How to evolve Applin into Flapple, Appletun, and Dipplin in Pokémon Go
Applin, the grass/dragon-type Pokémon, has made its debut in Pokémon Go, bringing with it multiple evolution options for players to pursue. The game now features Applin’s traditional evolutions from Pokémon Sword and Shield—Flapple and Appletun—as well as newer evolution forms Dipplin and Hydrapple introduced in subsequent Pokémon generations.
A notable gameplay addition accompanies Applin’s arrival: a new item-collection mechanic that tasks players with picking up apple-themed items that spawn in the game world. This system was previously tested during an April Fools’ 2025 event, indicating Niantic had been developing this augmented reality feature for some time.
The shiny variant of Applin became available during the 2026 Harvest Festival event, providing collectors with an additional incentive to pursue the Pokémon. The Applin family represents Pokémon Go’s ongoing efforts to expand its roster with creatures from recent game generations while introducing fresh gameplay mechanics that build on the game’s augmented reality foundation. The floor-pickup system demonstrates Niantic’s continued evolution of interactive elements within its live-service game.