Applin SV012 / 122 Pokemon Card from Shining Fates Shiny Vault Set

Applin — Shining Fates Shiny Vault SV012/122 Pokémon TCG card

Applin is a Basic Grass-type Pokémon with 40 HP. It is featured in the Shining Fates Shiny Vault set, card number SV012, illustrated by artist otumami. The…

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About the Applin Pokémon Card

Applin is a Grass-type Pokémon card with 40 HP from the Shining Fates Shiny Vault set, part of the Sword & Shield series. It carries the collector number SV012/122 and is classified as Rare Shiny. The Shining Fates Shiny Vault set was released on February 19, 2021.

The card includes the flavor text: “It spends its entire life inside an apple. It hides from its natural enemies, bird Pokémon, by pretending it's just an apple and nothing more.”.

Applin Pokémon Card Details

Card name: Applin

Card number: SV012/122

Set: Shining Fates Shiny Vault

Series: Sword & Shield

Rarity: Rare Shiny

Subtypes: Basic

Type: Grass

HP: 40

Artist: otumami

Release date: February 19, 2021

National Pokédex number: 840

Why Collect the Applin Pokémon Card?

Applin sits at a higher rarity tier, which makes it the kind of card collectors build sets around and use as a display piece. Well-centred, high-grade copies are the most desirable. For collectors completing the Shining Fates Shiny Vault set, a card like this is often a centrepiece.

Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.

Artwork and Illustration of the Applin Pokémon Card

Applin was illustrated by otumami.

For Rare Shiny cards, the illustration is a major part of the appeal, and the artwork is one of the main reasons collectors seek these cards out.

Market Price and Value of the Applin Pokémon Card

The current aggregated market price for Applin is about $7.40. Recent listings range from roughly $4.99 (low) to $49.99 (high), with a mid-point near $8.55. These figures are aggregated from marketplace data and change over time; the live price and full price history are shown above on this page.

For context, the Shining Fates Shiny Vault set has a median card value near

.67 and an average near $5.19, so this card sits above the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved +12% over the last 7 days and +2% over 30 days.

Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Shining Fates Shiny Vault set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.

Grading the Applin Pokémon Card

Whether Applin is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.

Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.

How Rare Is the Applin Pokémon Card?

Rare Shiny cards such as Applin are among the harder pulls in a set and are the kind of card collectors actively chase, which is reflected in their relative scarcity.

Other Printings of Applin

Applin appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Twilight Masquerade 185 (around

1.96), Rebel Clash 21 (around $0.39) and Rebel Clash 20 (around $0.37).

These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.

Final Thoughts on the Applin Pokémon Card

The Applin pokémon card is a Rare Shiny card from the Shining Fates Shiny Vault set (Sword & Shield series). As a higher-rarity chase card, it appeals to collectors building a complete set or focusing on standout artwork. Its current aggregated market price is about $7.40; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.

Frequently asked questions

What set is the Applin card from?

Applin is from the Shining Fates Shiny Vault set (Sword & Shield series), numbered SV012/122 with the Rare Shiny rarity.

What rarity is the Applin card?

Applin is classified as Rare Shiny.

How much is the Applin SV012/122 card worth?

The current aggregated market price is about $7.40, within a recent range of roughly $4.99 to $49.99. The live figure and full price history appear above on this page.

Is the Applin card worth grading?

It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.

How rare is the Applin card?

Rare Shiny cards such as Applin are among the harder pulls in a set and are the kind of card collectors actively chase, which is reflected in their relative scarcity.

When was the Shining Fates Shiny Vault set released?

The Shining Fates Shiny Vault set was released on February 19, 2021.

Are there other printings of Applin?

Yes. Applin appears on 17 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.