Applin Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Applin in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Applin
Applin is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Grass/Dragon typing. The best counter is Kyurem (White) with Ice Fang and Blizzard, dealing 74.667 DPS.
Applin can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Applin is weak to Ice (double weak!), Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Flying, Poison -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Grass, Water-type moves as Applin resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Applin is Kyurem (White) (74.667 DPS), Shadow Darmanitan (Galarian standard) (72.714 DPS), and Shadow Weavile (69.867 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Applin: After defeating Applin, the catch encounter will have a CP between 379 and 418 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 471-520 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Applin from raids will have exactly 418 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Applin?
The best counter for Applin is Kyurem (White) with Ice Fang and Blizzard, dealing 74.667 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Darmanitan (Galarian standard) (72.714 DPS) and Shadow Weavile (69.867 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Applin?
Applin can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Applin weak to?
Applin is weak to Ice (double weak), Bug, Dragon, Fairy, Flying, Poison-type attacks. It resists Electric, Grass, Water, Ground-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Applin be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Applin's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Applin from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Applin from raids will have 418 CP at level 20, or 520 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 379. If you see 418 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Applin worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Applin is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Applin?
For the best moveset for Applin itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Applin stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Applin without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Applin can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Kyurem (White) (74.667 DPS) and Eternatus (63.724 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Applin in raids?
Weather boost information for Applin is not currently available. Grass-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.