Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Struggle Bug Scorching Sands
Same-type attack bonus on Scorching Sands. Scorching Sands costs 50 energy for 90 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Trapinch takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 368
- Buddy distance
- 5.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 75,000 Dust + 75 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 728 CP
Trapinch moves
3 fast · 4 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mud Shot STAB | Ground | 4 | 6 | 0.5s | 8 | 12 |
| Sand Attack STAB | Ground | 4 | 7 | 0.5s | 8 | 14 |
| Struggle Bug Best | Bug | 15 | 15 | 1.5s | 10 | 10 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crunch | Dark | 65 | 33 | 3.0s | 21.7 | 1.97 |
| Dig STAB | Ground | 100 | 50 | 4.5s | 22.2 | 2.00 |
| Sand Tomb STAB | Ground | 60 | 33 | 4.0s | 15 | 1.82 |
| Scorching Sands Best STAB | Ground | 90 | 50 | 3.0s | 30 | 1.80 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mud Shot | Ground | 3 | 9 | 1 | 3.00 | 9.00 |
| Sand Attack | Ground | 2 | 4 | — | — | — |
| Struggle Bug | Bug | 9 | 8 | 2 | 4.50 | 4.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crunch | Dark | 70 | 45 | 1.56 | Buff / debuff |
| Dig | Ground | 70 | 50 | 1.40 | — |
| Sand Tomb | Ground | 40 | 40 | 1.00 | Buff / debuff |
| Scorching Sands | Ground | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | Buff / debuff |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Struggle Bug (10 DPS); Sand Attack builds energy fastest (14 EPS).
Evolution
Family
Raids
- Status
- Trapinch is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Trapinch
How to get Trapinch
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Trapinch knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 5,000 Dust + 5 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 29 | 1,101 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 29 | 1,192 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 693 | 746 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 862 | 928 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 693 | 746 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 524 | 564 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 693 | 746 |
Is Trapinch good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Trapinch has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Attack is its highest stat (162), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 75,000 Dust and 75 Candy, and with 4 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Trapinch deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Sunny weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 18 |
| Lv 2 | 56 |
| Lv 3 | 94 |
| Lv 4 | 133 |
| Lv 5 | 171 |
| Lv 6 | 210 |
| Lv 7 | 248 |
| Lv 8 | 287 |
| Lv 9 | 325 |
| Lv 10 | 364 |
| Lv 11 | 400 |
| Lv 12 | 437 |
| Lv 13 | 473 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 510 |
| Lv 15 | 546 |
| Lv 16 | 582 |
| Lv 17 | 619 |
| Lv 18 | 655 |
| Lv 19 | 692 |
| Lv 20 | 728 |
| Lv 21 | 764 |
| Lv 22 | 801 |
| Lv 23 | 837 |
| Lv 24 | 874 |
| Lv 25 | 910 |
| Lv 26 | 947 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 983 |
| Lv 28 | 1,019 |
| Lv 29 | 1,056 |
| Lv 30 | 1,092 |
| Lv 31 | 1,111 |
| Lv 32 | 1,129 |
| Lv 33 | 1,147 |
| Lv 34 | 1,165 |
| Lv 35 | 1,183 |
| Lv 36 | 1,202 |
| Lv 37 | 1,220 |
| Lv 38 | 1,238 |
| Lv 39 | 1,256 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,274 |
| Lv 41 | 1,291 |
| Lv 42 | 1,307 |
| Lv 43 | 1,323 |
| Lv 44 | 1,340 |
| Lv 45 | 1,356 |
| Lv 46 | 1,373 |
| Lv 47 | 1,390 |
| Lv 48 | 1,407 |
| Lv 49 | 1,424 |
| Lv 50 | 1,441 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0328
- Height
- 0.71 m
- Weight
- 15.00 kg
- Family forms
- 6 released forms
- Game ID
- V0328_POKEMON_TRAPINCH
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Trapinch in Pokemon GO?
Trapinch's best moveset is Struggle Bug (fast) with Scorching Sands (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Trapinch's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Trapinch takes super effective damage from Grass, Ice, Water-type moves. It resists Electric, Poison, Rock, so avoid those types against it.
What is Trapinch's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Trapinch reaches 1,441 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,274 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Trapinch?
A perfect 15/15/15 Trapinch shows 728 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 910 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Trapinch better than regular Trapinch?
Shadow Trapinch deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Trapinch in Pokemon GO?
Trapinch spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Trapinch be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Trapinch depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.