Applin has recently arrived in Pokémon Go, along with its evolutions, Flapple and Appletun, plus the new addition of Dipplin, which can be found during certain events. If you’re looking to catch this apple core Pokémon, the steps to find and evolve it into its various forms are straightforward.
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How to get Applin in Pokémon Go
Here’s how you can find Applin:
- Tapping on apple items that may occasionally spawn on the ground, especially near Mossy Lure Modules during specific events.
- Spotting Applin that may spawn in the wild as normal.
- Completing event Collection Challenges and Timed Research, such as the “Sweet Discoveries” research from Applin’s debut or the “Harvest Festival” 2025 Collection Challenges during Dipplin’s introduction.
Currently, there have been no confirmations about Applin appearing in other scenarios, so keep an eye out for those elusive apple items on the ground.
It’s also interesting to note that Flapple and Appletun both have Gigantamax forms, although these forms are not available in Pokémon Go yet. Each Gigantamax form features a unique move: Flapple has G-Max Tartness, while Appletun boasts G-Max Sweetness. How these will be incorporated into the game remains uncertain, so collecting Applin Candy is a smart move for fans preparing for the eventual Gigantamax forms.
How to evolve Applin
To evolve Applin into Flapple, Appletun, or Dipplin, you’ll need to gather Applin Candy along with special apple items. These special apples can be obtained by tapping on the apples you find on the ground or through event rewards.
Flapple
To evolve Applin into Flapple, you’ll need 20 Tart Apples and 200 Applin Candy.
Appletun
To evolve Applin into Appletun, you’ll need 20 Sweet Apples and 200 Applin Candy.
Appletun’s Gigantamax move is G-Max Sweetness.
Dipplin
To evolve Applin into Dipplin, you’ll need 20 Syrupy Apples and 200 Applin Candy.
To evolve Dipplin into Hydrapple, set Dipplin as your buddy and catch seven dragon-type Pokémon, along with 400 Applin Candy.
Can Applin be shiny in Pokémon Go?
Yes! During the 2026 “Harvest Festival” event, Applin and its evolutions can be shiny. They transform into a delightful green apple, while Dipplin and Hydrapple get a golden candy coating in their shiny forms.
