Trapinch
TL;DR. Trapinch is a pure ground-type Pokémon from Generation III. Base Stat Total: 290. 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.
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.
Stat spread.
Total of 290. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Trapinch in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Trapinch reaches 1,274 CP at level 40 and 1,458 CP as a best buddy.
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Trapinch in competitive play.
Trapinch is a Generation 9 LC-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #790 in the Great League.
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Common questions about Trapinch.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Trapinch, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Trapinch?
Trapinch is a pure Ground-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Trapinch weak to?
Trapinch takes 2× damage from Water, Grass, Ice. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Trapinch resistant to?
Trapinch is immune to Electric. It also resists Poison, Rock.
How does Trapinch evolve?
Trapinch evolves into Vibrava (Level 35).
What generation is Trapinch from?
Trapinch was introduced in Generation III (the Hoenn region). Its Pokédex number is #0328.
What are Trapinch's base stats?
Trapinch has HP 45, Attack 100, Defense 45, Special Attack 45, Special Defense 45, and Speed 10. Total base stat total: 290.
What are Trapinch's abilities?
Trapinch can have the abilities Hyper Cutter, Arena Trap, plus the Hidden Ability Sheer Force.
Is Trapinch legendary or mythical?
No. Trapinch is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Trapinch's best stat?
Trapinch's highest base stat is Attack at 100, which ranks 22nd of 75 Ground-type Pokémon.
Is Trapinch good?
Trapinch has a base stat total of 290, the 892nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 70th among Ground-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Trapinch as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Trapinch is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Trapinch vs. the average Ground-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 75 Ground-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Trapinch | Ground avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 45 | 77 | -32 |
| Attack | 100 | 88 | +12 |
| Defense | 45 | 85 | -40 |
| Special Attack | 45 | 58 | -13 |
| Special Defense | 45 | 65 | -20 |
| Speed | 10 | 58 | -48 |
| Total | 290 | 431 | -141 |
Trapinch appears in 27 games.
Every mainline release where Trapinch is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2016 Moon
- 2016 Sun
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
- 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Catch Trapinch in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 14 games have a known habitat.
Trapinch appears in 11 episodes.
From HZ097 (2025-05-30) through JN095 (2022-01-28).
- HZ097 The Prankster Horizons 2025-10-27
- AG105 Once in a Mawile Advanced Generation 2005-12-10
- AG106 Beg, Burrow and Steal Advanced Generation 2005-12-17
- AG118 Less is Morrison Advanced Generation 2006-02-11
- DP145 A Rivalry to Gible On! Diamond & Pearl 2010-02-20
- SM008 Lillie's Egg-xhilarating Challenge! Sun & Moon 2017-05-18
- SM075 Some Kind of Laziness! Sun & Moon 2018-10-20
- JN036 Making Battles in the Sand! Journeys 2020-12-04
- JN064 Absol Absolved! Journeys 2022-01-21
- JN092 The Winding Path to Greatness! Journeys 2022-10-21
- JN095 The Good, The Bad, and The Lucky! Journeys 2022-10-21
Pokémon Sleep · Slumbering type
Trapinch has 4 sleep styles.
Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Trapinch sleeps as a Slumbering type.
TCG Pocket appearances
1 Trapinch card across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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