Trapinch
#328 (Hoenn)
Best moveset for Trapinch
The best moves for Trapinch are Mud Shot and Dig when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Defense
| Struggle Bug | 10 dps |
| Dig | 25.5 dps |
Pokémon type
Evolution
There are currently a total of 3 Pokémon in the Trapinch family. Trapinch evolves into Vibrava which costs 25 Candy, which then evolves into Flygon costing 100 Candy.
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Trapinch, which has the following appearance:
Summary
Trapinch is a Ground Pokémon. It is vulnerable to Water, Grass and Ice moves. Trapinch's strongest moveset is Mud Shot & Dig and it has a Max CP of 1,274. Trapinch evolves into Vibrava.
About
"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."
Base stats
| Attack | 162 | |
| Defense | 78 | |
| Stamina | 128 |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
546 View IV chart » |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
728 View IV chart » |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
1,092 View IV chart » |
| Level 40 | 1,274 View IV chart » |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 910 View IV chart » |
| Level 35 (wild) | 1,183 View IV chart » |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 113 |
Size
| Height | 0.71 m |
| Weight | 15 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 5 km |
Best moveset for Trapinch
The best moves for Trapinch are Mud Shot and Dig when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Defense
| Struggle Bug | 10 dps |
| Dig | 25.5 dps |
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mud Shot | 5 | 11.7 | 10 |
| Struggle Bug | 15 | 10 | 10 |
| Main move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dig | 100 | -10.6 | 25.5 |
| Sand Tomb | 60 | -8.3 | 18 |
| Crunch | 70 | -10.3 | 21.9 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | -16.5 | 5 |
| Return Purified | 35 | -47.1 | 50 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
What counters Trapinch?
Trapinch is a Ground type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Water, Grass and Ice moves.
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to beat Trapinch are:
- Kartana,
- Darmanitan (Galarian Zen),
- Kingler,
- Darmanitan (Galarian Standard),
- Zarude.
| Pokémon | Quick move | Main move | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kartana | Razor Leaf | Leaf Blade | 100% |
| Darmanitan (Galarian Zen) | Ice Fang | Avalanche | 99% |
| Darmanitan (Galarian Zen) | Ice Fang | Ice Punch | 86% |
| Kingler | Bubble | Crabhammer | 84% |
| Darmanitan (Galarian Zen) | Tackle | Avalanche | 82% |
| Darmanitan (Galarian Standard) | Ice Fang | Avalanche | 82% |
| Zarude | Vine Whip | Power Whip | 80% |
| Roserade | Razor Leaf | Solar Beam | 78% |
| Kartana | Air Slash | Leaf Blade | 78% |
| Roserade | Razor Leaf | Grass Knot | 78% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Most vulnerable to Trapinch
| Pokémon | Effective damage |
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These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
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