Trapinchin Pokémon SoulGold

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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

#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	PWR0	ACC100	PP15
1	Sand AttackLevel: 1Sand Attack	Reduces the foe's accuracy by hurling sand in its face.
1	AstonishLevel: 1Astonish	ghost	PWR30	ACC100	PP15
1	AstonishLevel: 1Astonish	An attack that may shock the foe into flinching.
8	BiteLevel: 8Bite	dark	PWR60	ACC100	PP25
8	BiteLevel: 8Bite	Bites with vicious fangs. May cause flinching.
12	Mud SlapLevel: 12Mud Slap	ground	PWR20	ACC100	PP10
12	Mud SlapLevel: 12Mud Slap	Hurls mud in the foe's face to reduce its accuracy.
16	Sand TombLevel: 16Sand Tomb	ground	PWR0	ACC0	PP15
16	Sand TombLevel: 16Sand Tomb	Traps and hurts the foe in quicksand for turns.
20	BulldozeLevel: 20Bulldoze	ground	PWR60	ACC100	PP20
20	BulldozeLevel: 20Bulldoze	Stomps down on the ground. Hits all and lowers Speed.
24	DigLevel: 24Dig	ground	PWR100	ACC100	PP10
24	DigLevel: 24Dig	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
28	CrunchLevel: 28Crunch	dark	PWR80	ACC100	PP15
28	CrunchLevel: 28Crunch	Crunches with sharp fangs. May lower Defense.May lower Sp. Def.
32	SandstormLevel: 32Sandstorm	rock	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
32	SandstormLevel: 32Sandstorm	Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns.
36	Earth PowerLevel: 36Earth Power	ground	PWR90	ACC100	PP10
36	Earth PowerLevel: 36Earth Power	Makes the ground erupt with power. May lower Sp. Def.
40	EarthquakeLevel: 40Earthquake	ground	PWR100	ACC100	PP10
40	EarthquakeLevel: 40Earthquake	A powerful quake that hits all other Pokémon.
44	SuperpowerLevel: 44Superpower	fighting	PWR120	ACC100	PP5
44	SuperpowerLevel: 44Superpower	Boosts strength sharply, but lowers abilities.
48	FissureLevel: 48Fissure	ground	PWR1	ACC30	PP5
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	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.
FlailFlail	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP15
FlailFlail	Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down.
Fury CutterFury Cutter	bug	PWR10	ACC95	PP20
Fury CutterFury Cutter	An attack that intensifies on each successive hit.
Mud ShotMud Shot	ground	PWR55	ACC95	PP15
Mud ShotMud Shot	Hurls mud at the foe and reduces Speed.
EndureEndure	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
EndureEndure	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
Earth PowerEarth Power	ground	PWR90	ACC100	PP10
Earth PowerEarth Power	Makes the ground erupt with power. May lower Sp. Def.
Bug BiteBug Bite	bug	PWR60	ACC100	PP20
Bug BiteBug Bite	Eats the foe's held Berry gaining its effect.
Signal BeamSignal Beam	bug	PWR75	ACC100	PP15
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	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
BulldozeBulldoze	ground	PWR60	ACC100	PP20	TM78TM78
BulldozeBulldoze	Stomps down on the ground. Hits all and lowers Speed.
DigDig	ground	PWR100	ACC100	PP10	TM77TM77
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.
EarthquakeEarthquake	ground	PWR100	ACC100	PP10	TM26TM26
EarthquakeEarthquake	A powerful quake that hits all other Pokémon.
FacadeFacade	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Giga DrainGiga Drain	grass	PWR0	ACC100	PP0	TM87TM87
Giga DrainGiga Drain	An attack that steals half the damage inflicted.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	PWR150	ACC90	PP5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
ProtectProtect	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
RestRest	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
Rock SlideRock Slide	rock	PWR75	ACC90	PP10	TM80TM80
Rock SlideRock Slide	Hits the foe with an avalanche of rocks.
Rock SmashRock Smash	fighting	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	HM06HM06
Rock SmashRock Smash	A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense.
Rock TombRock Tomb	rock	PWR0	ACC0	PP0	TM39TM39
Rock TombRock Tomb	Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts Speed.
RoundRound	normal	PWR60	ACC100	PP15	TM48TM48
RoundRound	A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too.
SandstormSandstorm	rock	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM37TM37
SandstormSandstorm	Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns.
Solar BeamSolar Beam	grass	PWR120	ACC100	PP10	TM22TM22
Solar BeamSolar Beam	Absorbs light in one turn, then attacks next turn.
Stone EdgeStone Edge	rock	PWR100	ACC80	PP5	TM71TM71
Stone EdgeStone Edge	Stabs the foe with stones. High critical-hit ratio.
StrengthStrength	normal	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
ToxicToxic	poison	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.