Trapinch 79/97

Name: Trapinch #79 - Dragon | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: ex3-79
Price: 0.61 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Dragon Released: Nov 24, 2003

Pokémon

Fighting Type Common Pull Rate: 1 in 7.1 packs (14.1%) Evolves To: Vibrava

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0.61

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8.10 $1.21 (17.56%)

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	65.18	—	x107
PSA9	19.99	—	x33
PSA8	34.99	—	x57

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	382.97	—	x47
PSA9	50.99	0.02%	x6.3
PSA8	34.99	—	x4.3

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Trapinch
National Pokédex #328
Card Number 79/97
Card RarityCommon
IllustratorKen Sugimori
Release Date24/11/2003
SeriesEX
Expansion Dragon
Evolves To
Vibrava
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatNot Legal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraVintage
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionHoenn
Generation Generation 3

Card Attributes

Energy Type Fighting
Health Points50 HP
Weakness Grass ×2
Retreat Cost Colorless ×1

Attacks

Bind
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Rock Smash10+
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 10 damage plus 20 more damage.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Trapinch emerging from shifting desert sands, its large, spherical head casting a shadow beneath a hazy, rocky landscape, evoking a sense of quiet determination and resilience in a harsh environment.

Playability Overview

Trapinch offers strategic value in early game with potential paralysis and variable damage, though its low HP and reliance on coin flips make it a riskier but flexible choice for disrupting opponents.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Desert AdventureThis Trapinch card has a cute, earthy vibe that totally fits with other Ground types. The sandy background and warm colors evoke a desert landscape, so it would be great to pair it with similar Pokémon like Sandshrew or Diglett. You might even want to include some Trainer cards that feature desert elements for added flair!Additional Binder Suggestions: Desert / Playful / Warm Earthtones / Survival / Grounded