Flapple — Abilities, Weaknesses & Best Builds
"Flapple is a physical attacker built around physical attacks (110 Attack). It can take hits and hit back, and it's commonly used because its grass/dragon typing resists 4 attack types but you'll need to play around 6 weaknesses."
✅ Strong against
Resisted or immune to these attack types
⚠️ Watch out for
These attack types deal extra damage
How to actually play it
- 1
Open Flapple into a favorable type matchup using its grass/dragon STAB.
- 2
Pick the move that does the most damage to the most likely switch-in, not just the current Pokémon.
- 3
Pivot out once the opponent brings in a counter — don't get walled and lose a turn.
What new players get wrong
- ✕
Switching Flapple into ice and poison attacks — it's a fast way to lose half your team's plan.
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Trying to outspeed faster threats. Pair it with a slow pivot or speed control instead.
- ✕
Locking into the wrong move. Always read the opponent's switch-in before clicking.
Why we rate Flapple the way we do
- Dual typing — more weaknesses to track
- Multiple abilities to choose between
Base Stats
Total: 485Use EVs to amplify the highest two — that's usually where this Pokémon's job lives.
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Where Flapple shows up
#197
Usage ~1.1% · Win rate ~50.08%
Flapple FAQ
- What are Flapple's abilities in Pokémon Champions?
- Flapple can run ripen, gluttony, hustle. The competitive default is usually ripen — see the abilities section above for the trade-offs.
- What is Flapple weak to in Pokémon Champions?
- Flapple takes extra damage from ice, poison, flying, bug, dragon, fairy. The full weakness breakdown is in the Weaknesses section, including any 4× type matchups.
- What is the best moveset for Flapple?
- The best moveset for Flapple depends on whether you're running it in Singles or Doubles. The Best Moveset section above lists the standard competitive set used at the top of the Pokémon Champions ladder.
- What counters Flapple in Pokémon Champions?
- The most reliable counters to Flapple are Pokémon with strong ice, poison, flying, bug attacks that outspeed it. See the Best Counters section for specific picks.
- Is Flapple good in the current Pokémon Champions meta?
- Flapple's usage and win rate in M-B Singles and Doubles are shown in the Format Snapshot section. Cross-reference with the Champions Lab tier list for full context.