trapinch

Trapinch is a Ground-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III.

Type: Ground

Abilities:

• Hyper Cutter: Prevents the opponent from lowering this Pokémon's Attack stat.
• Arena Trap: Prevents opposing Pokémon from fleeing or switching out (except for Flying-types and those with Levitate).
• Sheer Force (Hidden Ability): Increases the power of moves that have beneficial secondary effects by 30%, but removes those effects.

Physical Characteristics:

• Resembles a small, orange antlion larva
• Has a large, round head with a pair of sharp, triangular jaws
• Possesses small, stubby legs
• Black eyes are set on the sides of its head
• A sturdy, compact body suited for life in sandy environments

Behavior and Habitat:

• Typically found in arid, desert regions
• Known for digging conical pits in the sand to trap prey
• Leads a solitary life, often waiting patiently for unsuspecting prey to fall into its trap
• Highly territorial, often defending its pit aggressively from intruders

In Battle:

• Known for its high Attack stat and powerful Ground-type moves
• Signature moves: Dig, Earthquake, and Crunch
• Arena Trap ability can be strategically used to prevent opponents from escaping
• Strong against Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, and Steel types
• Weak against Water, Ice, and Grass types

Evolution:

• Evolves into Vibrava starting at level 35
• Vibrava further evolves into Flygon starting at level 45

Interesting Facts:

• Inspired by the larval stage of the antlion, which also digs pits to trap prey
• Despite its small size, it has a surprisingly high Attack stat, making it formidable in battle
• Known for its patience and cunning, often lying in wait for hours
• Its jaws are strong enough to crush boulders, a trait passed on to its evolved forms

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

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