Appletun Collector’s Guide: Shining Fates Shiny Vault SV014

Character Intro

Appletun from the Shining Fates Shiny Vault set is a Rare Shiny card with 90 HP. It features the distinctive ability Delicious Aroma and the attack Solar Beam. This card is numbered SV014, making it a notable addition for collectors.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Applin)
• Ability: Delicious Aroma — Once during your turn, flip a coin; if heads, switch one of your opponent’s Benched Basic Pokémon with their Active Pokémon.
• Attack: Solar Beam — Costs Grass + Colorless, deals 70 damage.
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Flavor Text: Eating a sweet apple caused its evolution. A nectarous scent wafts from its body, luring in the bug Pokémon it preys on.
• Regulation Mark: D
• Set Code: swsh45sv
• Series: Sword & Shield
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Shining Fates Shiny Vault subset, identified as SV014. It is a Rare Shiny card, notable for its unique ability and solid 70-damage Solar Beam attack. The card’s artwork by Kouki Saitou highlights Appletun’s sweet and inviting nature.

Variants & Identifiers

No print variants are listed for this card. It is uniquely identified by its set code (swsh45sv), card number (SV014), and rarity (Rare Shiny). The regulation mark is D, and it is a Stage 1 Grass-type Pokémon evolving from Applin.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s vibrant artwork and rare shiny finish, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Use a rigid top-loader or binder with individual pockets to prevent bending or surface scratches.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Shining Fates Shiny Vault: This set features shiny variants of popular Pokémon, including this Rare Shiny Appletun. The set is prized for its collectible appeal and unique artwork, with no known release date for this specific card.