The 2012 Pokémon trading card game card featuring Trapinch from the Boundaries Crossed set, card number 83.
Trapinch
2012 • Pokémon • Boundaries Crossed
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Description
Among the diverse roster of creatures in this series, Trapinch (card number 83) stands out as a foundational Basic Fighting-type Pokémon. Designed by Kyoko Umemoto, this Common rarity card carries 60 Hit Points and serves as a strategic entry point for decks focusing on energy manipulation and direct damage. Trapinch’s abilities include Colorless Smithereen Smash, which challenges opponents with a coin flip to potentially discard Energy from their Defending Pokémon, alongside a straightforward Fighting-type Bite attack dealing 20 damage. Its modest retreat cost of 1 allows for flexible positioning during matches. For collectors, this card represents a tangible piece of the 2012 era, appealing to those who appreciate the strategic depth and artistic direction of the Boundaries Crossed subset. Whether you are building a vintage collection or seeking to complete the BCR checklist, this card offers a reliable connection to the franchise's rich history.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Trapinch
Game
Pokémon
TCG Attributes
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Common
Kyoko Umemoto
Card Stock
English
60
Fighting
Basic
Water ×2
Lightning -20
1
328
Card Text
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Attack: Smithereen Smash
Flip a coin. If heads, discard an Energy attached to the Defending Pokémon.
Attack: Bite (20)
It makes an inescapable conical pit and lies in wait at the bottom for prey to come tumbling down.