Trapinch Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Trapinch in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Trapinch
Trapinch is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Ground typing. The best counter is Primal Kyogre (Mega) with Waterfall and Origin Pulse, dealing 83.455 DPS.
Trapinch can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Trapinch is weak to Grass, Ice, Water -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Poison, Rock-type moves as Trapinch resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Trapinch is Primal Kyogre (83.455 DPS), Mega Sceptile (77.846 DPS), and Shadow Kyogre (76.303 DPS).
Catching Trapinch: After defeating Trapinch, the catch encounter will have a CP between 693 and 746 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 862-928 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Trapinch from raids will have exactly 746 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Trapinch?
The best counter for Trapinch is Primal Kyogre with Waterfall and Origin Pulse, dealing 83.455 DPS. Other top options include Mega Sceptile (77.846 DPS) and Shadow Kyogre (76.303 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Trapinch?
Trapinch can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Trapinch weak to?
Trapinch is weak to Grass, Ice, Water-type attacks. It resists Electric, Poison, Rock-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Trapinch be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Trapinch's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Trapinch from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Trapinch from raids will have 746 CP at level 20, or 928 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 693. If you see 746 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Trapinch worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Trapinch is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Trapinch?
For the best moveset for Trapinch itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Trapinch stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Trapinch without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Trapinch can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Kartana (71.867 DPS) and Kyurem (White) (69.238 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Trapinch in raids?
Weather boost information for Trapinch is not currently available. Ground-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.