The 2009 Pokémon TCG Rising Rivals Trapinch card (#84) is a Basic Fighting-type collectible featuring the Gather Sand ability and Grind attack.
Trapinch
2009 • Pokémon • Rising Rivals
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Released in 2009 as part of the Rising Rivals expansion, this Pokémon Trading Card Game card features the Ground-type Pokémon Trapinch. Identified by card number 84, it serves as a Basic Fighting-type unit with 50 HP, designed to complement deck-building strategies through its unique mechanics. The card introduces the Gather Sand ability, allowing players to search their discard pile for a basic Fighting card and attach it to Trapinch. Its primary attack, Grind, deals 10 damage for each Energy attached, scaling its power based on resource investment. This release, illustrated by Atsuko Nishida, captures the tactical depth of the era’s gameplay. Collectors often seek this entry for its straightforward design and its role in the Rising Rivals set narrative. Whether you are building a vintage collection or exploring the history of the Pokémon TCG, this card offers a tangible connection to the game’s evolving mechanics.
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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
Atsuko Nishida
Card Stock
English
50
Fighting
Basic
Water +10
Lightning -20
1
328
Card Text
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Ability: Gather Sand
Once during your turn (before your attack), if Trapinch is your Active Pokémon, you may search your discard pile for a basic Fighting card and attach it to Trapinch.
Attack: Grind (10×)
Does 10 damage times the amount of Energy attached to Trapinch.
It makes a conical pit in desert sand and lies in wait at the bottom for prey to come tumbling down.