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National No. 328

Trapinch

Ant Pit Pokémon

Terrestrial
Generation III
0.7 m Size
15 kg Weight
3 Abilities
#0328
Trapinch

Description

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

Abilities

Ability 1

Hyper Cutter

Prevents Attack from being lowered by other Pokémon.

Ability 2

Arena Trap

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

Hidden Ability

Sheer Force

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

Technical Specs

Physical Characteristics
Size 0.7 m / 2'3"
Weight 15 kg / 33.07 lbs
Color Brown
Body
Armor Pokémon with an insectoid body
Habitat
rough terrain
Training & Growth
Base happiness 70
Base experience 58
Maximum Experience 1.059.860
Experience Rated as medium slow
Breeding & Reproduction
Egg Groups Bug / Dragon
Base Egg Cycle 20
Steps to Hatch Egg hatches with 5120 Steps
Gender / Breeding Male: 50% / Female: 50%
Catch Rates
Base Catch Rate 255
Catch Chances
Poké Ball Poké Ball

has a 43.9% capture chance

Great Ball Great Ball

has a 59.5% capture chance

Ultra Ball Ultra Ball

has a 73.8% capture chance

Calculation for the most recent games, assuming the Pokémon has 100% HP, no status condition, and no critical capture.

Form and origin
Origin Generation III / Hoenn
Available since Ruby / Sapphire · Generation III
Form Trapinch
Form type Default form
Names in other languages

Official names and readings used across the games' different localizations.

English Trapinch
French Kraknoix
German Knacklion
Spanish Trapinch
Italian Trapinch
Japanese ナックラー Nuckrar
Korean 톱치 Topchi
Chinese 大顎蟻 / 大颚蚁 Dà'èyǐ

History across games

See only information that changed between generations and mechanics from classic games.

Latest official description

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

24 descriptions 1 historical period Classic game data

Held Items (Wild Drops)

These items have a chance of being found with this Pokémon in the wild:

Soft Sand
Soft Sand
5% · Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed, LeafGreen, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, SoulSilver, Black, White, Black 2, White 2, X, Y, Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire, Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon, Sword, Shield

Evolutionary Chain

Trapinch
Trapinch
Nº328
Vibrava
Vibrava
Nº329 Trapinch · Lv. 35
Flygon
Flygon
Nº330 Vibrava · Lv. 45

Breeding Compatibility ("Breeds With")

These Pokémon share the same egg group and can breed with the selected one:

Bases from Trapinch

Status
Base
EVs
Progress
Lv 50 (Min - Max)
Lv 100 (Min - Max)
Life
45
-
105 - 152
200 - 294
Attack
100
+1 EV
94 - 167
184 - 328
Defense
45
-
45 - 106
85 - 207
Sp Attack.
45
-
45 - 106
85 - 207
Defense Esp.
45
-
45 - 106
85 - 207
Speed
10
-
13 - 68
22 - 130
Total
290
+1 EV
-
-
Life
45
Lv 50: 105 - 152 Lv 100: 200 - 294
At. +1 EV
100
Lv 50: 94 - 167 Lv 100: 184 - 328
Df.
45
Lv 50: 45 - 106 Lv 100: 85 - 207
At. Esp.
45
Lv 50: 45 - 106 Lv 100: 85 - 207
Df. Esp.
45
Lv 50: 45 - 106 Lv 100: 85 - 207
Vel.
10
Lv 50: 13 - 68 Lv 100: 22 - 130
Total +1 EV
290

Values calculated for the most recent games. The minimum assumes 0 IVs, 0 EVs, and a hindering Nature; the maximum assumes 31 IVs, 252 EVs, and a beneficial Nature. HP is not affected by Nature. The EVs column shows the species' EV yield.

Moves

Bite No.44 · Level up
Type Nocturnal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 8
Latest record
PP 25
Attack 60
Hit 100%
Sand Attack No.28 · Level up
Type Terrestrial
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 1
Latest record
PP 15
Attack -
Hit 100%
Feint Attack No.185 · Level up
Type Nocturnal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 1
Latest record
PP 20
Attack 60
Hit -
Sand Tomb No.328 · Level up
Type Terrestrial
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 16
Latest record
PP 15
Attack 35
Hit 85%
Crunch No.242 · Level up
Type Nocturnal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 28
Latest record
PP 15
Attack 80
Hit 100%
Dig No.91 · Level up
Type Terrestrial
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 24
Latest record
PP 10
Attack 80
Hit 100%
Sandstorm No.201 · Level up
Type Stone
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 32
Latest record
PP 10
Attack -
Hit -
Hyper Beam No.63 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 43
Latest record
PP 5
Attack 150
Hit 90%
Earth Power No.414 · Level up
Type Terrestrial
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 36
Latest record
PP 10
Attack 90
Hit 100%
Earthquake No.89 · Level up
Type Terrestrial
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 40
Latest record
PP 10
Attack 100
Hit 100%
Feint No.364 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 29
Latest record
PP 10
Attack 30
Hit 100%
Fissure No.90 · Level up
Type Terrestrial
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 48
Latest record
PP 5
Attack -
Hit 30%
Mud-Slap No.189 · Level up
Type Terrestrial
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 12
Latest record
PP 10
Attack 20
Hit 100%
Bide No.117 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 1
Latest record
PP 10
Attack -
Hit -
Bulldoze No.523 · Level up
Type Terrestrial
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 20
Latest record
PP 20
Attack 60
Hit 100%
Rock Slide No.157 · Level up
Type Stone
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 15
Latest record
PP 10
Attack 75
Hit 90%
Superpower No.276 · Level up
Type Fighting
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 44
Latest record
PP 5
Attack 120
Hit 100%
Astonish No.310 · Level up
Type Ghost
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 15
Attack 30
Hit 100%
Laser Focus No.673 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 4
PP 30
Attack -
Hit -