Vibrava Pokemon Guide

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Vibrava Pokemon Guide

Vibrava is a Ground / Dragon-type Pokemon known for its role in the Hoenn Pokedex, useful moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations.

Ground type Pokemon iconDragon type Pokemon icon

Normal Form

Vibrava

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Shiny Form

Shiny Vibrava

vibrava

Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Vibrava 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.

Vibrava Description

Vibrava is the middle evolution of Trapinch and Flygon. It is a Ground and Dragon-type Pokemon known for vibrating its wings, using sound-based traits and eventually evolving into the powerful Flygon.

Competitive Overview

Is Vibrava Good in Competitive?

Vibrava is usually more notable as an evolution step than as a fully developed competitive Pokemon, but it can still offer utility in formats where middle evolutions matter. Its Ground and Dragon typing gives it useful offensive coverage, while Levitate helps it avoid Ground-type attacks.

Vibrava’s biggest challenge is its lower overall stats compared to Flygon. It works best when supported carefully or when used with items and strategies that take advantage of its typing, ability and access to moves like Earthquake, Dragon Claw and U-turn.

Vibrava Quick Facts

Here are the key facts to know about Vibrava, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.

Name

Vibrava

National Dex

#0329

Type

Ground type Pokemon iconDragon type Pokemon icon

Ground / Dragon

Species

Vibration Pokemon

Height

3’07” / 1.1 m

110 cm

Weight

33.7 lbs / 15.3 kg

15.3 kg

Abilities

Levitate

Vibrava Stats

Vibrava has balanced middle-stage stats with usable Speed and mixed attacking options. It is not as strong as Flygon, but it can bridge the Trapinch evolution line with useful Ground and Dragon-type coverage.

Hp
50
Attack
70
Defense
50
Special Attack
50
Special Defense
50
Speed
70

Vibrava Best Moves Across Pokemon Games

Vibrava can use Ground, Dragon, Bug, Dark and support moves across Pokemon games. These are some of Vibrava’s most useful and recognizable moves.

Ground type Pokemon icon

Earthquake

A strong Ground-type attack that gives Vibrava reliable damage against Fire, Rock, Steel, Poison and Electric-type Pokemon.

Dragon type Pokemon icon

Dragon Claw

A reliable Dragon-type attack that gives Vibrava consistent same-type damage.

Dragon type Pokemon icon

Dragon Pulse

A special Dragon-type option for sets that want to avoid physical contact.

Bug type Pokemon icon

Bug Buzz

A sound-based Bug-type attack that fits Vibrava’s vibration theme and offers useful coverage.

Bug type Pokemon icon

U-turn

A pivot move that lets Vibrava deal damage and switch to a teammate.

Dark type Pokemon icon

Crunch

A physical Dark-type coverage move for hitting Psychic and Ghost-type Pokemon.

Rock type Pokemon icon

Rock Slide

A useful coverage move against Flying, Bug, Fire and Ice-type Pokemon.

Steel type Pokemon icon

Steel Wing

Coverage that can help Vibrava hit Fairy and Ice-type Pokemon in games where it is available.

Vibrava All Moves

Vibrava can learn a variety of moves across different Pokemon games. Use the section below to view Vibrava’s move list by learn method.

Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Level-Up Moves
LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
StartDragon Breath Dragon type Pokemon icon Dragon Special60100
1Bite Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical60100
1Dig Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Physical80100
1Sand Attack Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Status100
12Mud Slap Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Special20100
16Sand Tomb Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Physical3585
20Dragon Tail Dragon type Pokemon icon Dragon Physical6090
24Screech Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status85
28Bug Buzz Bug type Pokemon icon Bug Special90100
32Sandstorm Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Status
38Earth Power Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Special90100
44Earthquake Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Physical100100
50Uproar Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special90100
56Dragon Rush Dragon type Pokemon icon Dragon Physical10075
62Boomburst Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special140100
TM Moves
MethodMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
TMAerial Ace Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Physical60
TMAir Cutter Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Special6095
TMAir Slash Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Special7595
TMBody Slam Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical85100
TMBug Bite Bug type Pokemon icon Bug Physical60100
TMBug Buzz Bug type Pokemon icon Bug Special90100
TMBulldoze Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Physical60100
TMCrunch Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical80100
TMDig Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Physical80100
TMDraco Meteor Dragon type Pokemon icon Dragon Special13090
TMDragon Claw Dragon type Pokemon icon Dragon Physical80100
TMDragon Pulse Dragon type Pokemon icon Dragon Special85100
TMDragon Tail Dragon type Pokemon icon Dragon Physical6090
TMDual Wingbeat Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Physical4090
TMEarth Power Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Special90100
TMEarthquake Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Physical100100
TMEndure Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMFacade Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical70100
TMFly Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Physical9095
TMGiga Drain Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Special75100
TMGiga Impact Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical15090
TMHeat Wave Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Special9590
TMHyper Beam Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special15090
TMMud Shot Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Special5595
TMMud Slap Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Special20100
TMOutrage Dragon type Pokemon icon Dragon Physical120100
TMProtect Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMRest Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status
TMRock Slide Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Physical7590
TMRock Tomb Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Physical6095
TMSand Tomb Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Physical3585
TMSandstorm Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Status
TMScorching Sands Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Special70100
TMSleep Talk Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMSolar Beam Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Special120100
TMStealth Rock Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Status
TMStone Edge Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Physical10080
TMStruggle Bug Bug type Pokemon icon Bug Special50100
TMSubstitute Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMSunny Day Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Status
TMSwift Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special60
TMTailwind Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Status
TMTake Down Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical9085
TMTera Blast Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special80100
TMThroat Chop Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical80100
TMU Turn Bug type Pokemon icon Bug Physical70100
TMUproar Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special90100
Egg Moves
MoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
Astonish Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Physical30100
Bug Bite Bug type Pokemon icon Bug Physical60100
Bulldoze Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Physical60100
Crunch Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical80100
Feint Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical30100
First Impression Bug type Pokemon icon Bug Physical90100
Fissure Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Physical30
Flail Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical100
Fury Cutter Bug type Pokemon icon Bug Physical4095
Gust Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Special40100
Quick Attack Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical40100
Superpower Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical120100
Supersonic Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status55

Vibrava Typing, Weaknesses and Resistances

Vibrava is a Ground / Dragon-type Pokemon. This typing gives it useful resistances, weaknesses and matchup considerations across Pokemon games.

Type

Ground type Pokemon iconDragon type Pokemon icon

Ground / Dragon

Weaknesses

Ice type Pokemon iconDragon type Pokemon iconFairy type Pokemon icon

Ice, Dragon, Fairy

Resistances

Poison type Pokemon iconRock type Pokemon iconFire type Pokemon iconElectric type Pokemon icon

Poison, Rock, Fire, Electric

Immunity

Ground type Pokemon icon

Ground

Vibrava Abilities

Vibrava’s abilities help define how it handles matchups, terrain and battle situations across Pokemon games.

Levitate

Gives Vibrava immunity to Ground-type moves. This is especially useful because Vibrava can switch around Earthquake and other Ground-type attacks.

Vibrava Evolution

Vibrava evolves from Trapinch starting at Level 35 and evolves into Flygon starting at Level 45. The full Vibrava evolution line is Trapinch, Vibrava and Flygon.

Stage 1

Trapinch

Ground type Pokemon icon
trapinch

Starting form

Stage 2

Vibrava

Ground type Pokemon iconDragon type Pokemon icon
vibrava

Evolves from Trapinch at Level 35

Stage 3

Flygon

Ground type Pokemon iconDragon type Pokemon icon
flygon

Evolves from Vibrava at Level 45

Where to Find Vibrava in Pokemon Games

Vibrava’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In many games, Vibrava is obtained by catching or evolving Trapinch, then later evolving Vibrava into Flygon at Level 45.

