#0328 · Gen 3 · 290 BST
Trapinch
A starter-form Ground-type Pokémon from Generation 3 with strong 100 base Attack. Common ability: Hyper Cutter.
Base stats
Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature
120/108/58/58/58/27
Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature
152/167/106/106/106/68
Abilities
Removes additional effects to increase the power of moves when attacking.
Type effectiveness
Takes 2× damage from
Takes ½× damage from
Takes 0× damage from
Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.
About Trapinch
Trapinch is a Ground/None-type Pokémon from Generation 3 with a Base Stat Total of 290. A starter-form Ground-type Pokémon from Generation 3 with strong 100 base Attack. Common ability: Hyper Cutter.
Best stat: Attack (100 base)
Trapinch's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 100 base Attack and 10 base Speed, the standard offensive set will invest 252 EVs into Attack and 252 into Speed — though its low Speed often warrants Trick Room support instead.
Abilities
- Hyper Cutter
- Arena Trap
- Sheer Force
How to use Trapinch competitively
Open the damage calculator with Trapinch selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Trapinch appears in the species dropdown. Drop Trapinch into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.
Pokédex data summary
| National Dex # | #0328 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 3 |
| Type | Ground / None |
| Abilities | Hyper Cutter, Arena Trap, Sheer Force |
| Base Stat Total | 290 |
| HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | 45 / 100 / 45 / 45 / 45 / 10 |