The Rocket's Trap - Pokemon Gym Heroes #19
The Rocket's Trap
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The Rocket's Trap Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Card History
The Rocket's Trap is one of Gym Heroes' standout holo Trainer cards, a flashy villain-themed pull from the 2000 set that helped define the early 'Owner's Pokémon' era by putting Team Rocket alongside Gym Leaders in the spotlight.
Set Lore
Gym Heroes was the first expansion to introduce Rocket's Pokémon as part of the new Owner's Pokémon concept, so pulling The Rocket's Trap ties your card directly to one of the biggest format and flavor shifts of the Wizards of the Coast era.
Artist
This card was illustrated by Ken Sugimori, the original Pokémon character designer, which gives it extra collector appeal because his artwork is deeply tied to the franchise's earliest visual identity.
Cultural Impact
Bulbapedia notes that the artwork features a female Team Rocket Grunt resembling the Generation II-era Rocket design, making the card feel like a bridge between the Kanto villain team collectors knew and the Johto-era Rocket revival fans met in the games.
Card History
In Japan, The Rocket's Trap later received errata to be played as a Supporter card, a neat historical twist that marks it as a relic from the pre-Supporter days of the Pokémon TCG when powerful Trainer effects were still being figured out.
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About The Rocket's Trap
The Rocket's Trap is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Gym Heroes set, card number 19. This card has a Holo Rare rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the Wizards of the Coast era, and was released in 2000. The current market price is $25.13, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
Card details
- Set
- Pokemon Gym Heroes
- Card Number
- #19
- Rarity
- Holo Rare
- Release Year
- 2000
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of The Rocket's Trap?
The current market price of The Rocket's Trap is $25.13. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is The Rocket's Trap from?
The Rocket's Trap is from the Pokemon Gym Heroes set, card number 19, released in 2000.
Is The Rocket's Trap worth grading?
Whether The Rocket's Trap is worth grading depends on its condition and the graded population for the card. Higher grades command larger premiums, so review recent graded sales and use Double Holo's Grading ROI tools to weigh the cost of grading against the expected graded value before submitting.
How can I buy or sell The Rocket's Trap?
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