Trapinch

Trapinch is a Ground type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3.

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 Cutter
2. Arena Trap
Sheer 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.

Evolution chart

(Level 35) (Level 45)

Trapinch changes

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.
FireRed
LeafGreen
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.
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
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.
Black
White
It makes a conical pit in desert sand and lies in wait at the bottom for prey to come tumbling down.
Black 2
White 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 Diamond
Shining 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

Moves learnt by level up

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

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1AstonishGhostPhysical 30 100
1Sand AttackGroundStatus 100
8BiteDarkPhysical 60 100
12Mud-SlapGroundSpecial 20 100
16Sand TombGroundPhysical 35 85
20BulldozeGroundPhysical 60 100
24DigGroundPhysical 80 100
28CrunchDarkPhysical 80 100
32SandstormRockStatus
36Earth PowerGroundSpecial 90 100
40EarthquakeGroundPhysical 100 100
44SuperpowerFightingPhysical 120 100
48FissureGroundPhysical 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 BiteBugPhysical 60 100
FeintNormalPhysical 30 100
First ImpressionBugPhysical 90 100
FlailNormalPhysical 100
Fury CutterBugPhysical 40 95
GustFlyingSpecial 40 100
Quick AttackNormalPhysical 40 100

Moves learnt by TM

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

Moves learnt by level up

Trapinch learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1AstonishGhostPhysical 30 100
1Sand AttackGroundStatus 100
4Laser FocusNormalStatus
8BiteDarkPhysical 60 100
12Mud-SlapGroundSpecial 20 100
16Sand TombGroundPhysical 35 85
20BulldozeGroundPhysical 60 100
24DigGroundPhysical 80 100
28CrunchDarkPhysical 80 100
32SandstormRockStatus
36Earth PowerGroundSpecial 90 100
40EarthquakeGroundPhysical 100 100
44SuperpowerFightingPhysical 120 100
48FissureGroundPhysical 30

Egg moves

Trapinch learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Trapinch gen 8 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Bug BiteBugPhysical 60 100
Earth PowerGroundSpecial 90 100
FeintNormalPhysical 30 100
FlailNormalPhysical 100
Focus EnergyNormalStatus
Fury CutterBugPhysical 40 95
GustFlyingSpecial 40 100
Mud ShotGroundSpecial 55 95
Quick AttackNormalPhysical 40 100

Moves learnt by TM

Trapinch is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:

Trapinch sprites

Type Generation 3 Generation 4 Generation 5 Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8 Generation 9
Normal Trapinch sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Trapinch sprite from Diamond & Pearl Trapinch sprite from Black & White Trapinch sprite from X & Y Trapinch sprite from Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Trapinch sprite from Sword & Shield Trapinch sprite from Scarlet & Violet
Shiny Trapinch Shiny sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Trapinch Shiny sprite from Diamond & Pearl Trapinch Shiny sprite from Black & White Trapinch Shiny sprite from X & Y Trapinch Shiny sprite from Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

Where to find Trapinch

Ruby
Sapphire
Route 111
FireRed
LeafGreen
Trade/migrate from another game
Emerald Route 111, Mirage Tower
Diamond
Pearl
Route 228
Platinum
HeartGold
SoulSilver
Trade/migrate from another game
Black Trade/migrate from another game
White White Forest
Black 2
White 2
Desert Resort, Reversal Mountain
X
Y
Route 13
Omega Ruby
Alpha Sapphire
Route 111
Sun
Moon
Ultra Sun
Ultra Moon
Haina Desert
Let's Go Pikachu
Let's Go Eevee
Not available in this game
Sword Route 6
Shield Route 6, Hammerlocke Hills
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
Route 228, Rocky Cave, Sandsear Cave, Big Bluff Cavern
Legends: Arceus Not available in this game
Scarlet
Violet
Location data not yet available

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