Type matchups
Damage Trapinch takes from each attacking type.
As a Ground type, Trapinch has 3 weaknesses, 2 resistances and 1 immunity, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 16 other Pokémon share the Ground typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 45
- Attack
- 100
- Defense
- 45
- Sp. Atk
- 45
- Sp. Def
- 45
- Speed
- 10
- Total
- 290
Trapinch has a base stat total of 290, higher than 11% of Pokémon. With Attack (100) well above Sp. Atk (45), it works best as a physical attacker. At 10 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 45 HP, 45 Defense and 45 Sp. Def it is frail.
Trapinch can have the abilities Hyper Cutter, Arena Trap and Sheer Force.
How to beat Trapinch
Trapinch takes 2× damage from Water, Grass and Ice moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Electric moves have no effect on it and Poison and Rock moves are resisted.
Good counters: Sky Shaymin hits for 2× with Grass-type STAB and is immune to Trapinch's Ground moves. Articuno hits for 2× with Ice-type STAB and is immune to Trapinch's Ground moves. Gyarados hits for 2× with Water-type STAB and is immune to Trapinch's Ground moves.
Evolution
Trapinch is the first stage of a 3-stage line (Trapinch → Vibrava → Flygon) and evolves into Vibrava.
Best counters to Trapinch
Other Ground Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Trapinch weak to?
As a Ground type, Trapinch takes super-effective damage from Water, Grass and Ice moves.
What is Trapinch resistant to?
Trapinch resists Poison and Rock moves. It is immune to Electric.
What are the best counters to Trapinch?
Strong type-based picks include Sky Shaymin, Articuno and Gyarados, which hit Trapinch with super-effective attacks.