Applin - 185/167 - SV06: Twilight Masquerade (TWM)

Applin — Illustration Rare — 185/167 — SV06: Twilight Masquerade

One of the most charming pieces of artwork to come out of the Scarlet & Violet era, this Applin Illustration Rare (185/167) from SV06: Twilight Masquerade is a full-art holofoil that rewards the patient eye. Illustrated by Katsunori Sato, the card places several Applin camouflaged inside a lush apple tree — six Pokémon hidden among the apples and branches, nearly invisible to anyone who doesn't look twice. It's the kind of scene-within-a-scene artwork that defines why Illustration Rares from this era are pulled straight from packs and sleeved for display.

• Set: SV06: Twilight Masquerade (released May 24, 2024)
• Rarity: Illustration Rare — numbered beyond the set's 167-card base at 185/167
• Type: Dragon / Basic — with the handy Find a Friend attack for deck searches
• Illustrator: Katsunori Sato
• Finish: Holofoil full art
• Market value: Raw NM copies trading in the $6–$14 range across recent eBay sales

Twilight Masquerade delivered one of the strongest Illustration Rare lineups of the Scarlet & Violet series, and the Applin is consistently called out as a fan favorite for its hidden-detail composition. Whether you're building a Dragon-type binder, hunting every IR from SV06, or simply want a display-worthy card with genuine artistic depth, this one belongs in your collection.

Available at Collector Station, Easley, SC. Local pickup available. All sales final. Shipping damage must be reported within 48 hours of delivery with photos.