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

Biology

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.

Game info

Game locations

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Ruby and Sapphire Route 111 Uncommon
FireRed and LeafGreen Trade None
Emerald Mirage Tower, Route 111 Common
Diamond and Pearl Route 228 (Poké Radar) Rare
Platinum Trade None
HeartGold and SoulSilver Safari Zone Rare
Black and White White Forest (White only) Common
Black 2 and White 2 Desert Resort Common
X and Y Route 13 Uncommon
Sun and Moon Haina Desert Rare

Side game locations

Locations
Game(s) Area(s)
Pokémon Pinball Ruby & Sapphire Hatch an egg
Pokémon Trozei! Phobos Drill, Endless Level 27, Forever Level 27, Mr. Who's Den
Red Rescue Team & Blue Rescue Team Silent Chasm (6-9F), Wish Cave (21-28F), Desert Region (1-11F), Joyous Tower (21-24F)
Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness Northern Desert (1-15F)


Pokédex entries

  • Ruby

    Trapinch's nest is a sloped, bowl-like pit dug in sand. This Pokémon patiently waits for prey to tumble down the pit. Its giant jaws have enough strength to crush even boulders.

  • Sapphire

    Trapinch is a patient hunter. It digs an inescapable pit in a desert and waits for its prey to come tumbling down. This Pokémon can go a whole week without access to any water.

  • FireRed

    It lives in arid deserts. It makes a sloping pit trap in sand where it patiently awaits prey.

  • LeafGreen

    It lives in arid deserts. It makes a sloping pit trap in sand where it patiently awaits prey.

  • Emerald

    Its big jaws crunch through boulders. Because its head is so big, it has a hard time getting back upright if it tips over onto its back.

  • Diamond

    It makes a conical pit in desert sand and lies in wait at the bottom for prey to come tumbling down.

  • Pearl

    It makes a conical pit in desert sand and lies in wait at the bottom for prey to come tumbling down.

  • Platinum

    It makes a conical pit in desert sand and lies in wait at the bottom for prey to come tumbling down.

  • HeartGold

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

  • SoulSilver

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

  • Black

    It makes a conical pit in desert sand and lies in wait at the bottom for prey to come tumbling down.

  • White

    It makes a conical pit in desert sand and lies in wait at the bottom for prey to come tumbling down.

  • Black 2

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

  • White 2

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

  • X

    It lives in arid deserts. It makes a sloping pit trap in sand where it patiently awaits prey.

  • Y

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

  • Omega Ruby

    Trapinch’s nest is a sloped, bowl-like pit dug in sand. This Pokémon patiently waits for prey to tumble down the pit. Its giant jaws have enough strength to crush even boulders.

  • Alpha Sapphire

    Trapinch is a patient hunter. It digs an inescapable pit in a desert and waits for its prey to come tumbling down. This Pokémon can go a whole week without access to any water.

  • Sun

    It can live for a week without eating a thing. It waits patiently at the bottom of its nest for prey to appear.

  • Moon

    As it digs through the sand, its giant claws crush any rocks that obstruct its path. it builds a funnel-shaped nest.

  • Ultra Sun

    Its jaws are strong enough to crush rocks but so heavy that it can't get up if it flips over. Sandile seize those moments as their chance.

  • Ultra Moon

    It builds nests that double as traps, lying in wait for its prey to get caught. When night falls, it digs itself a spot beneath the sand to sleep.

