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Flapple

GRASSDRAGON
HP
70
Atk
110
Def
80
SpA
95
SpD
60
Spe
70

Weaknesses

  • ICE4x
  • BUG2x
  • DRAGON2x
  • FAIRY2x
  • FLYING2x
  • POISON2x

Best Nature

Jolly 2/32/0/0/0/32

Best Moveset

  1. Grav AppleGRASSPhysical24.9%
  2. Dragon RushDRAGONPhysical18.8%
  3. ProtectNORMALStatus16.2%
  4. Sucker PunchDARKPhysical10.4%

Best Ability / Item

HustleChoice ScarfChoice Scarf
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Top Moves

  • #1

    Grav Apple

    GRAPhysical80 BP

    The user inflicts damage by dropping an apple from high above. This also lowers the target's Defense stat.

    24.94%
  • #2

    Dragon Rush

    DRAPhysical100 BP

    The user tackles the target while exhibiting overwhelming menace. This may also make the target flinch.

    18.77%
  • #3

    Protect

    NORStatus

    This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

    16.17%
  • #4

    Sucker Punch

    DARPhysical70 BP

    This move enables the user to attack first. This move fails if the target is not readying an attack.

    10.37%
  • #5

    U-turn

    BUGPhysical70 BP

    After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.

    8.99%
  • #6

    Dual Wingbeat

    FLYPhysical40 BP

    The user slams the target with its wings to inflict damage. The target is hit twice in a row.

    7.37%
  • #7

    Dragon Dance

    DRAStatus

    The user vigorously performs a mystic, powerful dance that boosts its Attack and Speed stats.

    5.64%
  • #8

    Outrage

    DRAPhysical120 BP

    The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.

    2.37%
  • #9

    Aerial Ace

    FLYPhysical60 BP

    The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.

    0.97%
  • #10

    Draco Meteor

    DRASpecial130 BP

    Comets are summoned down from the sky onto the target. The recoil from this move harshly lowers the user’s Sp. Atk stat.

    0.78%
  • #11

    Other

    3.63%

Top Natures

  • #1

    Jolly 2/32/0/0/0/32

    37.73%
  • #2

    Adamant 2/32/0/0/0/32

    19.37%
  • #3

    Brave 32/32/0/0/2/0

    5.45%
  • #4

    Adamant 32/32/0/0/2/0

    3.75%
  • #5

    Jolly 0/32/2/0/0/32

    3.30%
  • #6

    Brave 32/32/2/0/0/0

    1.81%
  • #7

    Adamant 32/32/0/0/0/2

    1.65%
  • #8

    Adamant 32/32/2/0/0/0

    1.63%
  • #9

    Adamant 2/32/0/0/0/32

    1.38%
  • #10

    Adamant 32/32/2/0/0/0

    1.30%
  • #11

    Other

    22.63%

Top Abilities

  • #1

    Hustle

    Boosts the Pokémon's Attack stat but lowers its accuracy.

    96.88%
  • #2

    Ripen

    Ripens Berries and doubles their effect.

    2.70%
  • #3

    Gluttony

    If the Pokémon is holding a Berry to be eaten when its HP is low, it will instead eat the Berry when its HP drops to half or less.

    0.42%

Top Items

  • #1
    Choice Scarf

    Choice Scarf

    Held: Increases Speed by 50%, but restricts the holder to only one move.

    31.44%
  • #2
    Life Orb

    Life Orb

    Held: Holder’s moves inflict 30% extra damage, but cost 10% max HP.

    25.23%
  • #3
    Miracle Seed

    Miracle Seed

    Held: Grass-Type moves from holder do 20% more damage.

    20.43%
  • #4
    Focus Sash

    Focus Sash

    Held: Holder survives any single-hit attack at 1 HP if at max HP, then the item is consumed.

    11.18%
  • #5
    Yache Berry

    Yache Berry

    Held: Consumed when struck by a super-effective Ice-type attack to halve the damage.

    3.84%
  • #6
    Wide Lens

    Wide Lens

    Held: Provides a 1/10 (10%) boost in accuracy to the holder.

    2.36%
  • #7
    Sitrus Berry

    Sitrus Berry

    Held: Consumed at 1/2 max HP to recover 1/4 max HP.

    1.48%
  • #8
    White Herb

    White Herb

    Held: Resets all lowered stats to normal at end of turn. Consumed after use.

