Trapinch (Brilliant Stars 74) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Trapinch is a Common Pokémon card from the Brilliant Stars set, numbered 74. It has 60 HP and features the attack Rising Lunge. This card offers a straightforward addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Attack: Rising Lunge (Flip a coin; if heads, does 10 more damage)
• Flavor Text: Its nest is a sloped, bowl-like pit in the desert. Once something has fallen in, there is no escape.
• Regulation Mark: F
• Set Code: swsh9
• Image:

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the Trapinch card from the Sword & Shield Brilliant Stars expansion, card number 74. It is a common rarity card with no evolutions or abilities, making it a straightforward addition for collectors interested in Fighting-type Pokémon or the Brilliant Stars set.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Trapinch card. Identifiers include its set code (swsh9), regulation mark (F), and its common rarity status. The illustrator zig is a key signature for this printing.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This Trapinch card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its simple attack and low HP suggest it is more suited for casual play or collection rather than competitive decks.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve this common card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its common rarity, it is ideal for bulk storage but still benefits from standard card care to maintain its artwork and surface quality.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Brilliant Stars: Introduced Trapinch as a Fighting-type Basic Pokémon with a unique desert nest flavor text and a simple coin-flip attack. This set highlights Trapinch’s rugged survival traits and adds to the diverse Fighting-type lineup.

This Trapinch printing is a solid collectible for fans of the Brilliant Stars set or those focusing on Fighting-type Pokémon.