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Cards/Appletun
Appletun card from the Surging Sparks set
Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Stage 1 Pokémon

Appletun

Appletun uses its sweet attacks to disrupt your opponent's plans.

Dragon90 HPStage 1Intermediate to play

What this card does

Melting Sweetness stops the Defending Pokémon from attacking next turn, giving you a strategic edge.

Wild Tackle deals massive damage but also damages Appletun itself.

Signature attack

Wild Tackle

This Pokémon also does 20 damage to itself. (130 damage)

Appletun's Melting Sweetness is perfect for setting up future attacks by preventing your opponent's Pokémon from retaliating. Wild Tackle can quickly clear the way, though it leaves Appletun vulnerable.

Attacks

CC
Melting Sweetness50

During your opponent's next turn, the Defending Pokémon can't attack.

GF
Wild Tackle130

This Pokémon also does 20 damage to itself.

Which deck it belongs in

This card works well in decks that need to control the flow of battles and set up favorable conditions for stronger attacks.

Strengths
  • Effective disruption
  • High power attack
Watch out for
  • Self-damaging attack
  • Needs protection
Pro tip

Use Melting Sweetness to set up a favorable turn before using Wild Tackle for maximum impact.

From the Pokédex

Appletun's sweet scent can confuse and distract opponents, making it harder for them to predict its moves.

Note for the parent

Consider pairing Appletun with support cards that protect it or heal its damage from Wild Tackle.

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