  • Sword

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

  • Shield

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


Stats

Trapinch's Stats
HP
45
Attack
100
Defense
45
Sp. Atk
45
Sp. Def
45
Speed
10
Total
290

Learnset

Leveling

LevelingGeneration VII
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Category
1 Sand Attack — 100% 15 Ground Status
1 Bite 60 100% 25 Dark Physical
1 Feint Attack 60 —% 20 Dark Physical
1 Bide — —% 10 Normal Physical
5 Mud-Slap 20 100% 10 Ground Special
8 Bulldoze 60 100% 20 Ground Physical
12 Sand Tomb 35 85% 15 Ground Physical
15 Rock Slide 75 90% 10 Rock Physical
19 Dig 80 100% 10 Ground Physical
22 Crunch 80 100% 15 Dark Physical
26 Earth Power 90 100% 10 Ground Special
29 Feint 30 100% 10 Normal Physical
33 Earthquake 100 100% 10 Ground Physical
36 Sandstorm — —% 10 Rock Status
40 Superpower 120 100% 5 Fighting Physical
43 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Normal Special
47 Fissure — —% 5 Ground Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration VI
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Category Contest Category Appeal Jam
1XY
N/AORAS 		Fissure — —% 5 Ground Physical Tough 2 ♥ 1 ♥
1XY
N/AORAS 		Superpower 120 100% 5 Fighting Physical Tough 6 ♥ 0 ♥
1XY
N/AORAS 		Feint 30 100% 10 Normal Physical Clever 3 ♥ 0 ♥
4XY
1ORAS 		Sand Attack — 100% 15 Ground Status Cute 3 ♥ 0 ♥
1XY
1ORAS 		Bite 60 100% 25 Dark Physical Tough 2 ♥ 3 ♥
7XY
1ORAS 		Feint Attack 60 —% 20 Dark Physical Clever 2 ♥ 0 ♥
17XY
1ORAS 		Bide — —% 10 Normal Physical Tough 3 ♥ 0 ♥
13XY
5ORAS 		Mud-Slap 20 100% 10 Ground Special Cute 3 ♥ 0 ♥
21XY
8ORAS 		Bulldoze 60 100% 20 Ground Physical Tough 2 ♥ 2 ♥
10XY
12ORAS 		Sand Tomb 35 85% 15 Ground Physical Clever 3 ♥ 0 ♥
25XY
15ORAS 		Rock Slide 75 90% 10 Rock Physical Tough 2 ♥ 2 ♥
29XY
19ORAS 		Dig 80 100% 10 Ground Physical Tough 2 ♥ 0 ♥
34XY
22ORAS 		Crunch 80 100% 15 Dark Physical Tough 1 ♥ 4 ♥
39XY
26ORAS 		Earth Power 90 100% 10 Ground Special Beautiful 4 ♥ 0 ♥
61XY
29ORAS 		Feint 30 100% 10 Normal Physical Clever 3 ♥ 0 ♥
55XY
33ORAS 		Earthquake 100 100% 10 Ground Physical Tough 2 ♥ 1 ♥
44XY
36ORAS 		Sandstorm — —% 10 Rock Status Tough 2 ♥ 1 ♥
67XY
40ORAS 		Superpower 120 100% 5 Fighting Physical Tough 6 ♥ 0 ♥
49XY
43ORAS 		Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Normal Special Cool 4 ♥ 4 ♥
73XY
47ORAS 		Fissure — —% 5 Ground Physical Tough 2 ♥ 1 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration V
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Category
1BW
1B2W2 		Bite 60 100% 25 Dark Physical
9BW
4B2W2 		Sand-Attack — 100% 15 Ground Status
17BW
7B2W2 		Faint Attack 60 —% 20 Dark Physical
25BW
10B2W2 		Sand Tomb 35 85% 15 Ground Physical
N/ABW
13B2W2 		Mud-Slap 20 100% 10 Ground Special
N/ABW
17B2W2 		Bide — —% 10 Normal Physical
N/ABW
21B2W2 		Bulldoze 60 100% 20 Ground Physical
N/ABW
25B2W2 		Rock Slide 75 90% 10 Rock Physical
41BW
29B2W2 		Dig 80 100% 10 Ground Physical
33BW
34B2W2 		Crunch 80 100% 15 Dark Physical
65BW
39B2W2 		Earth Power 90 100% 10 Ground Special
49BW
44B2W2 		Sandstorm — —% 10 Rock Status
57BW
49B2W2 		Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Normal Special
73BW
55B2W2 		Earthquake 100 100% 10 Ground Physical
81BW
61B2W2 		Feint 30 100% 10 Normal Physical
N/ABW
67B2W2 		Superpower 120 100% 5 Fighting Physical
89BW
73B2W2 		Fissure — —% 5 Ground Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration IV
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Category Contest Category Appeal
1 Bite 60 100% 25 Dark Physical Tough 3 ♥
9 Sand-Attack — 100% 15 Ground Status Cute 2 ♥
17 Faint Attack 60 —% 20 Dark Physical Smart 2 ♥
25 Sand Tomb 15 70% 15 Ground Physical Smart 0 ♥
33 Crunch 80 100% 15 Dark Physical Tough 2 ♥
41 Dig 80 100% 10 Ground Physical Smart 1 ♥
49 Sandstorm — —% 10 Rock Status Tough 2 ♥
57 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Normal Special Cool 2 ♥
65 Earth Power 90 100% 10 Ground Special Smart 2 ♥
73 Earthquake 100 100% 10 Ground Physical Tough 2 ♥
81 Feint 50 100% 10 Normal Physical Beauty 0 ♥
89 Fissure — —% 5 Ground Physical Tough 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration III
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Category Appeal Jam
1 Bite 60 100% 25 Dark Tough 1 ♥ 3 ♥
9 Sand-Attack — 100% 15 Ground Cute 2 ♥ 1 ♥
17 Faint Attack 60 —% 20 Dark Smart 2 ♥ 0 ♥
25 Sand Tomb 15 70% 15 Ground Smart 3 ♥ 0 ♥
33 Crunch 80 100% 15 Dark Tough 1 ♥ 4 ♥
41 Dig 60 100% 10 Ground Smart 1 ♥ 0 ♥
49 Sandstorm — —% 10 Rock Tough 3 ♥ 0 ♥
57 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Normal Cool 4 ♥ 4 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TM/HM

