Earthquake
Learned at Lv. 73
Platinum
Power: 100Accuracy: 100PP: 10Physical
Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.
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POKÉDEX No. #328
Trapinch
Ant Pit Pokémon
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.
Weak to
Water
Grass
Ice
Height0.7 m
Weight15.0 kg
AbilitiesHyper Cutter
Varieties1
Evolution Chain
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP45200–294
- Attack100184–328
- Defense4585–207
- Sp. Atk4585–207
- Sp. Def4585–207
- Speed1022–130
Total290
/ 720
BST290
12 percentile (1025)-120 vs Gen 3 avg (410)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Generation
Generation 3
Habitat
Rough Terrain
Color
Brown
Shape
Armor
Gender Difference
No
Forms Switchable
No
Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #328 |
| Blueberry | #44 |
| Galar | #321 |
| Hoenn | #116 |
| Kalos Mountain | #3 |
| Original Alola | #235 |
| Original Ulaula | #107 |
| Updated Alola | #304 |
| Updated Hoenn | #121 |
| Updated Ulaula | #125 |
| Updated Unova | #121 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
58
EV Yield
+1 Attack
Growth Curve
Medium Slow
(6x³) / (5) - 15x² + 100x - 140Exp at Lv. 50
117,360
Exp at Lv. 100
1,059,860
Wild Held Items
Soft Sand
Max rarity: 5%Versions: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Firered
Evolution Chain
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle Strategy
Poison
Rock
Steel
Fire
Electric
Offensive Coverage
Trapinch's Ground typing gives it 3 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against poison, rock, steel, fire, electric types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Adamant
+Attack−Sp. Atk
Brave
+Attack−Speed
In-Depth Analysis
Trapinch's 290 base stat total marks it as a balanced Pokémon with a flexible stat spread. Attack (100) carries most matchups, but a low Speed stat of 10 means careful positioning matters.
Its Ground typing leaves Trapinch with 3 weaknesses against 2 resistances and 1 full immunity. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. On offense, its STAB moves threaten 5 types for super-effective damage.
With a catch rate of 255, Trapinch is comparatively easy to catch in the wild. It levels on the Medium Slow experience curve. Defeating it grants Attack +1 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Pokédex Data
Height
0.7 m
Weight
15.0 kg
TypeGround
Abilities
Prevents Attack from being lowered by other Pokémon.
Prevents opponents from fleeing or switching out. Eluded by Flying-types and Pokémon in the air.
Strengthens moves with extra effects to 1.3× their power, but prevents their extra effects.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
BugDragon
⚧
Gender Ratio
♂
50%
♀
50%
🐣
Hatch Steps
5,100
Hatch Counter: 20
⚪
Capture Rate
255
Higher values mean easier to catch
❤️
Base Happiness
70
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Medium Slow
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Trapinch?
Trapinch is a Ground type Pokémon.
What are Trapinch's weaknesses?
Trapinch takes 2× damage from Water, Grass, Ice type moves. It is immune to Electric type moves.
How does Trapinch evolve?
Trapinch evolves into Vibrava at level 35. Full evolution line: Trapinch → Vibrava → Flygon.
What are Trapinch's base stats?
Trapinch has a base stat total of 290: HP 45, Attack 100, Defense 45, Sp. Atk 45, Sp. Def 45, Speed 10. Its highest stat is Attack (100).
