# Appletun - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in VGC 2022 Series 12

> Find the best Appletun builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in VGC 2022 Series 12. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Appletun Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2022 Series 12 (`ss`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | ss |
| **Usage** | 0% |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ss/Appletun)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/ss/Appletun
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2022 Series 12 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ss)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/ss](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/ss)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Appletun.

## Common Moves
- **Leech Seed**: 70.643%
- **Apple Acid**: 62.328%
- **Protect**: 58.507%
- **Recover**: 42.879%
- **Draco Meteor**: 38.901%
- **Body Press**: 36.602%
- **Iron Defense**: 34.412%
- **Dragon Pulse**: 24.203%
- **Recycle**: 10.115%
- **Giga Drain**: 4.504%

## Common Abilities
- **Thick Fat**: 87.242%
- **Ripen**: 11.971%
- **Gluttony**: 0.787%

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 72.400%
- **Life Orb**: 6.762%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 5.737%
- **Figy Berry**: 4.625%
- **Yache Berry**: 3.141%
- **Weakness Policy**: 2.850%
- **Other**: 4.485%

## Common Teammates
- **Togekiss**: 43.119%
- **Magnezone**: 35.092%
- **Torkoal**: 33.802%
- **Dusclops**: 31.212%
- **Incineroar**: 30.262%
- **Tyranitar**: 27.829%

## FAQ for Appletun in ss-1760

### What are the top moves for Appletun?
The most common moves for Appletun are Leech Seed, Apple Acid, Protect, Recover. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Appletun?
Appletun is frequently paired with Togekiss, Magnezone, Torkoal, Dusclops. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Appletun?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Appletun?
The top build for Appletun features a **Relaxed** nature with an EV spread of `252/0/252/0/4/0`. This configuration accounts for 52.844% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Appletun?
Appletun is most effectively run with the ability **Thick Fat** (87.242%) and the item **Leftovers** (72.400%).

### What is the most common role for Appletun?
Based on common item usage (Leftovers), Appletun often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the ss-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Appletun?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 110 |
| Attack | 85 |
| Defense | 80 |
| Sp. Atk | 100 |
| Sp. Def | 80 |
| Speed | 30 |
| **BST** | **485** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Appletun on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ss/Appletun) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2022 Series 12 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ss) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/ss) - Build teams with Appletun
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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