Trapinch 83/149
Set: Boundaries Crossed
Released: Nov 7, 2012
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About Trapinch
It makes an inescapable conical pit and lies in wait at the bottom for prey to come tumbling down.
Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #328
- Card Number 83/149
- Card RarityCommon
- IllustratorKyoko Umemoto
- Release Date07/11/2012
- SeriesBlack & White
- Expansion Boundaries Crossed
- Evolves To
- Standard FormatNot Legal
- Expanded FormatLegal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraModern
- Production StatusOut of Print
- RegionHoenn
- Generation Generation 3
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Fighting - Health Points60 HP
- Weakness
Water ×2 - Resistance
Lightning -20 - Retreat Cost
Colorless ×1
Attacks
- Smithereen Smash

Flip a coin. If heads, discard an Energy attached to the Defending Pokémon.
- Bite20


Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts a Trapinch standing alert near a steaming, rugged pit under a clear sky, while a plane flies overhead, emphasizing the Pokémon’s habitat and patience in ambush.
Playability Overview
Trapinch offers a risk-reward playstyle by potentially disrupting an opponent's energy while dealing modest damage, making it useful for stalling or weakening key Pokémon early in a match.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Desert DiggerThis Trapinch card captures the essence of a sandy landscape beautifully. The warm tones and the dust clouds make it feel like a hot day in the desert. It would fit perfectly in a "Desert Adventures" section, alongside other Ground-type Pokémon that thrive in arid environments, like Sandshrew or Gible.Additional Binder Suggestions: Desert / Playful / Warm Tones / Grounded Life / Sandstorm
















