The Rocket’s Trap — Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

The Rocket’s Trap is a Rare Holo card from the Gym Heroes set, numbered 19. Its striking holofoil design reflects the team’s cunning strategy and makes it a notable pick for Gym Heroes collectors.

Quick Facts

• Card Number: 19
• Set Code: gym1
• Series: gym
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Abilities: None
• Attacks: None
• Rules Text: Flip a coin. If heads, choose up to 3 cards at random from your opponent’s hand (don’t look at them). Your opponent shuffles those cards into his or her deck.
• Types, Weaknesses, Resistances: None
• Evolves From: None
• Stage: None
• Subtypes: None

Key Printings

The Rocket’s Trap appears exclusively as a Rare Holo in the Gym Heroes set. There are no known alternate printings or reprints of this card.

Variants & Identifiers

This card has no known print variants. It can be identified by its set code “gym1” and card number 19. The illustration by Ken Sugimori is a key visual identifier.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its unique effect involves a coin flip and potentially disrupting the opponent’s hand by shuffling up to three cards back into their deck.

Care & Storage Tips

As a rare holo card, The Rocket’s Trap should be stored in a protective sleeve and kept away from direct sunlight to preserve its holofoil finish. Avoid bending or exposure to moisture to maintain its condition and value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Gym Heroes: The Rocket’s Trap is part of this set, which focuses on Gym Leader-themed cards. It offers a tactical hand disruption effect rather than traditional attacks or abilities, making it a distinctive collectible from this era.