# Trapinch - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Gen 9 Little Cup

> Find the best Trapinch builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Gen 9 Little Cup. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Trapinch Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 Little Cup (`gen9lc`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9lc |
| **Usage** | 12% |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9lc/Trapinch)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9lc/Trapinch
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 Little Cup Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9lc)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9lc](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9lc)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Trapinch.

## Common Moves
- **First Impression**: 99.999%
- **Earthquake**: 99.757%
- **Stone Edge**: 83.863%
- **Feint**: 79.653%
- **Quick Attack**: 14.329%
- **Tera Blast**: 8.717%
- **Other**: 13.681%

## Common Abilities
- **Arena Trap**: 99.988%
- **Sheer Force**: 0.012%
- **Hyper Cutter**: 0.000%

## Common Items
- **Eviolite**: 99.719%
- **Other**: 0.281%

## Common Teammates
- **Mienfoo**: 85.781%
- **Vullaby**: 72.396%
- **Foongus**: 37.737%
- **Tinkatink**: 29.257%
- **Glimmet**: 29.040%
- **Impidimp**: 26.585%

## FAQ for Trapinch in gen9lc-1760

### What are the top moves for Trapinch?
The most common moves for Trapinch are First Impression, Earthquake, Stone Edge, Feint. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Trapinch?
Trapinch is frequently paired with Mienfoo, Vullaby, Foongus, Tinkatink. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Trapinch?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Trapinch?
The top build for Trapinch features a **Impish** nature with an EV spread of `0/196/156/0/76/36`. This configuration accounts for 69.220% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Trapinch?
Trapinch is most effectively run with the ability **Arena Trap** (99.988%) and the item **Eviolite** (99.719%).

### What is the most common role for Trapinch?
Based on common item usage (Eviolite), Trapinch often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9lc-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Trapinch?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 45 |
| Attack | 100 |
| Defense | 45 |
| Sp. Atk | 45 |
| Sp. Def | 45 |
| Speed | 10 |
| **BST** | **290** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Trapinch on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9lc/Trapinch) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 Little Cup Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9lc) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9lc) - Build teams with Trapinch
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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