#328 Trapinch

General

Location

Attacks

Stats

Egg Moves

Gen IX Dex	Gen VIII Dex	Gen VII Dex	Gen VI Dex	Gen V Dex
Gen IV Dex	Gen III Dex

This Pokédex entry is for Generation VIII Pokémon games. For Generation IX Pokémon games. Check out Trapinch Pokémon Scarlet & Violet data

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Name

Other Names

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Gender Ratio

Type

Trapinch

Japan:	Nuckrar ナックラー
French:	Kraknoix
German:	Knacklion
Korean:	톱치

National:	#328
Galar:	#321
Isle of Armor:	#---
Crown Tundra:	#---
Sinnoh:	#---
Hisui:	#---

Male ♂:	50.2%
Female ♀:	49.8%

Classification

Height

Weight

Capture Rate

Base Egg Steps

Ant Pit Pokémon

2'04"
0.7m

33.1lbs
15.0kg

255

2,560 (SWSH)
5,120 (BDSP)

Abilities: Hyper Cutter - Arena Trap - Sheer Force (Hidden Ability)
Hyper Cutter: Opponent cannot lower this Pokémon’s Attack value. This Pokémon may still lower its own Attack value using a move of by itself. Arena Trap: The opponent cannot run nor switch. Flying-type Pokémon and Pokémon with the Levitate special ability are unaffected. If this Pokémon switches, the opponent is still trapped for that turn. The opponent may still switch by using Baton Pass. Hidden Ability: Sheer Force: Moves with a secondary effect are increased in power by 30% but lose their secondary effect
Experience Growth	Base Happiness	Effort Values Earned	Dynamax Capable?
1,059,862 Points Medium Slow	50	1 Attack Point(s)	Trapinch can Dynamax

Wild Hold Item

Egg Groups

Sword & Shield

Soft Sand - 5%
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

Soft Sand - 5%

	Bug
	Dragon

Evolutionary Chain

Locations - In-Depth Details
Sword		Route 6 Max Raid Battles: Axew's Eye, Dusty Bowl, Rolling Fields	Details
Shield		Route 6, Hammerlocke Hills Max Raid Battles: Axew's Eye, Dusty Bowl, Rolling Fields	Details
Isle of Armor	Sword	Max Raid Battles: Challenge Beach, Courageous Cavern, Stepping-Stone Sea
	Shield	Max Raid Battles: Challenge Beach, Courageous Cavern, Stepping-Stone Sea
Brilliant Diamond		Route 228, Grand Underground	Details
Shining Pearl		Route 228, Grand Underground	Details
Trainer Locations			Details

Flavor Text
Sword		Its nest is a sloped, bowl-like pit in the desert. Once something has fallen in, there is no escape.
Shield		It makes an inescapable conical pit and lies in wait at the bottom for prey to come tumbling down.
Brilliant Diamond		It makes a conical pit in desert sand and lies in wait at the bottom for prey to come tumbling down.
Shining Pearl

Attacks

Level Up

TM & HM

Egg Moves

Level	Attack Name	Type	Att.	Acc.	PP	Effect %
Standard Level Up
—	Sand Attack		--	100	15	--
—	Sand Attack	Sand is hurled in the target's face, reducing the target's accuracy.
—	Astonish		30	100	15	30
—	Astonish	The user attacks the target while shouting in a startling fashion. This may also make the target flinch.
4	Laser Focus		--	101	30	--
4	Laser Focus	The user concentrates intensely. The attack on the next turn always results in a critical hit.
8	Bite		60	100	25	30
8	Bite	The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. This may also make the target flinch.
12	Mud-Slap		20	100	10	100
12	Mud-Slap	The user hurls mud in the target's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
16	Sand Tomb		35	85	15	100
16	Sand Tomb	The user traps the target inside a harshly raging sandstorm for four to five turns.
20	Bulldoze		60	100	20	100
20	Bulldoze	The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit.
24	Dig		80	100	10	--
24	Dig	The user burrows into the ground, then attacks on the next turn.
28	Crunch		80	100	15	20
28	Crunch	The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
32	Sandstorm		--	101	10	--
32	Sandstorm	A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types.
36	Earth Power		90	100	10	10
36	Earth Power	The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
40	Earthquake		100	100	10	--
40	Earthquake	The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.
44	Superpower		120	100	5	100
44	Superpower	The user attacks the target with great power. However, this also lowers the user's Attack and Defense stats.
48	Fissure		??	30	5	--
48	Fissure	The user opens up a fissure in the ground and drops the target in. The target faints instantly if this attack hits.

