Trapinch · Phantasmal Flames, what to know.
About the Trapinch card
Trapinch is card 51 of 130 in Phantasmal Flames, released in January 2026, a Common. It is a Basic Fighting-type with 70 HP.
As a Basic Pokémon, Trapinch needs no prior evolution to put into play, which made it a practical card in the era's decks.
Illustrated by Uta.
The Pokédex entry printed on Trapinch reads: "This Pokémon lives in arid deserts. It patiently awaits prey inside its funnel- shaped nest."
What is Trapinch worth?
Trapinch is a Common, so raw copies trade for very little and most of the print run survives. The only real value is in pristine, high-grade copies, where even a Common can reach low triple digits in 1st Edition PSA 10. See the live price above for the current figure by grade.
Print variants and how to spot them
Confirm the print and finish on Trapinch before pricing it, since variant and rarity set the market more than the card name alone.
Grading and condition
Trapinch is the most forgiving tier to grade in the set. Centering on the framed border is the usual cap, and the soft cardstock picks up edge whitening easily, but high print runs keep clean copies affordable.
If you are collecting Trapinch
Raw copies of Trapinch are inexpensive enough that grading rarely pays unless you have a clearly pack-fresh example. For set completion, a clean sleeved Trapinch is the practical move.
