Collector’s Guide: Koga’s Trap (Unbroken Bonds 177)

Character Intro

Koga’s Trap is an Uncommon Trainer card from the Unbroken Bonds set, numbered 177. Its dual-status effect adds strategic depth to gameplay and makes it a notable inclusion for Unbroken Bonds collectors.

Quick Facts

• Card ID: sm10-177
• Stage: Supporter
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Types: None
• Weaknesses/Resistances: None
• Evolves From: None
• Subtypes: Supporter
• Rules: Your opponent’s Active Pokémon is now Confused and Poisoned. You may play only 1 Supporter card during your turn (before your attack).

Key Printings

This card is known only from the Unbroken Bonds set, where it appears as card number 177. It does not have any alternate printings or special editions documented.

Variants & Identifiers

No print variants or alternate versions of Koga’s Trap have been recorded. The card can be identified by its set code “sm10” and number “177,” along with the distinctive illustration by Megumi Mizutani.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown

As a Supporter card, Koga’s Trap applies a dual status condition—Confused and Poisoned—to the opponent’s Active Pokémon. This effect can influence gameplay strategy, but the card’s tournament legality is unknown.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vivid artwork and maintain card condition, store Koga’s Trap in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its uncommon rarity, keeping it in a binder or a top-loader is recommended for long-term collection.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Unbroken Bonds (sm10): Koga’s Trap appears as an uncommon Supporter card with a unique status effect, contributing to the set’s diverse tactical options. No additional printings or variants are known from this set.