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The {{p|Applin}} evolutionary line is notable for having three different evolutionary branches, capable of evolving into any one of {{p|Flapple}}, {{p|Appletun}}, or {{p|Dipplin}} based on the flavor of the apple it inhabits. All members of the Applin family are dual {{t|Grass}}/{{t|Dragon}} type, and possess a base stat total of 485 in their second stage.

==Applin==
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| {{Compare|name=Applin|type1=Grass|type2=Dragon|ndex=840|ab=Ripen|ab2=Gluttony|abd=Bulletproof|HP=40|Attack=40|Defense=80|SpAtk=40|SpDef=40|Speed=20}}
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{{main|Applin (Pokémon)}}

Applin is the first member of its branched family and the unevolved basis from which its evolved forms derive from. Like {{p|Tyrogue}} and {{p|Eevee}}, it is capable of evolving into multiple different Pokémon, sharing the same number of evolutionary branches as Tyrogue. Applin was introduced in [[Generation VIII]], and it can only learn {{m|Astonish}} and {{m|Withdraw}} by level-up, though it learns a few other moves via breeding. 

Applin is a dragon-like "wyrm" living inside an apple, which inspires its namesake and type. Its eyes stick out from the top of the apple it inhabits, while its tail from the bottom of said apple. It is said that it uses this apple as a means of protection from prey and from dehydration, as well as its primary food source. The flavor of the apple it inhabits ultimately determines what it will evolve into.

Applin can evolve into one of three different Pokémon, depending on the apple used on it.
* {{p|Flapple}} if exposed to a [[Tart Apple]]
* {{p|Appletun}} if exposed to a [[Sweet Apple]]
* {{p|Dipplin}} if exposed to a [[Syrupy Apple]]

==Flapple==
{| style="float:right" 
| {{Compare|name=Flapple|type1=Grass|type2=Dragon|ndex=841|ab=Ripen|ab2=Gluttony|abd=Hustle|HP=70|Attack=110|Defense=80|SpAtk=95|SpDef=60|Speed=70}}
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{{main|Flapple (Pokémon)}}

Flapple evolves from Applin when exposed to a [[Tart Apple]]. In Sword and Shield, the Tart Apple is exclusive to Sword. Flapple primarily specializes in offense and speed at the expense of bulk, especially physical firepower. It learns moves such as {{m|Dragon Dance}}, {{m|Dragon Rush}}, and {{m|Fly}} by level-up, and has the Hidden Ability {{a|Hustle}} to boost its Attack at the expense of accuracy. 

Flapple is a flight-capable wyrm-like Pokémon with apple slices for wings and a tail. It is the only Pokémon capable of learning {{m|Grav Apple}}, which deals damage and lowers Defense. In [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]], it can transform into [[Gigantamax]] Flapple and use its signature G-Max Move, {{m|G-Max Tartness}}.
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==Appletun==
{| style="float:right" 
| {{Compare|name=Appletun|type1=Grass|type2=Dragon|ndex=842|ab=Ripen|ab2=Gluttony|abd=Thick Fat|HP=110|Attack=85|Defense=80|SpAtk=100|SpDef=80|Speed=30}}
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{{main|Appletun (Pokémon)}}

Appletun evolves from Applin when exposed to a [[Sweet Apple]]. In Sword and Shield, the Sweet Apple is exclusive to Shield. Appletun specializes in bulk and defense, with high HP and good Defense stats, while having very low speed. It learns moves such as {{m|Recover}}, {{m|Body Slam}}, and {{m|Recycle}} by level-up, and has the Hidden Ability {{a|Thick Fat}} to halve damage taken from {{t|Fire}} and {{t|Ice}}-type moves.

Appletun is shaped like an apple pie, with apples covering its eyes. It is the only Pokémon capable of learning {{m|Apple Acid}}, which deals damage and lowers Special Defense. In [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]], it can transform into [[Gigantamax]] Appletun and use its signature G-Max Move, {{m|G-Max Sweetness}}.
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==Dipplin==
{| style="float:right" 
| {{Compare|name=Dipplin|type1=Grass|type2=Dragon|ndex=1011|ab=Supersweet Syrup|ab2=Gluttony|abd=Sticky Hold|HP=80|Attack=80|Defense=110|SpAtk=95|SpDef=80|Speed=40}}
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{{main|Dipplin (Pokémon)}}

Dipplin evolves from Applin when exposed to a [[Syrupy Apple]]. Unlike its other two counterparts, Dipplin was introduced in [[Pokémon Scarlet and Violet]], in [[The Teal Mask]] expansion.  It has a more defensively oriented statline akin to Appletun, with less HP and more physical Defense. It learns moves such as {{m|Recover}}, {{m|Dragon Tail}}, and {{m|Substitute}} by level-up, and has the Hidden Ability {{a|Sticky Hold}}, which prevents it from losing its held item.

