Trapinch in Pokémon X and Y: locations, stats and moves
Find Trapinch’s X/Y locations, Ground typing, base stats, abilities, evolution and level-up, TM and Egg moves.
Original Pokémon X and Pokémon Y for Nintendo 3DS. Version-specific encounters, Mega Stones and legendary Pokémon are labelled. Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire additions and later Kalos games are outside this guide.
Kalos Pokédex identity and base stats
Trapinch is Kalos Mountain #003 and National #328. Its Pokémon X and Y typing is Ground.
Base stats describe the species. Level, individual values, effort values, nature and Super Training determine an individual Pokémon’s actual stats.
| Stat | Base value |
|---|---|
| HP | 45 |
| Attack | 100 |
| Defense | 45 |
| Sp. Atk | 45 |
| Sp. Def | 45 |
| Speed | 10 |
| Total | 290 |
Where to find it in X and Y
Match the version, area and method before travelling. Grass, flowers, Horde Encounters, fishing, Rock Smash, ambushes, gifts and the Friend Safari are separate encounter methods.
Rows marked “X only” or “Y only” are version-specific. Friend Safari rows need the postgame Kiloude City safari and a friend whose safari contains this Pokémon.
Encounter methods · Version exclusives
| Location | Version | Method | Level | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Route 13 | X and Y | Rough terrain | 26–28 | — |
| Friend Safari — Ground | X and Y | Tall grass, caves or dungeon floors | 30 | Friend Safari slot 1 (postgame; depends on a registered friend’s safari) |
| Route 13 | X and Y | Ambush from the ground | 26–28 | — |
Evolution family
| From | Into | X / Y method |
|---|---|---|
| Trapinch | Vibrava | Level 35 |
| Vibrava | Flygon | Level 45 |
Friendship evolutions need high friendship (220 or more); feeding Poké Puffs in Pokémon-Amie raises affection, which is a separate value used by Sylveon.
Abilities, breeding and training
| Ability | Slot |
|---|---|
| Hyper Cutter | Regular ability |
| Arena Trap | Regular ability |
| Sheer Force | Hidden Ability |
Hidden Abilities in X and Y come mainly from the Friend Safari, Horde Encounters and certain gifts or events. Breeding can pass a Hidden Ability from a female parent.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Gender ratio | 50% female / 50% male |
| Egg group(s) | Bug / Dragon |
| Base hatch cycles | 20 |
| Experience growth | medium slow |
| Base capture rate | 255 /255 (not a percentage chance) |
| Base friendship | 70 |
| EV yield | Attack +1 |
| Height / weight | 0.7 m / 15 kg |
The Pokémon Day Care on Route 7 accepts two parents. In X and Y, a Destiny Knot passes five IVs from the parents, and an Everstone passes the holder’s nature.
Level-up moves
| Level | Move |
|---|---|
| 1 / start | Bite |
| 1 / start | Feint |
| 1 / start | Fissure |
| 1 / start | Superpower |
| 4 | Sand Attack |
| 7 | Feint Attack |
| 10 | Sand Tomb |
| 13 | Mud-Slap |
| 17 | Bide |
| 21 | Bulldoze |
| 25 | Rock Slide |
| 29 | Dig |
| 34 | Crunch |
| 39 | Earth Power |
| 44 | Sandstorm |
| 49 | Hyper Beam |
| 55 | Earthquake |
| 61 | Feint |
| 67 | Superpower |
| 73 | Fissure |
All rows use the X and Y learnset. The Move Reminder in Dendemille Town teaches forgotten level-up moves in exchange for a Heart Scale.
Compatible TMs and HMs
| Machine | Move | Type | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | Status |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | Special |
| TM17 | Protect | Normal | Status |
| TM21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical |
| TM22 | Solar Beam | Grass | Special |
| TM26 | Earthquake | Ground | Physical |
| TM27 | Return | Normal | Physical |
| TM28 | Dig | Ground | Physical |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | Status |
| TM37 | Sandstorm | Rock | Status |
| TM39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | Physical |
| TM42 | Facade | Normal | Physical |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | Status |
| TM45 | Attract | Normal | Status |
| TM48 | Round | Normal | Special |
| TM76 | Struggle Bug | Bug | Special |
| TM78 | Bulldoze | Ground | Physical |
| TM80 | Rock Slide | Rock | Physical |
| TM87 | Swagger | Normal | Status |
| TM88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status |
| TM90 | Substitute | Normal | Status |
| TM94 | Rock Smash | Fighting | Physical |
| TM100 | Confide | Normal | Status |
| HM04 | Strength | Normal | Physical |
TMs are reusable in X and Y. Each move has its own physical, special or status category regardless of type.
Egg moves and move tutors
Egg moves: Bug Bite, Earth Power, Endure, Flail, Focus Energy, Fury Cutter, Gust, Mud Shot, Quick Attack, Signal Beam.
No move tutor moves are recorded for this species in X and Y.
In X and Y, both parents can pass Egg moves to the offspring.
Related species
Check Trapinch’s version label and encounter method before travelling.
References
Covered edition: Original Pokémon X and Pokémon Y for Nintendo 3DS. Version-specific encounters, Mega Stones and legendary Pokémon are labelled. Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire additions and later Kalos games are outside this wiki.