Trapinch

No. 0328

Type: Ground

It makes an inescapable conical pit and lies in wait at the bottom for prey to come tumbling down.

Base stats

HP45
Attack100
Defense45
Sp. Attack45
Sp. Defense45
Speed10

Total 290

What to answer with

Attacking types that hit what hits it hard, and the best move of each one it learns.

  • Fire — Cover 2 weaknesses (Grass, Ice) — It learns nothing of that type
  • Bug — Covers 1 weakness (Grass) — First Impression
  • Fighting — Covers 1 weakness (Ice) — Superpower
  • Flying — Covers 1 weakness (Grass) — Gust
  • Grass — Covers 1 weakness (Water) — Giga Drain
  • Rock — Covers 1 weakness (Ice) — Stone Edge

Abilities

Evolution line

Moves

What the optimizer would run

Rules: Gen 9 OU (singles)

Role
Hazard setter
Ability
Arena Trap
Item
Leftovers
Nature
Impish
EVs
252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Moves
Earthquake, Stealth Rock, Rock Tomb, First Impression

Frequently asked questions

What type is Trapinch?
Trapinch is a Ground type Pokémon.
What are Trapinch's base stats?
HP 45, Attack 100, Defense 45, Sp. Attack 45, Sp. Defense 45, Speed 10. That is a base stat total of 290.
What is Trapinch weak to?
Trapinch takes extra damage from Grass, Ice and Water moves. It is immune to Electric.
What abilities does Trapinch have?
Trapinch can have Hyper Cutter, Arena Trap and Sheer Force. Its hidden ability is Sheer Force.
What does Trapinch evolve into?
Trapinch evolves into Vibrava.
What moves does Trapinch learn?
Trapinch learns 13 moves by levelling up and 28 by TM.