Stats & Training
The stat budget goes to damage. Attack and Sp. Atk carry the offense, Sp. Def doesn't even come close. An Apple Wing Pokemon on a standard growth curve, worth 2 Attack EVs per KO.
Under the influence of Gigantamax energy, it produces much more sweet nectar, and its shape has changed to resemble a giant apple.
If it stretches its neck, the strong aroma of its nectar pours out. The scent is so sickeningly sweet that one whiff makes other Pokémon faint.
Flapple Weakness
Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug, Dragon, and Fairy moves hit Flapple for super-effective damage. Ice hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Ice |
| 2x (Weak) | Poison, Flying, Bug, Dragon, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Ground |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Grass |
 Corviknight Steel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Flapple View Corviknight builds →Pluck 2x55-66% Peck 2x34-42% | ||
 Cutiefly BugFairy | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Flapple View Cutiefly builds →Draining Kiss 2x44-52% Fairy Wind 2x34-42% | ||
 Snover GrassIce | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Flapple View Snover builds →Powder Snow 4x80-94% Ice Shard 4x63-75% | ||
 Vanillite Ice | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Flapple View Vanillite builds →Avalanche 4x80-94% Icy Wind 4x103-122%KO | ||
 Snorunt Ice | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Flapple View Snorunt builds →Powder Snow 4x70-84% Ice Shard 4x55-66% | ||
Corviknight Steel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Flapple View Corviknight builds →Pluck 2x53-64% Peck 2x33-40% | ||
Cutiefly BugFairy | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Flapple View Cutiefly builds →Draining Kiss 2x40-48% Struggle Bug 2x40-48% Fairy Wind 2x33-40% | ||
Snover GrassIce | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Flapple View Snover builds →Powder Snow 4x75-88% Ice Shard 4x60-72% | ||
Vanillite Ice | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Flapple View Vanillite builds →Avalanche 4x75-88% Icy Wind 4x95-112%KO Icicle Spear 4x33-40% | ||
Snorunt Ice | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Flapple View Snorunt builds →Powder Snow 4x60-72% Ice Shard 4x53-64% | ||
 Delibird Ice | C | |
Cutiefly BugFairy | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Flapple View Cutiefly builds →Draining Kiss 2x40-47% Struggle Bug 2x40-47% Fairy Wind 2x34-40% | ||
Snover GrassIce | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Flapple View Snover builds →Icy Wind 4x92-108%KO Powder Snow 4x67-80% Ice Shard 4x54-65% | ||
Vanillite Ice | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Flapple View Vanillite builds →Avalanche 4x73-87% Icy Wind 4x98-116%KO Icicle Spear 4x36-43% | ||
Snorunt Ice | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Flapple View Snorunt builds →Icy Wind 4x80-94% Powder Snow 4x61-72% Ice Shard 4x48-58% | ||
Delibird Ice | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Flapple View Delibird builds →Fly 2x54-64% Drill Peck 2x50-59% | ||
 Ribombee BugFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Flapple View Ribombee builds →Pollen Puff 2x102-121%KO Draining Kiss 2x57-67% Struggle Bug 2x57-67% Fairy Wind 2x48-56% | ||
 Togetic Fairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Flapple View Togetic builds →Fly 2x45-53% Fairy Wind 2x40-48% | ||
 Mawile SteelFairy | C | |
 Morelull GrassFairy | D | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Flapple View Morelull builds →Dazzling Gleam 2x66-79% | ||
Delibird Ice | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Flapple View Delibird builds →Fly 2x56-67% Drill Peck 2x50-59% | ||
Ribombee BugFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Flapple View Ribombee builds →Pollen Puff 2x102-121%KO U-turn 2x43-51% Acrobatics 2x24-29% Draining Kiss 2x59-70% | ||
Togetic Fairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Flapple View Togetic builds →Fly 2x46-54% Draining Kiss 2x52-62% Fairy Wind 2x40-48% | ||
 Shiinotic GrassFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Flapple View Shiinotic builds →Dazzling Gleam 2x88-104%KO Draining Kiss 2x56-67% | ||
