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Dipplin Card Details

Dipplin

Basic Information

  • Name: Dipplin
  • Card Type: Stage 1 Pokémon
  • Evolution: Evolves from Applin
  • Type: Grass (🌿)
  • HP: 80
  • Card Number: 018/167 ♦
  • Rarity: Rare
  • Illustrator: Saboteri

Card Statistics

  • Pokédex Entry: No. 1011 Candy Apple Pokémon
  • Height: 1'4"
  • Weight: 9.7 lbs.
  • Weakness: Fire (🔥) ×2
  • Retreat Cost: ⚪⚪ (2 Energy)

Abilities and Attacks

Ability: Festival Lead

  • Effect: If Festival Grounds is in play, this Pokémon may use an attack it has twice. If the first attack Knocks Out your opponent's Active Pokémon, you may attack again after your opponent chooses a new Active Pokémon.

Do the Wave

  • Cost: 🌿 (1 Grass Energy)
  • Damage: 20×
  • Effect: This attack does 20 damage for each of your Benched Pokémon.

Card Art Description

The artwork depicts Dipplin in a festive carnival setting with multiple candy apples in the background. The Pokémon's design resembles a caramel-covered apple with vibrant colors and a playful expression. The art style uses bold colors and dynamic composition to create a fun, carnival atmosphere.

Strategy Guide

For Beginners

  • Easy to understand bench-based damage mechanic
  • Festival Lead ability adds strategic depth
  • Good support for bench-focused strategies
  • Reasonable HP for a Stage 1 Pokémon

For Intermediate Players

  • Combine with Stadium cards for ability activation
  • Build deck around filling your bench quickly
  • Use as a setup Pokémon while building board presence
  • Consider cards that protect benched Pokémon

For Advanced Players

  • Potential key player in Festival Grounds decks
  • Can deal significant damage with full bench
  • Strategic timing of Festival Lead ability
  • Consider combination with bench manipulation cards

Competitive Tips

  1. Always keep Festival Grounds in play when possible
  2. Fill your bench strategically for maximum damage
  3. Time your evolution for maximum impact
  4. Have backup Stadium cards ready
  5. Consider running recovery cards for Stadium cards

Collection Notes

  • Features unique carnival-themed artwork
  • Part of the new Paldean Pokémon series
  • The card's flavor text describes the symbiotic relationship of its two forms
  • Showcases the playful side of Grass-type Pokémon