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Applin
Evolving Skies 017/203 • common
- Set
- Evolving Skies
- Number
- 017/203
- Rarity
- Common
- Released
- 2021
- Energy type
- grass energy
- Market price
- $0.17
- Artist
- Miki Tanaka
What it does
As soon as it's born, it burrows into an apple. Not only does the apple serve as its food source, but the flavor of the fruit determines its evolution.
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Where it came from
The Applin card, numbered 017/203, was introduced in the Evolving Skies expansion of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, which was released internationally in August 2021. As a common card, it serves as a foundational element within the set, which is widely recognized by players and collectors for centering on the powerful Dragon-type Pokémon and the Eevee evolutions that feature prominently in the game's competitive landscape.
The artwork for this specific card was rendered by illustrator Kouki Saitou, who has contributed extensively to the Pokémon Trading Card Game franchise for many years. Saitou’s design captures Applin in its signature aesthetic—a small, apple-like creature peering out from within its fruit casing. The illustration focuses on a clean, approachable style consistent with the Common rarity designation, intended to represent the character's charming and straightforward nature as seen in the Generation VIII video games.
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