Quick Links
Pokemon have various methods of evolution whether that’s leveling up or evolving by trade. There are also evolutionary items, such as the Sweet Apple and Tart Apple inPokemon ScarletandPokemon Violet. These work the same as evolution stones, but only for the Pokemon Applin, which made its debut alongside its evolutions, Appletun and Flapple, inSword/Shield.
In Generation 8, Appletun was exclusive toShieldwhereas Flapple was exclusive toSword. Fortunately inScarlet/Violet, Applin’s evolutions aren’t version-exclusive, meaning trainers can get Flapple and Appletun in both games without having to trade. The Sweet and Tart Apple items won’t be readily available at the start ofScarlet/Violet’s journey, but they’re not too difficult to come by in Paldea.
RELATED:Pokemon Scarlet & Violet: How to Evolve Applin
Where to Find Sweet Apple & Tart Apple
After obtainingthree gym badges, the Sweet and Tart Apple can be bought fromDelibird Presentsfor 2200 poke dollars. While the price isn’t exactly cheap,Scarlet/Violetplayers should have more than enough money by the time Delibird Presents starts stocking up on these items. If not, battle other trainers and sell treasures. Players will need one of each apple and two Applins if they’re planning oncompleting their Dex Entries. Alternatively, they can catch Appletun and Flapple in 5-star Raids, which become available in the postgame.
Delibird Presents can be found in the following cities:
In case players are having a difficult time finding Delibird Presents at any of these locations, they can open the map withY-buttonand zoom in bytilting the right control stick forward. When zoomed in, the shop icons will appear and make it easier to track down. This is especially useful in a large city like Levincia.
If trainers want to save up on poke dollars, then the other way to get the Sweet and Tart Apple is to look for it inTagtree Thicket. This isnorth of Zapapico, where players can getthe evolution item for Charcadet. Tagtree Thicket itself is home to Team Star’s Poison Crew. If this is the player’s first time visiting, then they’ll trigger a scene with Cassiopeia and be brought to the Poison Crew’s gate. If that’s the case, backtrack a little andlook for golden sparklesamong the grass. Pick these up withA-buttonand the item may turn out to be aTart AppleorSweet Apple. Of course, farming items in the wild means it’s up to chance whether players get the evolution items.
Tart and Sweet Apples only spawn inTagtree Thicket. Players will want to make sure they’re aroundlevel32. Most of the Pokemon here arePoison-type or Dark-type, and there are plenty of trainers to battle as well.
If players use Koraidon/Miraidon to headbutt trees, they may encounter an Applin.
