#328 · Pokémon Project Nova · changed in this game
Trapinch
GroundHyper Cutter, Arena Trap
In Project Nova: First found in Safari Zone (Grass (Desert), Lv 25-30), and in 1 more area. Its type (Ground) is the same as in the official games. Base stats total 285, down from 290; only HP changed (45 → 40). Abilities: it loses Sheer Force. 5 of its 10 level-up moves are new compared with Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen, including Dragons Maw and Seismic Scan.
Level-up moves 10
| Lv | Move | Type | Cat | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bite Flinch Chance (30% chance) | Dark | Phys | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| 9 | Sand Tomb Traps (100% chance) | Ground | Phys | 15 | 85 | 15 |
| 17 | Faint Attack Never misses | Dark | Phys | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| 23 | Dragons Maw High Crit Chance | Dragon | Phys | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| 28 | Dig | Ground | Phys | 70 | 100 | 10 |
| 33 | Seismic Scan Never misses | Ground | Phys | 60 | — | 15 |
| 35 | Psychic Fangs Breaks Light Screen and Reflect | Psychic | Phys | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| 37 | Crunch Lowers Special Defense 1 (20% chance) | Dark | Phys | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| 41 | Drill Run High Crit Chance (30% chance) | Ground | Phys | 80 | 95 | 10 |
| 49 | Earthquake Double Damage to Dig | Ground | Phys | 100 | 100 | 10 |
* a legal move, just moved to level-up · ** new to this game
TMs & HMs
This game's documentation doesn't publish TM compatibility, so none is listed here.
Where to find Trapinch
| Area | Method | Level | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safari Zone | Grass (Desert) | 25-30 | 5% rare |
| Route 14 | Grass | 51-54 | 5% rare |
Other changes in this game
- Wild held item: Soft Sand
- Evolves into Vibrava at Level 35