Applin Collector’s Guide: Rebel Clash #21

Character Intro

Applin from the Rebel Clash set is a common Pokémon card numbered 21. A Basic Grass-type with 40 HP and a single attack, Withdraw, it’s a simple, thematic addition for collectors and deck builders alike.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1 Colorless
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Attack: Withdraw — Flip a coin; if heads, prevent all damage done to this Pokémon by attacks during your opponent’s next turn.
• Flavor Text: It spends its entire life inside an apple. It hides from its natural enemies, bird Pokémon, by pretending it’s just an apple and nothing more.
• Illustrator: Kagemaru Himeno
• Regulation Mark: D
• Set: Rebel Clash (swsh2)
• Card Number: 21
• Rarity: Common

Key Printings

This exact printing of Applin appears in the Sword & Shield Rebel Clash expansion, identified by set code swsh2 and card number 21. It is a common card with no evolutions printed on this card. The artwork by Kagemaru Himeno is distinctive for its subtle and naturalistic style.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants or alternate art versions for this specific card printing. The card is identified by its regulation mark “D,” common rarity, and the unique attack “Withdraw” which requires only one Colorless energy.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
Based on the provided data, this card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its low HP and single attack make it a straightforward Basic Pokémon, likely used for early game defense with Withdraw’s damage prevention effect.

Care & Storage Tips

As a common card with delicate artwork, store this Applin in a protective sleeve to preserve its condition. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight and moisture to keep the colors vibrant and prevent warping. Given its common rarity, it is accessible but still benefits from standard card care practices.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Rebel Clash (swsh2): Introduced Applin as a Basic Grass-type Pokémon with a unique Withdraw attack and charming apple disguise flavor text. This set highlights early-stage Pokémon with simple but thematic abilities.