Trapinch
#328 (Hoenn)
Best moveset for Trapinch
The best moves for Trapinch are Sand Attack and Scorching Sands when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
9.6dps
36dps
Defense
10dps
36dps
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 would have the following appearance:
Summary
Trapinch is a Ground Pokémon. It is vulnerable to Water, Grass and Ice moves. Trapinch's strongest moveset is Sand Attack & Scorching Sands and it has a Max CP of 1,441. 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."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Mud Shot | 4 | 9.6 |
| Struggle Bug | 15 | 10 |
| Sand Attack | 4 | 9.6 |
| Main move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Dig | 100 | 26.7 |
| Sand Tomb | 60 | 18 |
| Crunch | 65 | 21.7 |
| Scorching Sands | 90 | 36 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 5 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 50 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Offensive
Defensive
| Quickmove | Mainmove | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Sand Attack
9.6 dps
|
Scorching Sands
36 dps
|
21.6 | 100% |
|
Mud Shot
9.6 dps
|
Scorching Sands
36 dps
|
20.6 | 96% |
|
Struggle Bug
10 dps
|
Scorching Sands
36 dps
|
19.5 | 90% |
|
Sand Attack
9.6 dps
|
Dig
26.7 dps
|
18.9 | 88% |
|
Mud Shot
9.6 dps
|
Dig
26.7 dps
|
18.1 | 84% |
|
Struggle Bug
10 dps
|
Dig
26.7 dps
|
17.6 | 81% |
|
Sand Attack
9.6 dps
|
Return
Purified
50 dps
|
16.5 | 77% |
|
Sand Attack
9.6 dps
|
Crunch
21.7 dps
|
16.2 | 75% |
|
Mud Shot
9.6 dps
|
Crunch
21.7 dps
|
15.8 | 73% |
|
Mud Shot
9.6 dps
|
Return
Purified
50 dps
|
15.7 | 73% |
|
Struggle Bug
10 dps
|
Crunch
21.7 dps
|
15.3 | 71% |
|
Struggle Bug
10 dps
|
Return
Purified
50 dps
|
15 | 70% |
|
Sand Attack
9.6 dps
|
Sand Tomb
18 dps
|
14.9 | 69% |
|
Mud Shot
9.6 dps
|
Sand Tomb
18 dps
|
14.6 | 67% |
|
Struggle Bug
10 dps
|
Sand Tomb
18 dps
|
14.4 | 67% |
|
Struggle Bug
10 dps
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 dps
|
10 | 46% |
|
Mud Shot
9.6 dps
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 dps
|
9.6 | 44% |
|
Sand Attack
9.6 dps
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 dps
|
9.6 | 44% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Trapinch?
Trapinch is a Ground type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Water, Grass and Ice moves.
These are the Pokémon and their moves that do the most damage to Trapinch.
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
162 |
| Defense |
|
78 |
| Stamina |
|
128 |
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 |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
546 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
728 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
1,092 |
|
Level 40 |
1,274 |
|
Level 50 |
1,441 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 910 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 1,183 |