Is Appletun Good in Sword & Shield Playthrough?
Appletun from Sweet Apple is the defensive Applin evolution. Grass/Dragon with 110 HP and 80/80 offensive stats. G-Max Sweetness heals ally status. Shield-leaning. AbilityThick Fat halves Fire and Ice damage. Bulkier and more reliable than Flapple. Handles Nessa and contributes defensively through the back half.
Flapple has the type edge here and should clean up Milo's team.
Appletun has the type edge here and should clean up Milo's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Milo:
Flapple resists most of Nessa's coverage and hits back hard.
Appletun resists most of Nessa's coverage and hits back hard.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Nessa:
Flapple has the type edge here and should clean up Kabu's team.
Appletun trades roughly evenly with Kabu's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Kabu:
Flapple has the type edge here and should clean up Bea's team.
Appletun trades roughly evenly with Bea's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Bea:
Flapple trades roughly evenly with Opal's team.
Opal's team hits Appletun's weaknesses hard.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Opal:
Flapple resists most of Gordie's coverage and hits back hard.
Appletun has the type edge here and should clean up Gordie's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Gordie:
Flapple has the type edge here and should clean up Piers's team.
Appletun trades roughly evenly with Piers's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Piers:
Flapple has the type edge here and should clean up Raihan's team.
Appletun has the type edge here and should clean up Raihan's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Raihan:
Flapple trades roughly evenly with Bede's team.
Bede's team hits Appletun's weaknesses hard.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Bede:
Flapple trades roughly evenly with Leon's team.
Appletun trades roughly evenly with Leon's team.
Your evolution path matters here. Pick a branch to see how it fares against Leon:
Catch Flapple on Dappled Grove (Max Raid, Lv 55-60). Gigantamax — Shield exclusive, 4-5 star raid. Catch in a 4-5 star Max Raid Battle at a glowing den. Shield exclusive Gigantamax form.
Catch Appletun on Dappled Grove (Max Raid, Lv 55-60). Gigantamax — Shield exclusive, 4-5 star raid. Catch in a 4-5 star Max Raid Battle at a glowing den. Shield exclusive Gigantamax form.
How to Get Appletun in Sword & Shield
Appletun is only available through shaking trees in this game. No standard wild encounters here. 1 spots are listed below with details on how to trigger them. These become available in late-game encounter areas.
Where To Catch Appletun in SwSh
To get Appletun, 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 BeachLv.13-18Shaking berry treesRate 30%Fields of HonorLv.13-18Shaking berry treesRate 30%Forest of FocusLv.13-18Shaking berry treesRate 30%Soothing WetlandsLv.13-18Shaking berry treesRate 30%Training LowlandsLv.16-21Shaking berry treesRate 30%Loop LagoonLv.19-24Shaking berry treesRate 30%Giant's MirrorLv.26-28GrassRate 30%ThunderstormRoute 5Lv.16-18GrassRate 10%All WeatherStony WildernessLv.26-28GrassRate 10%ThunderstormInsular SeaLv.43-48Shaking berry treesRate 30%Stepping-Stone SeaLv.43-48Shaking berry treesRate 30%Workout SeaLv.43-48Shaking berry treesRate 30%Dusty BowlLv.40-45GrassRate 10%Normal Weather
Step 2Appletun ✓Stepping-Stone SeaLv.43-48Shaking berry treesShieldRate 10%or evolve from Applin (Step 1)
Appletun Weakness
Type-wise, Appletun takes extra damage from Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug, Dragon, and Fairy. Watch out for Ice attacks, those deal 4x damage. The Grass/Dragon typing picks up 4 resistances to work with. Thick Fat reduces Fire/Ice damage, further improving the defensive spread.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Ice |
| 2x (Weak) | Poison, Flying, Bug, Dragon, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Ground |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Grass |
What is Appletun Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Appletun
 Glaceon Ice | B | |
 Butterfree Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Appletun View Butterfree builds →Gust 2x31-38% Bug Bite 2x31-38% | ||
 Snover GrassIce | D | |
 Vanillite Ice | D | |
 Drifloon Ghost | C | |
Obtain MethodChallenge Beach Surfing | ||
Glaceon Ice | B | |
 Gyarados Water | B | |
Obtain MethodHoneycalm Island Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Appletun View Gyarados builds →Ice Fang 4x79-94% Twister 2x16-19% | ||
