Applin Collector’s Guide: Twilight Masquerade #17

Character Intro

Applin is a Common Pokémon card from the Twilight Masquerade set, numbered 17. With 40 HP and the Tumbling Attack, it’s a simple, charming addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Attack: Tumbling Attack — Flip a coin; if heads, this attack does 20 more damage (10+ damage total).
• Flavor Text: “Applin lives inside an apple. When an Applin is separated from its apple, its body loses moisture and the Pokémon grows weak.”
• Regulation Mark: H
• Set Code: sv6
• Card ID: sv6-17
• Illustrator: OKUBO
• Image:

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the exact printing of Applin from the Twilight Masquerade set, card number 17. It is a common rarity card with no evolutions or abilities listed, making it a straightforward collectible within the Scarlet & Violet series.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Applin card. Identification is straightforward via its set code (sv6), card number (17), and illustrator credit (OKUBO). The regulation mark H also helps distinguish this printing within the broader Scarlet & Violet card pool.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality status: unknown. This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Players should verify tournament rules before use.

Care & Storage Tips

Protect the card in a sleeve and store it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its modest retreat cost and simple attack, it’s best appreciated as a collector’s piece rather than a competitive play option.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Twilight Masquerade (sv6): Features Applin as a basic Grass-type with a coin-flip attack. The set’s Scarlet & Violet focus comes through in the detailed illustration and flavor text emphasizing Applin’s bond with its apple home.