If you’re diving into Tera Raids in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, you need Pokémon that can do it all: set up, absorb hits, hit hard, and heal up. Appletun, known as the Grass/Dragon pie Pokémon, can handle all these tasks with ease.
Appletun shines in seven-star Tera Raids, having already triumphed again Unrivaled Pikachu and Unrivaled Chesnaught. With such victories, it’s clear Appletun is a top choice for future Tera Raids.
Thinking about choosing Appletun for your next Raid? Here’s how to build it right.
Top Appletun Builds for Tera Raids
Every Appletun build revolves around its key move, Apple Acid. This move doesn’t just hit hard but also weakens the foe’s Special Defense. With Apple Acid being a Grass-type move, Grass is typically the best Tera Type for Appletun.
Appletun for Solo Raids
For solo raids, balance Appletun between attack and defense. Start attacks with Apple Acid until the boss’s Special Defense drops to -6. Then, switch to Energy Ball for more damage.
For defense, use Iron Defense or Amnesia, depending on the attacker. Recover helps heal HP when needed. The Shell Bell item aids HP recovery for Appletun when attacking. Alternatively, the Expert Belt boosts the power of super-effective moves.
| Ability | EVs | Held Items | Moves | Nature | Tera Type |
| Thick Fat | 252 HP 252 Sp. Atk 4 Defense | Shell Bell | Apple Acid Energy Ball Recover Iron Defense | Modest (+ Sp. Atk, – Attack) | Grass |
Supporting Appletun in Group Raids
Appletun can also play a supportive role in group raids. Against special attackers, try moves like Light Screen to boost your team’s Special Defense. Helping Hand increases their damage, and Grassy Terrain keeps everyone healthy. Again, Apple Acid reduces the foe’s Special Defense.
| Ability | EVs | Held Items | Moves | Nature | Tera Type |
| Thick Fat | 252 HP 252 Sp. Def 4 Sp. Atk | Leftovers | Apple Acid Light Screen Helping Hand Grassy Terrain | Calm (+ Sp. Def, – Attack) | Grass |
Against Physical Attackers
This build is like the one for special attackers but targets physical hitters. Switch Light Screen for Reflect to enhance team Defense.
| Ability | EVs | Held Items | Moves | Nature | Tera Type |
| Thick Fat | 252 HP 252 Def 4 Sp. Atk | Leftovers | Apple Acid Reflect Helping Hand Grassy Terrain | Bold (+ Def, – Attack) | Grass |
With these builds, Appletun can become a key player in your Tera Raid team, whether you’re going solo or joining a group. Choose the right setup, and Appletun will not disappoint.