Bug Catcher 226 / 264 Pokemon Card from Fusion Strike Set

About the Bug Catcher Trainer Card

Bug Catcher is a Supporter Trainer card from the Fusion Strike set, part of the Sword & Shield series. It carries the collector number 226/264 and is classified as Uncommon. The Fusion Strike set was released on November 12, 2021.

Bug Catcher Trainer Card Details

Card name: Bug Catcher

Card number: 226/264

Set: Fusion Strike

Series: Sword & Shield

Rarity: Uncommon

Card type: Trainer (Supporter)

Artist: Yuu Nishida

Release date: November 12, 2021

Why Collect the Bug Catcher Trainer Card?

Bug Catcher is most often collected as part of a complete Fusion Strike set rather than as a standalone chase card.

Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.

Artwork and Illustration of the Bug Catcher Trainer Card

Bug Catcher was illustrated by Yuu Nishida.

Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.

Market Price and Value of the Bug Catcher Trainer Card

The current aggregated market price for Bug Catcher is about $0.23. Recent listings range from roughly $0.04 (low) to $5.08 (high), with a mid-point near $0.25. These figures are aggregated from marketplace data and change over time; the live price and full price history are shown above on this page.

For context, the Fusion Strike set has a median card value near $0.31 and an average near $8.20, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved -33% over the last 7 days and -33% over 30 days.

Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Fusion Strike set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.

Grading the Bug Catcher Trainer Card

Whether Bug Catcher is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.

Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.

PSA has graded 2 copies of this card, of which 1 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 50.0%. These population figures were last refreshed on June 15, 2026. Population counts only rise as more copies are submitted, so the gem rate and totals shift over time; nothing here is estimated or back-filled.

How Rare Is the Bug Catcher Trainer Card?

As an Uncommon card, Bug Catcher sits just above commons in print frequency and appears regularly in booster packs.

Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 2 copies to date.

Other Printings of Bug Catcher

Bug Catcher appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Unified Minds 189 (around $0.43).

These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.

Final Thoughts on the Bug Catcher Trainer Card

The Bug Catcher trainer card is a Uncommon card from the Fusion Strike set (Sword & Shield series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Fusion Strike set. Its current aggregated market price is about $0.23; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.

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