flapple-gmax

Summary

Flapple Gmax is a special Gigantamax form of Flapple, introduced in Pokémon Sword and Shield.

Type: Grass / Dragon

Abilities:

Ripen: Doubles the effect of Berries when consumed.
Gluttony (Hidden Ability): Causes the Pokémon to eat a held Berry when its HP drops to 50% or lower, instead of the usual 25%.

Physical Characteristics:

Flapple Gmax retains the small, dragon-like appearance of its standard form but features a much larger, apple-themed body.
Its body appears to be encased in a massive apple with green scales and large wings made from apple skin.
The apple's bottom is open, revealing a coiled, dragon-like body with a long tail.
Its eyes are large and expressive, adding to its whimsical appearance.

Behavior and Habitat:

Flapple typically resides in orchards and forests, where it can easily find apples to consume and inhabit.
It is known to be a mischievous Pokémon, occasionally startling people by bursting out of apples.
Forms a strong bond with trainers who appreciate its quirky nature and strategic battle capabilities.

In Battle:

Flapple Gmax is known for its powerful Gigantamax move, G-Max Tartness, which confuses all opponents by creating an intense aroma from its apple body.
As a Grass/Dragon type, it has a unique combination of resistances and weaknesses, being strong against Water, Electric, and Grass types but vulnerable to Ice, Dragon, Fairy, Flying, and Poison types.
Common moves include Grav Apple, Dragon Dance, and Dragon Rush, making it a formidable physical attacker with the ability to disrupt opponents.

Evolution:

Flapple evolves from Applin when exposed to a Tart Apple.
Unlike its counterpart, Appletun, which evolves from Applin when exposed to a Sweet Apple, Flapple is more agile and focuses on speed and attack.

Interesting Facts:

Flapple's Gigantamax form is exclusive to Pokémon Sword, while Appletun's is exclusive to Pokémon Shield.
The Gigantamax form emphasizes its apple theme, symbolizing the concept of temptation and mischief often associated with apples in folklore.
Despite its small size, Flapple is capable of powerful aerial maneuvers, using its apple skin wings to glide and dodge attacks efficiently.
It is part of a unique evolutionary line where the type of apple used dictates its evolutionary path, showcasing the interplay between Pokémon and their environment.