Encounter locations
| Region | Location | Method | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoenn | Mirage Tower 1F | Walking | 20–24 |
| Hoenn | Mirage Tower 2F | Walking | 20–24 |
| Hoenn | Mirage Tower 3F | Walking | 20–24 |
| Hoenn | Mirage Tower 4F | Walking | 20–24 |
| Hoenn | Route 111 | Walking | 19–21 |
| Unova | Desert Resort | Overworld swarmOnly while this swarm is active | — |
This Pokémon is eligible for Mirage Rifts. Each opening rolls its own pool, so check active portals on the Town Map.
Check the Town Map to see which swarms are active.
This guide covers documented encounter tables and selected story events. Other scripted gifts or events may also award this Pokémon.
Natures
Randomly generated Pokémon can have any of the 25 natures. Twenty raise one stat by 10% and lower another by 10%. Five are neutral. HP stays the same.
View all 25 natures and stat effects
| Nature | Raises (+10%) | Lowers (−10%) |
|---|---|---|
| Hardy | — | — |
| Lonely | Attack | Defense |
| Brave | Attack | Speed |
| Adamant | Attack | Special Attack |
| Naughty | Attack | Special Defense |
| Bold | Defense | Attack |
| Docile | — | — |
| Relaxed | Defense | Speed |
| Impish | Defense | Special Attack |
| Lax | Defense | Special Defense |
| Timid | Speed | Attack |
| Hasty | Speed | Defense |
| Serious | — | — |
| Jolly | Speed | Special Attack |
| Naive | Speed | Special Defense |
| Modest | Special Attack | Attack |
| Mild | Special Attack | Defense |
| Quiet | Special Attack | Speed |
| Bashful | — | — |
| Rash | Special Attack | Special Defense |
| Calm | Special Defense | Attack |
| Gentle | Special Defense | Defense |
| Sassy | Special Defense | Speed |
| Careful | Special Defense | Special Attack |
| Quirky | — | — |
Stats and abilities
- HP
- 45
- Attack
- 100
- Defense
- 45
- Sp. Attack
- 45
- Sp. Defense
- 45
- Speed
- 10
Abilities · Hyper Cutter / Arena Trap
Hidden ability · Sheer Force
Size · 0.7 m · 15 kg
Evolution and forms
- Into Vibrava · Level 35
Level-up moves
View level-up moves for Trapinch
| Level | Move |
|---|---|
| 1 | Sand Attack |
| 1 | Astonish |
| 8 | Bite |
| 12 | Mud Slap |
| 16 | Sand Tomb |
| 20 | Bulldoze |
| 24 | Dig |
| 28 | Crunch |
| 32 | Sandstorm |
| 36 | Earth Power |
| 40 | Earthquake |
| 44 | Superpower |
| 48 | Fissure |