The Rocket's Trap #19
As card #19 in Gym Heroes, The Rocket's Trap is a Rare Holo Trainer card worth about $53.99 ungraded.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
Net estimates use each marketplace's default seller tier and typical shipping — fees vary by category, account status and payment method, so confirm current rates before selling.
Demand for The Rocket's Trap #19 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
The Rocket's Trap at a glance
- Short-term trend 7.6% (7d vs 30d).
- Rare Holo rarity.
- Cardmarket trend price €35.84.
- Trades around $53.99 on TCGplayer.
- Gym Heroes, Gym series, 2000.
The Rocket's Trap price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for The Rocket's Trap #19.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $41.57
- Mid
- $200.00
- High
- —
- Low
- $19.66
- Mid
- $27.38
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About The Rocket's Trap #19
Printed as #19 in Gym Heroes, The Rocket's Trap belongs to the Gym series and dates to 2000. This Trainer is used in decks as well as collections.
Artwork is by Ken Sugimori; the 1st Edition Holofoil printing sits around $53.99, spanning $41.57–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Gym Heroes
- Series
- Gym
- Number
- #19 / 132
- Rarity
- Rare Holo
- Illustrator
- Ken Sugimori
- Released
- 2000/08/14
The Rocket's Trap attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for The Rocket's Trap #19 — the playability layer behind the price.
Battle stats
- Retreat cost
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- Attacks
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The Rocket's Trap price analysis
What drives the current market value of The Rocket's Trap #19.
TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: 1st Edition Holofoil ($53.99), Unlimited Holofoil ($27.56).
A $53.99 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
At $53.99, The Rocket's Trap draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
In EUR, The Rocket's Trap trends at €35.84 on Cardmarket (avg sold €32.86, lowest NM €10.00).
The Rocket's Trap price history & movement
The card is heating up: the 7-day average sold price is €33.77, 7.6% above the 30-day average of €31.38.
Single-day average: €24.00; Cardmarket trend price €35.84.
The Rocket's Trap has been tracked here for 5 days, ranging from $52.48 to $53.99; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
Recorded volatility runs near 1.2% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0% over the tracked window.
The latest reading is a new recorded all-time high for this card.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 5 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling The Rocket's Trap?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $53.99 market translates to a net of about $46.54 (eBay), $46.81 (TCGplayer), $50.94 (Cardmarket), $47.81 (Whatnot) or $53.99 (direct). That $7.45 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
As a rare holo card, The Rocket's Trap sells differently by venue: marketplaces maximise reach, personal channels maximise margin. Use the calculator to weigh reach against take-home.
Your sale
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Should you grade The Rocket's Trap?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading The Rocket's Trap #19 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.
Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $53.99 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $100.92 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $6.97. You need a graded sale of $99.97 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $34.11 (36.3% return on cost basis).
Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.
The Rocket's Trap within Gym Heroes
The Rocket's Trap ranks #20 of 53 tracked Gym Heroes cards by market value, against a set median of $14.26.
It sits in the top 64% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Sabrina's Gengar (#14), valued at $515.81.
What makes The Rocket's Trap valuable
- This Trainer appeals to players completing decks and collectors completing sets.
- Priced at $53.99 with thin supply, The Rocket's Trap sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
- Artwork by Ken Sugimori is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- Vintage (2000) print runs are fixed and finite, and sealed product for this era is scarce — a structural support for long-term value.
- Rare Holo status puts The Rocket's Trap among the scarcer pulls in Gym Heroes.
Buying & selling The Rocket's Trap
- For The Rocket's Trap, confirm the exact print variant before buying: 1st Edition Holofoil, Unlimited Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€33.77 and €31.38) to time entries and exits.
- Bulk lots of The Rocket's Trap can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Gym Heroes was released in 2000; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare Holo cards; a clean copy of The Rocket's Trap can realise well above the $41.57 low end.
The Rocket's Trap value questions
How much is The Rocket's Trap worth?
The Rocket's Trap trades near $53.99 on TCGplayer (1st Edition Holofoil), ranging $41.57–—; Cardmarket shows €35.84.
Should I buy The Rocket's Trap?
The card is rising on recent averages. Rare Holo rarity and the vintage-era Gym set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
Is The Rocket's Trap rare?
The Rocket's Trap is a Rare Holo card from Gym Heroes (Gym series, 2000). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.
What print variants exist for The Rocket's Trap?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: 1st Edition Holofoil ($53.99), Unlimited Holofoil ($27.56). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is The Rocket's Trap sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $53.99. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives The Rocket's Trap's value?
Four factors dominate: the Rare Holo rarity tier, the vintage-era Gym set pedigree, playability (Trainer), and condition. Artwork by Ken Sugimori also matters to collector demand.
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