
| Max CP | 2,821 |
| Generation | Galar (Gen 8) |
| Buddy Distance | 5km |
| Released | ✅ Yes |
| Shiny | ❌ No |
| Shadow | ❌ No |
Flapple is a Grass/Dragon-type Pokémon from Galar (Generation 8) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 2,821 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Flapple has base stats of 214 Attack, 144 Defense, and 172 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 530.
Flapple can be used in various battle formats depending on its moveset and the current meta.
In Sunny weather, Flapple receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Flapple is 5km per candy.
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | EPS | PvP DPT | PvP EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bullet Seed | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Dragon Breath STAB | Dragon | 6 | +4 | 12.0 | - | - | - |
DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | PvP Pwr | PvP Nrg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Pulse STAB | Dragon | 90 | -60 | - | 90 | -60 |
| Fly | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Outrage STAB | Dragon | 110 | -50 | - | 110 | -60 |
| Seed Bomb STAB | Grass | 55 | -33 | - | 55 | -40 |
Flapple takes increased damage from these types:
Flapple takes reduced damage from these types:
Top Pokémon to use when battling Flapple in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.
| # | Pokémon | Type | ATK | DEF | STA | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
| Bug Fighting | 316 | 85 | 174 | 3,251 |
| 2 |
| Rock Flying | 292 | 139 | 181 | 3,811 |
| 3 |
| Dragon Flying | 284 | 170 | 213 | 4,387 |
| 4 |
| Dragon | 284 | 172 | 183 | 4,110 |
| 5 |
| Water Dragon | 280 | 215 | 189 | 4,565 |
| 6 |
| Poison Dragon | 278 | 192 | 268 | 5,067 |
| 7 |
| Dragon Flying | 277 | 168 | 216 | 4,289 |
| 8 |
| Steel Dragon | 275 | 211 | 205 | 4,620 |
| 9 |
| Dragon Fire | 275 | 211 | 205 | 4,620 |
| 10 |
| Dragon Electric | 275 | 211 | 205 | 4,620 |
Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 13 | 14 | 23 | 1,500 |
| 2 | 0 | 15 | 11 | 23 | 1,498 |
| 3 | 1 | 14 | 11 | 23 | 1,500 |
| 4 | 0 | 12 | 14 | 23 | 1,496 |
| 5 | 0 | 12 | 15 | 23 | 1,500 |
| 6 | 1 | 11 | 14 | 23 | 1,498 |
| 7 | 0 | 13 | 13 | 23 | 1,496 |
| 8 | 2 | 10 | 14 | 23 | 1,500 |
| 9 | 1 | 12 | 13 | 23 | 1,499 |
| 10 | 0 | 14 | 11 | 23 | 1,493 |
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 15 | 15 | 46 | 2,495 |
| 2 | 0 | 13 | 13 | 47 | 2,496 |
| 3 | 0 | 14 | 12 | 47 | 2,497 |
| 4 | 0 | 15 | 11 | 47 | 2,498 |
| 5 | 1 | 14 | 15 | 46 | 2,499 |
| 6 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 46 | 2,493 |
| 7 | 1 | 15 | 14 | 46 | 2,500 |
| 8 | 1 | 12 | 13 | 47 | 2,500 |
| 9 | 2 | 14 | 13 | 46 | 2,497 |
| 10 | 2 | 15 | 12 | 46 | 2,498 |
Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.
Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.
| IVs | Wild L30 | Research L15 | Raid L20 | WB L25 | Max L40 | L50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% (15/15/15) | 2,114 | 1,057 | 1,409 | 1,761 | 2,466 | 2,796 |
| 98% (15/15/14) | 2,108 | 1,054 | 1,405 | 1,756 | 2,459 | 2,788 |
| 96% (15/14/15) | 2,107 | 1,053 | 1,404 | 1,756 | 2,458 | 2,787 |
| 93% (14/14/14) | 2,092 | 1,046 | 1,394 | 1,743 | 2,441 | 2,767 |
| 91% (15/13/13) | 2,089 | 1,044 | 1,392 | 1,741 | 2,437 | 2,763 |
| 87% (13/13/13) | 2,071 | 1,035 | 1,380 | 1,725 | 2,416 | 2,739 |
| 82% (12/12/12) | 2,049 | 1,024 | 1,366 | 1,708 | 2,391 | 2,711 |
| 80% (10/15/15) | 2,067 | 1,033 | 1,378 | 1,723 | 2,412 | 2,735 |
| 67% (10/10/10) | 2,007 | 1,003 | 1,338 | 1,673 | 2,342 | 2,655 |
| 0% (0/0/0) | 1,803 | 901 | 1,201 | 1,502 | 2,103 | 2,384 |
Important CP values for Flapple with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:
| 🏆 Max CP (Lv 50) | 2,796 CP |
| 🎯 Max CP (Lv 40) | 2,466 CP |
| ⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20) | 1,338 - 1,409 CP |
| 🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25) | 1,673 - 1,761 CP |
| 🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20) | 1,338 - 1,409 CP |
| 🔬 Research (Lv 15) | 1,003 - 1,057 CP |
Maximum CP for Flapple with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.
