon-type visual expectations. The syrup-apple itself serves as an elegant container that unifies these disparate elements into a cohesive whole—a living fruit that is simultaneously plant, liquid, and dragon. The color palette of red syrup, green bodies, yellow eyes, and pale yellow undersides creates striking visual contrast that makes Hydrapple immediately recognizable despite its compositional complexity.
Learnable Moves
Hydrapple can learn 59 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| astonish | ghost | Physical | 30 | 100 | 15 |
| body press | fighting | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| body slam | normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| breaking swipe | dragon | Physical | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| bug bite | bug | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| bullet seed | grass | Physical | 25 | 100 | 30 |
| curse | ghost | Status | — | — | 10 |
| defense curl | normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| double hit | normal | Physical | 35 | 90 | 10 |
| double edge | normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| draco meteor | dragon | Special | 130 | 90 | 5 |
| dragon breath | dragon | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| dragon cheer | dragon | Status | 0 | 0 | 15 |
| dragon pulse | dragon | Special | 85 | 100 | 10 |
| dragon tail | dragon | Physical | 60 | 90 | 10 |
| earth power | ground | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| earthquake | ground | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| energy ball | grass | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| fickle beam | dragon | Special | 80 | 100 | 5 |
| 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 |
| heavy slam | steel | Physical | — | 100 | 10 |
| hydro pump | water | Special | 110 | 80 | 5 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| infestation | bug | Special | 20 | 100 | 20 |
| leaf storm | grass | Special | 130 | 90 | 5 |
| magical leaf | grass | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| nasty plot | dark | Status | — | — | 20 |
| outrage | dragon | Physical | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| pollen puff | bug | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| pounce | bug | Physical | 50 | 100 | 20 |
| power whip | grass | Physical | 120 | 85 | 10 |
| 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 |
| rollout | rock | Physical | 30 | 90 | 20 |
| seed bomb | grass | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| solar beam | grass | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sucker punch | dark | Physical | 70 | 100 | 5 |
| sunny day | fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| sweet scent | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| syrup bomb | grass | Special | 60 | 85 | 10 |
| take down | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| tera blast | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| uproar | normal | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| withdraw | water | Status | — | — | 40 |
| yawn | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
Hydrapple Competitive Battle Guide
Hydrapple occupies a niche competitive role primarily as a special attacker, leveraging its impressive Special Attack stat of 120 against opponents who lack significant Special Defense investment. Its HP of 106 and Defense of 110 provide respectable bulk for survival in competitive scenarios, though the Special Defense of only 80 creates a vulnerability to Special moves that threats can exploit. The most significant barrier to Hydrapple's competitive viability is its abysmal Speed stat of 44, one of the lowest in the game, necessitating either Speed Control support through Trick Room or priority move usage to function effectively in battle. Hydrapple's signature ability Supersweet Syrup reduces opponent evasion upon switch-in once per battle, providing a useful utility function, though its alternative ability Regenerator offers superior utility by restoring one-third of Hydrapple's maximum HP whenever it switches out, making it excellent for team balance and sustained play. The hidden ability Sticky Hold prevents item removal, offering niche protection against Knock Off but rarely providing decisive advantages. Competitively viable movesets typically focus on special attacking moves like Power Whip, Dragon Pulse, Energy Ball, and Syrup Bomb, potentially augmented by utility moves like Recover to extend Hydrapple's longevity despite its defensive limitations.
Commonly Asked Questions About Hydrapple
What type is Hydrapple?
Hydrapple is a grass and dragon type Pokemon.
What does Hydrapple evolve from?
Hydrapple evolved from dipplin that evolved from appletun that evolved from flapple that evolved from applin.
What are Hydrapple's weaknesses?
Hydrapple is weak to flying, poison, bug, ice, dragon and fairy type moves.
Hydrapple Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Though newly introduced in Generation IX, Hydrapple has quickly captured the imagination of the Pokémon community through its unusual and philosophically intriguing design concept. The idea of seven individuals with conflicting temperaments forming a single Pokémon resonates with audiences seeking narratively complex creatures beyond traditional designs. Fan communities have celebrated Hydrapple's appearance in competitive tournaments and as a featured Pokémon in team-building discussions, with particular enthusiasm surrounding the mechanics of achieving the Dragon Cheer evolution requirement. Content creators have extensively analyzed Hydrapple's comparative strengths and weaknesses against other Applin evolutions, sparking ongoing debates about strategic implications and aesthetic preferences. The Pokémon's rich mythological inspiration drawn from Yamata no Orochi has attracted interest from players familiar with Japanese culture, creating an additional layer of appreciation beyond standard gameplay mechanics. Hydrapple's presence in the Pokédex as a Generation IX addition has solidified it as an iconic representative of the series' continued innovation in creature design philosophy.
Where to Find Hydrapple in Every Pokémon Game
Hydrapple can be encountered and caught in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet through The Indigo Disk DLC expansion, which elevated it to the main roster as a Generation IX introduction. The Pokédex listing identifies Hydrapple as entry #0163 in The Indigo Disk's local Pokédex, indicating its prevalence within that content's ecosystem. With a capture rate of 10, reflecting a 3.9% catch probability with a standard Poké Ball at full health, Hydrapple proves exceptionally difficult to capture in the wild, necessitating either substantial damage reduction beforehand or utilization of alternative Poké Balls designed for improved capture rates. Players seeking to obtain Hydrapple must first progress through the evolutionary line beginning with Applin, guide it through the Dipplin intermediate form via Syrupy Apple, and finally trigger the evolution to Hydrapple by leveling Dipplin while it knows the move Dragon Cheer. The low base friendship value of 50 suggests that Hydrapple does not inherently possess a strong attachment to its trainer, though this baseline friendship can be increased through standard friendship-building methods such as usage in battle, item holding, or consumable application. Future availability remains uncertain pending announcements regarding post-Generation IX Pokémon game releases and content expansions.