Applin Card Details
Basic Information
- Name: Applin
- Card Type: Basic Pokémon
- Type: Grass (🌿)
- HP: 40
- Card Number: 012/142 •
- Rarity: Common
- Illustrator: Yoriyuki Ikegami
Card Statistics
- Pokédex Entry: No. 0840 Apple Core Pokémon
- Height: 8"
- Weight: 1.1 lbs.
- Weakness: Fire (🔥) ×2
- Retreat Cost: ⚪ (1 Energy)
Attack Details
Spray Fluid
- Cost: 🌿 (1 Grass Energy)
- Damage: 20
- Effect: None
Card Art Description
The artwork shows Applin peeking out from within a bright red apple, surrounded by green leaves and other apples in an orchard setting. The illustration captures the Pokémon's unique characteristic of living inside an apple, with its cute green form visible through the apple's opening. The art style is bright and cheerful, emphasizing the natural and fruit-themed design.
Strategy Guide
For Beginners
- Simple to use with basic attack
- Low energy requirement
- Good first Pokémon to learn with
- Part of an interesting evolution line
For Intermediate Players
- Consider evolution strategies
- Use as early game setup
- Plan energy attachment sequence
- Watch for Fire-type threats
For Advanced Players
- Potential early game starter
- Part of unique Grass-type evolution line
- Consider cards that protect Basic Pokémon
- Use as setup for stronger evolved forms
Competitive Tips
- Evolve as soon as possible
- Don't overcommit resources
- Watch out for Fire-type matchups
- Have evolution cards ready
- Consider switching strategies if needed
Collection Notes
- Features unique apple-based design
- Part of the new Grass-type evolution line
- Cute artwork that showcases the concept
- Important for completing evolution sets
Special Note
Card text includes: "Applin lives inside an apple. When an Applin is separated from its apple, its body loses moisture and the Pokémon grows weak."