Generation 1: Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow
Game Where to Find Vibrava
Pokemon Red box artPokemon Red Not available because Vibrava had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Blue box artPokemon Blue Not available because Vibrava had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Yellow box artPokemon Yellow Not available because Vibrava had not been introduced yet.
Generation 2: Pokemon Gold, Silver and Crystal
Game Where to Find Vibrava
Pokemon Gold box artPokemon Gold Not available because Vibrava had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Silver box artPokemon Silver Not available because Vibrava had not been introduced yet.
Pokemon Crystal box artPokemon Crystal Not available because Vibrava had not been introduced yet.
Generation 3: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed and LeafGreen
Game Where to Find Vibrava
Pokemon Ruby box artPokemon Ruby Evolve Trapinch at Level 35.
Pokemon Sapphire box artPokemon Sapphire Evolve Trapinch at Level 35.
Pokemon Emerald box artPokemon Emerald Evolve Trapinch at Level 35.
Pokemon FireRed box artPokemon FireRed Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon LeafGreen box artPokemon LeafGreen Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Generation 4: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver
Game Where to Find Vibrava
Pokemon Diamond box artPokemon Diamond Route 228.
Pokemon Pearl box artPokemon Pearl Route 228.
Pokemon Platinum box artPokemon Platinum Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon HeartGold box artPokemon HeartGold Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon SoulSilver box artPokemon SoulSilver Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Generation 5: Black, White, Black 2 and White 2
Game Where to Find Vibrava
Pokemon Black box artPokemon Black Trade, transfer or migrate from another game.
Pokemon White box artPokemon White Evolve Trapinch at Level 35.
Pokemon Black 2 box artPokemon Black 2 Reversal Mountain.
Pokemon White 2 box artPokemon White 2 Reversal Mountain.
Generation 6: X, Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Game Where to Find Vibrava
Pokemon X box artPokemon X Evolve Trapinch at Level 35.
Pokemon Y box artPokemon Y Evolve Trapinch at Level 35.
Pokemon Omega Ruby box artPokemon Omega Ruby Evolve Trapinch at Level 35.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire box artPokemon Alpha Sapphire Evolve Trapinch at Level 35.
Generation 7: Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon and Let’s Go
Game Where to Find Vibrava
Pokemon Sun box artPokemon Sun Evolve Trapinch at Level 35.
Pokemon Moon box artPokemon Moon Evolve Trapinch at Level 35.
Pokemon Ultra Sun box artPokemon Ultra Sun Evolve Trapinch at Level 35.
Pokemon Ultra Moon box artPokemon Ultra Moon Evolve Trapinch at Level 35.
Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu box artPokemon Let’s Go Pikachu Not available in this game.
Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee box artPokemon Let’s Go Eevee Not available in this game.
Generation 8: Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus
Game Where to Find Vibrava
Pokemon Sword box artPokemon Sword Evolve Trapinch at Level 35.
Pokemon Shield box artPokemon Shield Evolve Trapinch at Level 35.
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond box artPokemon Brilliant Diamond Route 228, Grassland Cave, Rocky Cave, Sunlit Cavern and Big Bluff Cavern.
Pokemon Shining Pearl box artPokemon Shining Pearl Route 228, Grassland Cave, Rocky Cave, Sunlit Cavern and Big Bluff Cavern.
Pokemon Legends Arceus box artPokemon Legends: Arceus Not available in this game.
Generation 9: Scarlet, Violet and Legends Z-A
Game Where to Find Vibrava
Pokemon Scarlet box artPokemon Scarlet Found in the Savanna Biome in The Indigo Disk. Vibrava can also be obtained by evolving Trapinch at Level 35.
Pokemon Violet box artPokemon Violet Found in the Savanna Biome in The Indigo Disk. Vibrava can also be obtained by evolving Trapinch at Level 35.
Pokemon Legends Z-A box artPokemon Legends Z-A Location data not yet available.
Generation 10: Pokemon Winds and Waves
Game Where to Find Vibrava
Pokemon Winds and Waves placeholder box artPokemon Winds and Waves Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed.

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Vibrava FAQ

Here are quick answers to common questions about Vibrava. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.

What type is Vibrava?

Vibrava is a Ground / Dragon-type Pokemon.

What is Vibrava weak against?

Vibrava is weak to Ice, Dragon, Fairy-type moves.

What does Vibrava evolve from?

Vibrava evolves from Trapinch starting at Level 35 and evolves into Flygon starting at Level 45. The full Vibrava evolution line is Trapinch, Vibrava and Flygon.

What are Vibrava’s abilities?

Vibrava’s abilities are Levitate.

What are Vibrava’s best moves?

Vibrava’s best moves often include Earthquake, Dragon Claw, Dragon Pulse, Bug Buzz and other coverage moves.

Is Vibrava good in Pokemon?

Vibrava can be useful depending on the game, format and team role, especially when its typing, ability and best moves are used well.

How do you get Vibrava?

The most common way to get Vibrava depends on the game. Check the location tables above for game-by-game availability.

Is Vibrava available in Pokemon Legends Z-A?

Pokemon Legends Z-A location data for Vibrava is not yet available on this page.





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