Trapinch

#328 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokédex • Ant Pit Pokémon

Trapinch

#328 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokédex • Ant Pit Pokémon

Stats

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

200

294

Attack

100

184

328

Defense

207

Sp. Atk

207

Sp. Def

207

Speed

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.

Spinda

Vibrava

Normal

Shiny

Trapinch

Ant Pit Pokémon

#328

Height

0.7 m (2'04")

Weight

15 kg (33.1 lbs)

Abilities

Hyper Cutter Arena Trap

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Trapinch takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

2×

2×

2×

Resists

0×

0.5×

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.

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

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.

Egg Groups	Bug Dragon
Gender	50% male 50% female
Egg cycles	20 (5,120 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.

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.

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Trapinch #328	Level 35	Vibrava #329
Vibrava #329	Level 45	Flygon #330

Held Items

Items this Pokémon may hold when encountered in the wild.

Soft Sand

HeartGold

SoulSilver

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

		Class				Description
Start	Bite	Physical	60	100	25	The foe is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. It may make the target flinch.
9	Sand Attack	Status	-	100	15	Sand is hurled in the foe’s face, reducing its accuracy.
17	Feint Attack	Physical	60	-	20	The user draws up to the foe disarmingly, then throws a sucker punch. It hits without fail.
25	Sand Tomb	Physical	15	70	15	The user traps the foe inside a harshly raging sandstorm for two to five turns.
33	Crunch	Physical	80	100	15	The user crunches up the foe with sharp fangs. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
41	Dig	Physical	80	100	10	The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.
49	Sandstorm	Status	-	-	10	A five-turn sand storm is summoned to hurt all combatant types except Rock, Ground, and Steel.
57	Hyper Beam	Special	150	90	5	The foe is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.
65	Earth Power	Special	90	100	10	The user makes the ground under the foe erupt with power. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.
73	Earthquake	Physical	100	100	10	The user sets off an earthquake that hits all the Pokémon in the battle.
81	Feint	Physical	50	100	10	An attack that hits a foe using Protect or Detect. It also lifts the effects of those moves.
89	Fissure	Physical	-	30	5	The user opens up a fissure in the ground and drops the foe in. The target instantly faints if it hits.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver.

		Class				Description
TM06	Toxic	Status	-	85	10	A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
TM10	Hidden Power	Special	1	100	15	A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM11	Sunny Day	Status	-	-	5	The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.
TM15	Hyper Beam	Special	150	90	5	The foe is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.
TM17	Protect	Status	-	-	10	It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM19	Giga Drain	Special	60	100	10	A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
TM21	Frustration	Physical	-	100	20	A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
TM22	Solar Beam	Special	120	100	10	A two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the second turn.
TM26	Earthquake	Physical	100	100	10	The user sets off an earthquake that hits all the Pokémon in the battle.
TM27	Return	Physical	-	100	20	A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM28	Dig	Physical	80	100	10	The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.
TM32	Double Team	Status	-	-	15	By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
TM37	Sandstorm	Status	-	-	10	A five-turn sand storm is summoned to hurt all combatant types except Rock, Ground, and Steel.
TM39	Rock Tomb	Physical	50	80	10	Boulders are hurled at the foe. It also lowers the foe’s Speed by preventing its movement.
TM42	Facade	Physical	70	100	20	An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn.
TM43	Secret Power	Physical	70	100	20	The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment.
TM44	Rest	Status	-	-	5	The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.
TM45	Attract	Status	-	100	15	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
TM58	Endure	Status	-	-	10	The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM78	Captivate	Status	-	100	20	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.
TM80	Rock Slide	Physical	75	90	10	Large boulders are hurled at the foe to inflict damage. It may also make the target flinch.
TM82	Sleep Talk	Status	-	-	10	While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM83	Natural Gift	Physical	-	100	15	The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.
TM87	Swagger	Status	-	90	15	The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe’s Attack stat.
TM90	Substitute	Status	-	-	10	The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
HM04	Strength	Physical	80	100	15	The foe is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move boulders.
HM06	Rock Smash	Physical	40	100	15	The user hits with a punch that may lower the target’s Defense. It can also smash cracked boulders.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.

	Class				Description
Bug Bite	Physical	60	100	20	The user bites the foe. If the foe is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.
Earth Power	Special	90	100	10	The user makes the ground under the foe erupt with power. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.
Fury Cutter	Physical	10	95	20	The foe is slashed with scythes or claws. Its power increases if it hits in succession.
Headbutt	Physical	70	100	15	The user attacks with its head. It may make the foe flinch. To find Pokémon, hit trees.
Mud-Slap	Special	20	100	10	The user hurls mud in the foe’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
Snore	Special	40	100	15	An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch.

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.

	Class				Description
Flail	Physical	-	100	15	The user flails about aimlessly to attack. It becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.
Focus Energy	Status	-	-	30	The user takes a deep breath and focuses to raise the critical-hit ratio of its attacks.
Fury Cutter	Physical	10	95	20	The foe is slashed with scythes or claws. Its power increases if it hits in succession.
Gust	Special	40	100	35	A gust of wind is whipped up by wings and launched at the foe to inflict damage.
Mud Shot	Special	55	95	15	The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the foe. It also reduces the target’s Speed.
Quick Attack	Physical	40	100	30	The user lunges at the foe at a speed that makes it almost invisible. It is sure to strike first.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Hyper Cutter

Ability Slot 1

Prevents the Attack stat from being lowered.

Prevents Attack from being lowered by other Pokémon.

Arena Trap

Ability Slot 2

Prevents the foe from fleeing.

Prevents opponents from fleeing or switching out. Eluded by Flying-types and Pokémon in the air.

#327

Spinda

#329

Vibrava

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