TM Anchors

Sword/Shield

Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl

TM #	Attack Name	Type	Att.	Acc.	PP	Effect %
Sword & Shield Technical Machine Attacks
TM08	Hyper Beam		150	90	5	--
TM08	Hyper Beam	The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn.
TM11	Solar Beam		120	100	10	--
TM11	Solar Beam	In this two-turn attack, the user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn.
TM15	Dig		80	100	10	--
TM15	Dig	The user burrows into the ground, then attacks on the next turn.
TM21	Rest		--	101	10	--
TM21	Rest	The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and heals any status conditions.
TM22	Rock Slide		75	90	10	30
TM22	Rock Slide	Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.
TM24	Snore		50	100	15	30
TM24	Snore	This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
TM25	Protect		--	101	10	--
TM25	Protect	This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM28	Giga Drain		75	100	10	--
TM28	Giga Drain	A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
TM31	Attract		--	100	15	--
TM31	Attract	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
TM32	Sandstorm		--	101	10	--
TM32	Sandstorm	A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types.
TM34	Sunny Day		--	101	5	--
TM34	Sunny Day	The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.
TM39	Facade		70	100	20	--
TM39	Facade	This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
TM48	Rock Tomb		60	95	15	100
TM48	Rock Tomb	Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat by preventing its movement.
TM49	Sand Tomb		35	85	15	100
TM49	Sand Tomb	The user traps the target inside a harshly raging sandstorm for four to five turns.
TM53	Mud Shot		55	95	15	100
TM53	Mud Shot	The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat.
TM76	Round		60	100	15	--
TM76	Round	The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.
TM81	Bulldoze		60	100	20	100
TM81	Bulldoze	The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit.

TR #	Attack Name	Type	Att.	Acc.	PP	Effect %
Technical Record Attacks
TR01	Body Slam		85	100	15	30
TR01	Body Slam	The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
TR10	Earthquake		100	100	10	--
TR10	Earthquake	The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.
TR13	Focus Energy		--	101	30	--
TR13	Focus Energy	The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that critical hits land more easily.
TR20	Substitute		--	101	10	--
TR20	Substitute	The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.
TR26	Endure		--	101	10	--
TR26	Endure	The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TR27	Sleep Talk		--	101	10	--
TR27	Sleep Talk	While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TR32	Crunch		80	100	15	20
TR32	Crunch	The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
TR39	Superpower		120	100	5	100
TR39	Superpower	The user attacks the target with great power. However, this also lowers the user's Attack and Defense stats.
TR67	Earth Power		90	100	10	10
TR67	Earth Power	The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.

TM #	Attack Name	Type	Att.	Acc.	PP	Effect %
BDSP Technical Machine Attacks
TM11	Sunny Day		--	101	5	--
TM11	Sunny Day	The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.
TM15	Hyper Beam		150	90	5	--
TM15	Hyper Beam	The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn.
TM17	Protect		--	101	10	--
TM17	Protect	This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM19	Giga Drain		75	100	10	--
TM19	Giga Drain	A nutrient-draining attack. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
TM22	Solar Beam		120	100	10	--
TM22	Solar Beam	In this two-turn attack, the user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn.
TM26	Earthquake		100	100	10	--
TM26	Earthquake	The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.
TM28	Dig		80	100	10	--
TM28	Dig	The user burrows into the ground, then attacks on the next turn.
TM32	Double Team		--	101	15	--
TM32	Double Team	By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
TM37	Sandstorm		--	101	10	--
TM37	Sandstorm	A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types.
TM39	Rock Tomb		60	95	15	100
TM39	Rock Tomb	Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat by preventing its movement.
TM42	Facade		70	100	20	--
TM42	Facade	This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
TM44	Rest		--	101	10	--
TM44	Rest	The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and heals any status conditions.
TM45	Attract		--	100	15	--
TM45	Attract	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
TM58	Endure		--	101	10	--
TM58	Endure	The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM80	Rock Slide		75	90	10	30
TM80	Rock Slide	Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.
TM82	Sleep Talk		--	101	10	--
TM82	Sleep Talk	While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM83	Bulldoze		60	100	20	100
TM83	Bulldoze	The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit.
TM87	Swagger		--	85	15	--
TM87	Swagger	The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target's Attack stat.
TM90	Substitute		--	101	10	--
TM90	Substitute	The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.
TM96	Strength		80	100	15	--
TM96	Strength	The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power.
TM98	Rock Smash		40	100	15	50
TM98	Rock Smash	The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.

Attack Name	Type	Att.	Acc.	PP	Effect %
Egg Moves (Details)
Quick Attack		40	100	30	--	Details
Quick Attack	The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. This move always goes first.					Details
Gust		40	100	35	--	Details
Gust	A gust of wind is whipped up by wings and launched at the target to inflict damage.					Details
Flail		??	100	15	--	Details
Flail	The user flails about aimlessly to attack. The less HP the user has, the greater the move's power.					Details
Fury Cutter		40	95	20	--	Details
Fury Cutter	The target is slashed with scythes or claws. This attack becomes more powerful if it hits in succession.					Details
Bug Bite		60	100	20	--	Details
Bug Bite	The user bites the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.					Details
Feint		30	100	10	--	Details
Feint	This attack hits a target using a move such as Protect or Detect. This also lifts the effects of those moves.					Details
First Impression SWSH Only		90	100	10	--	Details
First Impression SWSH Only	Although this move has great power, it only works the first turn each time the user enters battle.					Details
Focus Energy BDSP Only		--	101	30	--	Details
Focus Energy BDSP Only	The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that critical hits land more easily.					Details
Mud Shot BDSP Only		55	95	15	100	Details
Mud Shot BDSP Only	The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat.					Details
Earth Power BDSP Only		90	100	10	10	Details
Earth Power BDSP Only	The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.					Details

Attack Name	Type	Att.	Acc.	PP	Effect %
Isle of Armor Move Tutor Attacks
Scorching Sands		70	100	10	30
Scorching Sands	The user throws scorching sand at the target to attack. This may also leave the target with a burn.

Attack Name	Type	Max Att.	Acc.	PP	Effect %
Usable Max Moves
Max Flutterby		130	101	10	--
Max Flutterby	This is a Bug-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat.
Max Strike		130(Phy)/150(Spe)	101	10	--
Max Strike	This is a Normal-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This lowers the target's Speed stat.
Max Knuckle		95	101	10	--
Max Knuckle	This is a Fighting-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This raises ally Pokémon's Attack stats.
Max Phantasm		90	101	10	--
Max Phantasm	This is a Ghost-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This lowers the target's Defense stat.
Max Airstream		90	101	10	--
Max Airstream	This is a Flying-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This raises ally Pokémon's Speed stats.
Max Rockfall		130	101	10	--
Max Rockfall	This is a Rock-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. The user summons a sandstorm lasting five turns.
Max Quake		130(Phy)/130(Spe)	101	10	--
Max Quake	This is a Ground-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This raises ally Pokémon's Sp. Def stats.
Max Darkness		130	101	10	--
Max Darkness	This is a Dark-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. This lowers the target's Sp. Def stat.
Max Overgrowth		140	101	10	--
Max Overgrowth	This is a Grass-type attack Dynamax Pokémon use. The user turns the ground into Grassy Terrain for five turns.
Max Guard			101	10	--
Max Guard	This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Transfer Only Moves
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Transfer Only Moves (Details)
Attack Name	Type	Cat.	Att.	Acc.	PP	Effect %	Method
Toxic			--	90	10	--	Gen VII TM06
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Confide			--	101	20	100	Gen VII TM100
The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target's Sp. Atk stat.
Struggle Bug			50	100	20	100	Gen VI TM76
While resisting, the user attacks opposing Pokémon. This lowers the Sp. Atk stats of those hit.
Headbutt			70	100	15	30	Move Tutor - HGSS
The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch.
Double-edge			120	100	15	--	Move Tutor - FRLG
A reckless, life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot.
Mimic			--	101	10	--	Move Tutor - FRLG
The user copies the target's last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.

Stats
		HP	Attack	Defense	Sp. Attack	Sp. Defense	Speed
Base Stats - Total: 290		45	100	45	45	45	10
Max Stats Hindering Nature	Lv. 50	105 - 152	94 - 136	45 - 87	45 - 87	45 - 87	13 - 55
Max Stats Hindering Nature	Lv. 100	200 - 294	184 - 269	85 - 170	85 - 170	85 - 170	22 - 107
Max Stats Neutral Nature	Lv. 50	105 - 152	105 - 152	50 - 97	50 - 97	50 - 97	15 - 62
Max Stats Neutral Nature	Lv. 100	200 - 294	205 - 299	95 - 189	95 - 189	95 - 189	25 - 119
Max Stats Beneficial Nature	Lv. 50	105 - 152	115 - 167	55 - 106	55 - 106	55 - 106	16 - 68
Max Stats Beneficial Nature	Lv. 100	200 - 294	225 - 328	104 - 207	104 - 207	104 - 207	27 - 130

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Spinda

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Vibrava

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#328 Trapinch

Weakness

Locations

Attacks

Standard Level Up

Sword & Shield Technical Machine Attacks

Technical Record Attacks

BDSP Technical Machine Attacks

Egg Moves

Isle of Armor Move Tutor Attacks

Usable Max Moves

Stats