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No. 0328

Trapinch

Ant Pit Pokémon

Trapinch
Official art
Ground
Height
0.7 m 2′04″
Weight
15 kg 33.1 lbs
Base stat total
290 top 88%
Introduced
Gen III
Abilities
Pokédex entryY / Shield
It makes an inescapable conical pit and lies in wait at the bottom for prey to come tumbling down.
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Base stats

HP45105–152200–294
Atk10094–167184–328
Def4545–10685–207
SpA4545–10685–207
SpD4545–10685–207
Spe1013–6822–130
Total290Higher than 12% of all Pokémon
HP45Atk100Def45Spe10SpD45SpA45

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Atk.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 10). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+68Max62No SP30Min27Scarf102Tailwind136

At max Speed, Trapinch outspeeds 1 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage
  13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage
  14. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage
  15. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage
  16. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage
  17. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage
  18. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage
  19. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage
  20. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage
  21. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage
  22. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage
  23. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage
  24. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage
  25. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage
  26. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage
  27. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage
  28. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage
  29. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage
  30. 68Trapinch · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  31. 62Trapinch · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  32. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage
  33. 30Trapinch · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Grass2×Ice2×Water2×

Resists

Poison½×Rock½×

Immune to

Electric0×
Takes normal damage from 12 types
NormalFightingFlyingGroundBugGhostSteelFirePsychicDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

  • Hyper Cutter

    Prevents Attack from being lowered by other Pokémon.

  • Arena Trap

    Prevents opponents from fleeing or switching out. Eluded by Flying-types and Pokémon in the air.

  • Sheer ForceHidden ability

    Strengthens moves with extra effects to 1.3× their power, but prevents their extra effects.

Competitive

SV SinglesLC

8.43% of teams · rank #16 · Singles, first stages at Lv 5 · 1630+ rating · 7,479 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item
Eviolite
Ability
Arena Trap
Nature
Impish
EVs
196 Atk / 156 Def / 76 SpD / 36 Spe
Tera Type
Bug
  1. Earthquake
  2. First Impression
  3. Stone Edge
  4. Feint

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

  • All players9.51%
  • Rated 1500+10.33%
  • Rated 1630+8.43%
  • Rated 1760+5.43%

Usage by month

Oct 20258.43%

Moves

  • Earthquake100%
  • First Impression99.8%
  • Stone Edge82.8%
  • Feint80.5%
  • Stealth Rock14.6%
  • Rock Slide9%
  • Giga Drain4.7%
  • Quick Attack4.2%
  • Crunch1.7%
  • Mud-Slap0.8%

Items

  • Eviolite99%
  • Choice Band0.5%
  • Focus Sash0.3%
  • Choice Scarf0.1%
  • Custap Berry0%
  • Life Orb0%

Abilities

  • 100%
  • 0%
  • 0%

EV spreads

  • Impish 196 Atk / 156 Def / 76 SpD / 36 Spe74.6%
  • Adamant 76 HP / 196 Atk / 156 Def / 76 SpD6.7%
  • Impish 76 HP / 196 Atk / 156 Def / 76 SpD4.7%
  • Relaxed 196 Atk / 156 Def / 76 SpA / 76 SpD3.6%
  • Adamant 36 Atk / 236 Def / 236 SpD1.9%

Tera types

  • Bug69.5%
  • Fire13.1%
  • Water12.2%
  • Grass3.1%

Common teammates

Checks & counters

Evolution

  1. #0328TrapinchGround
    1. Level 35#0329VibravaGroundDragon
      1. Level 45#0330FlygonGroundDragon

Moves

Level up 13

1AstonishHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.GhostPhys30100%15
1Sand AttackLowers the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundStatus—100%15
8BiteHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25
12Mud-SlapHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundSpec20100%10
16Sand TombPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.GroundPhys3585%15
20BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20
24DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10
28CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15
32SandstormChanges the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.RockStatus——10
36Earth PowerHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GroundSpec90100%10
40EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10
44SuperpowerLowers the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.FightingPhys120100%5
48FissureCauses a one-hit KO.GroundPhys—30%5

TM / HM / TR 28

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM05Mud-SlapHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundSpec20100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM15Struggle BugHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.BugSpec50100%20
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20
TM28BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20
TM35Mud ShotHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundSpec5595%15
TM36Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15
TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5
TM51SandstormChanges the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.RockStatus——10
TM55DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10
TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10
TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5
TM86Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10
TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10
TM108CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15
TM111Giga DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec75100%10
TM116Stealth RockCauses damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.RockStatus——20
TM133Earth PowerHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GroundSpec90100%10
TM149EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10
TM150Stone EdgeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.RockPhys10080%5
TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5
TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10
TM176Sand TombPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.GroundPhys3585%15
TM182Bug BiteIf target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.BugPhys60100%20
TM215Scorching SandsHas a 30% chance to burn the target.GroundSpec70100%10

