As a Grass/Dragon type, Hydrapple 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: 106
Attack: 80
Defense: 110
Sp. Atk: 120
Sp. Def: 80
Speed: 44
Total: 540

Hydrapple has a base stat total of 540, higher than 79% of Pokémon. With Sp. Atk (120) well above Attack (80), it works best as a special attacker. At 44 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 106 HP, 110 Defense and 80 Sp. Def it is bulky and holds up better against physical hits.

Hydrapple can have the abilities Supersweet Syrup, Regenerator and Sticky Hold.

How to beat Hydrapple

The best way to beat Hydrapple 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.