Attack leads and Speed gets almost nothing. That's Trapinch's stat line in a nutshell. 1 stats sit in respectable range, but the spread is brutal. Easy to catch and yields 1 Attack EV.
It makes a conical pit in desert sand and lies in wait at the bottom for prey to come tumbling down.
It makes a conical pit in desert sand and lies in wait at the bottom for prey to come tumbling down.
Trapinch is weak to Water, Grass, and Ice. On the flip side, it's immune to Electric-type moves entirely. Standard number of weaknesses for the Ground typing.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Grass, Ice |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Poison, Rock |
| 0x (Immune) | Electric |
Greninja can KO Trapinch with Surf (155-182%).
 Greninja WaterDark | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityBattlebond ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Trapinch View Greninja builds →Dark Pulse69-81% Ice Beam 2x103-121%KO Surf 2x155-182%KO U Turn22-26% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityToxicdebris ItemEviolite NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Trapinch View Glimmet builds →Power Gem23-27% Sludge Bomb26-30% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityVitalspirit ItemEviolite NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Trapinch View Elekid builds →Psychic29-35% Knock Off11-13% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPickpocket ItemEviolite NatureCalm Moves
Damage vs Trapinch View Tinkatink builds →Knock Off9-10% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityAftermath ItemEviolite NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Trapinch View Stunky builds →Knock Off26-30% Sucker Punch27-32% | ||
Three stages ahead. Trapinch grows into Vibrava, then pushes on to Flygon. Check the evolution methods below. For breeding, average hatch time with plenty of partners via two egg groups. Evolving adds up to 230 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Trapinch easily with 91 breeding partners from the Bug and Dragon egg groups.
Still unevolved, still relevant. Trapinch's Eviolite bulk with spread EVs creates a defensive profile that punches above its stage. Arenatrap adds passive value. Earthquake gives it offensive presence.
Best Build
Trapinch best EVs are Attack and Defense
Utility Moveset
- Earthquake
- First Impression
- Stone Edge
- Feint
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Earthquake
- Rock Slide
- Quick Attack
- Scorching Sands
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Protect
- Earthquake
- First Impression
- Substitute
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Attacker Moveset
- Protect
- Feint
- Earthquake
- Sunny Day
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Attacker Moveset
- Earthquake
- Protect
- Dig
- Endure
Recommended Teammates
No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 8.
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No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 8.
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Physical Wallbreaker Moveset
- Crunch
- Superpower
- Return
- Quick Attack
Recommended Teammates
Moves
TMs carry this one. Trapinch learns Earthquake and Earth Power naturally for STAB, but the offensive range comes almost entirely from technical machines. Ghost and Dark and beyond give it real matchup play.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Breeding opens up real options for Trapinch. Bug Bite and Earth Power come exclusively from egg moves, and they're worth the effort. The rest of the kit covers basics through Earthquake and Earth Power and coverage across 8 types.
Breeding opens up real options for Trapinch. Bug Bite and Feint come exclusively from egg moves, and they're worth the effort. The rest of the kit covers basics through Earthquake and Earth Power and coverage across 8 types.
Breeding opens up real options for Trapinch. Bug Bite and Earth Power come exclusively from egg moves, and they're worth the effort. The rest of the kit covers basics through Earthquake and Earth Power and coverage across 7 types.
No wild encounters for Trapinch in Scarlet & Violet. It's available in Ruby, Emerald, or Brilliant Diamond and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.
Trapinch appears at moderate rates across 8 spots in mid-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Best Locations to Catch Trapinch in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
8 walking and special encounters at Lv. 25-63 for Trapinch across Shining Pearl and Brilliant Diamond. A few locations are version-exclusive, so your copy of the game affects what's available.
Finding Trapinch at moderate rates takes patience. 3 spots are available in mid-game routes, but the rate difference between them matters. Lock in the top one from the sorted list below.
Best Locations to Catch Trapinch in Sword & Shield
Trapinch appears in 3 walking locations at Lv. 29-33 across Shield and Sword. Not all encounters show up in every version, so check which ones match your game.
Trapinch appears at moderate rates across 2 spots in late-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Best Locations to Catch Trapinch in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Trapinch evolves into Vibrava at level 35. Takes some grinding. Plan your team around the mid-game wait.
You can run Trapinch through the first few routes without issues. 290 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Vibrava as fast as you can.
Trapinch shows up in 15 games, making it one of the more widely available Pokemon in the series. First catchable in Scarlet & Violet, most recently in Ruby & Sapphire and FireRed & LeafGreen.
Available in 15 titles since its debut in Ruby & Sapphire, Trapinch spans 8 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through catching or hatching as a base form in most mainline games.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves