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Trapinch(JP)is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a Ground type Pokémon in the third generation games, Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire. It evolves into Vibrava starting at level 35.

Physiology and Behavior[]

Appearances[]

Main Pokémon games[]

Other Pokémon games[]

In the anime[]

Origin and inspiration[]

In-game information[]

Pokédex entries[]

Title Entry
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon FireRed It lives in arid deserts. It makes a sloping pit trap in sand where it patiently awaits prey.
Pokémon LeafGreen It lives in arid deserts. It makes a sloping pit trap in sand where it patiently awaits prey.
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond It makes a conical pit in desert sand and lies in wait at the bottom for prey to come tumbling down.
Pokémon Pearl It makes a conical pit in desert sand and lies in wait at the bottom for prey to come tumbling down.
Pokémon Platinum It makes a conical pit in desert sand and lies in wait at the bottom for prey to come tumbling down.
Pokémon HeartGold Its nest is a sloped, bowl-like pit in the desert. Once something has fallen in, there is no escape.
Pokémon SoulSilver Its nest is a sloped, bowl-like pit in the desert. Once something has fallen in, there is no escape.
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black It makes a conical pit in desert sand and lies in wait at the bottom for prey to come tumbling down.
Pokémon White It makes a conical pit in desert sand and lies in wait at the bottom for prey to come tumbling down.
Pokémon Black 2 It makes an inescapable conical pit and lies in wait at the bottom for prey to come tumbling down.
Pokémon White 2 It makes an inescapable conical pit and lies in wait at the bottom for prey to come tumbling down.
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X It lives in arid deserts. It makes a sloping pit trap in sand where it patiently awaits prey.
Pokémon Y It makes an inescapable conical pit and lies in wait at the bottom for prey to come tumbling down.
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon 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.
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sun It can live for a week without eating a thing. It waits patiently at the bottom of its nest for prey to appear.
Pokémon Moon As it digs through the sand, its giant jaws crush any rocks that obstruct its path. It builds a funnel-shaped nest.
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon 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.
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sword Its nest is a sloped, bowl-like pit in the desert. Once something has fallen in, there is no escape.
Pokémon Shield It makes an inescapable conical pit and lies in wait at the bottom for prey to come tumbling down.
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond It makes a conical pit in desert sand and lies in wait at the bottom for prey to come tumbling down.
Pokémon Shining Pearl It makes a conical pit in desert sand and lies in wait at the bottom for prey to come tumbling down.
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet This Pokémon lives in arid deserts. It patiently awaits prey inside its funnel- shaped nest.
Pokémon Violet As it digs through the sand, its giant jaws crush any rocks that obstruct its path. It builds a funnel-shaped nest.

Game locations[]

Title Location(s)
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ruby
Route 111
Pokémon Sapphire
Route 111
Pokémon Emerald
Route 111, Mirage Tower
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond
Route 228 (Poké Radar)
Pokémon Pearl
Route 228 (Poké Radar)
Pokémon Platinum
Route 228 (Poké Radar)
Pokémon HeartGold
Safari Zone
Pokémon SoulSilver
Safari Zone
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black
Trade
Pokémon White
White Forest
Pokémon Black 2
Desert Resort, Reversal Mountain
Pokémon White 2
Desert Resort, Reversal Mountain
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X
Route 13, Friend Safari (Ground)
Pokémon Y
Route 13, Friend Safari (Ground)
Pokémon Omega Ruby
Route 111
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire
Route 111
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sun
Haina Desert (Ambush)
Pokémon Moon
Haina Desert (Ambush)
Pokémon Ultra Sun
Haina Desert (Ambush)
Pokémon Ultra Moon
Haina Desert (Ambush)
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sword
Route 6
Rolling Fields, Axew's Eye, Dusty Bowl (Max Raid Battle)
Pokémon Shield
Route 6, Hammerlocke Hills
Rolling Fields, Axew's Eye, Dusty Bowl (Max Raid Battle)
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond
Route 228 (Poké Radar)
Grand Underground - Rocky Cave, Big Bluff Cavern, Sandsear Cave
Pokémon Shining Pearl
Route 228 (Poké Radar)
Grand Underground - Rocky Cave, Big Bluff Cavern, Sandsear Cave
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet
Savanna Biome
Pokémon Violet
Savanna Biome

Evolution[]

Trapinch
Reach level 35.
Vibrava
Reach level 45.
Flygon
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Base Stats[]

Base Stats
HP 45
Attack 100
Defense 45
Sp. Attack 45
Sp. Defense 45
Speed 10
Total 290

Moveset[]

Main article: Trapinch/moveset

Gallery[]

Sprites[]

Sprites and renders
Ruby Sapphire
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Trivia[]

  • Trapinch is the only member of its evolutionary line to have a Hidden Ability.
  • Trapinch has the lowest base Speed stat of all Ground-type Pokémon.