Trapinch

Trapinch official artwork
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Trapinch

Ant Pit Pokémon

GROUND

Its nest is a sloped, bowl-like pit in the desert. Once something has fallen in, there is no escape.

Trapinch is No. 0328 in the National Pokédex and is listed here as a Ground-type Ant Pit Pokémon. Its nest is a sloped, bowl-like pit in the desert. Once something has fallen in, there is no escape. This page brings together its key game data, including typing, abilities, base stats, evolution details, forms, Pokédex entries and moves, so it can be used as a quick reference before building out a deeper guide.

Trapinch first belongs to Generation Iii. Trapinch does not have a longer evolution chain recorded in the current local data. Its strongest listed base stat is Attack, which helps show where it naturally fits when comparing Pokémon by role. Its abilities can include Hyper Cutter, Arena Trap and Sheer ♀orce, giving players useful options when comparing forms, movesets and team roles. The sections below are generated from the local Pokémon database and can be expanded later with matchup advice, best games to use it in, notable appearances and more detailed strategy notes.

Trapinch at a glance

Type
GROUND
Weak to
WATERGRASSICE
Best base stat
Attack — 100
Abilities
Hyper Cutter, Arena Trap, Sheer ♀orce (Hidden)
Next evolution
Vibrava — Level 35
Height
0.7 m
Weight
15.0 kg
Generation
Generation Iii
Growth rate
Medium Slow
Capture rate
255
Base happiness
70

Base stats

Hp45
Attack100
Defense45
Special Attack45
Special Defense45
Speed10
Total290

Type effectiveness

Damage taken when Trapinch is hit by each type:

Weak to

WATERGRASSICE

Resists

POISON½×ROCK½×

Immune to

ELECTRIC

Based on Ground typing. Abilities may modify these matchups.

Evolution family

Level 35
Selected game context

Pokémon Gold and Silver