Trapinch #79
📉 Dip AlertTrapinch #79 sits in the EX series and carries a live market value of $10.81, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.
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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 #79 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Trapinch at a glance
- Cardmarket trend price €0.23.
- Common rarity.
- Set: Dragon (EX, 2003).
- Short-term trend -41.2% (7d vs 30d).
- Current TCGplayer market value $10.81 (Reverse Holofoil).
Trapinch price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Trapinch #79.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $4.93
- Mid
- $20.23
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.49
- Mid
- $0.77
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Trapinch #79
Printed as #79 in Dragon, Trapinch belongs to the EX series and dates to 2003. A Fighting-type (50 HP), this basic copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Ken Sugimori illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $10.81, with listings from $4.93 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Dragon
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #79 / 97
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Ken Sugimori
- HP
- 50
- Type
- Fighting
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2003/11/24
Trapinch attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Trapinch #79 — the playability layer behind the price.
Bind
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Rock Smash
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 10 damage plus 20 more damage.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Grass ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Trapinch price analysis
What drives the current market value of Trapinch #79.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($10.81), Normal ($0.66) — 2 versions in total.
In the $10.81 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
$10.81 gives Trapinch real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
In EUR, Trapinch trends at €0.23 on Cardmarket (avg sold €0.29, lowest NM €0.03).
Trapinch price history & movement
Momentum reads cooling off — a 7-day average of €0.20 against a 30-day average of €0.34 (-41.2%).
Latest daily average €0.21 against a trend price of €0.23.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $10.39–$10.81. The most recent snapshot of $10.81 sits 100% up that range.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 1.3% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 0%.
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 $10.81 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $9.08 via eBay's default tier, $9.13 on TCGplayer, $9.92 on Cardmarket, $9.33 on Whatnot and $10.81 selling directly — a $1.73 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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Should you grade Trapinch?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Trapinch #79 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 $10.81 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 $56.78 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-49.7% 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 Dragon
Within Dragon it is the #78 most valuable of 94 tracked cards; the set median is $24.28.
That is 55% below the middle of the set — a top-18% position.
The set's top card is Rayquaza ex (#97), valued at $595.55.
What makes Trapinch valuable
- Artwork by Ken Sugimori is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- At Common rarity, Trapinch is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- Trapinch is a Fighting card with 50 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- Classic-era cards like Trapinch (2003) are out of print, so condition drives differentiation.
- steady supply at this price keeps the card accessible to new collectors.
Buying & selling Trapinch
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Common cards; a clean copy of Trapinch can realise well above the $4.93 low end.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $10.81 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Bulk lots of Trapinch can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Trapinch has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Dragon was released in 2003; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
Trapinch value questions
What is the value of Trapinch?
Trapinch trades near $10.81 on TCGplayer (Reverse Holofoil), ranging $4.93–—; Cardmarket shows €0.23.
Is Trapinch a good investment?
The card is softening on recent averages. Common rarity and the classic-era EX set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
How rare is Trapinch?
Trapinch is a Common card from Dragon (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 ($10.81), Normal ($0.66). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Trapinch?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $10.81. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What affects the price of Trapinch?
Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fighting), and condition. Artwork by Ken Sugimori also matters to collector demand.
Other Trapinch cards
Trapinch appears in multiple sets — compare market values.
