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Applin

Surging Sparks 138/191 • common

Set: Surging Sparks
Number: 138/191
Rarity: Common
Released: 2024
Energy type: dragon energy
Market price: $0.19

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20,475cards tracked

1copy owned

6other printings of this card

2026first added to a collection

Market

What it's worth

$0.19market price via TCGplayer · Aug 30, 2026$0.07 – $0.26 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

Applin represents the dragon type, a classification prized by collectors for its unique place within the game's elemental balance. As a common card from the Surging Sparks set, it serves as an accessible entry point for those building their collection or looking to complete their set sequences.

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Card face

What it does

40 HPBasic

Cost: colorless energyNutrients

Heal 30 damage from 1 of your Pokémon.

Cost: grass energy fire energyTrip Over20+

Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 30 more damage.

Retreatcolorless energy

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Provenance

Where it came from

Applin (138/191) was released as part of the Scarlet & Violet: Surging Sparks expansion in late 2024. As a common-rarity card, it serves as a foundational element within the set, representing the Dragon-type variety that has become a staple of modern Pokémon Trading Card Game mechanics. The design centers on the unassuming, apple-like appearance of the creature, maintaining the visual consistency expected of the Scarlet and Violet era.

The artwork for this card follows the established aesthetic guidelines for the Surging Sparks set, which emphasizes bright, clean lines and dynamic poses consistent with the Nintendo and Creatures Inc. brand standards. Common cards like this are produced in high volume to ensure accessibility for players building decks, reflecting the game's ongoing focus on providing both competitive utility and a broad range of illustrative styles for collectors.

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Other printings

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About

About Applin

Applin is a card in the Pokémon Cards catalog on collecto.rs. Surging Sparks 138/191 • common. Catalog data is sourced from pokemontcg.io. Collectors on collecto.rs track this card publicly, with photos, condition and acquisition notes.

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