    0.84%
  • #9
    Roseli Berry

    Roseli Berry

    Held: Consumed when struck by a super-effective Fairy-type attack to halve the damage.

    0.72%
  • #10
    Lum Berry

    Lum Berry

    Held: Consumed to cure any status condition or confusion.

    0.51%
  • #11

    Other

    1.97%

Top Teammates

  • #1
    SableyeSableye
    DARGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    17.23%
  • #2
    MausholdMaushold
    NOR
    TeamsBuilder
    7.28%
  • #3
    MiloticMilotic
    WAT
    TeamsBuilder
    7.21%
  • #4
    FarigirafFarigiraf
    NORPSY
    TeamsBuilder
    4.73%
  • #5
    Delphox-MegaDelphox-Mega
    FIRPSY
    TeamsBuilder
    4.16%
  • #6
    Gengar-MegaGengar-Mega
    GHOPOI
    TeamsBuilder
    3.38%
  • #7
    IncineroarIncineroar
    FIRDAR
    TeamsBuilder
    3.18%
  • #8
    GarchompGarchomp
    DRAGRO
    TeamsBuilder
    3.11%
  • #9
    SneaslerSneasler
    FIGPOI
    TeamsBuilder
    2.73%
  • #10
    SinistchaSinistcha
    GRAGHO
    TeamsBuilder
    2.29%
  • #11

    Other

    44.70%

Teams with Flapple

FlappleSableyeBasculegionCharizard Mega YStaraptor MegaIncineroar
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GarchompDelphox MegaMeowsticMiloticFlappleSneasler
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FlappleCeruledgeSinistchaGardevoir MegaSableyeSwampert
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FlappleCeruledgeSinistchaGardevoir MegaSableyeSwampert
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Charizard Mega YGarchompToxapexFlappleIncineroarFarigiraf
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FlappleMeowsticLopunny MegaHoundoomVenusaurStarmie Mega
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SableyeEmpoleonFlappleEmboarGardevoir MegaAerodactyl Mega
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FlappleReuniclusTsareenaMausholdRaichu Mega YPolitoed
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FlappleSableyeAerodactyl MegaGengarPrimarinaMamoswine
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EmboarAltaria MegaMamoswineStarmieFlappleBeedrill Mega
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Meta Discussion

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How to use Flapple in the current VGC format?

**To use Flapple effectively in the current VGC format, leverage its Grass/Dragon type typing and build around its top-performing movesets.** Flapple appears as a prominent choice in the current Pokémon Champions format, with usage data pulled from competitive teams, tournament results and Showdown-ready pastes tracked by MetaVGC. This page brings together its most common moveset, nature, ability, item, teammates and type weaknesses so you can judge where Flapple fits in a VGC team.

The most common build highlights Hustle, Choice Scarf and Jolly 2/32/0/0/0/32. Its frequent moves include Grav Apple, Dragon Rush, Protect, Sucker Punch, U-turn, and Dual Wingbeat. Treat those choices as a data-backed starting point: they show what players are bringing, while EV spreads, Tera Type and the final move slot should still respond to your expected matchups.

Defensively, Flapple has important weaknesses to ice 4x, bug 2x, dragon 2x, fairy 2x, flying 2x, poison 2x. That matters during teambuilding because a strong composition needs ways to cover those attacks without giving up offensive pressure. Partners such as Sableye, Maushold, Milotic, Farigiraf, and Delphox-Mega appear often because they can add positioning, type coverage, speed control or safer switches into common checks.

MetaVGC tracks recent teams using Flapple. Open the Flapple teams page to compare complete structures, copy Showdown pastes and see how players combine Flapple with other Pokémon in the active format.

Frequently Asked Questions about Flapple in VGC

What is the best moveset for Flapple?

The best moveset for Flapple in the current competitive meta typically features the moves Grav Apple, Dragon Rush, Protect, Sucker Punch.

How to counter Flapple in Champions?

In the Pokémon Champions meta, Flapple 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.

What is the best item for Flapple?

The best item for Flapple is typically Choice Scarf, based on high-level tournament and ladder stats.

Where does the competitive VGC data for Flapple come from?

Usage statistics and battle data compiled from Pokémon Showdown usage reports and official Play! Pokémon VGC tournament results.

External sources cited: Pokémon Showdown | Play! Pokémon