Trapinch (Pokémon)
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Trapinch (Japanese: ナックラー Nuckrar) is a Ground-type Pokémon.
Biology
Physiology
Trapinch is an orange, bug-like Pokémon. Trapinch has a roundish body with short, stump-like legs. Trapinch has big (in proportion to the rest of its body) head with a large jaw. Despite resembling an insect, Trapinch is actually a Ground-type.
Gender differences
None.
Special abilities
Trapinch's main weapon is its jaws, which can crush boulders. Trapinch are also known for their digging skills. In addition, Trapinch has an ability known as Arena Trap, preventing the escape of Pokémon and Trainer alike.
Behavior
Habitat
Trapinch live in sandy deserts. A Trapinch's nest is a deep, inescapable pit dug in the sand. Trapinch have also been known to burrow complex tunnels deep underground.
Diet
Main article: Pokémon food
In the anime
Trapinch made its debut in Beg, Burrow and Steal. The Trapinch of an area had dug a complex underground labyrinth. One reseacher named Hal wanted to find a lake that he claimed to see when he was a little boy. When Ash, May, Brock, Max, Hal, another researcher named Elisa and Team Rocket got lost in the labyrinth, they eventually found the underground lake Hal was talking about.
Trapinch also make a cameo as one of Noland's Pokémon in Numero Uno Articuno.
In the manga
In the TCG
Game data
Pokédex entries
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Game locations
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In side games
Game | Location |
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Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire | Hatch from egg |
Pokémon Trozei! | Phobos Drill Endless Level 27 Forever Level 27 Mr. Who's Den |
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon | Silent Chasm (6F-9F) Wish Cave (21F-28F) Desert Region (1F-11F) Joyous Tower (21F-24F) |
Base stats
Stat | Range | ||
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At Lv. 50 | At Lv. 100 | ||
HP: 45
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105 - 152 | 200 - 294 | |
100
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94 - 167 | 184 - 328 | |
45
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45 - 106 | 85 - 207 | |
45
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45 - 106 | 85 - 207 | |
45
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45 - 106 | 85 - 207 | |
10
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13 - 68 | 22 - 130 | |
Total: 290
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Type effectiveness
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Learnset
By leveling up
Game | Generation III | Generation IV |
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Start | Bite | Bite |
9 | Sand Attack | Sand Attack |
17 | Faint Attack | Faint Attack |
25 | Sand Tomb | Sand Tomb |
33 | Crunch | Crunch |
41 | Dig | Dig |
49 | Sandstorm | Sandstorm |
57 | Hyper Beam | Hyper Beam |
65 | Earth Power | |
73 | Earthquake | |
81 | Feint | |
89 | Fissure |
By TM/HM
Number | Generation III | Generation IV |
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TM06 | Toxic | Toxic |
TM10 | Hidden Power | Hidden Power |
TM11 | Sunny Day | Sunny Day |
TM15 | Hyper Beam | Hyper Beam |
TM17 | Protect | Protect |
TM19 | Giga Drain | Giga Drain |
TM21 | Frustration | Frustration |
TM22 | SolarBeam | SolarBeam |
TM26 | Earthquake | Earthquake |
TM27 | Return | Return |
TM28 | Dig | Dig |
TM32 | Double Team | Double Team |
TM37 | Sandstorm | Sandstorm |
TM39 | Rock Tomb | Rock Tomb |
TM42 | Facade | Facade |
TM43 | Secret Power | Secret Power |
TM44 | Rest | Rest |
TM45 | Attract | Attract |
TM58 | Endure | |
TM78 | Captivate | |
TM80 | Rock Slide | |
TM82 | Sleep Talk | |
TM83 | Natural Gift | |
TM87 | Swagger | |
TM90 | Substitute | |
HM04 | Strength | Strength |
HM06 | Rock Smash | Rock Smash |
By breeding
- Earthquake
- Focus Energy
By tutoring
Special moves
Side game data
Evolution
Trivia
Origin
It is based on the larval stage of the antlion, who spend their days in sandy pits before maturing into a winged, adult stage.
Name origin
Trapinch's name is a combination of trap and pinch.
In other languages
External links
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