Trapinch (Boundaries Crossed 83) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Trapinch is a Common Pokémon card from the Boundaries Crossed set, numbered 83. It has 60 HP and includes the straightforward attack Bite. This modest card offers a simple yet effective addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Basic
• Weakness: Water ×2
• Resistance: Lightning -20
• Retreat Cost: 1

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Boundaries Crossed set, card number 83. It is a common rarity card featuring Trapinch with two attacks:

• Smithereen Smash: Can discard an Energy from the opponent’s Pokémon on a coin flip.
• Bite: Deals 20 damage.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card.

• Set code: “bw7”
• Card ID: “bw7-83”
• Artwork: Kyoko Umemoto
• Typing/retreat: Fighting type with a single retreat cost

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown

This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its straightforward attacks and low HP make it a modest choice for casual play or collection.

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 scratching the card surface to maintain the integrity of Kyoko Umemoto’s artwork.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Boundaries Crossed: This set introduced Trapinch as a Fighting-type Basic Pokémon with practical attacks and a unique flavor text highlighting its pit-trapping behavior. The card fits well into collections focusing on the Black & White series.