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Vibrava (Japanese: ビブラーバ Vibrava) is a dual-type Ground/Dragon Pokémon.
It evolves from Trapinch starting at level 35 and evolves into Flygon starting at level 45.
Biology
Vibrava is a dragonfly-like Pokémon. It has a small head with two yellow antennae, and green bulging eyes with black pupils. It has a skinny yellow body, four skinny black legs with slender feet, and four green, rhombus-shaped wings with black edges. There are similarly-colored rhombus shapes at the end of its tail. Its wings are not fully developed, so it is unable to fly very far. However, it is able to create vibrations and ultrasonic waves with its wings. Humans get headaches from these waves. After causing prey to faint, it uses acid to to melt the prey. Vibrava lives on rough terrains.
In the anime
Major appearances
Vibrava's first anime appearance was in Beg, Burrow and Steal. Dozens of Trapinch were seen evolving into them at an underground lake. Team Rocket made a failed attempt to steal the Vibration Pokémon despite the fact the idea Meowth had of using their previous forms as nut-crackers was now foiled. The Vibrava helped Ash, May, Max, Brock, Hal and Elisa out of the underground labyrinth.
A Coordinator named Brianna used a Vibrava in the battle round of the Pokémon Contest on Chrysanthemum Island in Spontaneous Combusken.
Minor appearances
Vibrava first appeared in Jirachi: Wish Maker, in the form of a swarm.
Vibrava were also used by random coordinators in Hi Ho Silver Wind and Harley Rides Again.
It also appeared in Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Part One.
Pokédex entries
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Pokémon
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Source
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Entry
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AG106
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Vibrava
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Ash's Pokédex
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Vibrava, the Vibration Pokémon. Vibrava is the evolved form of Trapinch. By flapping their wings, they create vibrations, emitting ultrasonic waves.
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In the manga
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
Aqua Admins Shelly and Matt both own a Vibrava they use for aerial transport.
In the TCG
- Main article: Vibrava (TCG)
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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Generation III
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Ruby
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To make prey faint, Vibrava generates ultrasonic waves by vigorously making its two wings vibrate. This Pokémon's ultrasonic waves are so powerful, they can bring on headaches in people.
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Sapphire
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Vibrava's wings have not yet completed the process of growing. Rather than flying long distances, they are more useful for generating ultrasonic waves by vibrating.
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Emerald
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It looses ultrasonic waves by rubbing its wings together. Since a Vibrava's wings are still in the process of growing, it can only fly short distances.
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FireRed
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It generates ultrasonic waves by violently flapping its wings. After making its prey faint, it melts the prey with acid.
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LeafGreen
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Generation IV
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Diamond
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It violently shudders its wings, generating ultrasonic waves to induce headaches in people.
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Pearl
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Platinum
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HeartGold
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It vibrates its wings vigorously, creating ultrasonic waves that cause serious headaches.
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SoulSilver
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Generation V
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Black
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It violently shudders its wings, generating ultrasonic waves to induce headaches in people.
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White
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Black 2
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The ultrasonic waves it generates by rubbing its two wings together cause severe headaches.
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White 2
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Generation VI
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The ultrasonic waves it generates by rubbing its two wings together cause severe headaches.
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It generates ultrasonic waves by violently flapping its wings. After making its prey faint, it melts the prey with acid.
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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In side games
Held items
Stats
Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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50
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110 - 157
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210 - 304
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70
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67 - 134
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130 - 262
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50
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49 - 112
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94 - 218
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50
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49 - 112
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94 - 218
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50
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49 - 112
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94 - 218
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70
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67 - 134
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130 - 262
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Total: 340
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Vibrava
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Vibrava
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
Trivia
Origin
Bulbanews has an article related to this subject:
Vibrava is based on the adult stage of an antlion. Often the adult antlion and dragonfly are confused with one another, and Vibrava could draw inspiration from both. In fact, some species of dragonflies are commonly called "sand dragons", which could account for Vibrava and Flygon's type combination.
Name origin
Vibrava may be a combination of vibrate (to shake rapidly) and larva. It may also derive from Vibra.
In other languages
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Title
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Meaning
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Japanese
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ビブラーバ Vibrava
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From vibrate, larva, and Vibra
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French
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Vibraninf
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Possibly from vibrate and nymph
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Spanish
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Vibrava
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Same as English name
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German
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Vibrava
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Same as English name
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Italian
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Vibrava
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Same as English name
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Korean
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비브라바 Vibrava
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Transliteration of the Japanese name
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Mandarin Chinese
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超音波幼蟲 / 超音波幼虫 Chāoyīnbōyòuchóng
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Literally "Ultrasonic larva"
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Cantonese Chinese
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External links
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