Trapinch #82
From Sandstorm, Trapinch (#82) is a Common Pokémon card valued at $12.96 on TCGplayer today.
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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.
Trapinch #82 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Trapinch at a glance
- Short-term trend -6.1% (7d vs 30d).
- Rarity tier — Common.
- From Sandstorm (EX), released 2003.
- Cardmarket values it at €0.87 (EUR).
- Live market value $12.96 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
Trapinch price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Trapinch #82.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $15.00
- Mid
- $24.76
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.50
- Mid
- $1.18
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Trapinch #82
Card #82 of Sandstorm is Trapinch, a classic-era Pokémon card from the EX series (2003). It is a Fighting-type Pokémon with 40 HP, printed as Basic.
Artwork is by Mitsuhiro Arita; the Reverse Holofoil printing sits around $12.96, spanning $15.00–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Sandstorm
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #82 / 100
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Mitsuhiro Arita
- HP
- 40
- Type
- Fighting
- Subtype
- Basic
- Pokédex
- #328
- Released
- 2003/09/18
Trapinch attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Trapinch #82 — the playability layer behind the price.
Sand Pit
The Defending Pokémon can't retreat until the end of your opponent's next turn.
Irongrip
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Grass ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Trapinch price analysis
What drives the current market value of Trapinch #82.
There are 2 tracked printings here — Reverse Holofoil at $12.96, Normal at $1.17.
$12.96 gives Trapinch real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
In the $12.96 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €0.87, with an average sold price of €0.62 and a lowest near-mint ask of €0.02.
Trapinch price history & movement
The card is cooling off: the 7-day average sold price is €0.62, 6.1% below the 30-day average of €0.66.
Single-day average: €0.14; Cardmarket trend price €0.87.
Trapinch has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $11.11 to $12.96; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
Recorded volatility runs near 5.2% 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 · 4 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Trapinch?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $12.96 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $10.94 via eBay's default tier, $11.01 on TCGplayer, $11.96 on Cardmarket, $11.25 on Whatnot and $12.96 selling directly — a $2.02 spread after fees and typical shipping.
High-fee marketplaces reach the biggest buyer pool, while direct and low-commission routes keep more margin but move slower — adjust the widget below for your own shipping and price.
Your sale
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Modelled on each marketplace's default seller tier with your shipping input. Net payout = sale price − selling fees − outbound shipping. Fee figures are estimates (last reviewed October 15, 2026) and vary by category, account status and payment method — confirm current rates with the marketplace. Open the full seller fee calculator to model account tiers and buyer-paid shipping.
Should you grade Trapinch?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Trapinch #82 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 $12.96 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets — versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $58.94 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-44.4% 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.
Trapinch within Sandstorm
By market value Trapinch sits at #78 of 96 in Sandstorm (set median $26.38).
That is 51% below the middle of the set — a top-20% position.
The set's top card is Psyduck (#73), valued at $436.20.
What makes Trapinch valuable
- As a Fighting-type Pokémon card, Trapinch is sought by players and collectors alike.
- Its steady supply status keeps entry costs low, which supports steady turnover.
- Trapinch comes from the classic era (2003), giving it a stable collector base with no new printings.
- Common is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
- The Mitsuhiro Arita artwork gives Trapinch appeal beyond pure playability.
Buying & selling Trapinch
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $12.96 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Common cards; a clean copy of Trapinch can realise well above the $15.00 low end.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Trapinch has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $12.96 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Bulk lots of Trapinch can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
Trapinch value questions
How much is Trapinch worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $12.96 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low of $15.00 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €0.87.
Will Trapinch hold its value?
As a classic-era Common card it is trending down in the short term (-6.1% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Finite supply supports long-term value.
What rarity is Trapinch?
Trapinch is a Common card from Sandstorm (EX series, 2003). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Does Trapinch have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($12.96), Normal ($1.17). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Trapinch sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $12.96. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Trapinch cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fighting), and condition. Artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita also matters to collector demand.
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