Mawile SteelFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Flapple View Mawile builds →Draining Kiss 2x38-46% Fairy Wind 2x31-38% | ||
Delibird Ice | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Flapple View Delibird builds →Fly 2x54-63% Drill Peck 2x47-56% | ||
Ribombee BugFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Flapple View Ribombee builds →Pollen Puff 2x99-117%KO U-turn 2x41-49% Acrobatics 2x22-26% Draining Kiss 2x55-66% | ||
Togetic Fairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Flapple View Togetic builds →Fly 2x43-51% Draining Kiss 2x50-59% Fairy Wind 2x41-49% | ||
Shiinotic GrassFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Flapple View Shiinotic builds →Dazzling Gleam 2x85-100%KO Draining Kiss 2x54-63% | ||
 Snom IceBug | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Flapple View Snom builds →Struggle Bug 2x33-39% Powder Snow 4x54-63% | ||
Delibird Ice | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Flapple View Delibird builds →Fly 2x53-63% Drill Peck 2x47-56% Avalanche 4x74-88% Icy Wind 4x95-112%KO | ||
Ribombee BugFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Flapple View Ribombee builds →Pollen Puff 2x101-119%KO U-turn 2x43-51% Acrobatics 2x22-26% Draining Kiss 2x57-67% | ||
Togetic Fairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Flapple View Togetic builds →Fly 2x43-51% Draining Kiss 2x49-58% Fairy Wind 2x41-49% | ||
Shiinotic GrassFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Flapple View Shiinotic builds →Dazzling Gleam 2x84-100%KO Draining Kiss 2x53-63% | ||
Snom IceBug | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Flapple View Snom builds →Icy Wind 4x74-88% Struggle Bug 2x33-40% Powder Snow 4x55-65% Icicle Spear 4x23-28% | ||
 Togekiss Fairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Flapple View Togekiss builds →Sky Attack 2x78-92% Fly 2x51-60% Air Slash 2x104-122%KO Draining Kiss 2x69-81% | ||
Delibird Ice | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Flapple View Delibird builds →Fly 2x54-64% Drill Peck 2x49-58% Avalanche 4x73-86% Icy Wind 4x94-111%KO | ||
Ribombee BugFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Flapple View Ribombee builds →Pollen Puff 2x101-120%KO Dazzling Gleam 2x91-107%KO U-turn 2x44-51% Acrobatics 2x23-27% | ||
Shiinotic GrassFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Flapple View Shiinotic builds →Dazzling Gleam 2x87-103%KO Draining Kiss 2x54-64% | ||
Snom IceBug | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Flapple View Snom builds →Icy Wind 4x73-86% Struggle Bug 2x34-41% Powder Snow 4x54-64% Icicle Spear 4x21-26% | ||
In Sword & Shield, Celesteela threatens a KO with Air Slash (127-149%). Garchomp deals 35-41% with Earthquake.
 Scizor BugSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Flapple View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch26-31% Knock Off28-33% | ||
 Celesteela Steel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBeastboost ItemLeftovers NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Flapple View Celesteela builds →Flamethrower50-60% Air Slash 2x127-149%KO | ||
 Garchomp DragonGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Flapple View Garchomp builds →Earthquake35-41% | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Flapple View Weavile builds →Knock Off43-51% Ice Shard 4x109-128%KO | ||
 Clefable Fairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Guard ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Flapple View Clefable builds →Moonblast 2x106-124%KO Knock Off14-16% | ||
Sword & Shield Evolution
You get Flapple from Applin using a Tart Apple. It's one of 3 possible evolutions in this branching family, each requiring its own method. Breed through Applin to get eggs. Both Flapple and Appletun hit 485 total stats from Applin. The difference is how those stats are split. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Flapple to get Applin eggs easily using 63 partners from the Dragon and Plant egg groups. Notable egg moves include Defense Curl, Recycle, Rollout and 1 more.
Sword & Shield Flapple Best Moveset
You commit to a move every time Flapple comes in. Choice Scarf gives speed patching through item lock, and Hustle adds to that. Max Attack and Speed EVs make sure the locked move actually hurts. The remaining moves covers the rest.
