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No. 0329 · Generation III · Hoenn

Vibrava

The Vibration Pokémon
Ground Dragon
Weak to with Levitate 4× Ice 2× Dragon Fairy
All matchups
Vibrava
Sprite

TL;DR. Vibrava is a ground/dragon-type Pokémon from Generation III. Base Stat Total: 340. To make prey faint, VIBRAVA generates ultrasonic waves by vigorously making its two wings vibrate. This POKéMON’s ultrasonic waves are so powerful, they can bring on headaches in people.

Ground Dragon

To make prey faint, VIBRAVA generates ultrasonic waves by vigorously making its two wings vibrate. This POKéMON’s ultrasonic waves are so powerful, they can bring on headaches in people.

Height1.1 m
Weight15.3 kg
AbilitiesLevitate
Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 340. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 50
Attack 70
Defense 50
Sp. Attack 50
Sp. Defense 50
Speed 70
Total340
340 base stat total, the 719th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 108th among Ground-types.
70 base Attack, Vibrava's strongest stat, ranking 108th of 139 Ground-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Vibrava 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, Vibrava reaches 1,225 CP at level 40 and 1,401 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack134
GO Defense99
GO Stamina137
Max CP (L40)1,225
Max CP (L50)1,384
Best buddy (L51)1,401
Raid catch CP 650–699 (L20). Weather boosted 813–875 (L25).

Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator

Shiny release

The first Shiny in the Trapinch family appeared on October 12, 2019.

  1. Trapinch
  2. Shadow
  3. Vibrava and Flygon by encounter
  4. Dynamax

Recent raid runs

Last in raids: Feb 16 to Feb 21, 2026, 3-star.

DatesRaidEvent
Feb 16 to Feb 21, 20263-starRegular rotation
Mar 18 to Mar 22, 20253-starRegular rotation
Oct 19 to Oct 23, 20203-starRegular rotation
Jun 16 to Jul 6, 20202-starRegular rotation

Full Vibrava GO history

Competitive

Vibrava in competitive play.

Recommended builds and battle rankings for Vibrava across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #642 in the Great League.

Pokémon GO Battle League
Great League #642 72.4 score

Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia

Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.

Quick answers

Common questions about Vibrava.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Vibrava, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Vibrava?

Vibrava is a Ground/Dragon-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Vibrava weak to?

Vibrava takes 4× damage from Ice. its biggest defensive liability. It also takes 2× damage from Dragon, Fairy.

What is Vibrava resistant to?

Vibrava is immune to Electric. It also resists Fire, Poison, Rock.

How does Vibrava evolve?

Vibrava evolves from Trapinch (Level 35). Vibrava evolves into Flygon (Level 45).

What generation is Vibrava from?

Vibrava was introduced in Generation III (the Hoenn region). Its Pokédex number is #0329.

What are Vibrava's base stats?

Vibrava has HP 50, Attack 70, Defense 50, Special Attack 50, Special Defense 50, and Speed 70. Total base stat total: 340.

What are Vibrava's abilities?

Vibrava can have the ability Levitate.

Is Vibrava legendary or mythical?

No. Vibrava is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Vibrava's best stat?

Vibrava's highest base stat is Attack at 70, which ranks 108th of 139 Ground-type Pokémon.

Is Vibrava good?

Vibrava has a base stat total of 340, the 719th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 108th among Ground-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

Does Vibrava's ability change its weaknesses?

Yes. With Levitate, Ground moves miss it.

See the full Q&A page for Vibrava →
Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Vibrava as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Vibrava in Emerald
Gen III Emerald
Vibrava in HeartGold / SoulSilver
Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver
Vibrava in Black / White
Gen V Black / White
Vibrava in X / Y
Gen VI X / Y
Vibrava in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Vibrava 3D render in Pokémon HOME
HOME Modern 3D render
Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Vibrava is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances. Some abilities change them; pick one to see its chart.

Ability Levitate. Ground moves miss it.

4× Devastating
Ice
2× Weak to
Dragon Fairy
½× Resists
Fire Poison Rock
0× Immune to
Electric Ground
Comparison

Vibrava vs. the average Ground-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 139 Ground-type Pokémon.

Stat Vibrava Ground avg Difference
HP 50 81 -31
Attack 70 91 -21
Defense 50 85 -35
Special Attack 50 72 -22
Special Defense 50 71 -21
Speed 70 67 +3
Total 340 467 -127
Ask Dia about Vibrava Compare it, check weaknesses, or get a quick competitive verdict.
Game appearances

Vibrava appears in 27 games.

Every mainline release where Vibrava is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen III
  • 2003 Ruby
  • 2003 Sapphire
  • 2004 FireRed
  • 2004 LeafGreen
  • 2005 Emerald
Gen IV
  • 2007 Diamond
  • 2007 Pearl
  • 2009 Platinum
  • 2010 HeartGold
  • 2010 SoulSilver
Gen V
  • 2011 Black
  • 2011 White
  • 2012 Black 2
  • 2012 White 2
Gen VI
  • 2013 X
  • 2013 Y
  • 2014 Alpha Sapphire
  • 2014 Omega Ruby
Gen VII
  • 2016 Moon
  • 2016 Sun
  • 2017 Ultra Moon
  • 2017 Ultra Sun
Gen VIII
  • 2019 Shield
  • 2019 Sword
Gen IX
  • 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
  • 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
Side games + live service
  • 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get it

How to get Vibrava.

Every main-series game Vibrava is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.

Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
  • Scarlet · VioletObtainable
    • Trade(Version 3.0.0+)
    • WildSavanna Biome (The Indigo Disk)
    • RaidTera Raid Battles (4★) (The Indigo Disk)

    Needs The Indigo Disk

  • Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
  • SwordObtainable
    • RaidRolling Fields, Dusty Bowl (Max Raid Battle)
  • ShieldObtainable
    • RaidRolling Fields, Axew's Eye, Dusty Bowl (Max Raid Battle)
  • Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
    • WildRoute 228 (Poké Radar)
    • WildGrand Underground - Grassland Cave, Sunlit Cavern, Rocky Cave, Big Bluff Cavern (After obtaining the National Pokédex)
  • Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainableNot in the game
  • Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
  • Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainable
  • X · Y · Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
Generation VObtainableTrade
  • BlackTrade

    White exclusive

  • WhiteObtainable

    White exclusive

  • Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
    • WildReversal Mountain (Dark grass)
Generation IVObtainableTrade
  • Diamond · PearlObtainable
    • WildRoute 228 (Poké Radar)
  • PlatinumTrade
  • HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
    • WildSafari Zone (Desert with 49 Forest points)
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
  • Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldObtainable
  • FireRed · LeafGreenTrade
Pokémon HOME
Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Scarlet and Violet. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Scarlet and Violet.
Pokémon Champions
Not on the roster.
Pokémon anime

Vibrava appears in 6 episodes.

From AG106 (2004-12-09) through JN107 (2022-04-22).

Browse them on the anime guide

Pokémon Sleep · Slumbering type

Vibrava has 4 sleep styles.

Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Vibrava sleeps as a Slumbering type.

TCG Pocket appearances

Vibrava in TCG Pocket.

Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.

Vibrava TCG Pocket card from Deluxe Pack: Mega
Vibrava
◆◆ Uncommon
Vibrava TCG Pocket card from Deluxe Pack: Mega
Vibrava
◆◆ Uncommon
Vibrava TCG Pocket card from Pulsing Aura
Vibrava
◆◆ Uncommon