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Trapinch [Reverse Holo]
EX Series•2003
$9.21Market Price
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Trapinch [Reverse Holo] Card Facts & History
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Card History
Trapinch #82 is part of EX Sandstorm, the second main expansion of the EX Series, and the English set was released on September 18, 2003 with Reverse Holo versions available—giving this common an extra layer of collectibility in ex-era binders.
Set Lore
EX Sandstorm was based on Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire and its Japanese counterpart was called Miracle of the Desert, which makes Trapinch a perfect thematic fit for one of the defining desert-focused sets of the early ex era.
In-Game
Trapinch is inspired by an antlion larva that builds a cone-shaped sand pit to trap prey, and this card cleverly echoes that behavior with Sand Pit, an attack that stops the Defending Pokémon from retreating.
Artist
This card was illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita, one of the Pokémon TCG’s original and most prolific artists, whose work dates back to the game’s prototype stage before Pokémon Red and Green had even released.
Cultural Impact
For collectors, Arita’s name adds real historical weight to this card—he also designed the symbols for the first six Energy types, making even a humble Trapinch part of Pokémon TCG’s foundational artistic legacy.
Card Reference
About Trapinch [Reverse Holo]
Trapinch [Reverse Holo] is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Sandstorm set, card number 82. This card has a Common rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the EX Series era, and was released in 2003. The current market price is $9.21, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
Card details
- Set
- Pokemon Sandstorm
- Card Number
- #82
- Rarity
- Common
- Release Year
- 2003
- Language
- English
- Era
- EX Series
Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Trapinch [Reverse Holo]?
The current market price of Trapinch [Reverse Holo] is $9.21. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Trapinch [Reverse Holo] from?
Trapinch [Reverse Holo] is from the Pokemon Sandstorm set, card number 82, released in 2003.
Is Trapinch [Reverse Holo] worth grading?
Whether Trapinch [Reverse Holo] 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 Trapinch [Reverse Holo]?
You can buy or sell Trapinch [Reverse Holo] on the Double Holo marketplace, which pairs live listings with a bid and ask order book, so you can set your own price or take the best available offer. Sellers pay a 4.9% platform fee on completed sales, with a $1 minimum.