Trapinch Collector’s Guide: Cosmic Eclipse #108

Character Intro

Trapinch from the Cosmic Eclipse set is a common Pokémon card numbered 108. It features 60 HP and a straightforward attack called Dig. This card offers a simple yet engaging addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Attack: Dig (30 damage; flip a coin to potentially prevent all effects of attacks during opponent’s next turn)
• Flavor Text: Its jaws are strong enough to crush rocks but so heavy that it can’t get up if it flips over. Sandile seize those moments as their chance.
• Image: /images/sm12/sm12-108.jpg

Key Printings

This exact printing of Trapinch appears in the Cosmic Eclipse set (sm12) as card number 108. It is a Common rarity card with no evolutions or abilities listed.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Trapinch card. It is identified by its set code sm12 and card number 108. The illustrator credited is Midori Harada, which can help verify authenticity.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its single attack, Dig, provides a defensive option that can prevent damage and effects if a coin flip succeeds, making it situationally useful in casual play.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve this Common card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or heavy handling to maintain the integrity of the artwork and card surface, especially since it has no special print variants.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Cosmic Eclipse (sm12): Trapinch appears as a Basic Fighting-type Pokémon with a unique defensive attack and modest HP. This set features it as a Common card with no additional abilities or evolutions, making it a straightforward collectible for fans of the Sun & Moon series.