 Noctowl Normal | C | |
Butterfree Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Appletun View Butterfree builds →Air Slash 2x54-64% Bug Bite 2x27-32% | ||
 Vikavolt BugElectric | B | |
Glaceon Ice | B | |
Gyarados Water | B | |
Obtain MethodHoneycalm Island Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Appletun View Gyarados builds →Ice Fang 4x78-92% Twister 2x14-17% | ||
 Ribombee BugFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Appletun View Ribombee builds →Pollen Puff 2x63-75% Draining Kiss 2x37-43% | ||
Noctowl Normal | C | |
 Xatu Psychic | C | |
 Beartic Ice | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Appletun View Beartic builds →Icicle Crash 4x160-189%KO | ||
 Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Gyarados Water | B | |
Obtain MethodHoneycalm Island Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Appletun View Gyarados builds →Ice Fang 4x78-92% Twister 2x14-17% | ||
 Corviknight Steel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Appletun View Corviknight builds →Fly 2x60-71% U-turn 2x31-38% | ||
 Mamoswine IceGround | B | |
Beartic Ice | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Appletun View Beartic builds →Icicle Crash 4x152-180%KO | ||
Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Glaceon Ice | B | |
Gyarados Water | B | |
Obtain MethodHoneycalm Island Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Appletun View Gyarados builds →Ice Fang 4x76-89% Twister 2x14-17% | ||
Corviknight Steel | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Appletun View Corviknight builds →Fly 2x58-69% U-turn 2x30-36% | ||
Beartic Ice | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Appletun View Beartic builds →Icicle Crash 4x155-183%KO | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Appletun View Gardevoir builds →Moonblast 2x82-97% Icy Wind 4x66-78% | ||
Glaceon Ice | B | |
Gyarados Water | B | |
Obtain MethodHoneycalm Island Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Appletun View Gyarados builds →Ice Fang 4x76-90% Hurricane 2x54-64% Twister 2x14-17% | ||
 Haxorus Dragon | B | |
 Vanilluxe Ice | C | |
Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Beartic Ice | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Appletun View Beartic builds →Icicle Crash 4x157-185%KO | ||
Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Appletun View Gardevoir builds →Moonblast 2x84-99% Icy Wind 4x67-79% | ||
Weavile DarkIce | A | |
 Mr. Rime IcePsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Appletun View Mr. Rime builds →Freeze-Dry 4x112-132%KO Dazzling Gleam 2x42-50% | ||
Haxorus Dragon | B | |
 Braviary Normal | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Appletun View Braviary builds →Sky Attack 2x122-144%KO U-turn 2x41-49% | ||
 Eternatus PoisonDragon | S | |
Obtain MethodEnergy Plant Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Appletun View Eternatus builds →Dynamax Cannon 2x101-119%KO Venoshock 2x66-78% Fly 2x38-45% | ||
 Frosmoth IceBug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Appletun View Frosmoth builds →Ice Beam 4x160-188%KO Bug Buzz 2x80-94% Dazzling Gleam 2x47-56% Air Slash 2x44-53% | ||
Mr. Rime IcePsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Appletun View Mr. Rime builds →Ice Beam 4x144-169%KO Dazzling Gleam 2x42-50% | ||
 Jynx IcePsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Appletun View Jynx builds →Ice Beam 4x150-176%KO Draining Kiss 2x28-33% | ||
 Aurorus RockIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Appletun View Aurorus builds →Ice Beam 4x132-155%KO Outrage 2x47-56% | ||
Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Frosmoth IceBug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Appletun View Frosmoth builds →Ice Beam 4x160-188%KO Bug Buzz 2x80-94% Dazzling Gleam 2x47-56% Air Slash 2x44-53% | ||
Mr. Rime IcePsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Appletun View Mr. Rime builds →Ice Beam 4x144-169%KO Dazzling Gleam 2x42-50% | ||
Jynx IcePsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Appletun View Jynx builds →Ice Beam 4x150-176%KO Draining Kiss 2x28-33% | ||
Aurorus RockIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Appletun View Aurorus builds →Ice Beam 4x132-155%KO Outrage 2x47-56% | ||
Weavile DarkIce | A | |
In Sword & Shield, Dragapult can KO Appletun with Draco Meteor (150-177%). Kyurem threatens a KO with Ice Beam (249-294%). Salazzle deals 75-88% with Sludge Bomb.
