
The best moveset for Appletun in the current competitive meta typically features the moves Apple Acid, Protect, Dragon Pulse, Recover.
In the Pokémon Champions meta, Appletun can be countered by exploiting its weaknesses (ice 4x, bug 2x, dragon 2x, fairy 2x, flying 2x, poison 2x) and using effective check/counter teams.
The best item for Appletun is typically Dragon Fang, based on high-level tournament and ladder stats.