Trapinch (#0328) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP45105–152200–294

Atk10094–167184–328

Def4545–10685–207

SpA4545–10685–207

SpD4545–10685–207

Spe1013–6822–130

Total290Higher than 12% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Atk.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 10). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+68Max62No SP30Min27Scarf102Tailwind136

At max Speed, Trapinch outspeeds 1 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Grass2×Ice2×Water2×

Resists

Poison½×Rock½×

Immune to

Electric0×

Takes normal damage from 12 types

NormalFightingFlyingGroundBugGhostSteelFirePsychicDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

Hyper Cutter
Prevents Attack from being lowered by other Pokémon.
Arena Trap
Prevents opponents from fleeing or switching out. Eluded by Flying-types and Pokémon in the air.
Sheer ForceHidden ability
Strengthens moves with extra effects to 1.3× their power, but prevents their extra effects.

Competitive

SV SinglesLC

8.43% of teams · rank #16 · Singles, first stages at Lv 5 · 1630+ rating · 7,479 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Eviolite
Ability: Arena Trap
Nature: Impish
EVs: 196 Atk / 156 Def / 76 SpD / 36 Spe
Tera Type: Bug

Earthquake
First Impression
Stone Edge
Feint

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players9.51%
Rated 1500+10.33%
Rated 1630+8.43%
Rated 1760+5.43%

Usage by month

Oct 20258.43%

Moves

Earthquake100%
First Impression99.8%
Stone Edge82.8%
Feint80.5%
Stealth Rock14.6%
Rock Slide9%
Giga Drain4.7%
Quick Attack4.2%
Crunch1.7%
Mud-Slap0.8%

Items

Eviolite99%
Choice Band0.5%
Focus Sash0.3%
Choice Scarf0.1%
Custap Berry0%
Life Orb0%

Abilities

100%
0%
0%

EV spreads

Impish 196 Atk / 156 Def / 76 SpD / 36 Spe74.6%
Adamant 76 HP / 196 Atk / 156 Def / 76 SpD6.7%
Impish 76 HP / 196 Atk / 156 Def / 76 SpD4.7%
Relaxed 196 Atk / 156 Def / 76 SpA / 76 SpD3.6%
Adamant 36 Atk / 236 Def / 236 SpD1.9%

Tera types

Bug69.5%
Fire13.1%
Water12.2%
Grass3.1%

Common teammates

Vullaby65.9%
Mienfoo61.7%
Minccino39.6%
Impidimp39.3%
Numel34.7%
Foongus19%
Glimmet13.1%
Mareanie12.3%

Checks & counters

Evolution

#0328TrapinchGround
1. Level 35#0329VibravaGroundDragon
  1. Level 45#0330FlygonGroundDragon

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 13

1AstonishHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.GhostPhys30100%15

1Sand AttackLowers the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundStatus—100%15

8BiteHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25

12Mud-SlapHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundSpec20100%10

16Sand TombPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.GroundPhys3585%15

20BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20

24DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

28CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15

32SandstormChanges the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.RockStatus——10

36Earth PowerHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GroundSpec90100%10

40EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10

44SuperpowerLowers the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.FightingPhys120100%5

48FissureCauses a one-hit KO.GroundPhys—30%5

TM / HM / TR 28

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM05Mud-SlapHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundSpec20100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM15Struggle BugHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.BugSpec50100%20

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM28BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20

TM35Mud ShotHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundSpec5595%15

TM36Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM51SandstormChanges the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.RockStatus——10

TM55DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM86Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM108CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15

TM111Giga DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec75100%10

TM116Stealth RockCauses damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.RockStatus——20

TM133Earth PowerHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GroundSpec90100%10

TM149EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10

TM150Stone EdgeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.RockPhys10080%5

TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM176Sand TombPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.GroundPhys3585%15

TM182Bug BiteIf target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.BugPhys60100%20

TM215Scorching SandsHas a 30% chance to burn the target.GroundSpec70100%10

Egg moves 7

EggBug BiteIf target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.BugPhys60100%20

