Trapinch Pokémon Cards: Best Rarities, Art Cards, and Binder Picks
Build the perfect Trapinch binder page. Best Yuka Morii cards, aesthetic pairings, and collector tips all in one place.
2024-06-04
Popularity Rank: #398
Fan survey data
Blended rank from two r/pokemon "favourite Pokémon" surveys, weighted 60/40 toward the 2025 results (u/Jawnysparklez; u/mamamia1001 2019).
2025 survey: #354
2019 survey: #425
#398 / 1025
#0328
Trapinch
Ant Pit Pokémon
TRAPINCH’s nest is a sloped, bowl-like pit dug in sand. This POKéMON patiently waits for prey to tumble down the pit. Its giant jaws have enough strength to crush even boulders.
Pokédex details
National Dex
#0328
Height
0.7 m
Weight
15.0 kg
Capture rate
255 / 255
Generation
Gen III
Gender ratio
50% male, 50% female
Hatch steps
5,100 steps
Base happiness
70
Growth rate
Medium Slow
Color
Brown
Habitat
Rough Terrain
Shape
Armor
Why people love Trapinch
The elevator pitch for Trapinch: cute, recognizable, and worth a binder slot.
- Cheerful personality in-game — Trapinch feels upbeat even before you pick a favourite card.
- A staple in our Yuka Morii crowd — Trapinch is one of those picks collectors nod at immediately.
- Trapinch has that "favourite since childhood" energy — you don't need lore to explain the appeal.
Pokémon TCG cards
Recent cards featuring Trapinch from the Trading Card Game, newest first.
Phantasmal Flames
Common
Surging Sparks
Common
Brilliant Stars
Common
Shining Fates
Common
Darkness Ablaze
Common
Cosmic Eclipse
Common
Cosmic Eclipse
Common
Dragon Majesty
Common
Primal Clash
Common
Furious Fists
Common
Boundaries Crossed
Common
Rising Rivals
Common
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Binder plan & Michi Method for Trapinch
Spread layout for Trapinch, TCG picks to anchor the page, and open artwork you can print for Michi-style scene pockets.
Cards to anchor your spread
TCG picks for collectors — pair these with a printed scene below.
Trapinch #78 (Dragon) by Yuka Morii is essential — her signature clay-art style gives Trapinch an irresistibly handcrafted charm.
Trapinch #89 (Darkness Ablaze) by Asako Ito is a must-have — her delicate watercolour style makes Trapinch feel like fine art.
Trapinch #108 (Cosmic Eclipse) is a promo worth chasing — alternate art that stands out on any Trapinch binder page.
Species art references
Character renders for colour matching, pose ideas, and silhouette checks.
Official artwork
Match card holo colours and keep the species silhouette consistent across pockets.
HOME render
Modern pose reference when you want a cleaner, upright character layout.
Dream World vector
Simple line-and-fill shape — handy for tracing pocket placement before you print.
Shiny palette
Alternate colourway for accent pockets or shiny-themed spreads.
Art via PokéAPI/sprites (open source).
Trapinch mini binder spread
A seeded two-page 3×3 binder mockup using Trapinch chase cards and Michi Method scene art for display planning.
Left page
Dragon
Common
Darkness Ablaze
Common
Cosmic Eclipse
Common
Phantasmal Flames
Common
Surging Sparks
Common
Brilliant Stars
Common
Shining Fates
Common
Right page
Cosmic Eclipse
Common
Dragon Majesty
Common
Primal Clash
Common
Furious Fists
Common
Boundaries Crossed
Common
Rising Rivals
Common
Secret Wonders
Common
The Michi Method treats your binder like a small gallery: print one scene that spans multiple pockets, then nest your favourite Trapinch cards around it. The picks and reference art below are meant for collectors building display spreads — not competitive lists.
Michi Method scene examples
Illustration picks when dedicated scene art is not cached yet — card frames may still show.
Scene wallpaper — Trapinch
Illustration by wallhaven.cc
Scene art via Wallhaven — Scene wallpaper — Trapinch
Scene wallpaper — Trapinch
Scene art via Wallhaven — Scene wallpaper — Trapinch
Find more scene art
Curated galleries and search links — we do not hotlink Pinterest or ArtStation results.
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Additional tips
- If you're building for Yuka Morii, repeat one motif (floral border, café table, neon sign) across three cards so the theme feels authored.
- Trapinch's cheerful base temperament invites playful sticker sleeves or washi — don't force a grimdark layout unless the art demands it.
- Keep a "swap tray" of mid-value Trapinch duplicates beside the binder — trades move faster when the page is already curated.
- Reserve one sleeve for Trainer cameos or duos with Flygon, Vibrava, and Aron; vignette cards routinely outperform sterile solo placeholders in flat lays.
Abilities, moves & metagame notes
For players and duel-minded collectors — abilities, hallmark moves, and tier shorthand in one place.
Base stats
In-game numbers for Trapinch — useful context beside abilities and moves.
HP
45
Attack
100
Defense
45
Sp. Atk
45
Sp. Def
45
Speed
10
Total: 290
Players file Trapinch around tier "LC" while Ability Hyper Cutter (Prevents Attack from being lowered by other Pokémon.) shapes the fantasy — chase art that stages that payoff, not just the highest number on the slab.
- Fissure — OHKOs the target. Fails if user is a lower level. — Illustration Rares that stage that motion tend to outperform static portraits.
- Mono-ground Trapinch spreads live on lighting variation: same palette, different contrast.
3D battle sprites
Animated Showdown-style models for Trapinch — normal and shiny.
Sprites via Project Pokémon. Pokémon and character names are trademarks of Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK.
Backstory & Lore
A short write-up on Trapinch, weaving together Pokédex notes, species lore, and evolution context.
TRAPINCH’s nest is a sloped, bowl-like pit dug in sand. This POKéMON patiently waits for prey to tumble down the pit. Its giant jaws have enough strength to crush even boulders.
TRAPINCH is a patient hunter. It digs an inescapable pit in a desert and waits for its prey to come tumbling down. This POKéMON can go a whole week without access to any water.
Its big jaws crunch through boulders. Because its head is so big, it has a hard time getting back upright if it tips over onto its back.
A second dex beat (White 2) frames Trapinch as one that makes an inescapable conical pit and lies in wait at the bottom for prey to come tumbling down. Rotating that line on a sticky note beside the page keeps the spread feeling lived-in.
Trapinch shows up in Pearl lore as one that makes a conical pit in desert sand and lies in wait at the bottom for prey to come tumbling down. When you shop for cards, look for illustrations that lean into that mood instead of generic portrait poses.
Name in other languages
Common localized names collectors may search for.
German
Knacklion
Spanish
Trapinch
French
Kraknoix
Italian
Trapinch
Japanese
ナックラー
Japanese (Romaji)
Nuckrar
Korean
톱치
Chinese (Simplified)
大颚蚁
Chinese (Traditional)
大顎蟻
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