Question 1

What is the current market value of Applin #SV012?

Accepted Answer

For Applin in Shining Fates Shiny Vault, the current reference price is $7.11. Compared with last week, pricing is 3.0% lower. Against its 30-day baseline of $6.50, this card is pricing 9.4% higher. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $5.61 to $7.50 (27% spread), a moderate-volatility profile. This version is categorized as Rare Shiny.

Question 2

Is Applin #SV012 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Collector-focused market read: Recent pricing has softened by 3.0% over 7 days, with the card now 5% below its 90-day high. With a 27% 90-day spread ($5.61-$7.50), this card currently tracks as moderate-volatility. Versus the 30-day average ($6.50), the card is trading 9.4% higher. Condition sensitivity is substantial: PSA 10 carries a +818% premium over raw value. PSA 9 is currently around $29.99, while PSA 10 is $65.25.

Question 3

What is Applin #SV012 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

In 2021, Shining Fates Shiny Vault introduced this print of Applin. Card flavor text reads: "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." Core profile: Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Rare Shiny. Printed HP is 40. Energy typing is Grass. This print is categorized under the Basic subtype. Notable move text references "Withdraw". The card has a weakness to Fire. Retreat cost is 1 energy. Within set composition, this rarity normally lands above common and uncommon print tiers.

Question 4

What are the alternative Applin cards available?

Accepted Answer

Collectors tracking Applin often benchmark it against other Applin cards. Comparable entries in this snapshot: 6 cards, 5 distinct sets. In this sample, pricing ranges between $0.10 and $0.19 (90% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($0.15), this card is +4537%. Notable alternatives include Applin #126 (Twilight Masquerade) at $0.15, Applin #12 (Stellar Crown) at $0.19, Applin #16 (Destined Rivals) at $0.16, and Applin #9 (Prismatic Evolutions) at $0.10.

Question 5

What set is Applin #SV012 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Release year for Shining Fates Shiny Vault is 2021. Shining Fates Shiny Vault is grouped under the Sword & Shield era. Set size is 122 cards, which categorizes Shining Fates Shiny Vault as mid-size. As of 2026, the set is 5 years old and sits in a modern-era collecting window. Within this set, Applin is card number SV012 with a Rare Shiny designation.

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