Trapinch pokedex: stats, moves, evolution & locations

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Type defenses
Base stats
Pokedex entries
Evolution chart
Moves learned
Sprites
Locations
Q&A

Name origin

trap: device used to capture creatures
pinch: squeeze, compress

Pokedex data

National №	328
Type	Ground
Species	Ant Pit Pokémon
Height	2′4″ (0.71m)
Weight	33.1 lbs (15.0 kg)
Abilities	Arena Trap Hyper Cutter Sheer Force (Dream World)
Local №	116 (Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald)
Japanese	Nakkura

Breeding

Egg Groups	Bug
Gender	50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles	21 (minimum 5,355 steps)

Training

EV yield	1 Attack
Catch rate	255 (33.3% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Happiness	70 (normal)
Base EXP	73
Growth Rate	Medium Slow

Type defenses

nor	fir	wat	ele	gra	ice	fig	poi	gro	fly	psy	bug	roc	gho	dra	dar	ste
		2	0	2	2		½					½

Trapinch stats

The base stats for Trapinch are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature for said stat, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.

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

Pokedex descriptions

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.
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.
FireRed LeafGreen	It lives in arid deserts. It makes a sloping pit trap in sand where it patiently awaits prey.
Diamond Pearl Platinum Black White	It makes a conical pit in desert sand and lies in wait at the bottom for prey to come tumbling down.
HeartGold SoulSilver	Its nest is a sloped, bowl-like pit in the desert. Once something has fallen in, there is no escape.

Evolution chart

#328
Trapinch
Ground →
(Level 35)

#329
Vibrava
Ground · Dragon →
(Level 45)

#330
Flygon
Ground · Dragon

Moves learnt by level up

Trapinch learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv.	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
1	Bite	Dark	Physical	60	100
9	Sand-attack	Ground	Status	-	100
17	Faint Attack	Dark	Physical	60	∞
25	Sand Tomb	Ground	Physical	35	85
33	Crunch	Dark	Physical	80	100
41	Dig	Ground	Physical	80	100
49	Sandstorm	Rock	Status	-	-
57	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150	90
65	Earth Power	Ground	Special	90	100
73	Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100	100
81	Feint	Normal	Physical	30	100
89	Fissure	Ground	Physical	-	30

Other generations: III IV V

Trapinch learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Trapinch egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Bug Bite	Bug	Physical	60	100
Earth Power	Ground	Special	90	100
Endure	Normal	Status	-	-
Flail	Normal	Physical	-	100
Fury Cutter	Bug	Physical	20	95
Gust	Flying	Special	40	100
Mud Shot	Ground	Special	55	95
Quick Attack	Normal	Physical	40	100
Signal Beam	Bug	Special	75	100
Focus Energy	Normal	Status	-	-

Trapinch learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Trapinch egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Flail	Normal	Physical	-	100
Fury Cutter	Bug	Physical	20	95
Gust	Flying	Special	40	100
Mud Shot	Ground	Special	55	95
Quick Attack	Normal	Physical	40	100
Focus Energy	Normal	Status	-	-

Trapinch learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Trapinch egg moves page for details and compatible parents.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Flail	Normal	Physical	-	100
Fury Cutter	Bug	Physical	20	95
Gust	Flying	Special	40	100
Quick Attack	Normal	Physical	40	100
Focus Energy	Normal	Status	-	-

Other generations: III IV V

Move Tutor moves

HeartGold/SoulSilver
Platinum

Trapinch can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Bug Bite	Bug	Physical	60	100
Earth Power	Ground	Special	90	100
Fury Cutter	Bug	Physical	20	95
Headbutt	Normal	Physical	70	100
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100

Trapinch can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Earth Power	Ground	Special	90	100
Fury Cutter	Bug	Physical	20	95
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100
Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100

Other generations: III IV V

Moves learnt by HM

Black/White
HeartGold/SoulSilver/Platinum

Trapinch is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
4	Strength	Normal	Physical	80	100

Trapinch is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
4	Strength	Normal	Physical	80	100
6	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	40	100

Other generations: III IV V

Moves learnt by TM

Black/White
HeartGold/SoulSilver/Platinum

Trapinch is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	-	-
15	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150	90
17	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100
22	Solarbeam	Grass	Special	120	100
26	Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100	100
27	Return	Normal	Physical	-	100
28	Dig	Ground	Physical	80	100
32	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
37	Sandstorm	Rock	Status	-	-
39	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	50	80
42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
45	Attract	Normal	Status	-	100
48	Round	Normal	Special	60	100
76	Struggle Bug	Bug	Special	30	100
78	Bulldoze	Ground	Physical	60	100
80	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	75	90
87	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
90	Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-
94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	40	100

Trapinch is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
6	Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90
10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	-	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	-	-
15	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150	90
17	Protect	Normal	Status	-	-
19	Giga Drain	Grass	Special	75	100
21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100
22	Solarbeam	Grass	Special	120	100
26	Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100	100
27	Return	Normal	Physical	-	100
28	Dig	Ground	Physical	80	100
32	Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-
37	Sandstorm	Rock	Status	-	-
39	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	50	80
42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
43	Secret Power	Normal	Physical	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-
45	Attract	Normal	Status	-	100
58	Endure	Normal	Status	-	-
78	Captivate	Normal	Status	-	100
80	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	75	90
82	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-
83	Natural Gift	Normal	Physical	-	100
87	Swagger	Normal	Status	-	90
90	Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-

Other generations: III IV V

Trapinch sprites

NORMAL
Black/White

SHINY
Black/White

NORMAL
HG/SS

SHINY
HG/SS

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Where to find Trapinch

Ruby Sapphire	Route 111
Emerald	Route 111, Mirage Tower
Diamond Pearl	Route 228
Black White	White Forest

Pokeathlon stats

Speed	★★	2
Power	★★★★★	5
Skill	★★★	3
Stamina	★★★★★	5
Jump	★★	2
Total		17

Trapinch

Name origin

Pokedex data

Breeding

Training

Type defenses

Trapinch stats

Pokedex descriptions

Evolution chart

Moves learnt by level up

Egg moves

Move Tutor moves

Moves learnt by HM

Moves learnt by TM

Trapinch sprites

Where to find Trapinch

Pokeathlon stats

Answers to Trapinch questions

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