Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Trapinch

Trapinch

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Ant Pit Pokémon

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Trapinch is a Ground Type Ant Pit Pokémon, with a 33.3% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Trapinch can be found with Hyper Cutter, Arena Trap and Sheer Force as an Ability and has a Medium Slow growth rate with a 1 Attack EV Yield. We recommend the Brave Nature, based on 290 combined Base Stats.

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Trapinch Stats and Abilities

Based on Trapinch Base IVs we consider this pokemon F-Tier choice. Trapinch Highest IV Stat is Attack 100 and the Lowest being Speed 10.

Tier	Stat	Base	Min	Max
F	HP	45	200	294
C	Attack	100	184	328
F	Defense	45	85	207
F	Special Attack	45	85	207
F	Special Defense	45	85	207
F	Speed	10	22	130
F	Total	290

Best Held Items	Earth Plate Iron Ball Soft Sand
Best Nature	Brave ↑ +10% Attack ↓ -10% Speed
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance	5% Soft Sand
Like/Dislikes	Likes: Spicy Dislikes: Sweet
EV Yield	1 Attack
Growth Rate	Medium Slow
Catch Rate	255 (33.3% with PokéBall, full HP)
Egg Groups	Bug, Dragon
Egg Cycles	20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

Hyper Cutter Ability 1	Hyper Cutter prevents the bearer's Attack stat from being lowered by other Pokémon, through moves such as Growl or abilities such as Intimidate.
Arena Trap Ability 2	Arena Trap prevents opponents from fleeing or switching out. Raised Pokémon are not affected.
Sheer Force Hidden Ability	Sheer Force increases the power of moves that have beneficial secondary effects by 30%, but removes those additional effects.

How To Evolve Trapinch in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Trapinch requires (Level 35) to evolve into Vibrava and then (Level 45) to evolve into Flygon.

Base	→	First Evo	→	Final Evo
Trapinch	Level 35 →	Vibrava	Level 45 →	Flygon

Where To Find Trapinch in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Trapinch has 6 spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. 16-63 Vibrava, within the Big Bluff Cavern location using the Walking method.

Walking through Grass.
Using an Old Rod.
Using an Good Rod.
Using an Super Rod.
Surfing the Water.
Using the Poke Radar.
Within Honey Trees.
Obtained as a Gift.
Revive from a Fossil.
Obtained through Trade.
Obtained through an Interaction in game. (Legendary Pokemon)

Underground Pokemon Spawns

After you reach Check Points in the game progression NEW Pokemon will begin to spawn in the Grand Underground.

Start = Default spawns in the Grand Underground

Strength = After obtaining the TM96 Strength

Defog = After obtaining the TM97 Defog

7th Badge = After obtaining the Icicle Badge from Candice

Waterfall = After obtaining the TM99 Waterfall

National = After obtaining the National Pokedex.

World Pokemon Spawns

Interact = Limited to one

Common = 20% ~ 100%

Uncommon = 5% ~ 20%

Rare = 1% ~ 5%

= Morning Time

= Day Time

= Night Time

Location	How To Catch	Pokemon Spawns
Route 228
	100 - 20%	Trapinch Lv. 25
	20 - 5%	Vibrava Lv. 52-54
Sunlit Cavern
Sunlit Cavern	National	Vibrava Lv. 16-63
Grassland Cave
Grassland Cave	National	Vibrava Lv. 16-63
Sandsear Cave
Sandsear Cave	National	Trapinch Lv. 16-63
Rocky Cave
	National	Trapinch Lv. 16-63
	National	Vibrava Lv. 16-63
Big Bluff Cavern
	National	Trapinch Lv. 16-63
	National	Vibrava Lv. 16-63

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Trapinch Weakness

Trapinch is a Ground Type pokemon. This will cause Trapinch to take More Damage from Water, Grass, Ice Type Moves, and Less Damage from Poison, Rock, Electric Type moves.

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Damage	Types
4.0x More Damage
2.0x More Damage	Water Grass Ice
0.5x Less Damage	Poison Rock
0.25x Less Damage
Immune to Damage	Electric

What pokemon is Trapinch Weak Against?

Tier	Pokemon
S	Palkia WATER DRAGON
S	Kyogre WATER
S	Celebi PSYCHIC GRASS
S	Manaphy WATER
S	Articuno ICE FLYING

What pokemon is Trapinch Strong Against?

Tier	Pokemon
S	Tyranitar ROCK DARK
S	Zapdos ELECTRIC FLYING
S	Raikou ELECTRIC
S	Regirock ROCK
A	Electivire ELECTRIC

Best Trapinch Moves in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Best Moveset for Trapinch Lv Up Moves based on Power.

Lvl	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
44	Superpower	Physical	120	100	5	Lowers user's Attack and Defense.
40	Earthquake	Physical	150	100	10	Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
36	Earth Power	Special	135	100	10	May lower opponent's Special Defense.
28	Crunch	Physical	80	100	15	May lower opponent's Defense.

Best Moveset for Trapinch TM Moves based on Power.

TM	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
TM15	Hyper Beam	Special	150	90	5	User must recharge next turn.
TM22	Solar Beam	Special	120	100	10	Charges on first turn, attacks on second.
TM26	Earthquake	Physical	150	100	10	Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
TM28	Dig	Physical	120	100	10	Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.

STAB: (Same Type Attack Bonus) When a Pokemon uses a Move Type that is the Same as the Pokemon's Type, it will receive a 50% Bonus to Power. Moves Affected by this Highlighted in

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Trapinch Lv Up Moves

Trapinch TM Moves

Trapinch Egg Moves

Trapinch Level Up Moves

List of Moves Trapinch can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

Lvl	Move	Desc
1	Sand Attack GROUND	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status Lowers opponent's Accuracy.
1	Astonish GHOST	Power: 30 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May cause flinching.
4	Laser Focus NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status User's next attack is guaranteed to result in a critical hit.
8	Bite DARK	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Physical May cause flinching.
12	Mud-Slap GROUND	Power: 30 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Lowers opponent's Accuracy.
16	Sand Tomb GROUND	Power: 52.5 Acc: 85 PP: 15 Physical Traps opponent, damaging them for 4-5 turns.
20	Bulldoze GROUND	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
24	Dig GROUND	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
28	Crunch DARK	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.
32	Sandstorm ROCK	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Creates a sandstorm for 5 turns.
36	Earth Power GROUND	Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
40	Earthquake GROUND	Power: 150 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
44	Superpower FIGHTING	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 5 Physical Lowers user's Attack and Defense.
48	Fissure GROUND	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Physical One-Hit-KO, if it hits.

Trapinch TM Moves

List of Moves Trapinch can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.

TM	Move	Desc
TM11	Sunny Day FIRE	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
TM15	Hyper Beam NORMAL	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special User must recharge next turn.
TM17	Protect NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM19	Giga Drain GRASS	Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
TM22	Solar Beam GRASS	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Charges on first turn, attacks on second.
TM26	Earthquake GROUND	Power: 150 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
TM28	Dig GROUND	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
TM32	Double Team NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Raises user's Evasiveness.
TM37	Sandstorm ROCK	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Creates a sandstorm for 5 turns.
TM39	Rock Tomb ROCK	Power: 60 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM42	Facade NORMAL	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM44	Rest PSYCHIC	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM45	Attract NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM58	Endure NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM80	Rock Slide ROCK	Power: 75 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical May cause flinching.
TM82	Sleep Talk NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TM83	Bulldoze GROUND	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM87	Swagger NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 Status Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
TM90	Substitute NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TM96	Strength NORMAL	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical
TM98	Rock Smash FIGHTING	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.

Trapinch Egg Moves

List of Egg Moves Trapinch can learn.

Egg Move	Desc
Quick Attack NORMAL	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 30 Physical User attacks first.
Gust FLYING	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 35 Special Hits Pokémon using Fly/Bounce with double power.
Flail NORMAL	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical The lower the user's HP, the higher the power.
Fury Cutter BUG	Power: 40 Acc: 95 PP: 20 Physical Power increases each turn.
Bug Bite BUG	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Receives the effect from the opponent's held berry.
Feint NORMAL	Power: 30 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Only hits if opponent uses Protect or Detect in the same turn.
Focus Energy NORMAL	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Increases critical hit ratio.
Mud Shot GROUND	Power: 82.5 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Special Lowers opponent's Speed.
Earth Power GROUND	Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.

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