Is Trumbeak Good in Sun & Moon Playthrough?
Trumbeak carries the Normal/Flying role through Akala and into Ula'ula. Handles Mallow's Grass trial and contributes against Nanu. Evolves into Toucannon at level 28 for the full power.
Pikipek has the type edge here and should clean up Ilima's team.
Pikipek resists most of Hala's coverage and hits back hard.
Trumbeak has the type edge here and should clean up Lana's team.
Trumbeak trades roughly evenly with Kiawe's team.
Trumbeak has the type edge here and should clean up Mallow's team.
Olivia's team hits Trumbeak's weaknesses hard.
Trumbeak trades roughly evenly with Sophocles's team.
Toucannon trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.
Toucannon trades roughly evenly with Nanu's team.
Toucannon resists most of Totem Kommo-o's coverage and hits back hard.
Toucannon has the type edge here and should clean up Hapu's team.
Toucannon has the type edge here and should clean up Hala's team.
Toucannon trades roughly evenly with Olivia's team.
Toucannon trades roughly evenly with Acerola's team.
Toucannon trades roughly evenly with Kahili's team.
Catch Pikipek on Route 1 (walking, Lv 2-3).
Your Pikipek should hit Level 14 before you reach Lana, at typical leveling pace.
Your Trumbeak should hit Level 28 before you reach Acerola, at typical leveling pace.
How to Get Trumbeak in Sun & Moon
high spawn rates in mid-game routes across 20 locations. Trumbeak's one of the easier catches on the list. Knock it out fast and save your time for harder targets.
Where To Catch Trumbeak in SM
To get Trumbeak, start by catching Pikipek through walking and gift encounters at Lv. 2-57. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch PikipekRoute 1 - EastLv.2-3GrassRate 30%Route 4Lv.11-14GrassRate 25%NightRoute 6 - NorthLv.14-17GrassRate 25%NightRoute 6 - SouthLv.14-17GrassRate 25%NightRoute 1 - WestLv.3-5GrassRate 20%Route 1 - SouthLv.10-13GrassRate 20%Route 5Lv.13-16GrassRate 20%Route 4Lv.11-14GrassRate 15%DayRoute 6 - NorthLv.14-17GrassRate 15%DayRoute 6 - SouthLv.14-17GrassRate 15%DayRoute 8Lv.17-20GrassSOS from TrumbeakPoké Pelago - Ula'ula Island reachedLv.21-27Gift from NPCRate 6%Poké Pelago - Poni Island reachedLv.37-43Gift from NPCRate 5%Poké Pelago - Elite Four defeatedLv.49-55Gift from NPCRate 4%
Step 2Trumbeak ✓Route 8Lv.17-20GrassRate 30%Lush Jungle - NorthLv.18-21GrassRate 20%SOS from OranguruLush Jungle - SouthLv.18-21GrassRate 20%SOS from OranguruLush Jungle - WestLv.18-21GrassRate 20%SOS from OranguruRoute 11Lv.24-27GrassRate 20%Poni GroveLv.52-55GrassRate 30%Poni Plains - CenterLv.54-57GrassRate 30%Poni Plains - EastLv.54-57GrassRate 10%Poni Plains - NorthLv.54-57GrassRate 10%Poni Plains - WestLv.54-57GrassRate 10%or evolve from Pikipek (Step 1)
Step 3Evolve into ToucannonBREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Toucannon egg.
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 |
What is Trumbeak Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Trumbeak
 Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
 Roggenrola Rock | C | |
 Carbink RockFairy | C | |
 Rockruff Rock | D | |
 Magnemite ElectricSteel | C | |
Available Move Moves
Damage vs Trumbeak View Magnemite builds →Thunder Shock 2x65-78% | ||
 Glaceon Ice | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Carbink RockFairy | C | |
Roggenrola Rock | C | |
 Pikachu Electric | C | |
Glaceon Ice | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Carbink RockFairy | C | |
Roggenrola Rock | C | |
Pikachu Electric | C | |
Glaceon Ice | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
 Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Route 8 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Trumbeak View Rampardos builds →Rock Slide 2x173-204%KO Ice Beam 2x66-79% Thunderbolt 2x66-79% | ||
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
 Vikavolt BugElectric | B | |
 Lycanroc Rock | C | |
Glaceon Ice | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Route 8 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Trumbeak View Rampardos builds →Rock Slide 2x168-198%KO Ice Beam 2x62-74% Thunderbolt 2x62-74% | ||
Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
 Togedemaru ElectricSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Trumbeak View Togedemaru builds →Wild Charge 2x128-151%KO Rollout 2x29-35% | ||
Vikavolt BugElectric | B | |
 Cranidos Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 8 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Trumbeak View Cranidos builds →Head Smash 2x269-317%KO Thunderbolt 2x39-46% Ice Beam 2x39-46% | ||
 Rhydon GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Trumbeak View Rhydon builds →Stone Edge 2x187-221%KO Thunderbolt 2x50-59% Ice Beam 2x50-59% | ||
Glaceon Ice | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
Lycanroc Rock | C | |
 Carracosta WaterRock | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tirtouga (Route 8 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Trumbeak View Carracosta builds →Stone Edge 2x161-190%KO Ice Beam 2x77-91% | ||
Rampardos Rock | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Cranidos (Route 8 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Trumbeak View Rampardos builds →Head Smash 2x346-407%KO Thunderbolt 2x63-75% Ice Beam 2x63-75% | ||
 Xurkitree Electric | B | |
Rhydon GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Trumbeak View Rhydon builds →Stone Edge 2x188-221%KO Thunderbolt 2x49-58% Ice Beam 2x49-58% | ||
Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Glaceon Ice | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) | ||
In Sun & Moon, Jolteon can KO Trumbeak with Thunderbolt (270-318%). Tyranitar threatens a KO with Stone Edge (253-298%). Lapras's Ice Beam also KOs at 167-196%.
 Jolteon Electric | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Trumbeak View Jolteon builds →Thunderbolt 2x270-318%KO Volt Switch 2x210-248%KO | ||
 Tyranitar RockDark | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemAssault Vest NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Trumbeak View Tyranitar builds →Pursuit51-60% Crunch102-119%KO Stone Edge 2x253-298%KO | ||
 Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemLeftovers NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Trumbeak View Lapras builds →Surf83-98% Hydro Pump102-120%KO Ice Beam 2x167-196%KO | ||
Trumbeak Evolutions
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 plenty of partners 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 58 partners from the Flying egg group. Notable egg moves include Boomburst, Brave Bird, Mirror Move and 2 more.
SM Trumbeak Best Moveset
85 Attack with AbilitySkill Link guaranteeing five hits. Normal/Flying TermStab fires at mid-stage power. The moveset fires behind moderate stats. Toucannon one evolution away adds 120 Attack.
Best Build
Trumbeak best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Bullet Seed
- Rock Blast
- Brave Bird
- Fury Attack
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
Egg moves make a real difference. Trumbeak gets Boomburst and Brave Bird exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Coverage across 7 types rounds out the picture alongside Boomburst and Brave Bird.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
It eats berries and stores their seeds in its beak. When it encounters enemies or prey, it fires off all the seeds in a burst.
By bending its beak, it can produce a variety of calls and brand itself a noisy nuisance for its neighbors.
Trumbeak Sun & Moon Guide
In Sun & Moon, 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 Sun & Moon, 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.
In Sun & Moon, Trumbeak does the job early-game if you need a Normal/Flying type on your team. Evolve it into Toucannon before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SMDebut
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves