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Pokemon Sword and Shield Trapinch

Pokemon Sword and Shield Trapinch is a Ground Type Ant Pit Pokémon, which makes it weak against Water, Grass, Ice type moves. You can find and catch Trapinch in Route 6 with a 1% chance to appear during All Weather weather. The Max IV Stats of Trapinch are 45 HP, 100 Attack, 45 SP Attack, 45 Defense, 45 SP Defense, and 10 Speed.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Trapinch
Regular
Shiny
Trapinch Galar Pokedex ID: 321

List of Trapinch Max IV Stats in Pokemon SW SH.

Stat Amount Bar Graph
Total 290
HP 45
Attack 100
Defense 45
Special Attack 45
Special Defense 45
Speed 10

Based on this pokemon's stats we consider the best nature for Trapinch to have is Brave, this will increase it's Attack and decrease it's Speed stats.

Trapinch Abilities

Ability Type Effect
Hyper CutterNormal
Arena TrapNormal
Sheer ForceHidden

Sword Pokedex Entry

Its nest is a sloped, bowl-like pit in the desert. Once something has fallen in, there is no escape.

Shield Pokedex Entry

It makes an inescapable conical pit and lies in wait at the bottom for prey to come tumbling down.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Trapinch Evolutions

How do i get Trapinch's evolution in Pokemon Sword and Shield?

Pokemon Sword and Shield Trapinch evolves into Vibrava when you reach Level 35. Vibrava then evolves into its final evolution Flygon when you reach Level 45.

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Level 35
Vibrava
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Level 45
Flygon
Pokemon CP Atk Def Sp Atk Sp Def Hp Spd
Trapinch
2901004545454510
Vibrava
340705050505070
Flygon
52010080808080100

Trapinch Locations in Pokemon Sword and Shield

Where do i find and how to get Trapinch?

A popular spawn location you can find Trapinch is in the Route 6 area with a 1% chance to spawn during All weather.

Overworld Spawns (Visible in-game)

Pokemon Location Weather Spawn Lvl
Route 6
1%29 - 33
Lake of Outrage
1%55 - 58
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Pokemon Sword and Shield Trapinch Raids

Where do i find Trapinch Raids?

You can find Trapinch raids in the following locations: Axew's Eye, Dusty Bowl, Rolling Fields.

You can Click/Tap the links below to view where to find Trapinch Raid Spawn Locations in Pokemon Sw and Sh.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Trapinch Weakness

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

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

What pokemon is Trapinch Weak Against?

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What pokemon is Trapinch Strong Against?

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Pokemon SW and SH Trapinch Moves List

What moves can Trapinch learn from TMs, TRs, and Leveling?

Trapinch can learn the type move at level . This move Bolded Pow numbers are adjusted for this pokemon's Ground type +50% STAB damage.

Trapinch Level Up Moves

Lvl Move Type Class Pow Acc PP Effect
01[] Sand Attack
01[] Astonish
04[] Laser Focus
08[] Bite
12[] Mud-Slap
16[] Sand Tomb
20[] Bulldoze
24[] Dig
28[] Crunch
32[] Sandstorm
36[] Earth Power
40[] Earthquake
44[] Superpower
48[] Fissure

TM Moves Trapinch can learn

TM Move Type Class Pow Acc PP Effect
TM08Hyper BeamSpecial150905User must recharge next turn.
TM11Solar BeamSpecial12010010Charges on first turn, attacks on second.
TM15DigPhysical12010010Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
TM21RestStatus10User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM22Rock SlidePhysical759010May cause flinching.
TM24SnoreSpecial5010015Can only be used if asleep. May cause flinching.
TM25ProtectStatus10Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM28Giga DrainSpecial7510010User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
TM31AttractStatus10015If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM32SandstormStatus10Creates a sandstorm for 5 turns.
TM34Sunny DayStatus5Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
TM39FacadePhysical7010020Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM48Rock TombPhysical609515Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM49Sand TombPhysical52.58515Traps opponent, damaging them for 4-5 turns.
TM53Mud ShotSpecial82.59515Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM76RoundSpecial6010015Power increases if teammates use it in the same turn.
TM81BulldozePhysical9010020Lowers opponent's Speed.

Trapinch TR Moves

TR Move Type Class Pow Acc PP Effect
TR01Body SlamPhysical8510015May paralyze opponent.
TR10EarthquakePhysical15010010Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
TR13Focus EnergyStatus30Increases critical hit ratio.
TR20SubstituteStatus10Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TR26EndureStatus10Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TR27Sleep TalkStatus10User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TR32CrunchPhysical8010015May lower opponent's Defense.
TR39SuperpowerPhysical1201005Lowers user's Attack and Defense.
TR67Earth PowerSpecial13510010May lower opponent's Special Defense.

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