TMs and HMs Generation VII
TM/HM Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM06 Toxic — 90% 10 Poison Status
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Normal Special
TM11 Sunny Day — —% 5 Fire Status
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Normal Special
TM17 Protect — —% 10 Normal Status
TM21 Frustration — 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM22 Solar Beam 120 100% 10 Grass Special
TM26 Earthquake 100 100% 10 Ground Physical
TM27 Return — 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM32 Double Team — —% 15 Normal Status
TM37 Sandstorm — —% 10 Rock Status
TM39 Rock Tomb 60 95% 15 Rock Physical
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM44 Rest — —% 10 Psychic Status
TM45 Attract — 100% 15 Normal Status
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Normal Special
TM78 Bulldoze 60 100% 20 Ground Physical
TM80 Rock Slide 75 90% 10 Rock Physical
TM87 Swagger — 85% 15 Normal Status
TM88 Sleep Talk — —% 10 Normal Status
TM90 Substitute — —% 10 Normal Status
TM100 Confide — —% 20 Normal Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs and HMs Generation VI
TM/HM Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM06 Toxic — 90% 10 Poison Status Clever 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Normal Special Clever 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM11 Sunny Day — —% 5 Fire Status Beautiful 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Normal Special Cool 4 ♥ 4 ♥
TM17 Protect — —% 10 Normal Status Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM21 Frustration — 100% 20 Normal Physical Cute 2 ♥ 3 ♥
TM22 Solar Beam 120 100% 10 Grass Special Cool 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM26 Earthquake 100 100% 10 Ground Physical Tough 2 ♥ 1 ♥
TM27 Return — 100% 20 Normal Physical Cute 4 ♥ 0 ♥
TM28 Dig 80 100% 10 Ground Physical Tough 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM32 Double Team — —% 15 Normal Status Cool 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM37 Sandstorm — —% 10 Rock Status Tough 2 ♥ 1 ♥
TM39 Rock Tomb 60 95% 15 Rock Physical Clever 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Physical Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM44 Rest — —% 10 Psychic Status Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM45 Attract — 100% 15 Normal Status Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Normal Special Beautiful 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM76 Struggle Bug 50 100% 20 Bug Special Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM78 Bulldoze 60 100% 20 Ground Physical Tough 2 ♥ 2 ♥
TM80 Rock Slide 75 90% 10 Rock Physical Tough 2 ♥ 2 ♥
TM87 Swagger — 90% 15 Normal Status Cute 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM88 Sleep Talk — —% 10 Normal Status Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM90 Substitute — —% 10 Normal Status Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM94 Rock SmashXY 40 100% 15 Fighting Physical Tough 4 ♥ 0 ♥
TM94 Secret PowerORAS 70 100% 20 Normal Physical Clever 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM100 Confide — —% 20 Normal Status Cute 3 ♥ 0 ♥
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Normal Physical Tough 4 ♥ 0 ♥
HM06 Rock SmashORAS 40 100% 15 Fighting Physical Tough 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs and HMs Generation V
TM/HM Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM06 Toxic — 90% 10 Poison Status
TM10 Hidden Power — 100% 15 Normal Special
TM11 Sunny Day — —% 5 Fire Status
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Normal Special
TM17 Protect — —% 10 Normal Status
TM21 Frustration — 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM22 Solar Beam 120 100% 10 Grass Special
TM26 Earthquake 100 100% 10 Ground Physical
TM27 Return — 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM28 Dig 80 100% 10 Ground Physical
TM32 Double Team — —% 15 Normal Status
TM37 Sandstorm — —% 10 Rock Status
TM39 Rock Tomb 50 80% 10 Rock Physical
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM44 Rest — —% 10 Psychic Status
TM45 Attract — 100% 15 Normal Status
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Normal Special
TM76 Struggle Bug 30 100% 20 Bug Special
TM78 Bulldoze 60 100% 20 Ground Physical
TM80 Rock Slide 75 90% 10 Rock Physical
TM87 Swagger — 90% 15 Normal Status
TM90 Substitute — —% 10 Normal Status
TM94 Rock Smash 40 100% 15 Fighting Physical
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Normal Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs and HMs Generation IV
TM/HM Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
TM06 Toxic — 85% 10 Poison Status Smart 2 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power — 100% 15 Normal Special Smart 1 ♥
TM11 Sunny Day — —% 5 Fire Status Beauty 2 ♥
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Normal Special Cool 2 ♥
TM17 Protect — —% 10 Normal Status Cute 0 ♥
TM19 Giga Drain 60 100% 10 Grass Special Smart 1 ♥
TM21 Frustration — 100% 20 Normal Physical Cute 2 ♥
TM22 Solar Beam 120 100% 10 Grass Special Cool 1 ♥
TM26 Earthquake 100 100% 10 Ground Physical Tough 2 ♥
TM27 Return — 100% 20 Normal Physical Cute 2 ♥
TM28 Dig 80 100% 10 Ground Physical Smart 1 ♥
TM32 Double Team — —% 15 Normal Status Cool 2 ♥
TM37 Sandstorm — —% 10 Rock Status Tough 2 ♥
TM39 Rock Tomb 50 80% 10 Rock Physical Smart 2 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Physical Cute 2 ♥
TM43 Secret Power 70 100% 20 Normal Physical Smart 2 ♥
TM44 Rest — —% 10 Psychic Status Cute 0 ♥
TM45 Attract — 100% 15 Normal Status Cute 2 ♥
TM58 Endure — —% 10 Normal Status Tough 2 ♥
TM78 Captivate — 100% 20 Normal Status Beauty 2 ♥
TM80 Rock Slide 75 90% 10 Rock Physical Tough 3 ♥
TM82 Sleep Talk — —% 10 Normal Status Cute 3 ♥
TM83 Natural Gift — 100% 15 Normal Physical Cool 2 ♥
TM87 Swagger — 90% 15 Normal Status Cute 2 ♥
TM90 Substitute — —% 10 Normal Status Smart 1 ♥
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Normal Physical Tough 3 ♥
HM06 Rock Smash 40 100% 15 Fighting Physical Tough 2 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs and HMs Generation III
TM/HM Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM06 Toxic — 85% 10 Poison Smart 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power — 100% 15 Normal Smart 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM11 Sunny Day — —% 5 Fire Beauty 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Normal Cool 4 ♥ 4 ♥
TM17 Protect — —% 10 Normal Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM19 Giga Drain 60 100% 5 Grass Smart 2 ♥ 1 ♥
TM21 Frustration — 100% 20 Normal Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM22 Solar Beam 120 100% 10 Grass Cool 4 ♥ 0 ♥
TM26 Earthquake 100 100% 10 Ground Tough 1 ♥ 3 ♥
TM27 Return — 100% 20 Normal Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM28 Dig 60 100% 10 Ground Smart 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM32 Double Team — —% 15 Normal Cool 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM37 Sandstorm — —% 10 Rock Tough 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM39 Rock Tomb 50 80% 10 Rock Smart 3 ♥ 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM43 Secret Power 70 100% 20 Normal Smart 1 ♥ 0 ♥
TM44 Rest — —% 10 Psychic Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
TM45 Attract — 100% 15 Normal Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Normal Tough 2 ♥ 1 ♥
HM06 Rock Smash 20 100% 15 Fighting Tough 1 ♥ 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Breeding