Best Build
Flapple best EVs are Attack and Speed
Doubles Physical Revenge Killer Moveset
- Sucker Punch
- U Turn
- Grassy Glide
- Outrage
Recommended Teammates
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Grav Apple
- Sucker Punch
- Outrage
- Dragon Dance
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Don't skip the egg moves. Flapple picks up Defense Curl and Recycle only through breeding, and both fill gaps the natural movepool can't. STAB runs through Outrage and Solar Beam while coverage across 8 types adds range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Flapple in Sword & Shield
Standard wild encounters won't get you Flapple. You'll need shaking trees, available at 1 different locations. These become available in late-game encounter areas. The list below breaks down where and how each encounter works.
Where To Catch Flapple in Sword & Shield
To get Flapple, start by catching Applin through special and walking encounters at Lv. 13-48. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch ApplinChallenge BeachShieldShaking berry trees Lv.13-18 Water30%EarlyChallenge BeachSwordShaking berry trees Lv.13-18 Water30%EarlyFields of HonorSwordShaking berry trees Lv.13-1830%EarlyFields of HonorShieldShaking berry trees Lv.13-1830%EarlyForest of FocusSwordShaking berry trees Lv.13-18 Forest30%EarlyForest of FocusShieldShaking berry trees Lv.13-18 Forest30%EarlySoothing WetlandsSwordShaking berry trees Lv.13-18 Swamp30%EarlySoothing WetlandsShieldShaking berry trees Lv.13-18 Swamp30%EarlyTraining LowlandsSwordShaking berry trees Lv.16-2130%MidTraining LowlandsShieldShaking berry trees Lv.16-2130%MidLoop LagoonSwordShaking berry trees Lv.19-2430%MidLoop LagoonShieldShaking berry trees Lv.19-2430%MidGiant's MirrorShieldGrass Lv.26-2830%MidThunderstormGiant's MirrorSwordGrass Lv.26-2830%MidThunderstormRoute 5SwordGrass Lv.16-18 Route10%MidAll WeatherRoute 5ShieldGrass Lv.16-18 Route10%MidAll WeatherStony WildernessSwordGrass Lv.26-2810%MidThunderstormStony WildernessShieldGrass Lv.26-2810%MidThunderstormInsular SeaSwordShaking berry trees Lv.43-48 Water30%LateInsular SeaShieldShaking berry trees Lv.43-48 Water30%LateStepping-Stone SeaSwordShaking berry trees Lv.43-48 Water30%LateStepping-Stone SeaShieldShaking berry trees Lv.43-48 Water30%LateWorkout SeaShieldShaking berry trees Lv.43-48 Water30%LateWorkout SeaSwordShaking berry trees Lv.43-48 Water30%LateDusty BowlShieldGrass Lv.40-4510%LateNormal WeatherDusty BowlSwordGrass Lv.40-4510%LateNormal Weather
Step 2Flapple ✓Stepping-Stone SeaShaking berry trees Lv.43-48 Water10%Lateor evolve from Applin (Step 1)
Flapple Guide
For Sword & Shield, we rate Flapple C-Tier: a niche pick in Sword & Shield's meta. At 485 BST, it fits the attacker role. Sucker Punch with Choice Scarf is the standard set.
In Sword & Shield, watch for Cloyster (Ice), Nidoking (Poison), and Salamence (Flying) when using Flapple. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Cloyster is the most dangerous since Ice moves deal 4x damage. Bug, Dragon, and Fairy-type attackers are also a problem. With 6 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter.
Ripen doubles the effect of berries. That's the one you want on Flapple. Hustle is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses. Gluttony works too if your team needs something different.
Base 70 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Flapple is a physical attacker with base 110 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as an attacker.
In Sword & Shield, run Sucker Punch, U Turn, Grassyglide, and Outrage on Flapple. Sucker Punch is the most common pick at 25% usage. Outrage provides reliable STAB damage.
Game Availability
Since debuting in Sword & Shield, Flapple has appeared in 2 titles over 3 generations. Along the way, it received a Gigantamax form in Generation 8, keeping it relevant across different competitive metas.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwShDebutGigantamax
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves