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Trapinch #0327 Spinda #0329 Vibrava

• Contents
• Info
• Base stats
• Evolution chart
• Pokédex entries
• Moves learned
• Sprites
• Locations
• Language

Trapinch is a Ground type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3.

Trapinch

Additional artwork

Pokédex data

National №	0328
Type	Ground
Species	Ant Pit Pokémon
Height	0.7 m (2′04″)
Weight	15.0 kg (33.1 lbs)
Abilities	1. Hyper Cutter2. Arena TrapSheer Force (hidden ability)
Local №	0116 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald)0121 (Black 2/White 2)0003 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos)0121 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire)0235 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex)0304 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex)0321 (Sword/Shield)0044 (The Indigo Disk)

Training

EV yield	1 Attack
Catch rate	255 (33.3% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship	50 (normal)
Base Exp.	58
Growth Rate	Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg Groups	Bug, Dragon
Gender	50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles	20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

Base stats

HP	45	200	294
Attack	100	184	328
Defense	45	85	207
Sp. Atk	45	85	207
Sp. Def	45	85	207
Speed	10	22	130
Total	290	Min	Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Trapinch.

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
2	0	2	2	½

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
½

Evolution chart

#0328 Trapinch Ground (Level 35)#0329 Vibrava Ground · Dragon (Level 45)#0330 Flygon Ground · Dragon

Trapinch changes

• In Generations 3-4, Trapinch has a base experience yield of 73.
• In Generations 3-7, Trapinch has a base Friendship value of 70.

Pokédex entries

Ruby	TRAPINCH’s nest is a sloped, bowl-like pit dug in sand. This POKéMON patiently waits for prey to tumble down the pit. Its giant jaws have enough strength to crush even boulders.
Sapphire	TRAPINCH is a patient hunter. It digs an inescapable pit in a desert and waits for its prey to come tumbling down. This POKéMON can go a whole week without access to any water.
FireRedLeafGreen	It lives in arid deserts. It makes a sloping pit trap in sand where it patiently awaits prey.
Emerald	Its big jaws crunch through boulders. Because its head is so big, it has a hard time getting back upright if it tips over onto its back.
DiamondPearlPlatinum	It makes a conical pit in desert sand and lies in wait at the bottom for prey to come tumbling down.
HeartGoldSoulSilver	Its nest is a sloped, bowl-like pit in the desert. Once something has fallen in, there is no escape.
BlackWhite	It makes a conical pit in desert sand and lies in wait at the bottom for prey to come tumbling down.
Black 2White 2	It makes an inescapable conical pit and lies in wait at the bottom for prey to come tumbling down.
X	It lives in arid deserts. It makes a sloping pit trap in sand where it patiently awaits prey.
Y	It makes an inescapable conical pit and lies in wait at the bottom for prey to come tumbling down.
Omega Ruby	Trapinch’s nest is a sloped, bowl-like pit dug in sand. This Pokémon patiently waits for prey to tumble down the pit. Its giant jaws have enough strength to crush even boulders.
Alpha Sapphire	Trapinch is a patient hunter. It digs an inescapable pit in a desert and waits for its prey to come tumbling down. This Pokémon can go a whole week without access to any water.
Sun	It can live for a week without eating a thing. It waits patiently at the bottom of its nest for prey to appear.
Moon	As it digs through the sand, its giant jaws crush any rocks that obstruct its path. It builds a funnel-shaped nest.
Ultra Sun	Its jaws are strong enough to crush rocks but so heavy that it can’t get up if it flips over. Sandile seize those moments as their chance.
Ultra Moon	It builds nests that double as traps, lying in wait for its prey to get caught. When night falls, it digs itself a spot beneath the sand to sleep.
Sword	Its nest is a sloped, bowl-like pit in the desert. Once something has fallen in, there is no escape.
Shield	It makes an inescapable conical pit and lies in wait at the bottom for prey to come tumbling down.
Brilliant DiamondShining Pearl	It makes a conical pit in desert sand and lies in wait at the bottom for prey to come tumbling down.

Moves learned by Trapinch

• In other generations
• 3
• 4
• 5
• 6
• 7
• 8
• 9

Legends: Z-A Scarlet/Violet

Moves learnt by level up

Trapinch does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.

Moves learnt by TM

Trapinch cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.