Breeding Generation VII
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Category
Bug Bite Caterpie, Weedle, Ariados, Pineco, Forretress, Shuckle, Wurmple, Ninjask, Kricketot, Burmy, Mothim, Combee, Skorupi, Drapion, Yanmega, Sewaddle, Swadloon, Leavanny, Venipede, Whirlipede, Scolipede, Dwebble, Crustle, Joltik, Galvantula, Durant, Larvesta, Scatterbug, Grubbin, Charjabug, Vikavolt, Dewpider, Araquanid, Golisopod 60 100% 20 Bug Physical
Earth Power Trapinch, Vibrava, Flygon 90 100% 10 Ground Special
Endure Heracross, Sewaddle, Karrablast — —% 10 Normal Status
Flail Sewaddle, Dwebble, Crustle, Karrablast — 100% 15 Normal Physical
Focus Energy Beedrill, Scyther, Scizor, Pinsir, Ariados, Kricketune — —% 30 Normal Status
Fury Cutter Scyther, Scizor, Gligar, Gliscor, Ninjask, Kricketune, Dwebble, Karrablast, Joltik, Galvantula, Durant, Golisopod 40 95% 20 Bug Physical
Gust Butterfree, Venomoth, Beautifly, Dustox, Masquerain, Mothim, Combee, Vivillon 40 100% 35 Flying Special
Mud Shot * Surskit 55 95% 15 Ground Special
Quick Attack Scyther, Scizor, Yanma, Yanmega, Gligar, Gliscor, Surskit, Masquerain, Volbeat, Accelgor 40 100% 30 Normal Physical
Signal Beam Venonat, Venomoth, Volbeat, Joltik, Galvantula 75 100% 15 Bug Special

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation VI
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Category Contest Category Appeal Jam
Bug Bite Caterpie, Weedle, Ariados, Pineco, Forretress, Wurmple, Ninjask, Kricketot, Burmy, Mothim, Combee, Skorupi, Drapion, Yanmega, Sewaddle, Swadloon, Leavanny, Venipede, Whirlipede, Scolipede, Dwebble, Crustle, Joltik, Galvantula, Durant, Larvesta, Scatterbug 60 100% 20 Bug Physical Cute 3 ♥ 0 ♥
Earth Power Trapinch, Vibrava, Flygon 90 100% 10 Ground Special Beautiful 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Endure Heracross, Sewaddle, Karrablast — —% 10 Normal Status Tough 3 ♥ 0 ♥
Flail Sewaddle, Dwebble, Crustle, Karrablast — 100% 15 Normal Physical Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
Focus Energy Beedrill, Scyther, Scizor, Pinsir, Kricketune — —% 30 Normal Status Cool 1 ♥ 0 ♥
Fury Cutter Scyther, Scizor, Gligar, Gliscor, Ninjask, Kricketune, Dwebble, Karrablast, Joltik, Galvantula, Durant 40 95% 20 Bug Physical Cool 3 ♥ 0 ♥
Gust Butterfree, Venomoth, Beautifly, Dustox, Masquerain, Mothim, Combee, Vivillon 40 100% 35 Flying Special Clever 2 ♥ 3 ♥
Mud Shot * Surskit 55 95% 15 Ground Special Tough 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Quick Attack Scyther, Scizor, Yanma, Yanmega, Gligar, Gliscor, Surskit, Masquerain, Volbeat, Accelgor 40 100% 30 Normal Physical Cool 3 ♥ 0 ♥
Signal Beam Venonat, Venomoth, Volbeat, Joltik, Galvantula 75 100% 15 Bug Special Beautiful 3 ♥ 0 ♥

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation V
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Category
Bug Bite Caterpie, Weedle, Ariados, Pineco, Forretress, Wurmple, Ninjask, Kricketot, Burmy, Mothim, Combee, Skorupi, Drapion, Yanmega, Sewaddle, Swadloon, Leavanny, Venipede, Whirlipede, Scolipede, Dwebble, Crustle, Joltik, Galvantula, Durant, Larvesta 60 100% 20 Bug Physical
Earth Power Trapinch 90 100% 10 Ground Special
Endure Heracross, Sewaddle, Karrablast — —% 10 Normal Status
Flail Sewaddle, Dwebble, Crustle, Karrablast — 100% 15 Normal Physical
Focus Energy Beedrill, Scyther, Scizor, Pinsir, Kricketune — —% 30 Normal Status
Fury Cutter Scyther, Scizor, Gligar, Gliscor, Ninjask, Kricketune, Dwebble, Karrablast, Joltik, Galvantula, Durant 20 95% 20 Bug Physical
Gust Butterfree, Venomoth, Beautifly, Dustox, Masquerain, Mothim, Combee 40 100% 35 Flying Special
Mud Shot * Surskit 55 95% 15 Ground Special
Quick Attack Scyther, Scizor, Yanma, Yanmega, Gligar, Gliscor, Surskit, Masquerain, Volbeat, Accelgor 40 100% 30 Normal Physical
Signal Beam Venonat, Venomoth, Volbeat, Joltik, Galvantula 75 100% 15 Bug Special

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation IV
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Category Contest Category Appeal
Flail * Paras, Parasect, Pinsir, Pineco, Forretress, Heracross — 100% 15 Normal Physical Cute 2 ♥
Focus Energy Beedrill, Scyther, Scizor, Pinsir, Kricketune — —% 30 Normal Status Cool 0 ♥
Fury Cutter Scyther, Scizor, Gligar, Gliscor, Ninjask, Kricketune 10 95% 20 Bug Physical Cool 2 ♥
Gust Butterfree, Venomoth, Beautifly, Dustox, Masquerain, Mothim, Combee 40 100% 35 Flying Special Smart 3 ♥
Mud ShotHGSS * Surskit, Masquerain 55 95% 15 Ground Special Tough 2 ♥
Quick Attack Scyther, Scizor, Yanma, Yanmega, Gligar, Gliscor, Surskit, Masquerain, Volbeat 40 100% 30 Normal Physical Cool 2 ♥

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation III
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Category Appeal Jam
Focus Energy Beedrill, Scyther, Scizor, Pinsir — —% 30 Normal Cool 1 ♥ 3 ♥
Gust Butterfree, Venomoth, Beautifly, Dustox, Masquerain 40 100% 35 Flying Smart 3 ♥ 0 ♥
Quick Attack Scyther, Scizor, Yanma, Gligar, Surskit, Masquerain, Volbeat 40 100% 30 Normal Cool 3 ♥ 0 ♥

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Tutoring

Tutoring Generation VII
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Category
Bug Bite USUM 60 100% 20 Bug Physical
Earth Power USUM 90 100% 10 Ground Special
Giga Drain USUM 75 100% 10 Grass Special
Signal Beam USUM 75 100% 15 Bug Special
Snore USUM 50 100% 15 Normal Special
Superpower USUM 120 100% 5 Fighting Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation VI
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Category Contest Category Appeal Jam
Bug Bite ORAS 60 100% 20 Bug Physical Cute 3 ♥ 0 ♥
Earth Power ORAS 90 100% 10 Ground Special Beautiful 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Giga Drain ORAS 75 100% 10 Grass Special Clever 1 ♥ 4 ♥
Signal Beam ORAS 75 100% 15 Bug Special Beautiful 3 ♥ 0 ♥
Snore ORAS 50 100% 15 Normal Special Cute 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Superpower ORAS 120 100% 5 Fighting Physical Tough 6 ♥ 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation V
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Category
Bug Bite B2W2 60 100% 20 Bug Physical
Earth Power B2W2 90 100% 10 Ground Special
Giga Drain B2W2 75 100% 10 Grass Special
Signal Beam B2W2 75 100% 15 Bug Special
Sleep Talk B2W2 — —% 10 Normal Status
Snore B2W2 40 100% 15 Normal Special
Superpower B2W2 120 100% 5 Fighting Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation IV
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Category Contest Category Appeal
Bug Bite HGSS 60 100% 20 Bug Physical Tough 0 ♥
Earth Power HGSSPt 90 100% 10 Ground Special Smart 2 ♥
Fury Cutter HGSSPt 10 95% 20 Bug Physical Cool 2 ♥
Headbutt HGSS 70 100% 15 Normal Physical Tough 3 ♥
Mud-Slap HGSSPt 20 100% 10 Ground Special Cute 3 ♥
Snore HGSSPt 40 100% 15 Normal Special Cute 3 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation III
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Category Appeal Jam
Body Slam FRLGEXD 85 100% 15 Normal Tough 1 ♥ 4 ♥
Double-Edge FRLGEXD 120 100% 15 Normal Tough 6 ♥ 0 ♥
Endure E — —% 10 Normal Tough 2 ♥ 0 ♥
Mimic FRLGEXD — —% 10 Normal Cute 1 ♥ 0 ♥
Mud-Slap E 20 100% 10 Ground Cute 2 ♥ 1 ♥
Rock Slide FRLGE 75 90% 10 Rock Tough 1 ♥ 3 ♥
Sleep Talk E — —% 10 Normal Cute 3 ♥ 0 ♥
Snore E 40 100% 15 Normal Cute 4 ♥ 0 ♥
Substitute FRLGEXD — —% 10 Normal Smart 2 ♥ 0 ♥
Swagger EXD — 90% 15 Normal Cute 2 ♥ 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites

Appearances

Anime

Goh's Trapinch.

Trapinch appears in 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 Numero Uno Articuno.

Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Part 2, Solana caught a Trapinch to defeat a Golem.

Goh caught a Trapinch in Hoenn in Making Battles in the Sand!.

All Dressed Up With Somewhere To Go! and A Rivalry to Gible On! were minor appearances of Trapinch.

Trivia

  • Despite its appearance and egg group, Trapinch isn't Bug-type Pokémon.
  • Trapinch and Nidorino are the only Pokémon that, when evolving, lose the ability to learn a 1-hit KO move.
  • Trapinch is the only Pokémon that can have a Hidden Ability that evolves into a Pokémon that does not have one.

Origin

Trapinch appears to be based on an antlion. Its way of catching prey is also the same as the tactic used by the antlion with this method also possibly being why it is a Ground-type Pokémon.

Etymology

Trapinch comes from "trap" and "pinch".

Gallery

See also

v · d · eGeneration III Pokémon
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