| Lv | Max CP | Lv | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 34 | 26 | 2,466 |
| 2 | 2,466 | 27 | 2,466 |
| 3 | 2,466 | 28 | 2,466 |
| 4 | 2,466 | 29 | 2,466 |
| 5 | 332 | 30 | 2,114 |
| 6 | 2,466 | 31 | 2,466 |
| 7 | 2,466 | 32 | 2,466 |
| 8 | 2,466 | 33 | 2,466 |
| 9 | 2,466 | 34 | 2,466 |
| 10 | 704 | 35 | 2,290 |
| 11 | 2,466 | 36 | 2,466 |
| 12 | 2,466 | 37 | 2,466 |
| 13 | 2,466 | 38 | 2,466 |
| 14 | 2,466 | 39 | 2,466 |
| 15 | 1,057 | 40 | 2,466 |
| 16 | 2,466 | 41 | 2,466 |
| 17 | 2,466 | 42 | 2,466 |
| 18 | 2,466 | 43 | 2,466 |
| 19 | 2,466 | 44 | 2,466 |
| 20 | 1,409 | 45 | 2,637 |
| 21 | 2,466 | 46 | 2,466 |
| 22 | 2,466 | 47 | 2,466 |
| 23 | 2,466 | 48 | 2,466 |
| 24 | 2,466 | 49 | 2,466 |
| 25 | 1,761 | 50 | 2,796 |
Flapple (#841) is a Grass/Dragon-type Pokémon from the Galar region (Generation 8) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 2,821 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Flapple can be effective with the right strategy. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Flapple in 2026.
Flapple's Attack stat is 214 (Excellent). This is a competitive Attack stat that makes Flapple a strong damage dealer.
With 144 Defense (Good) and 172 Stamina (Good), the total stat product is 530. This gives Flapple reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Grass-type Pokémon, Flapple's stat distribution leans toward offense.
The best moveset for Flapple depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Bullet Seed (Fast) with Dragon Pulse (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.
For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Flapple has 2 Fast Attacks and 4 Charged Attacks to choose from.
In Great League, Flapple can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Grass/Dragon typing provides useful matchups against Water, Electric, Grass-type threats while being weak to Ice, Poison, Flying types.
In Ultra League, Flapple reaches 2,466 CP at Level 40. Pair it with Pokémon that cover its weaknesses.
In Master League, Flapple faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.
As a raid attacker, Flapple's effectiveness depends on its typing and 214 Attack stat. It can deal solid damage as a Grass-type attacker. Best counters against Flapple use Ice, Poison-type moves.
Flapple can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Sunny/Clear weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 5km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.
Flapple is part of a 5-stage evolution family:
Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.
Shiny Flapple is not yet available as of 2026. Niantic releases shinies during events, Community Days, or raid rotations. Check the events page for announcements.
Flapple gets a weather boost in Sunny/Clear weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (1,673 - 1,761 CP). The buddy distance is 5km per candy. Consider Rare Candy to supplement.
Q: What is Flapple's max CP?
A: 2,796 CP at Level 50, or 2,466 CP at Level 40.
Q: Is Flapple good?
A: Solid for Ultra League PvP and decent in raids.
Q: Can Flapple be shiny?
A: Not yet — stay tuned for future releases.
Q: What is Flapple weak to?
A: Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug, Dragon, Fairy-type moves.
Q: Best moveset?
A: Bullet Seed + Dragon Pulse for optimal DPS.
Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.