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Hydrapple

Hydrapple

GRASSDRAGON
HP
106
Atk
80
Def
110
SpA
120
SpD
80
Spe
44
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Weaknesses

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

Best Nature

Quiet 32/0/0/32/2/0

Best Moveset

  1. Fickle BeamDRAGONSpecial25.0%
  2. ProtectNORMALStatus25.0%
  3. Earth PowerGROUNDSpecial22.2%
  4. Giga DrainGRASSSpecial19.4%

Best Ability / Item

RegeneratorLeftoversLeftovers

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Best Hydrapple Moves

  • #1

    Fickle Beam

    DRASpecial80 BP

    The user shoots a beam of light to inflict damage. Sometimes all the user's heads shoot beams in unison, doubling the move's power.

    25.00%
  • #2

    Protect

    NORStatus

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

    25.00%
  • #3

    Earth Power

    GROSpecial90 BP

    The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.

    22.22%
  • #4

    Giga Drain

    GRASpecial75 BP

    A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target.

    19.44%
  • #5

    Energy Ball

    GRASpecial90 BP

    The user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.

    5.56%
  • #6

    Body Press

    FIGPhysical80 BP

    The user attacks by slamming its body into the target. The higher the user's Defense stat, the greater the damage this move deals.

    2.78%

Best Hydrapple Natures

  • #1

    Quiet 32/0/0/32/2/0

    100.00%

Best Hydrapple Abilities

  • #1

    Regenerator

    The Pokémon has a little of its HP restored when withdrawn from battle.

    100.00%

Best Hydrapple Items

  • #1
    Leftovers

    Leftovers

    Heals a little HP at the end of each turn.

    22.22%
  • #2
    Life Orb

    Life Orb

    Raises the power of moves, but causes recoil damage.

    22.22%
  • #3
    Dragon Fang

    Dragon Fang

    Raises the power of Dragon-type moves.

    11.11%
  • #4
    Sitrus Berry

    Sitrus Berry

    Restores 30 HP in Generation III . Restores ¼ of maximum HP from Generation IV onwards.

    11.11%
  • #5
    Yache Berry

    Yache Berry

    Reduces damage taken from a super effective Ice-type move.

    11.11%
  • #6
    Expert Belt

    Expert Belt

    Increases the power of super effective moves.

    11.11%
  • #7
    Big Root

    Big Root

    Increases the amount of HP restored when an HP-draining move is used by 30%.

    11.11%

Best Hydrapple Teammates

  • #1
    steelix-megaSteelix-mega
    STEGRO
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    16.67%
  • #2
    torkoalTorkoal
    FIR
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    16.67%
  • #3
    farigirafFarigiraf
    NORPSY
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    16.67%
  • #4
    incineroarIncineroar
    FIRDAR
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    11.11%
  • #5
    mawile-megaMawile-mega
    STEFAI
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    11.11%
  • #6
    lucario-megaLucario-mega
    FIGSTE
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    5.56%
  • #7
    dragapultDragapult
    DRAGHO
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    5.56%
  • #8
    glimmora-megaGlimmora-mega
    ROCPOI
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    5.56%
  • #9
    lycanroc-duskLycanroc-dusk
    ROC
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    5.56%
  • #10
    ninetales-alolaNinetales-alola
    ICEFAI
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    5.56%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best moveset for Hydrapple?

The best moveset for Hydrapple in the current competitive meta typically features the moves Fickle Beam, Protect, Earth Power, Giga Drain.

How to counter Hydrapple in Champions?

In the Pokémon Champions meta, Hydrapple 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 Hydrapple?

The best item for Hydrapple is typically Leftovers, based on high-level tournament and ladder stats.