Applin

ApplinGrass Dragon
  • sunny
  • windy
Applin is available in Pokémon GO

Applin is a Grass and Dragon-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 714 CP and is weak to Ice, Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Flying, and Poison-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Astonish / Struggle. It is boosted by Sunny and Windy weather. Its shiny form is not yet available.

Applin Stats and Max CP

71 ATK
116 DEF
120 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
807 CP
Lvl 40
714 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
510 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
408 CP
Lvl 15 Research
306 CP

Applin's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

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Applin PvE Analysis

The Grass/Dragon Applin is a wyrm in an apple. 🍎
The only moves it has are Astonish and Struggle. 🫨

Wow, it rhymed! 🤗

So yes, Applin is good for poems and lore. 🙂
Raids or Gyms? No, it’s not a PvE core. 🫠

Applin PvP Analysis

Recommended moves

Astonish is a great PvP move in general,
but when the only Charged Move Applin has is Struggle,
it can only struggle in battles. 🙁

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
Little CupLittle Cup

Applin Type Chart

Applin takes increased damage from:Applin takes increased damage from:

IceIce256.0%
BugBug160.0%
DragonDragon160.0%
FairyFairy160.0%
FlyingFlying160.0%
PoisonPoison160.0%

Applin takes reduced damage from:Applin takes reduced damage from:

ElectricElectric39.1%
GrassGrass39.1%
WaterWater39.1%
GroundGround62.5%

Applin best moveset

Moves

Astonish + Struggle

Applin's best moveset is Astonish and Struggle, with 3.72 DPS (damage per second) and 34.5 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Fog and Partly Cloudy weather.
1.GhostAstonishNormalStruggle2.933.7234.5

Fast Attacks

  • GhostAstonish7131.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Astonish
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • DarkDark
    • 39.1%
      • NormalNormal
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage7
    Energy13
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.6s - 0.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage12
    Energy10

    Effects
    Astonish has no special effects.
    See Astonish details page ↗

Charged Attacks

  • NormalStruggle3502.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Struggle
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage35
    Energy0
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.0s - 1.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage35
    Energy100

    Effects
    Struggle has no special effects.
    See Struggle details page ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

The following chart shows Applin's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Applin's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Applin has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Applin CP Chart

CP Chart

Applin reaches a maximum of 714 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 369–408 CP, rising to 462–510 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 277–306 CP.

Max CPMax CP714 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch277 CP - 306 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs369 CP - 408 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids369 CP - 408 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
462 CP - 510 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
InfoMore information
  • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
  • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Applin Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
110 CP231 CP353 CP
474 CP596 CP6117 CP
7139 CP8161 CP9182 CP
10204 CP11224 CP12244 CP
13265 CP14285 CP15306 CP
16326 CP17346 CP18367 CP
19387 CP20408 CP21428 CP
22448 CP23469 CP24489 CP
25510 CP26530 CP27551 CP
28571 CP29591 CP30612 CP
31622 CP32632 CP33642 CP
34653 CP35663 CP36673 CP
37683 CP38693 CP39704 CP
40714 CP41723 CP42732 CP
43741 CP44750 CP45760 CP
46769 CP47778 CP48788 CP
49797 CP50807 CP

Pokédex information

Galar
Pokédex Number#840
Height0.2 m
Weight0.5 kg
RegionGeneration 8
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance5 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedNo
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
Candy3
Stardust100
Additional Move Cost
Candy75
Stardust75000

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
ApplinApplin
  • 200 Candy200 Candy
  • 20 Sweet Apples
AppletunAppletun
ApplinApplin
  • 200 Candy200 Candy
  • 20 Tart Apples
FlappleFlapple
ApplinApplin
  • 200 Candy200 Candy
  • 20 Syrupy Apples
DipplinDipplin
DipplinDipplin
  • 400 Candy400 Candy
  • Special Requirement IconCatch 7 Dragon-type Pokémon
HydrappleHydrapple
  • Applin evolves into Appletun which costs 200 Candy. You need to use 20 Sweet Apples to evolve.
  • Applin evolves into Flapple which costs 200 Candy. You need to use 20 Tart Apples to evolve.
  • Applin evolves into Dipplin which costs 200 Candy. You need to use 20 Syrupy Apples to evolve.
  • Dipplin evolves into Hydrapple which costs 400 Candy. Catch 7 Dragon-type Pokémon

Mega Pokémon that boost Applin

Photobomb

A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Applin's Grass and Dragon-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Applin.

Grass Grass

Dragon Dragon

Pokédex informationMore information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
  • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Power-up costs

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Applin Candy296 Applin Candy XL
LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Applin Candy10 Applin Candy XL
LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Applin Candy-
LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Applin Candy-
LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Applin Candy-
LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Applin Candy-
LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Applin Candy-
LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Applin Candy-
LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Applin Candy-

Applin Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Applin from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Applin in Pokémon GO.

Applin family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Applin in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

ApplinApplin
FlappleFlapple
AppletunAppletun
DipplinDipplin
HydrappleHydrapple
Gigantamax Flapple (Gigantamax)Gigantamax Flapple
Gigantamax Appletun (Gigantamax)Gigantamax Appletun

Size information

XXSXSMXLXXL
ApplinApplinApplinScaled Human Trainer to 170 cmApplinApplin
0.1 m0.1 m0.2 m0.3 m0.35 m

Applin's height ranges from 0.1 m to 0.35 m, with the average being 0.2 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

Size bounds

This table shows the size bounds of Applin in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

SizeLower boundUpper bound
XXS0.098 m0.1 m
0′04″0′04″
XS0.1 m0.2 m
0′04″0′08″
M0.15 m0.25 m
0′06″0′10″
XL0.25 m0.3 m
0′10″0′12″
XXL0.3 m0.35 m
0′12″1′02″

Encounter data

Movement type
Movement Timer0
Jump Time1s
Attack Probability10.0%
Attack Timer0
Dodge Probability15.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance0.5
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

Photobomb

Regular and Shiny Applin

Applin high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Applin. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Applin Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

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Applin Pokédex entries

Galar
VersionsPokédex entry
SwordIt spends its entire life inside an apple. It hides from its natural enemies, bird Pokémon, by pretending it’s just an apple and nothing more.
ShieldAs soon as it’s born, it burrows into an apple. Not only does the apple serve as its food source, but the flavor of the fruit determines its evolution.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Applin’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Grass and Dragon-type Pokémon, Applin is especially weak against Ice-type moves, and weak against Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Flying, and Poison-type moves.

What are the best moves for Applin in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Applin in Pokémon GO are Astonish and Struggle. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 3.717 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 34.501.

How does Applin perform in Raids?

Applin's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

How does Applin rank as a Grass-type attacker?

Applin's performance as a Grass-type attacker is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

What Mega Pokémon boost Applin?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Applin: Mega Venusaur, Mega Victreebel, Mega Sceptile, Primal Groudon, Mega Abomasnow, Mega Chesnaught, Mega Charizard X, Mega Dragonite, Mega Ampharos, Mega Sceptile, Mega Altaria, Mega Salamence, Mega Latias, Mega Latios, Mega Rayquaza, and Mega Garchomp.

What is Applin’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Applin’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 714 CP and 807 CP at Level 50.

Can Applin be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Applin cannot be shiny in Pokémon GO.

Can Applin Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Applin cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.