Trapinch: Stats, Moves, Weakness & Evolution

Base stats

HP45120–152200–294

Atk100108–167184–328

Def4558–10685–207

SpA4558–10685–207

SpD4558–10685–207

Spe1027–6822–130

Total290Higher than 12% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 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

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×

GrassIceWater

Resists

½×

PoisonRock

Immune to

0×

Electric

Takes normal damage from 12 types

NormalFightingFlyingGroundBugGhostSteelFirePsychicDragonDarkFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 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 on Showdown.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Trapinch against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
Speed		Pokémon
203		Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200		Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190		Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189		Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184		WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178		Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178		Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172		SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169		Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169		GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167		Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167		Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161		IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156		Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150		ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149		GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143		BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128		PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120		VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105		RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101		MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95		SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94		Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90		PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90		SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85		ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80		IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80		FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70		KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
68		Trapinch · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
62		Trapinch · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
60		Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown
30		Trapinch · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment

Smogon · Showdown 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.

Abilities

Prevents other Pokémon from lowering this Pokémon's Attack .
Everything about Hyper Cutter →
Other Pokémon with Hyper Cutter 10
Krabby Kingler Pinsir Gligar Mawile Corphish Crawdaunt Gliscor Crabrawler Crabominable
Prevents opposing Pokémon from choosing to switch out unless they are airborne.
Everything about Arena Trap →
Other Pokémon with Arena Trap 2
Diglett Dugtrio
This Pokémon's attacks with have 1.3× power; nullifies the effects.
Everything about Sheer Force →
Other Pokémon with Sheer Force 31
Nidoqueen Nidoking Krabby Kingler Tauros Totodile Croconaw Feraligatr Steelix Makuhita Hariyama Mawile Mega Camerupt Bagon Cranidos Rampardos Timburr Gurdurr Conkeldurr Darmanitan Druddigon Rufflet Braviary Landorus Toucannon Cufant Copperajah Kleavor Yellow Plumage Squawkabilly Cetoddle Cetitan

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

SV SinglesLC

8.4% of teams · rank #16 · Singles, first stages at Lv 5 · 1630 weighting · 7,479 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

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

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

Usage by rating

All games9.5%
1500 weighting10.3%
1630 weighting8.4%
1760 weighting5.4%

Usage by month

Oct 20258.4%

Moves

Items

Abilities

100.0%
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%
Foongus19.0%
Glimmet13.1%
Mareanie12.3%

Checks & counters

Evolution

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

Moves

Level up 13


1	Astonish30% chance to make the target flinch.	Ghost	Phys	30	100%	15
1	Sand AttackLowers the target's accuracy by 1.	Ground	Status	—	100%	15
8	Bite30% chance to make the target flinch.	Dark	Phys	60	100%	25
12	Mud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1.	Ground	Spec	20	100%	10
16	Sand TombTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.	Ground	Phys	35	85%	15
20	Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.	Ground	Phys	60	100%	20
24	DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.	Ground	Phys	80	100%	10
28	Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.	Dark	Phys	80	100%	15
32	SandstormFor 5 turns, a sandstorm rages. Rock: 1.5× SpD.	Rock	Status	—	—	10
36	Earth Power10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Ground	Spec	90	100%	10
40	EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.	Ground	Phys	100	100%	10
44	SuperpowerLowers the user's Attack and Defense by 1.	Fighting	Phys	120	100%	5
48	FissureOHKOs the target. Fails if user is a lower level.	Ground	Phys	—	30%	5

TM / HM / TR 28


TM01	Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.	Normal	Phys	90	85%	20
TM05	Mud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1.	Ground	Spec	20	100%	10
TM07	ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM15	Struggle Bug100% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Atk by 1.	Bug	Spec	50	100%	20
TM25	FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.	Normal	Phys	70	100%	20
TM28	Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.	Ground	Phys	60	100%	20
TM35	Mud Shot100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.	Ground	Spec	55	95%	15
TM36	Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.	Rock	Phys	60	95%	15
TM47	EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM49	Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.	Fire	Status	—	—	5
TM51	SandstormFor 5 turns, a sandstorm rages. Rock: 1.5× SpD.	Rock	Status	—	—	10
TM55	DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.	Ground	Phys	80	100%	10
TM66	Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.	Normal	Phys	85	100%	15
TM70	Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM85	RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.	Psychic	Status	—	—	5
TM86	Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.	Rock	Phys	75	90%	10
TM103	SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.	Normal	Status	—	—	10
TM108	Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.	Dark	Phys	80	100%	15
TM111	Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.	Grass	Spec	75	100%	10
TM116	Stealth RockHurts foes on switch-in. Factors Rock weakness.	Rock	Status	—	—	20
TM133	Earth Power10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.	Ground	Spec	90	100%	10
TM149	EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.	Ground	Phys	100	100%	10
TM150	Stone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio.	Rock	Phys	100	80%	5
TM163	Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.	Normal	Spec	150	90%	5
TM171	Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.	Normal	Spec	80	100%	10
TM176	Sand TombTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.	Ground	Phys	35	85%	15
TM182	Bug BiteUser steals and eats the target's Berry.	Bug	Phys	60	100%	20
TM215	Scorching Sands30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target.	Ground	Spec	70	100%	10

Egg moves 7


Egg	Bug BiteUser steals and eats the target's Berry.	Bug	Phys	60	100%	20
Egg	FeintNullifies Detect, Protect, and Quick/Wide Guard.	Normal	Phys	30	100%	10
Egg	First ImpressionNearly always goes first. First turn out only.	Bug	Phys	90	100%	10
Egg	FlailMore power the less HP the user has left.	Normal	Phys	—	100%	15
Egg	Fury CutterPower doubles with each hit, up to 160.	Bug	Phys	40	95%	20
Egg	GustPower doubles during Bounce, Fly, and Sky Drop.	Flying	Spec	40	100%	35
Egg	Quick AttackUsually goes first.	Normal	Phys	40	100%	30

Biology

Trapinch can crush boulders with its jaws. It digs a hole into the sand, and waits for unsuspecting prey to walk in. At night, it digs a spot under the sand to sleep. Due to the size of its head, it cannot get up if flipped upside down.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation III Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

Official vote, Japan#503 of 720 in the 2016 Pokémon General Election 720 (Japan), tiedOfficial results, via Cinematoday

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

: Ant Pit Pokémon
: Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire
Color: Brown

: 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

English: Trapinch
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

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI

Generation V

Generation IV

Generation III

Training

: 1 Atk
: 255 ≈33.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 70
: 58
: Medium Slow

Breeding

: BugDragon
: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
: 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

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.