EggFeintHits through Protect and Detect.NormalPhys30100%10

EggFirst ImpressionCan only be used as the first move after the user enters battle.BugPhys90100%10

EggFlailInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.NormalPhys—100%15

EggFury CutterPower doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.BugPhys4095%20

EggGustInflicts regular damage and can hit Pokémon in the air.FlyingSpec40100%35

EggQuick AttackInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%30

Pokédex entries

Category: Ant Pit Pokémon
Debut: Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire
Color: Brown
Shape
Habitat: Rough Terrain
Pal Park area: Mountain

Original Hoenn#116Updated Unova#121Mountain Kalos#003New Hoenn#121Original Alola#235Original Ula’ula#107Updated Alola#304Updated Ula’ula#125Galar#321Blueberry#044

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.
Ultra Moon
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 Sun
As it digs through the sand, its giant jaws crush any rocks that obstruct its path. It builds a funnel-shaped nest.
Moon
It can live for a week without eating a thing. It waits patiently at the bottom of its nest for prey to appear.
Sun
It makes an inescapable conical pit and lies in wait at the bottom for prey to come tumbling down.
Black 2 · White 2 · Y · Shield
Its nest is a sloped, bowl-like pit in the desert. Once something has fallen in, there is no escape.
HeartGold · SoulSilver · Sword
It makes a conical pit in desert sand and lies in wait at the bottom for prey to come tumbling down.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White
It lives in arid deserts. It makes a sloping pit trap in sand where it patiently awaits prey.
FireRed · LeafGreen · X
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.
Emerald
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.
Sapphire · Alpha Sapphire
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.
Ruby · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

Japanese: ナックラー
Japanese (romaji): Nuckrar
Korean: 톱치
Chinese (Traditional): 大顎蟻
Chinese (Simplified): 大颚蚁
French: Kraknoix
German: Knacklion
Spanish: Trapinch
Italian: Trapinch

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation III

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 1 Atk
Catch rate: 255 ≈33.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 58
Growth rate: Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg groups: BugDragon
Gender: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Isle of Armor 4 areas

Challenge Beach (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Courageous Cavern (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Potbottom Desert (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40

Sword: The Isle of Armor 4 areas

Challenge Beach (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Courageous Cavern (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Potbottom Desert (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40

Shield 6 areas

Axew's Eye (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Dusty Bowl (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Dusty Bowl (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Hammerlocke HillsWalking in the overworld · Lv 29–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
Route 6Walking in the overworld · Lv 29–33

Sword 5 areas

Axew's Eye (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Dusty Bowl (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–30
Dusty Bowl (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–30
Rolling Fields (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
Route 6Walking in the overworld · Lv 29–33

Ultra Moon 1 area

Haina DesertFishing at bubbling spots in the water · Lv 32–35

Ultra Sun 1 area

Haina DesertFishing at bubbling spots in the water · Lv 32–35

Moon 1 area

Haina DesertFishing at bubbling spots in the water · Lv 28–31

Sun 1 area

Haina DesertFishing at bubbling spots in the water · Lv 28–31

Y 2 areas

Friend Safari (Ground)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Road 13Ambushed by a Wild Pokemon from the Ground, Walking on rough terrain · Lv 26–28

X 2 areas

Friend Safari (Ground)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
Road 13Ambushed by a Wild Pokemon from the Ground, Walking on rough terrain · Lv 26–28

White 2 2 areas

Desert ResortWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 21
Reversal Mountain (unknown area 48)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 32–34

Black 2 2 areas

Desert ResortWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 21
Reversal Mountain (unknown area 48)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 32–34

XD 1 area

Rock PokespotFinding a Wild Pokemon at any of the three Pokespots in Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. · Lv 10–20

SoulSilver 1 area

Safari Zone DesertWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 46–47

HeartGold 1 area

Safari Zone DesertWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 46–47

Pearl 1 area

Road 228Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25

Diamond 1 area

Road 228Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25

Emerald 2 areas

Mirage TowerWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–24
Road 111Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 19–21

Sapphire 1 area

Road 111Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 19–21

Ruby 1 area

Road 111Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 19–21