Trapinch (Primal Clash 82) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Trapinch is a Common Pokémon card from the Primal Clash set, numbered 82. It has 60 HP and features the attacks Gnaw and Mud-Slap. A straightforward addition to any collection with a simple yet distinctive design.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Grass (×2)
• Attacks:
• Gnaw (10 damage, costs 1 Colorless)
• Mud-Slap (20 damage, costs 1 Fighting + 1 Colorless)
• Flavor Text: “It makes an inescapable conical pit and lies in wait at the bottom for prey to come tumbling down.”
• Evolves From: None

Key Printings

This exact Trapinch card appears only in the XY Primal Clash set, numbered 82. It is a common rarity card and does not have any known alternate printings or special editions.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identifiers include the set code “xy5” and the card number 82. The card’s Fighting type and common rarity help distinguish it within the Primal Clash set.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to available data.

Care & Storage Tips

As a common card with no special print variants, standard protection such as sleeves and a binder is recommended to preserve its condition. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight and moisture to maintain the vibrant illustration by Suwama Chiaki.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Primal Clash (XY5): This set includes Trapinch as a Basic Fighting type Pokémon with straightforward attacks and a thematic flavor text highlighting its hunting strategy. The card fits well into beginner decks or collectors focusing on the Primal Clash series.