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Dipplin Weakness & Counters

Weak toIce4×Flying2×Poison2×Bug2×Dragon2×Fairy2×
Dipplin

Type matchups

Damage Dipplin takes from each attacking type.

4×

Weak to (4×)

½×

Resists (½×)

¼×

Resists (¼×)

As a Grass/Dragon type, Dipplin has 6 weaknesses, 4 resistances and 0 immunities, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 6 other Pokémon share the Grass/Dragon typing.

Base stats

HP
80
Attack
80
Defense
110
Sp. Atk
95
Sp. Def
80
Speed
40
Total
485

Dipplin has a base stat total of 485, higher than 56% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Defense (110). Its Attack (80) and Sp. Atk (95) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. At 40 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 80 HP, 110 Defense and 80 Sp. Def it is bulky and holds up better against physical hits.

Dipplin can have the abilities Supersweet Syrup, Gluttony and Sticky Hold.

How to beat Dipplin

The best way to beat Dipplin is with Ice moves, which deal 4× damage. Flying, Poison, Bug, Dragon and Fairy moves are also super effective (2×).

Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Ground, Water, Grass and Electric moves are resisted.

Good counters: Alolan Sandslash hits for 4× with Ice-type STAB and resists its Grass and Dragon moves. Alolan Sandshrew hits for 4× with Ice-type STAB and resists its Grass and Dragon moves. Ice Calyrex hits for 4× with Ice-type STAB.

Evolution

Dipplin is the middle stage of its line (Applin → Flapple, Appletun or Dipplin → Hydrapple): it evolves from Applin and into Hydrapple.

Frequently asked questions

What is Dipplin weak to?

As a Grass/Dragon type, Dipplin takes super-effective damage from Ice (4×), Flying, Poison, Bug, Dragon and Fairy moves.

What is Dipplin resistant to?

Dipplin resists Ground, Water (¼×), Grass (¼×) and Electric (¼×) moves.

What are the best counters to Dipplin?

Strong type-based picks include Alolan Sandslash, Alolan Sandshrew and Ice Calyrex, which hit Dipplin with super-effective attacks.