Trapinchin Pokémon Emerald Legacy

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Pokédex Entry

Ant Pit Pokémon

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.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

Ground

Dex

#116 Hoenn Dex · #328 National

Abilities

Hyper Cutter(Primary)

Prevents ATTACK reduction.

Arena Trap(Secondary)

Prevents fleeing.

Growth Rate

mediumslow

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

bug

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

255

Poké Ball19.4%

Great Ball26.7%

Ultra Ball33.0%

Base Exp

EV Yield

1 Attack

Wild Held Items

Softsand(5%)

Weak To

water ×2grass ×2ice ×2

Resists

poison ×0.5rock ×0.5

Immune To

electric

Evolution Chain

Trapinch

Base form

→

Vibrava

Level up Trapinch to Lv. 32

→

Flygon

Level up Vibrava to Lv. 42

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How to Obtain

Trapinch can be found in Mirage Tower 1F (uncommon), in Mirage Tower 2F (uncommon), and in Mirage Tower 3F (uncommon), among two other areas. Wild ones range from level 20 to 27.

Wild Encounters (5)

Level Up Moves (12)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	BiteLevel: 1Bite	dark	PWR60	ACC100	PP25
1	BiteLevel: 1Bite	Bites with vicious fangs. May cause flinching.
9	Sand AttackLevel: 9Sand Attack	ground	PWR0	ACC100	PP15
9	Sand AttackLevel: 9Sand Attack	Reduces the foe's accuracy by hurling sand in its face.
12	Sand TombLevel: 12Sand Tomb	ground	PWR35	ACC100	PP15
12	Sand TombLevel: 12Sand Tomb	Traps and hurts the foe in quicksand for 2 to 5 turns.
17	Faint AttackLevel: 17Faint Attack	dark	PWR70	ACC0	PP20
17	Faint AttackLevel: 17Faint Attack	Draws the foe close, then strikes without fail.
21	DigLevel: 21Dig	ground	PWR70	ACC100	PP20
21	DigLevel: 21Dig	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
26	SandstormLevel: 26Sandstorm	rock	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
26	SandstormLevel: 26Sandstorm	Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns.
30	CrunchLevel: 30Crunch	dark	PWR80	ACC100	PP15
30	CrunchLevel: 30Crunch	Crunches with sharp fangs. May lower DEFENSE.
38	MagnitudeLevel: 38Magnitude	ground	PWR1	ACC100	PP30
38	MagnitudeLevel: 38Magnitude	A ground-shaking attack of random intensity.
40	Rock SlideLevel: 40Rock Slide	rock	PWR80	ACC95	PP15
40	Rock SlideLevel: 40Rock Slide	Large boulders are hurled. May cause flinching.
43	ScreechLevel: 43Screech	normal	PWR0	ACC85	PP40
43	ScreechLevel: 43Screech	Emits a screech to sharply reduce the foe's DEFENSE.
48	EarthquakeLevel: 48Earthquake	ground	PWR100	ACC100	PP10
48	EarthquakeLevel: 48Earthquake	A powerful quake, but has no effect on flying foes.
55	Hyper BeamLevel: 55Hyper Beam	normal	PWR150	ACC90	PP5
55	Hyper BeamLevel: 55Hyper Beam	Powerful, but leaves the user immobile the next turn.

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Egg Moves (3)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Focus EnergyFocus Energy	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP30
Focus EnergyFocus Energy	Focuses power to raise the critical-hit ratio.
Quick AttackQuick Attack	normal	PWR40	ACC100	PP30
Quick AttackQuick Attack	An extremely fast attack that always strikes first.
GustGust	flying	PWR40	ACC100	PP35
GustGust	Strikes the foe with a gust of wind whipped up by wings.

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TM/HM Moves (21)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
ToxicToxic	poison	PWR0	ACC85	PP10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The effectiveness varies with the user.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of FIRE- type moves for 5 turns.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	PWR150	ACC90	PP5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	Powerful, but leaves the user immobile the next turn.
ProtectProtect	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
Giga DrainGiga Drain	grass	PWR75	ACC100	PP15	TM19TM19
Giga DrainGiga Drain	An attack that steals half the damage inflicted.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the TRAINER is disliked.
Solar BeamSolar Beam	grass	PWR120	ACC100	PP10	TM22TM22
Solar BeamSolar Beam	Absorbs light in one turn, then attacks next turn.
EarthquakeEarthquake	ground	PWR100	ACC100	PP10	TM26TM26
EarthquakeEarthquake	A powerful quake, but has no effect on flying foes.
ReturnReturn	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
DigDig	ground	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM28TM28
DigDig	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
SandstormSandstorm	rock	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM37TM37
SandstormSandstorm	Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns.
Rock TombRock Tomb	rock	PWR50	ACC95	PP25	TM39TM39
Rock TombRock Tomb	Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts SPEED.
FacadeFacade	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
Secret PowerSecret Power	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM43TM43
Secret PowerSecret Power	An attack with effects that vary by location.
RestRest	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
AttractAttract	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
StrengthStrength	normal	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
FlashFlash	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP20	HM05HM05
FlashFlash	Looses a powerful blast of light that cuts accuracy.
Rock SmashRock Smash	fighting	PWR60	ACC100	PP15	HM06HM06
Rock SmashRock Smash	A rock-crushing attack that may lower DEFENSE.

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Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Move Tutor Moves (10)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP	Location
Body Slam (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Body Slam	normal	PWR85	ACC100	PP15	Battle Frontier Lounge 7	TutorTutor
Body Slam (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Body Slam	A full-body slam that may cause paralysis.
Double Edge (Sootopolis City Pokemon Center 1F)Double Edge	normal	PWR120	ACC100	PP15	Sootopolis City Pokemon Center 1F	TutorTutor
Double Edge (Sootopolis City Pokemon Center 1F)Double Edge	A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user.
Mimic (Lavaridge Town House)Mimic	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	Lavaridge Town House	TutorTutor
Mimic (Lavaridge Town House)Mimic	Copies a move used by the foe during one battle.
Rock Slide (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Rock Slide	rock	PWR80	ACC95	PP15	Battle Frontier Lounge 7	TutorTutor
Rock Slide (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Rock Slide	Large boulders are hurled. May cause flinching.
Substitute (Lilycove City Department Store Rooftop)Substitute	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	Lilycove City Department Store Rooftop	TutorTutor
	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Snore (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Snore	normal	PWR60	ACC100	PP20	Battle Frontier Lounge 7	TutorTutor
Snore (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Snore	A loud attack that can be used only while asleep.
Endure (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Endure	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	Battle Frontier Lounge 7	TutorTutor
Endure (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Endure	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
Mud Slap (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Mud Slap	ground	PWR30	ACC100	PP15	Battle Frontier Lounge 7	TutorTutor
Mud Slap (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Mud Slap	Hurls mud in the foe's face to reduce its accuracy.
Swagger (Slateport City Pokemon Fan Club)Swagger	normal	PWR0	ACC90	PP15	Slateport City Pokemon Fan Club	TutorTutor
Swagger (Slateport City Pokemon Fan Club)Swagger	Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises ATTACK.
Sleep Talk (Fortree City House 2)Sleep Talk	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	Fortree City House 2	TutorTutor
Sleep Talk (Fortree City House 2)Sleep Talk	Uses an available move randomly while asleep.