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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.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
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.
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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
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.
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 / 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 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.
Vibrava can use Ground, Dragon, Bug, Dark and support moves across Pokemon games. These are some of Vibrava’s most useful and recognizable moves.
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A strong Ground-type attack that gives Vibrava reliable damage against Fire, Rock, Steel, Poison and Electric-type Pokemon.
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A reliable Dragon-type attack that gives Vibrava consistent same-type damage.
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A special Dragon-type option for sets that want to avoid physical contact.
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A sound-based Bug-type attack that fits Vibrava’s vibration theme and offers useful coverage.
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A pivot move that lets Vibrava deal damage and switch to a teammate.
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A physical Dark-type coverage move for hitting Psychic and Ghost-type Pokemon.
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A useful coverage move against Flying, Bug, Fire and Ice-type Pokemon.
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Coverage that can help Vibrava hit Fairy and Ice-type Pokemon in games where it is available.
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
Vibrava is a Ground / Dragon-type Pokemon. This typing gives it useful resistances, weaknesses and matchup considerations across Pokemon games.
Type
Ground / Dragon
Weaknesses
Ice, Dragon, Fairy
Resistances
Poison, Rock, Fire, Electric
Immunity
Ground
Vibrava’s abilities help define how it handles matchups, terrain and battle situations across Pokemon games.
Gives Vibrava immunity to Ground-type moves. This is especially useful because Vibrava can switch around Earthquake and other Ground-type attacks.
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
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Trapinch at Level 35
Stage 3
Evolves from Vibrava at Level 45
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.
| Game | Where to Find Vibrava |
|---|---|
Pokemon Red |
Not available because Vibrava had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon Blue |
Not available because Vibrava had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon Yellow |
Not available because Vibrava had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Vibrava |
|---|---|
Pokemon Gold |
Not available because Vibrava had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon Silver |
Not available because Vibrava had not been introduced yet. |
Pokemon Crystal |
Not available because Vibrava had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Vibrava |
|---|---|
Pokemon Ruby |
Evolve Trapinch at Level 35. |
Pokemon Sapphire |
Evolve Trapinch at Level 35. |
Pokemon Emerald |
Evolve Trapinch at Level 35. |
Pokemon FireRed |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
Pokemon LeafGreen |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Vibrava |
|---|---|
Pokemon Diamond |
Route 228. |
Pokemon Pearl |
Route 228. |
Pokemon Platinum |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
Pokemon HeartGold |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
Pokemon SoulSilver |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Vibrava |
|---|---|
Pokemon Black |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
Pokemon White |
Evolve Trapinch at Level 35. |
Pokemon Black 2 |
Reversal Mountain. |
Pokemon White 2 |
Reversal Mountain. |
| Game | Where to Find Vibrava |
|---|---|
Pokemon X |
Evolve Trapinch at Level 35. |
Pokemon Y |
Evolve Trapinch at Level 35. |
Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Evolve Trapinch at Level 35. |
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Evolve Trapinch at Level 35. |
| Game | Where to Find Vibrava |
|---|---|
Pokemon Sun |
Evolve Trapinch at Level 35. |
Pokemon Moon |
Evolve Trapinch at Level 35. |
Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Evolve Trapinch at Level 35. |
Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Evolve Trapinch at Level 35. |
Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Not available in this game. |
Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Vibrava |
|---|---|
Pokemon Sword |
Evolve Trapinch at Level 35. |
Pokemon Shield |
Evolve Trapinch at Level 35. |
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Route 228, Grassland Cave, Rocky Cave, Sunlit Cavern and Big Bluff Cavern. |
Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Route 228, Grassland Cave, Rocky Cave, Sunlit Cavern and Big Bluff Cavern. |
Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Vibrava |
|---|---|
Pokemon Scarlet |
Found in the Savanna Biome in The Indigo Disk. Vibrava can also be obtained by evolving Trapinch at Level 35. |
Pokemon 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 |
Location data not yet available. |
| Game | Where to Find Vibrava |
|---|---|
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 Vibrava. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Vibrava is a Ground / Dragon-type Pokemon.
Vibrava is weak to Ice, Dragon, Fairy-type moves.
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.
Vibrava’s abilities are Levitate.
Vibrava’s best moves often include Earthquake, Dragon Claw, Dragon Pulse, Bug Buzz and other coverage moves.
Vibrava can be useful depending on the game, format and team role, especially when its typing, ability and best moves are used well.
The most common way to get Vibrava depends on the game. Check the location tables above for game-by-game availability.
Pokemon Legends Z-A location data for Vibrava is not yet available on this page.
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