 Dragapult DragonGhost | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityInfiltrator ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Appletun View Dragapult builds →Draco Meteor 2x150-177%KO U Turn 2x30-36% Shadow Ball46-55% Flamethrower35-41% | ||
 Kyurem DragonIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Appletun View Kyurem builds →Ice Beam 4x249-294%KO Draco Meteor 2x179-211%KO | ||
 Salazzle PoisonFire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityCorrosion ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Appletun View Salazzle builds →Flamethrower37-44% Sludge Bomb 2x75-88% | ||
 Genesect BugSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDownload ItemChoice Scarf NatureHasty Moves
Damage vs Appletun View Genesect builds →U Turn 2x62-73% | ||
 Talonflame Fire | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityGalewings ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Appletun View Talonflame builds →Flare Blitz41-48% U Turn 2x32-38% | ||
Appletun Evolutions
Appletun is one of 2 ways Applin's chain can end. This one takes the item path, while the siblings go different directions. Breed through Applin to get eggs. Appletun and Flapple share the same 485 total stats, but they're distributed differently. Check the comparison below to see where each one specializes. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Appletun 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.
SwSh Appletun Best Moveset
Special counterpart to Flapple. 110 HP and 100 Sp. Atk with Grass/Dragon TermStab give the moveset bulk and special offense. AbilityThick Fat from the hidden slot halves Fire and Ice damage. E-tier because 30 Speed goes dead last and the format's fastest attackers overwhelm the defensive setup.
Best Build
Appletun best EVs are Sp. Atk and HP
Special Tank Moveset
- Draco Meteor
- Leech Seed
- Apple Acid
- Recover
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
The egg pool carries weight here. Defense Curl and Recycle aren't available any other way for Appletun, and they meaningfully change what it threatens. Stack those on top of Outrage and Solar Beam for solid options.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
It blasts its opponents with massive amounts of sweet, sticky nectar, drowning them under the deluge.
Due to Gigantamax energy, this Pokémon’s nectar has thickened. The increased viscosity lets the nectar absorb more damage than before.
Appletun Sword & Shield Guide
In Sword & Shield, Appletun looks average on paper at 485 BST. But Thick Fat is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. C-Tier attacker on our tier list. Draco Meteor with Ejectpack is the standard set.
In Sword & Shield, Appletun's biggest threats include Walrein (Ice), Crobat (Poison), and Staraptor (Flying), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Walrein 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. At base 30 Speed, Appletun won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.
Appletun gets Thick Fat, Ripen, and Gluttony. But Thick Fat is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.
Appletun is a mixed attacker with base 85 Attack and 100 Sp. Atk. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 30 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. Fits the attacker role.
For Sword & Shield, the core moveset is Draco Meteor, Leech Seed, Appleacid, and Recover. Draco Meteor leads at 0% usage. This set covers the attacker role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
Available since Sword & Shield, Appletun appears in 2 games spanning 3 generations. Beyond its original form, it gained a Gigantamax form in Generation 8.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwShDebutGigantamax
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves