Type matchups
Damage Vibrava takes from each attacking type.
Weak to (4×)
As a Ground/Dragon type, Vibrava has 3 weaknesses, 3 resistances and 2 immunities, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 7 other Pokémon share the Ground/Dragon typing.
- Levitate (always, already counted above): Ground 1× → 0×
Base stats
- HP
- 50
- Attack
- 70
- Defense
- 50
- Sp. Atk
- 50
- Sp. Def
- 50
- Speed
- 70
- Total
- 340
Vibrava has a base stat total of 340, higher than 26% of Pokémon. With Attack (70) well above Sp. Atk (50), it works best as a physical attacker. Its Speed of 70 is middling (faster than 50% of Pokémon). With 50 HP, 50 Defense and 50 Sp. Def it is frail.
Vibrava's only ability is Levitate.
How to beat Vibrava
The best way to beat Vibrava is with Ice moves, which deal 4× damage. Dragon and Fairy moves are also super effective (2×).
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Ground and Electric moves have no effect on it and Poison, Rock and Fire moves are resisted.
Good counters: Ice Calyrex hits for 4× with Ice-type STAB. Articuno hits for 4× with Ice-type STAB and is immune to Vibrava's Ground moves. Regice hits for 4× with Ice-type STAB.
Evolution
Vibrava is the middle stage of its line (Trapinch → Vibrava → Flygon): it evolves from Trapinch and into Flygon.
Best counters to Vibrava
Other Ground/Dragon Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Vibrava weak to?
As a Ground/Dragon type, Vibrava takes super-effective damage from Ice (4×), Dragon and Fairy moves.
What is Vibrava resistant to?
Vibrava resists Poison, Rock and Fire moves. It is immune to Ground and Electric.
What are the best counters to Vibrava?
Strong type-based picks include Ice Calyrex, Articuno and Regice, which hit Vibrava with super-effective attacks.