Event Overview
- During the Sweet Discoveries event, Pokémon GO will introduce Applin and its evolutionary stages.
- Participants will enjoy bonuses such as an increased likelihood of catching shiny Pokémon and double candy rewards for successful catches.
- Applin can evolve into either Flapple or Appletun using required candy and apples during the event period.
Pokémon GO has confirmed the launch of the Applin evolutionary line starting April 24, coinciding with its Sweet Discoveries event. The game consistently adds creatures from various generations, including eight Pokémon from the Galar region, enhancing the player experience with over 40 newly introduced Pokémon.
Since the introduction of Galarian Wheezing in November 2019, which celebrated the launch of Pokémon Sword and Shield, several other Galar Pokémon have been added. Notable additions include Sirfetch’d and Ponyta, introduced in October 2019, alongside Galarian Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres making their debut in July 2022. More recently, Grookey, Scorbunny, and Sobble joined the roster in September 2024. With the upcoming event, Pokémon GO players can look forward to interacting with another Pokémon from the Galar region.
Pokémon GO Launches Applin and Its Evolutions During the Sweet Discoveries Event
Event Dates: April 24, 2025, 10 AM to April 29, 2025, 8 PM (local time)
New Pokémon Introduced: Applin, with evolutions Flapple and Appletun.
- Applin can evolve into Flapple using 200 Applin Candy and 20 Tart Apples or into Appletun with the same amount of candy but using 20 Sweet Apples.
Event Additions:
- Field Research tasks, PokeStop Showcases, a $1.99 Ultra Box from the Pokémon GO Web Store, and new avatar items including an Applin-themed headband and apron.
Event Bonuses
- 2× Candy for catching Pokémon
- Enhanced chance of encountering shiny Pokémon, including Shiny Delibird and Shiny Skwovet.
- Hatching chances for shiny Pokémon such as Shiny Cherubi.
- Catching particular Pokémon will yield berries as rewards.
- Apples will have a higher appearance rate at Mossy Lure Modules.
- 1/2 Egg Hatch Distance for the first three eggs hatched using the Pokémon GO widget.
Apples and Catching Mechanics
Trainers can discover apples in the wild during the event. Interacting with these apples may result in receiving either Sweet Apples or Tart Apples, as well as encounters with Applin and other Pokémon. Additionally, apples will be more common in the vicinity of Mossy Lure Modules.
Wild Pokémon Encounters
- Alolan Rattata*
- Abra*
- Bellsprout*
- Delibird*
- Gulpin*
- Bidoof*
- Munna*
- Bounsweet*
- Skwovet*
- Snorlax*
- Shuckle*
- Komala*
- Applin^
7 km Egg Hatches
- Delibird*
- Cherubi*
- Munchlax*
- Skwovet*
New Timed Research
- Rewards include:
- One Mossy Lure Module
- One Tart Apple
- One Sweet Apple
- Encounters with event-themed Pokémon
- Expiration: April 29, 2025, at 8 PM (local time).
Paid Timed Research
Cost: $1.99
- Rewards include:
- Two Mossy Lure Modules
- Encounters with event-themed Pokémon, such as Delibird and Skwovet
- Additional surprises
- Expiration: April 29, 2025, at 8 PM (local time).
*Shiny potential
^May appear through interaction with apples
This event presents an exciting opportunity for trainers, featuring enhanced shiny capture rates, rewarding tasks, and a range of new Pokémon and evolutions to discover. With recent additions like Gossifleur and Eldegoss and upcoming developments including Tinkatink’s debut and Dynamax Entei battles, April is shaping up to be an eventful month for Pokémon GO enthusiasts.