# Trapinch - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in VGC 2025 Regulation Set I

> Find the best Trapinch builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in VGC 2025 Regulation Set I. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Trapinch Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2025 Regulation Set I (`gen9vgc2025regi`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2025regi |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **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/gen9vgc2025regi/Trapinch)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regi/Trapinch
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2025 Regulation Set I Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regi)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regi](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regi)

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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.

## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Water (2x), Grass (2x), Ice (2x) |
| **Resists** | Poison (1/2x), Rock (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | Electric (0x) |

## Common Moves
- **Protect**: 99.850%
- **Feint**: 93.638%
- **Earthquake**: 86.547%
- **First Impression**: 86.466%
- **Fissure**: 7.615%
- **Rock Tomb**: 7.611%
- **Other**: 18.271%

## Common Abilities
- **Arena Trap**: 99.897%
- **Hyper Cutter**: 0.102%
- **Sheer Force**: 0.001%

## Common Items
- **Eviolite**: 91.815%
- **Focus Sash**: 8.065%
- **Other**: 0.120%

## Common Teammates
- **Groudon**: 85.280%
- **Scream Tail**: 85.264%
- **Gothitelle**: 85.254%
- **Sableye**: 85.254%
- **Bastiodon**: 85.253%
- **Calyrex-Ice **: 7.604%

## FAQ for Trapinch in gen9vgc2025regi-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Trapinch?
Trapinch is frequently paired with Groudon, Scream Tail, Gothitelle, Sableye. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Trapinch weak to and resistant against?
Trapinch is weak to Water (2x), Grass (2x), Ice (2x), resists Poison (1/2x), Rock (1/2x), and is immune to Electric (0x).

### 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 **Brave** nature with an EV spread of `252/252/0/0/4/0`. This configuration accounts for 86.001% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Trapinch?
Trapinch is most effectively run with the ability **Arena Trap** (99.897%) and the item **Eviolite** (91.815%).

### What is the most common role for Trapinch?
Based on common item usage (Eviolite), Trapinch often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9vgc2025regi-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/gen9vgc2025regi/Trapinch) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2025 Regulation Set I Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regi) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2025regi) - Build teams with Trapinch
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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