Pokemon Guide
Trapinch is a Ground-type Pokemon known for its ant pit design, high Attack stat, low Speed and evolution into Vibrava and Flygon. This guide covers Trapinch’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations across Pokemon games.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Trapinch guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
| Description | Quick Facts |
| Stats | Best Moves |
| All Moves | Weaknesses |
| Abilities | Evolution |
| Locations | FAQ |
Trapinch is a Ground-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 3. It is known as the Ant Pit Pokemon and is the first stage of the Trapinch, Vibrava and Flygon evolution line.
Competitive Overview
Trapinch is usually a niche competitive Pokemon because it has very low Speed and limited bulk, but its high Attack stat gives it real damage potential for a first-stage Pokemon.
Trapinch’s most notable traits are Arena Trap, Hyper Cutter and strong Ground-type attacks like Earthquake. It is usually more valuable as part of the Flygon evolution line, but it can still be useful in formats that reward trapping, slow attackers or lower-stage Pokemon.
Here are the key facts to know about Trapinch, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Trapinch
National Dex
#0328
Type
Ground
Species
Ant Pit Pokemon
Height
70 cm
2’04” / 0.7 m
Weight
15 kg
33.1 lbs / 15.0 kg
Abilities
Arena Trap, Hyper Cutter, Sheer Force
Trapinch has a high Attack stat for an unevolved Pokemon, but it is held back by low Speed and modest defensive stats.
Trapinch’s best moves usually focus on Ground-type damage, Dark-type coverage and strong physical attacks that take advantage of its high Attack stat.
A powerful and reliable Ground-type attack that is often Trapinch’s best damage option.
A special Ground-type option that appears in several modern movepools and gives Trapinch another Ground attack choice.
A classic Ground-type move that fits Trapinch thematically and can be useful during story play.
A useful Ground-type attack that can lower the target’s Speed and support slower team strategies.
A trapping Ground-type attack that matches Trapinch’s ant pit theme and can chip opponents over time.
Strong Dark-type coverage that helps Trapinch hit Psychic and Ghost-type Pokemon.
A high-power Fighting-type coverage move that can help Trapinch pressure Normal, Rock, Steel, Ice and Dark-type Pokemon.
A risky one-hit knockout move that reflects Trapinch’s powerful Ground-type theme in games where it can learn it.
Trapinch can learn Ground, Dark, Rock, Bug, Fighting and Normal moves across different Pokemon games. Use the section below to view Trapinch’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Trapinch is a Ground-type Pokemon. This gives it an immunity to Electric-type moves and useful resistance to Poison and Rock, but it is weak to Water, Grass and Ice.
Type
Ground
Weaknesses
Water, Grass and Ice
Resistances
Poison and Rock
Immunity
Electric
Trapinch’s abilities support trapping, protecting its Attack stat or boosting certain lower-power attacks depending on the game and format.
Prevents many grounded opposing Pokemon from switching out. This is Trapinch’s most distinctive ability and can help it trap specific targets.
Prevents Trapinch’s Attack stat from being lowered by opposing effects, helping it keep its physical damage output.
Boosts moves that have additional effects, but removes those additional effects. This can increase Trapinch’s damage in games where the ability is available.
Trapinch evolves into Vibrava at Level 35. Vibrava then evolves into Flygon at Level 45.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Trapinch at Level 35
Stage 3
Evolves from Vibrava at Level 45
Trapinch’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In many games, Trapinch is found in desert or sandy areas and can later evolve into Vibrava and Flygon.
| Game | Where to Find Trapinch |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Not available because Trapinch had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Not available because Trapinch had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Not available because Trapinch had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Trapinch |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Not available because Trapinch had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Not available because Trapinch had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Not available because Trapinch had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Trapinch |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Route 111. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Route 111. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Route 111 and Mirage Tower. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Trade or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Trapinch |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Route 228. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Route 228. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Route 228. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Trapinch |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon White |
White Forest. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Desert Resort and Reversal Mountain. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Desert Resort and Reversal Mountain. |
| Game | Where to Find Trapinch |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Route 13. |
 Pokemon Y |
Route 13. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Route 111. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Route 111. |
| Game | Where to Find Trapinch |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Haina Desert. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Haina Desert. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Haina Desert. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Haina Desert. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Trapinch |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Route 6. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Route 6 and Hammerlocke Hills. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Route 228, Rocky Cave, Sandsear Cave and Big Bluff Cavern. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Route 228, Rocky Cave, Sandsear Cave and Big Bluff Cavern. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Trapinch |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Found in the Savanna Biome of the Terarium in The Indigo Disk DLC. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Found in the Savanna Biome of the Terarium in The Indigo Disk DLC. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Location data not yet available. |
| Game | Where to Find Trapinch |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Trapinch. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Trapinch is a Ground-type Pokemon.
Trapinch is weak to Water, Grass and Ice-type moves.
Trapinch evolves into Vibrava at Level 35. Vibrava evolves into Flygon at Level 45.
Trapinch’s abilities are Arena Trap, Hyper Cutter and Sheer Force.
Trapinch’s best moves often include Earthquake, Earth Power, Dig, Bulldoze, Sand Tomb, Crunch, Superpower and Fissure.
Trapinch can be useful during story play and in niche formats because of its high Attack and Arena Trap, but most teams use it mainly to evolve into Flygon.
Trapinch is commonly found in desert or sandy areas, such as Route 111 in Hoenn, Route 228 in Sinnoh, Route 13 in Kalos and the Savanna Biome in the Scarlet and Violet Indigo Disk DLC.
No, Trapinch does not have a Mega Evolution, Gigantamax form or major alternate form in the main Pokemon games.
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