Stats & Training
Trumbeak's built around physical offense. Attack leads the charge, Sp. Atk pays for it. Common in the wild, worth 2 Attack EVs. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
It can bend the tip of its beak to produce over a hundred different cries at will.
From its mouth, it fires the seeds of berries it has eaten. The scattered seeds give rise to new plants.
Trumbeak Weakness
Trumbeak is weak to Electric, Ice, and Rock. On the flip side, it's immune to Ground and Ghost-type moves entirely.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Ice, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground, Ghost |
 Glimmora RockPoison | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Trumbeak View Glimmora builds →Power Gem 2x151-178%KO Rock Slide 2x72-85% Ancient Power 2x113-134%KO Smack Down 2x48-58% | ||
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Trumbeak View Magnezone builds →Zap Cannon 2x225-265%KO Thunder 2x205-242%KO Thunderbolt 2x168-198%KO Discharge 2x151-178%KO | ||
 Coalossal RockFire | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Trumbeak View Coalossal builds →Stone Edge 2x125-148%KO Ancient Power 2x76-90% Smack Down 2x65-76% Rock Blast 2x33-39% | ||
 Garganacl Rock | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Trumbeak View Garganacl builds →Stone Edge 2x151-178%KO Rock Slide 2x113-134%KO Rock Tomb 2x92-108%KO Rock Throw 2x76-90% | ||
 Rotom ElectricGhost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Trumbeak View Rotom builds →Thunder 2x158-187%KO Thunderbolt 2x131-155%KO Discharge 2x115-136%KO Shock Wave 2x88-104%KO | ||
In Scarlet & Violet, Jolteon can KO Trumbeak with Thunderbolt (271-319%). Glimmora threatens a KO with Power Gem (150-177%). Weavile's Ice Shard also KOs at 86-102%.
 Jolteon Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Trumbeak View Jolteon builds →Thunderbolt 2x271-319%KO Volt Switch 2x211-249%KO | ||
Glimmora RockPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityToxicdebris ItemRed Card NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Trumbeak View Glimmora builds →Power Gem 2x150-177%KO | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Trumbeak View Weavile builds →Knock Off70-82% Ice Shard 2x86-102%KO | ||
 Tyranitar RockDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Trumbeak View Tyranitar builds →Knock Off124-146%KO Stone Edge 2x381-448%KO Pursuit76-90% | ||
 Lapras WaterIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Trumbeak View Lapras builds →Liquidation79-93% Icicle Spear 2x47-56% | ||
Scarlet & Violet Evolution
Trumbeak is the middle stage between Pikipek and Toucannon. It's a three-stage line with one more evolution to go. For breeding, quick to hatch with a decent partner pool via one egg group. HP has grown the most so far (+20), but there's still another 130 stats to gain in the final evolution. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Trumbeak to get Pikipek eggs easily using 47 partners from the Flying egg group.
Scarlet & Violet Trumbeak Best Moveset
Focus Sash guarantees Trumbeak survives one hit from full HP. That's enough to deal early damage and fire off Endeavor before going down. Pickup and max Attack and Speed EVs maximize first-turn impact.
Best Build
Trumbeak best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Endeavor
- Acrobatics
- Protect
- Flame Charge
Recommended Teammates
Moves
TMs define Trumbeak's movepool. The natural moves cover basics with Brave Bird and Hyper Voice, but the real versatility comes from technical machines giving it coverage across 7 types. That's where the options open up.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Trumbeak in Scarlet & Violet
Trumbeak Guide
In Scarlet & Violet, Trumbeak isn't fully evolved, so it's not built for competitive play. You'll want to evolve it into Toucannon to unlock its full potential. At 355 BST, it's a stepping stone rather than a team anchor.
Keen Eye is the go-to ability for Trumbeak. It prevents accuracy from being lowered. Its hidden ability Pickup can work in specific setups. Skill Link is the other option. Pick based on what your team needs.
In Scarlet & Violet, Trumbeak fills the balanced role. It's a physical attacker with base 85 Attack. Base 75 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. And it's fragile, can't afford to take many hits.
Game Availability
Introduced in Sun & Moon, Trumbeak has appeared in 3 games across 4 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SMDebut
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves