#0840 · Gen 8 · 260 BST
Applin
A starter-form Grass/Dragon-type Pokémon from Generation 8 with solid 80 base Defense. Common ability: Ripen.
Base stats
Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature
115/54/90/54/54/36
Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature
147/101/145/101/101/79
Abilities
Makes the Pokémon eat a held Berry when its HP drops to half or less, which is sooner than usual.
Type effectiveness
Takes 4× damage from
Takes 2× damage from
Takes ½× damage from
Takes ¼× damage from
Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.
About Applin
Applin is a Grass/Dragon-type Pokémon from Generation 8 with a Base Stat Total of 260. A starter-form Grass/Dragon-type Pokémon from Generation 8 with solid 80 base Defense. Common ability: Ripen.
Best stat: Defense (80 base)
Applin's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 40 base Attack and 20 base Speed, the standard offensive set will invest 252 EVs into Attack and 252 into Speed — though its low Speed often warrants Trick Room support instead.
Abilities
- Ripen
- Gluttony
- Bulletproof
How to use Applin competitively
Open the damage calculator with Applin selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Applin appears in the species dropdown. Drop Applin into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.
Pokédex data summary
| National Dex # | #0840 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 8 |
| Type | Grass / Dragon |
| Abilities | Ripen, Gluttony, Bulletproof |
| Base Stat Total | 260 |
| HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | 40 / 40 / 80 / 40 / 40 / 20 |