Moves learnt by level up

Trapinch learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Astonish	Ghost		30	100
1	Sand Attack	Ground		—	100
8	Bite	Dark		60	100
12	Mud-Slap	Ground		20	100
16	Sand Tomb	Ground		35	85
20	Bulldoze	Ground		60	100
24	Dig	Ground		80	100
28	Crunch	Dark		80	100
32	Sandstorm	Rock		—	—
36	Earth Power	Ground		90	100
40	Earthquake	Ground		100	100
44	Superpower	Fighting		120	100
48	Fissure	Ground		—	30

Egg moves

Trapinch learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Trapinch gen 9 learnset page.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Bug Bite	Bug		60	100
Feint	Normal		30	100
First Impression	Bug		90	100
Flail	Normal		—	100
Fury Cutter	Bug		40	95
Gust	Flying		40	100
Quick Attack	Normal		40	100

Moves learnt by TM

Trapinch is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
01	Take Down	Normal		90	85
05	Mud-Slap	Ground		20	100
07	Protect	Normal		—	—
15	Struggle Bug	Bug		50	100
25	Facade	Normal		70	100
28	Bulldoze	Ground		60	100
35	Mud Shot	Ground		55	95
36	Rock Tomb	Rock		60	95
47	Endure	Normal		—	—
49	Sunny Day	Fire		—	—
51	Sandstorm	Rock		—	—
55	Dig	Ground		80	100
66	Body Slam	Normal		85	100
70	Sleep Talk	Normal		—	—
85	Rest	Psychic		—	—
86	Rock Slide	Rock		75	90
103	Substitute	Normal		—	—
108	Crunch	Dark		80	100
111	Giga Drain	Grass		75	100
116	Stealth Rock	Rock		—	—
133	Earth Power	Ground		90	100
149	Earthquake	Ground		100	100
150	Stone Edge	Rock		100	80
163	Hyper Beam	Normal		150	90
171	Tera Blast	Normal		80	100
176	Sand Tomb	Ground		35	85
182	Bug Bite	Bug		60	100
215	Scorching Sands	Ground		70	100

• In other generations
• 3
• 4
• 5
• 6
• 7
• 8
• 9

Trapinch sprites

Type	Generation 3	Generation 4	Generation 5	Generation 6	Generation 7	Generation 8	Generation 9
Normal
Shiny						—	—

• See all Trapinch sprites

Where to find Trapinch

RubySapphire	Route 111
FireRedLeafGreen	Trade/migrate from another game
Emerald	Route 111, Mirage Tower
DiamondPearl	Route 228
PlatinumHeartGoldSoulSilver	Trade/migrate from another game
Black	Trade/migrate from another game
White	White Forest
Black 2White 2	Desert Resort, Reversal Mountain
XY	Route 13
Omega RubyAlpha Sapphire	Route 111
SunMoonUltra SunUltra Moon	Haina Desert
Let's Go PikachuLet's Go Eevee	Not available in this game
Sword	Route 6
Shield	Route 6, Hammerlocke Hills
Brilliant DiamondShining Pearl	Route 228, Rocky Cave, Sandsear Cave, Big Bluff Cavern
Legends: Arceus	Not available in this game
ScarletVioletLegends: Z-A	Location data not yet available

Answers to Trapinch questions

• What is a good LC moveset for Trapinch?
• Where do I find a Trapinch in SoulSilver?
• The Pokémon doesn't come in dream world?
• How can i get a bagon ralts and trapinch in the pokemon dream world?
• EV Training Complication?
• How does Trapinch evolve into Vibrava?
• View more questions on PokéBase »

Other languages

English	Trapinch
Japanese	ナックラー (Nuckrar)
German	Knacklion
French	Kraknoix
Italian	Trapinch
Spanish	Trapinch
Korean	톱치 (topchi)
Chinese (Simplified)	大颚蚁
Chinese (Traditional)	大顎蟻

English	Ant Pit Pokémon
Japanese	ありじごくポケモン
German	Ameisenlöwen-Pokémon
French	Pokémon Piégeur
Italian	Pokémon Formicaleone
Spanish	Pokémon Hormiga León
Korean	개미지옥포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified)	蚁狮宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional)	蟻獅寶可夢

Name origin

trap device used to capture creatures pinch squeeze, compress #0327 Spinda #0329 Vibrava