Where can I find Trapinch in SoulGold?

Trapinch can be found in 2 locations in SoulGold. Check the Locations section on this page for encounter details.

What type is Trapinch?

Trapinch is a ground-type Pokémon in SoulGold.

What moves can Trapinch learn in SoulGold?

Trapinch can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

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Trapinchin Pokémon SoulGold

ground

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

#328

Abilities

Hyper Cutter(Primary)

Prevents Attack reduction.

Arena Trap(Secondary)

Prevents fleeing.

Sheer Force(Hidden)

Trades effects for power.

Growth Rate

mediumslow

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

trapinch_family_egg_groups

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. 35

→

Flygon

Level up Vibrava to Lv. 45

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How to Obtain

Trapinch can be found in Vajra Desert West (uncommon). Wild ones range from level 26 to 28.

Wild Encounters (1)

Level Up Moves (13)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	Sand AttackLevel: 1Sand Attack	ground	0	100	15
1	Sand AttackLevel: 1Sand Attack	Reduces the foe's accuracy by hurling sand in its face.
1	AstonishLevel: 1Astonish	ghost	30	100	15
1	AstonishLevel: 1Astonish	An attack that may shock the foe into flinching.
8	BiteLevel: 8Bite	dark	60	100	25
8	BiteLevel: 8Bite	Bites with vicious fangs. May cause flinching.
12	Mud SlapLevel: 12Mud Slap	ground	20	100	10
12	Mud SlapLevel: 12Mud Slap	Hurls mud in the foe's face to reduce its accuracy.
16	Sand TombLevel: 16Sand Tomb	ground	0	0	15
16	Sand TombLevel: 16Sand Tomb	Traps and hurts the foe in quicksand for turns.
20	BulldozeLevel: 20Bulldoze	ground	60	100	20
20	BulldozeLevel: 20Bulldoze	Stomps down on the ground. Hits all and lowers Speed.
24	DigLevel: 24Dig	ground	100	100	10
24	DigLevel: 24Dig	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
28	CrunchLevel: 28Crunch	dark	80	100	15
28	CrunchLevel: 28Crunch	Crunches with sharp fangs. May lower Defense.May lower Sp. Def.
32	SandstormLevel: 32Sandstorm	rock	0	0	10
32	SandstormLevel: 32Sandstorm	Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns.
36	Earth PowerLevel: 36Earth Power	ground	90	100	10
36	Earth PowerLevel: 36Earth Power	Makes the ground erupt with power. May lower Sp. Def.
40	EarthquakeLevel: 40Earthquake	ground	100	100	10
40	EarthquakeLevel: 40Earthquake	A powerful quake that hits all other Pokémon.
44	SuperpowerLevel: 44Superpower	fighting	120	100	5
44	SuperpowerLevel: 44Superpower	Boosts strength sharply, but lowers abilities.
48	FissureLevel: 48Fissure	ground	1	30	5
48	FissureLevel: 48Fissure	A one-hit KO move that drops the foe in a fissure.

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Egg Moves (10)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Focus EnergyFocus Energy	normal	0	0	30
Focus EnergyFocus Energy	Focuses power to raise the critical-hit ratio.
Quick AttackQuick Attack	normal	40	100	30
Quick AttackQuick Attack	An extremely fast attack that always strikes first.
GustGust	flying	40	100	35
GustGust	Strikes the foe with a gust of wind whipped up by wings.
FlailFlail	normal	1	100	15
FlailFlail	Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down.
Fury CutterFury Cutter	bug	10	95	20
Fury CutterFury Cutter	An attack that intensifies on each successive hit.
Mud ShotMud Shot	ground	55	95	15
Mud ShotMud Shot	Hurls mud at the foe and reduces Speed.
EndureEndure	normal	0	0	10
EndureEndure	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
Earth PowerEarth Power	ground	90	100	10
Earth PowerEarth Power	Makes the ground erupt with power. May lower Sp. Def.
Bug BiteBug Bite	bug	60	100	20
Bug BiteBug Bite	Eats the foe's held Berry gaining its effect.
Signal BeamSignal Beam	bug	75	100	15
Signal BeamSignal Beam	A strange beam attack that may confuse the foe.

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TM/HM Moves (24)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
BulldozeBulldoze	ground	60	100	20	TM78TM78
BulldozeBulldoze	Stomps down on the ground. Hits all and lowers Speed.
DigDig	ground	100	100	10	TM77TM77
DigDig	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	0	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
EarthquakeEarthquake	ground	100	100	10	TM26TM26
EarthquakeEarthquake	A powerful quake that hits all other Pokémon.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	1	100	20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Giga DrainGiga Drain	grass	0	100	0	TM87TM87
Giga DrainGiga Drain	An attack that steals half the damage inflicted.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	0	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	150	90	5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	0	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
RestRest	psychic	0	0	0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
Rock SlideRock Slide	rock	75	90	10	TM80TM80
Rock SlideRock Slide	Hits the foe with an avalanche of rocks.
Rock SmashRock Smash	fighting	0	100	15	HM06HM06
Rock SmashRock Smash	A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense.
Rock TombRock Tomb	rock	0	0	0	TM39TM39
Rock TombRock Tomb	Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts Speed.
RoundRound	normal	60	100	15	TM48TM48
RoundRound	A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too.
SandstormSandstorm	rock	0	0	10	TM37TM37
SandstormSandstorm	Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns.
Solar BeamSolar Beam	grass	120	100	10	TM22TM22
Solar BeamSolar Beam	Absorbs light in one turn, then attacks next turn.
Stone EdgeStone Edge	rock	100	80	5	TM71TM71
Stone EdgeStone Edge	Stabs the foe with stones. High critical-hit ratio.
StrengthStrength	normal	80	100	15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	0	10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	0	0	5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	0	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.