Dipplin looks similar to Applin, but its apple is covered in syrup akin to a candy apple. It is two creatures in one, with the head being the fore-wyrm, and the tail being the core-wyrm, and the two share the apple and work together. It is the only Pokémon capable of learning {{m|Syrup Bomb}}, which inflicts damage and lowers the opponent's Speed for three subsequent turns. It also has a different signature ability from its other evolutionary relatives, possessing {{a|Supersweet Syrup}}, which lowers evasion of all opposing Pokémon by one stage upon entry into battle. Unlike Flapple and Appletun, Dipplin cannot Gigantamax, but instead is capable of evolving further, evolving into {{p|Hydrapple}} when leveling up knowing the move {{m|Dragon Cheer}}, starting from [[The Indigo Disk]] expansion.
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==Similar movesets==
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! style="background:#{{dragon color dark}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|{{grass color light}}|Level|Lv.}}
| style="background:#{{grass color light}}" | [[File:841Flapple.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Flapple|7D1F1A}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Grass}}{{typecolor|Dragon}}</small>
| style="background:#{{grass color light}}" | [[File:842Appletun.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Appletun|7D1F1A}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Grass}}{{typecolor|Dragon}}</small>
| style="background:#{{grass color light}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | [[File:1011Dipplin.png|96px]]<br>{{pcolor|Dipplin|7D1F1A}}<br><small>{{typecolor|Grass}}{{typecolor|Dragon}}</small>
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| style="text-align:right; background:#{{grass color dark}}" | {{color|D67873|{{tt|Evo.|Learned upon evolving}}}}
| style="background:#{{flying color light}}" | {{mcolor|Wing Attack|{{flying color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | {{mcolor|Headbutt|{{normal color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | {{mcolor|Double Hit|{{normal color dark}}}}
|-
| rowspan="6" style="text-align:right; background:#{{grass color dark}}" | {{color|D67873|1}}
| colspan="3" style="background:#{{ghost color light}}" | {{mcolor|Astonish|{{ghost color dark}}}}
|-
| colspan="3" style="background:#{{water color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Withdraw|{{water color dark}}}}''
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| colspan="3" style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Recycle|{{normal color dark}}}}''
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| colspan="2" style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Growth|{{normal color dark}}}}''
|
|-
|
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Sweet Scent|{{normal color dark}}}}''
|-
| style="background:#{{dragon color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Twister|{{dragon color dark}}}}'''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{grass color dark}}" | {{color|D67873|4}}
| style="background:#{{poison color light}}" | {{mcolor|Acid Spray|{{poison color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{ghost color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Curse|{{ghost color dark}}}}''
| style="background:#{{dragon color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Dragon Tail|{{dragon color dark}}}}'''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{grass color dark}}" | {{color|D67873|8}}
| style="background:#{{flying color light}}" | {{mcolor|Acrobatics|{{flying color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | {{mcolor|Stomp|{{normal color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Growth|{{normal color dark}}}}''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{grass color dark}}" | {{color|D67873|12}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{grass color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Leech Seed|{{grass color dark}}}}''
| style="background:#{{dragon color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Dragon Breath|{{dragon color dark}}}}'''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{grass color dark}}" | {{color|D67873|16}}
| colspan="3" style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Protect|{{normal color dark}}}}''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{grass color dark}}" | {{color|D67873|20}}
| style="background:#{{dragon color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Dragon Breath|{{dragon color dark}}}}'''
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{grass color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Bullet Seed|{{grass color dark}}}}'''
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| style="text-align:right; background:#{{grass color dark}}" | {{color|D67873|24}}
| style="background:#{{dragon color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Dragon Dance|{{dragon color dark}}}}''
| style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Recover|{{normal color dark}}}}''
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| style="text-align:right; background:#{{grass color dark}}" | {{color|D67873|28}}
| style="background:#{{dragon color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Dragon Pulse|{{dragon color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{grass color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Apple Acid|{{grass color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{grass color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Syrup Bomb|{{grass color dark}}}}'''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{grass color dark}}" | {{color|D67873|32}}
| style="background:#{{grass color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Grav Apple|{{grass color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | {{mcolor|Body Slam|{{normal color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{grass color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Dragon Pulse|{{grass color dark}}}}'''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{grass color dark}}" | {{color|D67873|36}}
| colspan="2" style="background:#{{steel color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Iron Defense|{{steel color dark}}}}''
| style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Recover|{{normal color dark}}}}''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{grass color dark}}" | {{color|D67873|40}}
| style="background:#{{flying color light}}" | {{mcolor|Fly|{{flying color dark}}}}
| style="background:#{{dragon color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Dragon Pulse|{{dragon color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{grass color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Energy Ball|{{grass color dark}}}}'''
|-
| style="text-align:right; background:#{{grass color dark}}" | {{color|D67873|44}}
| style="background:#{{dragon color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Dragon Rush|{{dragon color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{grass color light}}" | '''{{mcolor|Energy Ball|{{grass color dark}}}}'''
| style="background:#{{normal color light}}" | ''{{mcolor|Substitute|{{normal color dark}}}}''
|-
| colspan="4" style="background:#{{dragon color dark}}; color: #{{grass color light}}; {{roundybottom|5px}}"| <small>Moves in '''bold''' are {{color2|D67873|Same-type attack bonus|STAB}}. Moves in ''italics'' do no damage.</small>
|}{{-}}

==Base stats comparison==
{{triostats|dragon|841|Flapple|grass|70|110|80|95|60|70|842|Appletun|grass|110|85|80|100|80|30|1011|Dipplin|grass|80|80|110|95|80|40}}

==In the anime==

==In the manga==

==Trivia==

==See also==
* [[Hitmon]]
* [[Eeveelution]]