Appletun Counters, Weaknesses & Best Builds — Pokémon Champions
Type: Grass / Dragon · BST: 485 · Role: Special Attacker
Appletun is a Grass / Dragon-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions that takes super-effective damage from Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug, Dragon, Fairy. This guide lists the top 8 counters for Appletun, its defensive matchups, base stats, abilities, best Tera Types, competitive role, and how to beat it in ranked play. The best picks are Glalie, Mega Glalie, Beartic plus 5 more ranked below.
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With a 485 base stat total, Appletun plays as a Special Attacker. Its highest stat is HP (110), and at base 30 Speed it sits faster than 2% of the Pokémon Champions roster. Use this profile when building a counter-team: a Special wall like Blissey or Assault Vest Tyranitar can soak its damage.
What counters Appletun in Pokémon Champions?
The top counters are picked using STAB type coverage + defensive safety across the entire Pokémon Champions roster. Click any Pokémon below to open its own counter page.
Top counters vs Appletun
- Glalie (Ice)
- Mega Glalie (Ice)
- Beartic (Ice)
- Avalugg (Ice)
- Alolan Ninetales (Ice / Fairy)
- Abomasnow (Grass / Ice)
- Mega Abomasnow (Grass / Ice)
- Weavile (Dark / Ice)
How each counter beats Appletun
- Glalie (Ice) outspeeds Appletun and hits it super-effectively with STAB Ice moves.
- Mega Glalie (Ice) outspeeds Appletun and hits it super-effectively with STAB Ice moves.
- Beartic (Ice) outspeeds Appletun and hits it super-effectively with STAB Ice moves.
- Avalugg (Ice) underspeeds but can still trade Appletun and hits it super-effectively with STAB Ice moves.
- Alolan Ninetales (Ice / Fairy) outspeeds Appletun and hits it super-effectively with STAB Ice moves.
Appletun weaknesses, resistances & immunities
Weaknesses
- Ice (×4)
- Poison (×2)
- Flying (×2)
- Bug (×2)
- Dragon (×2)
- Fairy (×2)
Resistances
- Water (×0.25)
- Electric (×0.25)
- Grass (×0.25)
- Ground (×0.5)
Base stats
- HP
- 110
- Attack
- 85
- Defense
- 80
- Sp. Attack
- 100
- Sp. Defense
- 80
- Speed
- 30
- Total
- 485
Best Tera Types for Appletun
The best Tera Types for Appletun cover its main weaknesses or boost its STAB offense. Consider:
Abilities
- Ripen — [object Object]
- Gluttony — [object Object]
- Thick Fat (hidden) — [object Object]
Other Grass-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions
Want to explore similar picks? These Grass-type Pokémon share matchups and weaknesses with Appletun:
Frequently asked questions about Appletun
What counters Appletun in Pokémon Champions?
The top counters for Appletun are Glalie, Mega Glalie, Beartic, Avalugg, Alolan Ninetales. These Pokémon hit Appletun super-effectively with STAB moves and resist (or avoid) its main STAB types, making them reliable picks in Pokémon Champions.
What is Appletun weak to?
Appletun is a Grass / Dragon-type Pokémon weak to Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug, Dragon, Fairy. Bring STAB moves of those types for super-effective damage.
What is the best Pokémon against Appletun?
The single best pick against Appletun in the Pokémon Champions roster is Glalie, based on STAB type coverage and defensive safety. See the full ranked list above for alternatives.
How do you beat Appletun in Pokémon Champions?
To beat Appletun, lead with a Pokémon that resists its STAB types (Grass / Dragon) and carries super-effective coverage (Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug, Dragon, Fairy). Avoid Pokémon that share Appletun's weaknesses, and use PokeCounter's free counter picker to auto-select the optimal team.
Is Appletun good in Pokémon Champions?
Appletun's viability in Pokémon Champions depends on the Season roster and tier. Check its base stats (485 BST), ability synergies and current usage rates on PokeCounter's live rankings.
Looking for more Pokémon Champions resources? Check the competitive tier list, the live meta rankings, the speed tiers, the full type chart, or the held items guide.