Summary
A creativePokemonfan has recently designed an Alolan-inspired variant for Applin. As soon as these new forms appeared inPokemongames, regional variants became quite popular with fan artists, as they are useful methods for fans to express their creativity by coming up with interesting twists for classic creatures.
Applin first appeared inPokemon Sword and Shieldas part of the8th generation ofPokemongames. This unusual Pokemon looks like an apple with two small eyes and, unlike most creatures in the franchise, it has three different evolutions. If the player uses a Tart Apple on the Pokemon, it will turn into Flapple. If the item used is the Sweet Apple, however, it will become an Appletun. Finally, using a Syrupy Apple on an Applin turns the creature into Dipplin, which can evolve into Hydrapple.
Now, aPokemonfan called Pasta_Rakker decided to give Applin a new spin by designing an Alolan regional variant for the creature, which transforms it into a dragon fruit. The new monster is called Pitaja, a clever name considering that dragon fruits are known as “pitayas” in the regions where the plant is originally from. This new design ofthe Grass-type Pokemonessentially looks like a pink dragon fruit with a green face and small eyes. It evolves to Pitahaya, which resembles a mixture of a dragon, a turtle, and a dragon fruit cut in half. According to the lore invented by Pasta_Rakker, Pitaja was originally born from some Applins were shipped from Galar to Alola, and then mutated due to the heat.
Alolan Regional Applin Pokemon Fan Art
Pasta_Rakker is not the only fan to imagine creative new forms for Applin. Last month, anotherPokemonfan designed a regional Applin form, coming up with alternative versions for the creature and its three main evolutions. In this case, the gamer devised variants inspired by buns and breads. The alternative Applin looks like a small piece of bread, and it evolves into three different creatures that either look like a large bread loaf, a burgers, or a sandwich.
When devising fan art depicting alternative forms for classic Pokemon, some fans get especially creative. Earlier this month, for example, another fan made aregional variant for Oddishwith brand-new evolutions. This variant represents an Oddish infected with “leaf miners” on its leaves. After evolving into Gloom, the Pokemon increasingly becomes a Bug-type creature, as the insect slowly takes control over the Oddish, making for a unique third form.
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