Trapinch
#328 in the Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Pokédex • Ant Pit Pokémon
Trapinch
#328 in the Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Pokédex • Ant Pit Pokémon
Stats
Min
Max
HP
45
200
294
Attack
100
184
328
Defense
45
85
207
Sp. Atk
45
85
207
Sp. Def
45
85
207
Speed
10
22
130
Total
290
Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Normal
Trapinch
Ant Pit Pokémon

Growth
| Pokédexes | - |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 1 Atk |
| Catch rate | 255 |
| Base Exp. | 58 |
Lore

Brilliant Diamond
It makes a conical pit in desert sand and lies in wait at the bottom for prey to come tumbling down.

Shining Pearl
It makes a conical pit in desert sand and lies in wait at the bottom for prey to come tumbling down.
Evolution
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
![]() Trapinch #328 | Level 35 | ![]() Vibrava #329 |
![]() Vibrava #329 | Level 45 | ![]() Flygon #330 |
Encounters
| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Route 228 Road 228 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 25 | 1% | Using PokéRadar |
Route 228 Road 228 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 25 | 1% | Using PokéRadar |
| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Route 228 Road 228 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 25 | 1% | Using PokéRadar |
Route 228 Road 228 | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 25 | 1% | Using PokéRadar |
Held Items
Moves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Sand Attack | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | |
| Start | Astonish | ![]() | Physical | 30 | 100 | 15 | |
| 4 | Laser Focus | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | |
| 8 | Bite | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 | |
| 12 | Mud-Slap | ![]() | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 | |
| 16 | Sand Tomb | ![]() | Physical | 35 | 85 | 15 | |
| 20 | Bulldoze | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | |
| 24 | Dig | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | |
| 28 | Crunch | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | |
| 32 | Sandstorm | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | |
| 36 | Earth Power | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | |
| 40 | Earthquake | ![]() | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 | |
| 44 | Superpower | ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 | |
| 48 | Fissure | ![]() | Physical | - | 30 | 5 |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM83 | Bulldoze | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | |
| HM04 | Strength | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | |
| HM06 | Rock Smash | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 | |
| - | Attract | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | |
| - | Dig | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 | |
| - | Double Team | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | |
| - | Earthquake | ![]() | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 | |
| - | Endure | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | |
| - | Facade | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | |
| - | Giga Drain | ![]() | Special | 75 | 100 | 10 | |
| - | Hyper Beam | ![]() | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 | |
| - | Protect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | |
| - | Rest | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | |
| - | Rock Slide | ![]() | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 | |
| - | Rock Tomb | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 95 | 15 | |
| - | Sandstorm | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | |
| - | Sleep Talk | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | |
| - | Solar Beam | ![]() | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 | |
| - | Substitute | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | |
| - | Sunny Day | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | |
| - | Swagger | ![]() | Status | - | 85 | 15 |
Breeding
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug Bite | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | |
| Earth Power | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 | |
| Feint | ![]() | Physical | 30 | 100 | 10 | |
| Flail | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 15 | |
| Focus Energy | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | |
| Fury Cutter | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 95 | 20 | |
| Gust | ![]() | Special | 40 | 100 | 35 | |
| Mud Shot | ![]() | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | |
| Quick Attack | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 |
Traits
Hyper Cutter
Ability Slot 1
Prevents Attack from being lowered by other Pokémon.
Arena Trap
Ability Slot 2
Prevents opponents from fleeing or switching out. Eluded by Flying-types and Pokémon in the air.
Sheer Force(Hidden Ability)
Strengthens moves with extra effects to 1.3× their power, but prevents their extra effects.






































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