Is Applin a worm?
Christopher Snyder
Updated on March 15, 2026
Applin is based on the common depiction of a green worm inside an apple. It may also be a pun on the term wyrm, a serpentine dragon, which sounds similar to 'worm'. It is also based on the Lindwurm, a green, serpentine dragon that lives inside of mountains.
Is Applin the apple of the worm?
Applin is a small, worm-like Pokémon with a light green body and a dark green underside. Its head is round with two pink nostrils. Above its head are two large leaf-like eyestalks which house its two small black eyes. These eyestalks give the apple it lives in the appearance of having a stem with leaves.What is Applin?
Applin, a Gen 8 Pokémon debuted in Pokémon Sword and Shield, can evolve into either Flapple or Appletun through the use of the Tart Apple or Sweet Apple.Is Applin a tree?
As they progress through the game, players will be able to catch Applin in the Wild Area as well. The Apple Core Pokémon lingers around the Dusty Bowl, Giant's Mirror, and Stony Wilderness areas and can only be found in certain types of weather. Like on Route 5, the Pokémon hides in the grass as a random encounter.What is Flapple based on?
Flapple (Japanese: アップリュー Appryu) is a dual-type Grass/Dragon Pokémon introduced in Generation VIII. It evolves from Applin when exposed to a Tart Apple. It is one of Applin's final forms, the other being Appletun.Applin's SECRET Identity?! Hidden Pokémon Forms You Don't Know About! #2
Is Flapple better than Appletun?
Both pokemon are grass and dragon type, but Flapple is better suited for offense while Appletun is more defensive. Appletun's base HP is much higher, but Flapple makes up for the difference with incredible speed and a hefty attack upgrade.Are Gmax Appletun and Flapple the same?
Appletun reverts somewhat back to its first evolution and looks a bit like a worm popping out of a red apple. The difference between this Gigantamax Pokémon and Gigantamax Flapple is that the second Pokémon's apple is green instead of red. This Pokémon evolution is exclusive to Shield.How do you evolve Flapple?
Use the Tart Apple on Applin to evolve it into Flapple or the Sweet Apple to evolve it into Appletun. If you want more of either Apple later to evolve more Applins, you can sometimes get the Apple exclusive to your version as a reward for defeating battle cafes.Where is Tart Apple shield?
Talk to the Man in HammerlockeWhile catching Applin, you can talk to the man found in the west side of Hammerlocke. You will need to give an Applin in the meantime, but it will be returned after. You will then obtain a Tart Apple.