Curatorial Commentary
The card depicts Dipplin nestled among vibrant red and green apples, creating a whimsical and inviting scene. With its candy-coated exterior and playful expression, Dipplin seems to embody the joy of a sweet, fruitful world. The surrounding apples enhance the feeling of a cozy orchard, where nature and sweetness intertwine. This snapshot captures a moment of simple delight, inviting viewers to appreciate the charm of Dipplin's environment.
Essay · Destined Rivals
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Catalogue plate
№ 17/182
Composition
StyleCartoonishColorfulPlayful
MoodCheerfulWhimsical
CompositionFocusedSimple
PaletteGreenRedVibrant
Game mechanics
HP
90
Stage
Stage 1 · evolves from Applin
Weakness
Fire ×2
Retreat
Energy Loop
50
Put an Energy attached to this Pokémon into your hand.
Authorship
More from Shigenori Negishi
The painter behind this plate — selected works from their canon.
The set
Destined Rivals, in order
Walk the original print run — sequenced by plate number, painted as a series.
The subject
Most beautiful Dipplin
The Dipplin canon, ranked by Artchu’s editorial composite.