Trapinch

Trapinch (Japanese: ナックラー Nuckrar) is a -type Pokémon introduced in Generation III.

Appearance
Trapinch appears to be an orange bug with a large head and jaws as well as a white underside. Trapinch also has short stubby legs along with twinkles found in its eyes.

Special abilities
Trapinch has the abilities Hyper Cutter and Arena Trap along with the hidden ability Sheer Force. Hyper Cutter prevents Trapinch's attack from becoming decreased whilst Arena Trap prevents Pokémon from fleeing the battle, excluding itself. Sheer Force removes additional effects from Trapinch to raise its power.

In the anime
Trapinch appears in AG106: Beg, Burrow and Steel! who dug into a labyrinth where Ash and co. along with Team Rocket and the researchers Hal and Eliza become stuck at. Noland has a Trapinch appearing in AG135: Numero Uno Articuno. DP072: Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Part Two, Solana caught a Trapinch to defeat a Golem. DP033: All Dressed Up with Somewhere To Go! and DP145: A Rivalry To Gible On!.

Evolution
Trapinch can evolve into Vibrava once level 35 is reached, then into Flygon at Level 45.

Game locations
white (not known for black yet) Deseart resort

Origins
Trapinch appears to be based on an antlion whilst its name comes from trap and pinch.

Trivia

 * Despite its appearance, Trapinch isn't part -type.
 * Trapinch & Nidorino are the only Pokémon that, when evolving, lose the ability to learn a 1-hit KO move during evolution.
 * Trapinch can no longer learn Fissure while Nidorino can no longer learn Horn Drill.