---
title: "Through the Trapdoor 48/80 (Harry Potter TCG: Promo / Adventures at Hogwarts) price, verified sales and population"
url: https://cardvolume.com/harry-potter/promos/through-the-trapdoor/
category: Harry Potter
updated: 2026-10-10
as_of: 2026-11-10
source: CardVolume (https://cardvolume.com)
---

# Through the Trapdoor 48/80 (Harry Potter TCG: Promo / Adventures at Hogwarts): price, verified sales and population

> Through the Trapdoor is a 2002 Harry Potter TCG card numbered 48/80 with both a regular Adventures at Hogwarts version and a promo-stamped Toys R Us pre-order version. Collectors search for it because the promo-stamped card has documented high-value sales while the regular version is a different low-value uncommon.

## Key facts

- CardVolume lists 2 verified sales of the Through the Trapdoor 48/80 (Harry Potter TCG: Promo / Adventures at Hogwarts) as of November 10, 2026.
- No grade has the 5 verified sales in 90 days needed for a market price; the most recent verified sale was $1,055 for a Toys R Us pre-order promo-stamped version PSA 9 on June 28, 2026 at eBay via PSA sales history.
- The highest verified sale on record is $1,055 for a Toys R Us pre-order promo-stamped version PSA 9 on June 28, 2026 at eBay via PSA sales history.

## Market price by version and grade

Market price = median of at least 5 verified sales in the last 90 days for that exact version, grader and grade. "—" means not enough verified sales.

| Version | Grade | Market price | Sales in window | Last verified sale | Record sale | Population |
|---|---|---:|---:|---|---|---:|
| Toys R Us pre-order promo-stamped version | PSA 9 | — | 0 | $1,055 (2026-06-28) | $1,055 (2026-06-28) | — |
| Toys R Us pre-order promo-stamped version | Raw · Near Mint | — | 0 | $425.00 (2026-06-10) | $425.00 (2026-06-10) | — |

## Verified sales

Each sale was confirmed on the linked page by an automated check or an independent second pass.

| Date | Version | Grade | Price (USD) | Buyer's premium | Venue | Source |
|---|---|---|---:|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-28 | Toys R Us pre-order promo-stamped version | PSA 9 | $1,055 | excluded | eBay via PSA sales history | [link](https://www.psacard.com/cert/130539295/psa) |
| 2026-06-10 | Toys R Us pre-order promo-stamped version | Raw | $425.00 | included | Heritage Auctions | [link](https://comics.ha.com/itm/memorabilia/trading-cards/harry-potter-through-the-trapdoor-48-promo-raw-card-wizards-of-the-coast-2002-condition-near-mint/a/332623-57160.s?ic4=GalleryView-BidNow-071515) |

## How to identify each version

- **Adventures at Hogwarts standard uncommon**: English Adventures at Hogwarts card numbered 48/80 without the gold promo stamp.
- **Toys R Us pre-order promo-stamped version**: English Through the Trapdoor 48/80 with gold foil promo stamp at the bottom right, tied to the Sorcerer's Stone DVD Toys R Us pre-order promotion.

**Identity note:** The seed's 'league or event promo' wording was corrected. Opened sources support a regular Adventures at Hogwarts version and a separate Toys R Us pre-order promo-stamped version.

## Why this card matters

Through the Trapdoor is one of the clearest Harry Potter TCG examples of variant separation. Heritage states that the regular version appeared in Adventures at Hogwarts, while the promo was a Toys R Us pre-order exclusive for the first film's DVD and has a gold foil promo stamp at the bottom right. Vault 713 records the promo as a May 2002 Sorcerer's Stone Toys R Us Pre-Order Promo. Those details define the collectible object more than the name alone.

## Identifying the exact version

Start with title, 48/80 number, English language, and Adventures at Hogwarts connection. Then check for the promo stamp. The standard Adventures at Hogwarts uncommon lacks the gold promo stamp and can sell like a low-priced set card. The promo-stamped Toys R Us version is a separate variant. A listing title that says 'Through the Trapdoor 48/80' is incomplete unless photos or description establish whether the promo stamp is present.

## What moves the price between versions and grades

The documented evidence shows a large version and grade split. A raw Near Mint promo-stamped copy sold through Heritage for $425.00 on June 10, 2026, while PSA's cert page reports a similar PSA 9 eBay auction sale at $1,055.00 on June 28, 2026. By contrast, opened pages for standard Adventures at Hogwarts copies show sub-dollar or low retail listings. These should remain separate records, not a single blended market.

## Authenticity checks

Compare against the correct version and confirm the title, 48/80 number, Adventures at Hogwarts identity, back design, and whether the gold foil promo stamp appears at the bottom right. Use multiple checks and avoid destructive tests. For the PSA 9 sale, verify the cert and compare label details, but remember that copied cert numbers exist. For raw promo copies, request sharp front, back, corner, and angled stamp photos.

## Common misconceptions

- **Myth:** Every Through the Trapdoor 48/80 is the Toys R Us promo. **What the evidence says:** Heritage distinguishes the regular Adventures at Hogwarts version from the promo-stamped Toys R Us pre-order version. This follows ch02.
- **Myth:** A standard 48/80 sale can be used to price the promo-stamped version. **What the evidence says:** The gold promo stamp changes the variant, so standard set-card sales are not comparable to the promo-stamped card. This follows ch03.
- **Myth:** A PSA 9 sale proves the raw card is worth the same amount. **What the evidence says:** The PSA 9 sale and raw Near Mint sale are different condition and grading buckets, so they should be recorded separately. This follows ch04.
- **Myth:** The promo was a league promo. **What the evidence says:** Opened sources tie it to a Toys R Us Sorcerer's Stone DVD pre-order promotion, not to Harry Potter league distribution. This follows ch11.

## FAQ

### How much did a raw Through the Trapdoor Toys R Us promo sell for?

A raw Near Mint promo-stamped copy sold through Heritage for $425.00 on June 10, 2026.

### How much did a PSA 9 Through the Trapdoor Toys R Us promo sell for?

PSA's cert page reports a PSA 9 eBay auction sale at $1,055.00 on June 28, 2026.

### How do I tell the promo from the regular Adventures at Hogwarts card?

The promo-stamped version has a gold foil promo stamp at the bottom right, while the regular Adventures at Hogwarts version does not.

### Is Through the Trapdoor 48/80 a regular set card too?

Yes, Heritage states the regular version was released in Adventures at Hogwarts, separate from the Toys R Us pre-order promo.

### How many PSA 10 Through the Trapdoor promos exist?

Not established, because the opened sources did not provide a PSA 10 count with a source-stated as-of date.

### Does the Heritage $425 sale include buyer's premium?

The lot page reports a $425.00 sold result and states a 25% buyer's premium per lot, so the sale is recorded here as buyer's-premium included with that note.

### Can I use a $0.99 standard Through the Trapdoor sale to value the promo?

No, the standard Adventures at Hogwarts card and the promo-stamped Toys R Us version are separate variants.

## Sources

1. [Harry Potter Through the Trapdoor 48 Promo Raw Card](https://comics.ha.com/itm/memorabilia/trading-cards/harry-potter-through-the-trapdoor-48-promo-raw-card-wizards-of-the-coast-2002-condition-near-mint/a/332623-57160.s?ic4=GalleryView-BidNow-071515) (Heritage Auctions)
2. [A Complete Guide to WOTC Harry Potter TCG Promos](https://vault713archive.com/blog/harry-potter-tcg-promos-complete-guide) (Vault 713 Archive)
3. [Pojo's Harry Potter Promo/Special Cards Price Guide](https://www.pojo.com/harrypotter/ccg/HPpriceguide/Promos.shtml) (Pojo)
4. [Through the Trapdoor - Adventures at Hogwarts #48/80](https://thenerdmerchant.com/products/through-the-trapdoor-adventures-at-hogwarts-48-80) (The Nerd Merchant)
5. [PSA Cert Verification 130539295](https://www.psacard.com/cert/130539295/psa) (PSA)
6. [Harry Potter TCG Through the Trapdoor 48/80](https://www.ebay.com/itm/204887489104) (eBay)
7. [PSA Certification Verification](https://www.psacard.com/cert) (PSA)

## How to cite

> Through the Trapdoor 48/80 (Harry Potter TCG: Promo / Adventures at Hogwarts). CardVolume, https://cardvolume.com/harry-potter/promos/through-the-trapdoor/ (accessed 2026-11-10).

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