Mid-stage Pokemon like Vibrava rarely see competitive play outside of special formats. It's a waypoint on the road to Flygon, which is where the real potential kicks in. Known as the Vibration Pokemon. Can go either physical or special depending on the set.
You won't find a real weakness in Vibrava's stat line. It's well-rounded for the Vibration Pokemon, and what it does with that depends on moveset and items. Yields 2 Attack and Speed EVs, on a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
It violently shudders its wings, generating ultrasonic waves to induce headaches in people.
Vibrava Weakness
AvgIce, Dragon, and Fairy-type moves hit Vibrava for super-effective damage. Ice hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. The upside? Electric-type moves can't touch it at all. Levitate grants an additional Ground immunity, reshaping the matchup chart.
Vibrava sits between Trapinch and Flygon in this three-stage line. Not the final form yet. For breeding, average hatch time with plenty of partners via two egg groups. So far, Speed got the biggest boost (+60 from Trapinch). The final form adds another 180 stats on top.
How to Evolve
Breed with Vibrava to get Trapinch eggs easily using 91 partners from the Bug and Dragon egg groups.
Lead with Vibrava, set Stealth Rock, and keep pressure on. Levitate and Eviolite buy the time it needs, with HP-heavy investment EVs letting it take hits while controlling the hazard game.
Best Build
Best Vibrava Moveset
- U Turn
- Stealth Rock
- Dragon Tail
- Scorching Sands
Recommended Teammates
The level-up pool is slim, so TMs matter here. Vibrava's coverage across 7 types all comes from technical machines, built on top of Draco Meteor and Outrage for same-type damage. Bug Buzz and Earth Power are the payoff moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Don't skip the egg moves. Vibrava picks up Bug Bite and Earth Power only through breeding, and both fill gaps the natural movepool can't. STAB runs through Draco Meteor and Earthquake while coverage across 9 types adds range.
Coverage runs deep. Vibrava can hit 10 types beyond STAB, including Ghost and Dark. The offense anchors on Outrage and Earthquake while TMs handle everything else.
Coverage runs deep. Vibrava can hit 10 types beyond STAB, including Normal and Dark. The offense anchors on Draco Meteor and Outrage while TMs handle everything else.
Vibrava can't be caught in Scarlet & Violet. Transfer Trapinch from Ruby, Emerald, or Brilliant Diamond and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
A solid number of locations for Vibrava with decent spawn rates across endgame routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Vibrava in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
To get Vibrava, start by catching Trapinch through walking and special encounters at Lv. 25-63. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch TrapinchLEGENDARYRoute 228Shining PearlUsing PokeRadarLv.252%MidRouteLEGENDARYRoute 228Brilliant DiamondUsing PokeRadarLv.252%MidRouteBig Bluff CavernBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameBig Bluff CavernShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameRocky CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameRocky CaveShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameSandsear CaveShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostDesertPost-gameSandsear CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostDesertPost-game
Step 2Vibrava ✓CHALLENGINGRoute 228Shining PearlUsing PokeRadarLv.53-5420%PostRouteCHALLENGINGRoute 228Brilliant DiamondUsing PokeRadarLv.53-5420%PostRouteBig Bluff CavernBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameBig Bluff CavernShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameGrassland CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameGrassland CaveShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameRocky CaveShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameRocky CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameSunlit CavernShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameSunlit CavernBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameor evolve from Trapinch (Step 1)
Vibrava doesn't appear wild. Catch Trapinch instead, it shows up at moderate rates. Evolve it at level 35 to get Vibrava. The 2-stage line is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Vibrava in Sword & Shield
To get Vibrava, start by catching Trapinch through walking encounters at Lv. 29-33. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch TrapinchMODERATERoute 6ShieldOverworldLv.29-335%MidRouteAll WeatherCHALLENGINGHammerlocke HillsShieldOverworldLv.29-312%MidSandstormHARDRoute 6SwordOverworldLv.29-331%MidRouteAll Weather
Step 2Vibrava ✓
Vibrava doesn't appear wild. Catch Trapinch instead, it shows up at moderate rates. Evolve it at level 35 to get Vibrava. The 2-stage line is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Vibrava in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Step 1Catch TrapinchMODERATEHaina DesertUltra SunGrassLv.32-3510%LateDesertShaking spotMODERATEHaina DesertUltra MoonGrassLv.32-3510%LateDesertShaking spot
Step 2Vibrava ✓
At 340 BST, Vibrava is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Flygon before bringing it to any serious fight.
Vibrava gets Levitate. But Levitate is the one that matters — it's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.
Vibrava is leaning toward the physical side (base 70 Attack). Fragile — can't afford to take many hits, too. But the speed tells the real story — base 70 Speed is workable — faster than some, slower than many.
Vibrava appears in 15 games, including Ruby & Sapphire, FireRed & LeafGreen, and Emerald.
Debuting in Ruby & Sapphire, Vibrava appears in 15 games across 7 generations. A reliable presence in most mainline games, typically found through catching or hatching as a base form.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A