Trapinch

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

Physiology
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.

Natural 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.

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

Anime
Trapinch appears in AG106: Beg, Burrow and Steal who dug into a labyrinth where Ash and co. along with Team Rocket and the researchers Hal and Eliza become stuck at. Factory Head Noland has a Trapinch appearing in AG135: Numero Uno Articuno. DP072: Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Part 2, Solana caught a Trapinch to defeat a Golem. DP033: All Dressed Up With Somewhere To Go! and DP145: A Rivalry To Gible On!.

Trivia

 * Despite its appearance and egg group, Trapinch isn't -type.
 * Trapinch and Nidorino are the only Pokémon that, when evolving, lose the ability to learn a 1-hit KO move.
 * Trapinch's way of catching prey is used by many real-world desert animals.

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