Applin, the apple core Pokémon, has arrived in Pokémon Go, bringing its evolutions Flapple, Appletun, Dipplin, and Hydrapple with it. A new mechanic involves interacting with items found on the ground, a system hinted at during a previous event. This guide details how to acquire Applin and evolve it into its various forms.
Shiny Applin and its evolutions were introduced during the 2026 "Harvest Festival" event. Shiny Applin and its evolutions appear as a green apple, with Dipplin and Hydrapple also gaining a golden candy coating.
Acquiring Applin
Applin can be encountered in Pokémon Go through several methods:
- Interacting with apple items that may rarely spawn on the ground. The spawn rate for these items increases when using Mossy Lure Modules during specific events.
- Applin may appear as a wild spawn.
- Completing event-specific Collection Challenges and Timed Research, such as those tied to Applin's debut or the "Harvest Festival" events.
Players should remain vigilant for these apple items, as they are a primary method for finding the Pokémon. The apple items themselves resemble the visual representation shown in the game.
While Flapple and Appletun possess Gigantamax forms in other Pokémon titles, these have not yet been implemented in Pokémon Go. The specific Gigantamax moves from the mainline games, G-Max Tartness for Flapple and G-Max Sweetness for Appletun, may see unique adaptations if introduced to the mobile game.
Evolving Applin
To evolve Applin into Flapple, Appletun, or Dipplin in Pokémon Go, players will need a combination of Applin Candy and specific apple items. These special apples are obtained by interacting with the apple items found on the ground or as event rewards.
- Evolving Applin into Flapple requires 20 Tart Apples and 200 Applin Candy.
- Evolving Applin into Appletun requires 20 Sweet Apples and 200 Applin Candy.
- Evolving Applin into Dipplin requires 20 Syrupy Apples and 200 Applin Candy.
- Evolving Dipplin into Hydrapple requires setting Dipplin as your buddy and catching seven Dragon-type Pokémon, in addition to 400 Applin Candy.
Shiny Applin Availability
Shiny forms for Applin and its entire evolutionary line are available in Pokémon Go. These were made accessible during the 2026 "Harvest Festival" event. The shiny variants feature a green coloration for Applin and its evolutions, with Dipplin and Hydrapple additionally sporting a golden hue on their candy components.
