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Trapinch in Pokémon X & Y

#328 in the X and Y Pokédex • Ant Pit Pokémon

Trapinch in the National Pokédex
Trapinch sprite

Normal

Shiny Trapinch sprite

Shiny

Pokédex entries

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 details

Type

Ground

Category

Ant Pit Pokémon

Height

0.7 m (2'04")

Weight

15 kg (33.1 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0328

Trapinch in Other Games

National Dex page

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

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.

Type-only matchups for Trapinch, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

Weak to

Resists

Immune to

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Mountain Kalos #3
EV yield
1 Atk
Catch rate
255
Base Exp.
58

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
20

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Trapinch

Trapinch

#328

Level 35

Vibrava

Vibrava

#329

Vibrava

Vibrava

#329

Level 45

Flygon

Flygon

#330

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
X
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Route 13

Road 13

Walking on rough terrain2610%

-

Route 13

Road 13

Walking on rough terrain2710%

-

Route 13

Road 13

Walking on rough terrain2710%

-

Route 13

Road 13

Walking on rough terrain2810%

-

Friend Safari

Friend Safari (Ground)

Walking in tall grass or a cave30-

Randomly assigned to Friend Safari Slot 1, Requires a registered 3DS friend. Each unlocked encounter slot has equal probability: 50% with two slots or approximately 33.3% with three. The candidate depends on that friend’s Safari.

Y
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Route 13

Road 13

Walking on rough terrain2610%

-

Route 13

Road 13

Walking on rough terrain2710%

-

Route 13

Road 13

Walking on rough terrain2710%

-

Route 13

Road 13

Walking on rough terrain2810%

-

Friend Safari

Friend Safari (Ground)

Walking in tall grass or a cave30-

Randomly assigned to Friend Safari Slot 1, Requires a registered 3DS friend. Each unlocked encounter slot has equal probability: 50% with two slots or approximately 33.3% with three. The candidate depends on that friend’s Safari.

Items this Pokémon may hold when encountered in the wild.
X
5%
Y
5%

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
StartBite

The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. This may also make the target flinch.

Dark6010025
StartFissure

The user opens up a fissure in the ground and drops the target in. The target faints instantly if this attack hits.

Ground-305
StartSuperpower

The user attacks the target with great power. However, this also lowers the user’s Attack and Defense stats.

Fighting1201005
StartFeint

An attack that hits a target using Protect or Detect. This also lifts the effects of those moves.

Normal3010010
4Sand Attack

Sand is hurled in the target’s face, reducing the target’s accuracy.

Ground-10015
7Feint Attack

The user approaches the target disarmingly, then throws a sucker punch. This attack never misses.

Dark60-20
10Sand Tomb

The user traps the target inside a harshly raging sandstorm for four to five turns.

Ground358515
13Mud-Slap

The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

Ground2010010
17Bide

The user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back to cause double the damage taken.

Normal--10
21Bulldoze

The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stat of those hit.

Ground6010020
25Rock Slide

Large boulders are hurled at the opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.

Rock759010
29Dig

The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.

Ground8010010
34Crunch

The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Dark8010015
39Earth Power

The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.

Ground9010010
44Sandstorm

A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types.

Rock--10
49Hyper Beam

The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn.

Normal150905
55Earthquake

The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.

Ground10010010
61Feint

An attack that hits a target using Protect or Detect. This also lifts the effects of those moves.

Normal3010010
67Superpower

The user attacks the target with great power. However, this also lowers the user’s Attack and Defense stats.

Fighting1201005
73Fissure

The user opens up a fissure in the ground and drops the target in. The target faints instantly if this attack hits.

Ground-305

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon X and Y.
Class
TM06Toxic

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

Poison-9010
TM10Hidden Power

A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.

Normal6010015
TM11Sunny Day

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.

Fire--5
TM15Hyper Beam

The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn.

Normal150905
TM17Protect

Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
TM21Frustration

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

Normal-10020
TM22Solar Beam

A two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn.

Grass12010010
TM26Earthquake

The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.

Ground10010010
TM27Return

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

Normal-10020
TM28Dig

The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.

Ground8010010
TM32Double Team

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

Normal--15
TM37Sandstorm

A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types.

Rock--10
TM39Rock Tomb

Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement.

Rock609515
TM42Facade

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.

Normal7010020
TM44Rest

The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.

Psychic--10
TM45Attract

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

Normal-10015
TM48Round

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.

Normal6010015
TM76Struggle Bug

While resisting, the user attacks the opposing Pokémon. This lowers the Sp. Atk stat of those hit.

Bug5010020
TM78Bulldoze

The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stat of those hit.

Ground6010020
TM80Rock Slide

Large boulders are hurled at the opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.

Rock759010
TM87Swagger

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

Normal-9015
TM88Sleep Talk

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

Normal--10
TM90Substitute

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

Normal--10
TM94Rock Smash

The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. This move can also shatter rocks in the field.

Fighting4010015
TM100Confide

The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Normal--20
HM04Strength

The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. This can also be used to move heavy boulders.

Normal8010015

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.
Class
Bug Bite

The user bites the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.

Bug6010020
Earth Power

The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.

Ground9010010
Endure

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
Flail

The user flails about aimlessly to attack. The less HP the user has, the greater the move’s power.

Normal-10015
Focus Energy

The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that critical hits land more easily.

Normal--30
Fury Cutter

The target is slashed with scythes or claws. This attack becomes more powerful if it hits in succession.

Bug409520
Gust

A gust of wind is whipped up by wings and launched at the target to inflict damage.

Flying4010035
Mud Shot

The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat.

Ground559515
Quick Attack

The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. This move always goes first.

Normal4010030
Signal Beam

The user attacks with a sinister beam of light. This may also confuse the target.

Bug7510015

These require the labeled trade, transfer or breeding route. Generation III/IV imports must first reach Generation V; Virtual Console Pokémon cannot be imported into X/Y. Kyurem must be unfused for transfer. Individual options do not certify every four-move combination.
Class
Acquisition source
Body Slam

The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Normal8510015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Captivate

If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat.

Normal-10020

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Double-Edge

A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot.

Normal12010015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Giga Drain

A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

Grass7510010

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Giga Drain

A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

Grass7510010

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Headbutt

The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch.

Normal7010015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Mimic

The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.

Normal--10

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Natural Gift

The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines the move’s type and power.

Normal-10015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Secret Power

The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its additional effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

Normal7010020

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Secret Power

The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its additional effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

Normal7010020

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Snore

An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

Normal5010015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Snore

An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

Normal5010015

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Hyper Cutter

Ability Slot 1

Prevents other Pokémon from lowering its Attack stat.

Prevents Attack from being lowered by other Pokémon.

Arena Trap

Ability Slot 2

Prevents opposing Pokémon from fleeing.

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

Sheer Force(Hidden Ability)

Removes additional effects to increase move damage.

Strengthens moves with extra effects to 1.3× their power, but prevents their extra effects.

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