Trapinch
Trapinch is a Ground type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3.
Pokédex data
National № | 0328 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 45 | 200 | 294 | |
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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.
Evolution chart
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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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. |
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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 |
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. |
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1 | Astonish | Ghost | 30 | 100 | |
1 | Sand Attack | Ground | — | 100 | |
4 | Laser Focus | Normal | — | — | |
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 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. |
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Bug Bite | Bug | 60 | 100 | |
Earth Power | Ground | 90 | 100 | |
Feint | Normal | 30 | 100 | |
Flail | Normal | — | 100 | |
Focus Energy | Normal | — | — | |
Fury Cutter | Bug | 40 | 95 | |
Gust | Flying | 40 | 100 | |
Mud Shot | Ground | 55 | 95 | |
Quick Attack | Normal | 40 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TM
Trapinch is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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11 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
19 | Giga Drain | Grass | 75 | 100 | |
22 | Solar Beam | Grass | 120 | 100 | |
26 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 | 100 | |
28 | Dig | Ground | 80 | 100 | |
32 | Double Team | Normal | — | — | |
37 | Sandstorm | Rock | — | — | |
39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 60 | 95 | |
42 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
44 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
45 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 | |
58 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
80 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
83 | Bulldoze | Ground | 60 | 100 | |
87 | Swagger | Normal | — | 85 | |
90 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
96 | Strength | Normal | 80 | 100 | |
98 | Rock Smash | Fighting | 40 | 100 |
Trapinch sprites
Type | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
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Normal | |||||||
Shiny | — | — |
Where to find Trapinch
Ruby Sapphire |
Route 111 |
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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 |
Answers to Trapinch questions
Other languages
English | Trapinch |
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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 |
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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