Egg moves 7

EggBug BiteIf target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.BugPhys60100%20
EggFeintHits through Protect and Detect.NormalPhys30100%10
EggFirst ImpressionCan only be used as the first move after the user enters battle.BugPhys90100%10
EggFlailInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.NormalPhys—100%15
EggFury CutterPower doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.BugPhys4095%20
EggGustInflicts regular damage and can hit Pokémon in the air.FlyingSpec40100%35
EggQuick AttackInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%30

Pokédex entries

Category
Ant Pit Pokémon
Debut
Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire
Color
Brown
Shape
Habitat
Rough Terrain
Pal Park area
Mountain
Original Hoenn#116Updated Unova#121Mountain Kalos#003New Hoenn#121Original Alola#235Original Ula’ula#107Updated Alola#304Updated Ula’ula#125Galar#321Blueberry#044

  1. It builds nests that double as traps, lying in wait for its prey to get caught. When night falls, it digs itself a spot beneath the sand to sleep.

    Ultra Moon

  2. Its jaws are strong enough to crush rocks but so heavy that it can’t get up if it flips over. Sandile seize those moments as their chance.

    Ultra Sun

  3. As it digs through the sand, its giant jaws crush any rocks that obstruct its path. It builds a funnel-shaped nest.

    Moon

  4. It can live for a week without eating a thing. It waits patiently at the bottom of its nest for prey to appear.

    Sun

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

    Black 2 · White 2 · Y · Shield

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

    HeartGold · SoulSilver · Sword

  7. It makes a conical pit in desert sand and lies in wait at the bottom for prey to come tumbling down.

    Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White

  8. It lives in arid deserts. It makes a sloping pit trap in sand where it patiently awaits prey.

    FireRed · LeafGreen · X

  9. Its big jaws crunch through boulders. Because its head is so big, it has a hard time getting back upright if it tips over onto its back.

    Emerald

  10. TRAPINCH is a patient hunter. It digs an inescapable pit in a desert and waits for its prey to come tumbling down. This Pokémon can go a whole week without access to any water.

    Sapphire · Alpha Sapphire

  11. TRAPINCH’s nest is a sloped, bowl-like pit dug in sand. This Pokémon patiently waits for prey to tumble down the pit. Its giant jaws have enough strength to crush even boulders.

    Ruby · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

Japanese
ナックラー
Japanese (romaji)
Nuckrar
Korean
톱치
Chinese (Traditional)
大顎蟻
Chinese (Simplified)
大颚蚁
French
Kraknoix
German
Knacklion
Spanish
Trapinch
Italian
Trapinch

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation III

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield
1 Atk
Catch rate
255 ≈33.3% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship
70
Base experience
58
Growth rate
Medium Slow

Breeding

Egg groups
BugDragon
Gender
♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time
20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Isle of Armor 4 areas
  • Challenge Beach (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
  • Courageous Cavern (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
  • Potbottom Desert (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
  • Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Sword: The Isle of Armor 4 areas
  • Challenge Beach (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
  • Courageous Cavern (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
  • Potbottom Desert (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
  • Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Shield 6 areas
  • Axew's Eye (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
  • Dusty Bowl (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
  • Dusty Bowl (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
  • Hammerlocke HillsWalking in the overworld · Lv 29–60
  • Rolling Fields (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–30
  • Route 6Walking in the overworld · Lv 29–33
Sword 5 areas
  • Axew's Eye (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
  • Dusty Bowl (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–30
  • Dusty Bowl (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–30
  • Rolling Fields (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–20
  • Route 6Walking in the overworld · Lv 29–33
Ultra Moon 1 area
  • Haina DesertFishing at bubbling spots in the water · Lv 32–35
Ultra Sun 1 area
  • Haina DesertFishing at bubbling spots in the water · Lv 32–35
Moon 1 area
  • Haina DesertFishing at bubbling spots in the water · Lv 28–31
Sun 1 area
  • Haina DesertFishing at bubbling spots in the water · Lv 28–31
Y 2 areas
  • Friend Safari (Ground)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
  • Road 13Ambushed by a Wild Pokemon from the Ground, Walking on rough terrain · Lv 26–28
X 2 areas
  • Friend Safari (Ground)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
  • Road 13Ambushed by a Wild Pokemon from the Ground, Walking on rough terrain · Lv 26–28
White 2 2 areas
  • Desert ResortWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 21
  • Reversal Mountain (unknown area 48)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 32–34
Black 2 2 areas
  • Desert ResortWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 21
  • Reversal Mountain (unknown area 48)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 32–34
XD 1 area
  • Rock PokespotFinding a Wild Pokemon at any of the three Pokespots in Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. · Lv 10–20
SoulSilver 1 area
  • Safari Zone DesertWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 46–47
HeartGold 1 area
  • Safari Zone DesertWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 46–47
Pearl 1 area
  • Road 228Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25
Diamond 1 area
  • Road 228Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25
Emerald 2 areas
  • Mirage TowerWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–24
  • Road 111Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 19–21
Sapphire 1 area
  • Road 111Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 19–21
Ruby 1 area
  • Road 111Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 19–21