Applin #185

This Applin card (185/167) is a notable Illustration Rare and a secret card from the 2024 Twilight Masquerade expansion, making it a particularly distinctive pull for collectors. Its status as a secret rare, indicated by its numbering beyond the main set total, contributes to its relative scarcity and appeal.

The value of this card is primarily driven by its Illustration Rare designation, which showcases unique artwork by Katsunori Sato. Sato's distinctive style brings to life the "Apple Core Pokémon," depicting Applin nestled comfortably within its apple, a visual narrative that perfectly aligns with its Pokédex description: "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." The card's flavor text further reinforces this endearing characteristic. While its "Find a Friend" and "Rolling Tackle" attacks offer basic utility, the card's visual storytelling and secret rare status are its defining features.