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#1019 Hydrapple

Hydrapple artwork
Artwork: PokéAPI.
GrassDragon
Abilities
MoodySharply raises one stat and lowers another.RegeneratorWhen returning to the party, restores 1/2 of maximum HP.
Hidden ability
BulletproofProtects it from ball and bomb moves.
Capture
Gender
50.0% female
Egg groups
Grass / Dragon
Growth
Erratic
EV yield
3 Sp. Atk
Hydrapple’s base stats
HP116 (official 106)
Attack80
Defense125 (official 110)
Sp. Atk135 (official 120)
Sp. Def100 (official 80)
Speed44
Total600Official games: 540, +60 in this hack. All base stat changes

Where to find it

Evolve Dipplin

Evolution

Evolves from Dipplin at Lv 45.

Level-up moves

“On evolution” moves are learned when this Pokémon evolves. Open a move for its full effects and any special behavior in this hack.

Hydrapple’s level-up moves
LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notes

TMs and HMs

TMs and HMs Hydrapple can learn
TM / HMMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notes
TM09Bullet SeedGrassPhysical2510030The user forcefully shoots seeds at the foe 2 to 5 times in rapid succession.
TM11Sunny DayFireStatus——5The user intensifies the sun for 5 turns. Fire-type moves become 1.5 times stronger.
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150905The foe is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10It enables the user to evade all attacks for 1 turn. Its chance of failing rises if used in succession.
TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus——5The user summons a heavy rain for 5 turns. Water-type moves become 1.5 times stronger.
TM19Giga DrainGrassSpecial7510010A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
TM22Solar BeamGrassSpecial12010010The user gathers light on turn 1, then blasts a bundled beam on turn 2.
TM26EarthquakeGroundPhysical10010010The user sets off an earthquake that hits all Pokémon in battle. It can hit a foe using Dig.
TM27ReturnNormalPhysicalvar.10020A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM33ReflectPsychicStatus——20A wondrous wall of light halves the damage from physical attacks for 5 turns.
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020An attack whose power is 2 times higher if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5The user goes to sleep for 2 turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.
TM53Energy BallGrassSpecial9010010The user fires power drawn from nature. 10% chance to lower the target’s Sp. Def by 1 stage.
TM58EndureNormalStatus——10The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM59Dragon PulseDragonSpecial8510010The foe is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth.
TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905The user charges at the foe using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.
TM74Gyro BallSteelPhysicalvar.1005The user tackles the foe with a high-speed spin. The slower the user, the greater the damage.
TM82Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM86Grass KnotGrassSpecialvar.10020The user snares the foe with grass and trips it. The heavier the foe, the greater the damage.
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus——10The user makes a copy of itself using 1/4 of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
TM95Heavy SlamSteelPhysicalvar.10010Slams the target with its heavy body. The heavier the user is compared with the target, the greater the power.
TM107Grassy TerrainGrassStatus——10Creates Grassy Terrain for five turns. Grounded Pokémon recover HP each turn, and Grass-type moves become stronger.
TM123Body PressFightingPhysical8010010Slams into the target with its body. The higher the user’s Defense, the greater the damage.

Move tutors

Moves Hydrapple can learn from tutors
MoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notesTutor location, cost and requirements
Body SlamNormalPhysical8510015The user drops onto the foe with its full body weight. It has a 30% chance to paralyze the foe.

Route 12 · Cost: Free

Requirements: Route 12: wake the Snorlax (Poké Flute)

the fat man on Route 12

Bug BiteBugPhysical6010020The user bites the foe. If the foe is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.
CurseGhostStatus——10Curses the foe. Non- Ghost types raise Attack and Defense by 1 stage and lower Speed by 1 stage.

Pokémon Tower, upper floors · Cost: Free

Requirements: Pokémon Tower: side battles and extras

the little girl in the Pokémon Tower, Lavender Town

Draco MeteorDragonSpecial130905Comets are summoned down from the sky. Afterward, the user’s Sp. Atk falls by 2 stages.

Blackthorn Move Tutor house · Cost: Free

Blackthorn City

Dragon DanceDragonStatus——20The user performs a mystic dance. Raises its Attack and Speed by 1 stage.
Dragon RushDragonPhysical10010010Releases suffocating killing intent. Has a 10% chance to make the target flinch.
Earth PowerGroundSpecial9010010The ground under the foe erupts with power. 10% chance to lower its Sp. Def by 1 stage.

Route 46 · Cost: Cherish Ball ×1

Route 46

Leaf StormGrassSpecial130905A storm of scattered leaves is whipped up. Afterward, the user’s Sp. Atk falls by 2 stages.
Leech SeedGrassStatus—9010A seed is planted on the foe. It steals some HP from the foe to heal the user on every turn.

Cherrygrove Pokémon Center · Cost: Friend Ball ×1

Cherrygrove City

Magical LeafGrassSpecial60—20The user scatters curious leaves that chase the foe. This attack will not miss.

Route 5 House · Cost: Free

Requirements: Route 5: the Pokémon shelter raid (after the Cascade Badge)

Route 5 cottage: the old lady teaches it after you save the girl

Nasty PlotDarkStatus——20The user thinks up a sinister plan. Raises its Sp. Atk by 2 stages.

Celadon gatehouse · Cost: Free

Celadon City Team Rocket base

OutrageDragonPhysical12010010The user rampages and attacks for 2 to 3 turns. However, it then becomes confused.
Pollen PuffBugSpecial9010015A puff that explodes on foes, or heals when used on an ally.

Rock Tunnel · Cost: Dusk Ball ×1

the Bug Catcher left of the Rock Tunnel exit

Seed BombGrassPhysical8010015The user slams a barrage of hard-shelled seeds down on the foe from above.

Celadon Gym · Cost: Free

taught by the little girl at the Celadon Gym

YawnNormalStatus——10The user lets loose a huge yawn that lulls the foe into falling asleep on the next turn.

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