Pincurchin
Pincurchin is an Electric type Pokémon introduced in Generation 8.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0871 |
|---|---|
| Type | Electric |
| Species | Sea Urchin Pokémon |
| Height | 0.3 m (1′00″) |
| Weight | 1.0 kg (2.2 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Lightning Rod Electric Surge (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0353 (Sword/Shield) 0321 (Scarlet/Violet) 0126 (The Isle of Armor) 0158 (The Crown Tundra) |
Training
| EV yield | 2 Attack |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 75 (9.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 152 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Amorphous, Water 1 |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 48 | 206 | 300 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 101 | 186 | 331 | |
| Defense | 95 | 175 | 317 | |
| Sp. Atk | 91 | 168 | 309 | |
| Sp. Def | 85 | 157 | 295 | |
| Speed | 15 | 31 | 141 | |
| Total | 435 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
- Pincurchin does not evolve.
Pokédex entries
| Sword | It feeds on seaweed, using its teeth to scrape it off rocks. Electric current flows from the tips of its spines. |
|---|---|
| Shield | It stores electricity in each spine. Even if one gets broken off, it still continues to emit electricity for at least three hours. |
| Scarlet | This Pokémon generates electricity when it digests food. It uses its five hard teeth to scrape seaweed off surfaces and eat it. |
| Violet | This Pokémon is so timid that even brushing against seaweed will make it discharge electricity in surprise. Its lips do not conduct electricity. |
Moves learned by Pincurchin
Moves learnt by level up
Pincurchin does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Egg moves
Pincurchin does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Pincurchin cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Pincurchin learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peck | Flying | 35 | 100 | |
| 1 | Thunder Shock | Electric | 40 | 100 | |
| 5 | Water Gun | Water | 40 | 100 | |
| 10 | Charge | Electric | — | — | |
| 15 | Fury Attack | Normal | 15 | 85 | |
| 20 | Spark | Electric | 65 | 100 | |
| 25 | Bubble Beam | Water | 65 | 100 | |
| 30 | Recover | Normal | — | — | |
| 35 | Curse | Ghost | — | — | |
| 40 | Electric Terrain | Electric | — | — | |
| 45 | Poison Jab | Poison | 80 | 100 | |
| 50 | Zing Zap | Electric | 80 | 100 | |
| 55 | Acupressure | Normal | — | — | |
| 60 | Discharge | Electric | 80 | 100 |
Egg moves
Pincurchin learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Pincurchin gen 9 learnset page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Memento | Dark | — | 100 | |
| Sucker Punch | Dark | 70 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TM
Pincurchin is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
| 07 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 22 | Chilling Water | Water | 50 | 100 | |
| 23 | Charge Beam | Electric | 50 | 90 | |
| 25 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 29 | Hex | Ghost | 65 | 100 | |
| 32 | Swift | Normal | 60 | ∞ | |
| 45 | Venoshock | Poison | 65 | 100 | |
| 47 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 50 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
| 66 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | |
| 70 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 72 | Electro Ball | Electric | — | 100 | |
| 82 | Thunder Wave | Electric | — | 90 | |
| 83 | Poison Jab | Poison | 80 | 100 | |
| 85 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 90 | Spikes | Ground | — | — | |
| 91 | Toxic Spikes | Poison | — | — | |
| 103 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 110 | Liquidation | Water | 85 | 100 | |
| 123 | Surf | Water | 90 | 100 | |
| 126 | Thunderbolt | Electric | 90 | 100 | |
| 134 | Reversal | Fighting | — | 100 | |
| 136 | Electric Terrain | Electric | — | — | |
| 142 | Hydro Pump | Water | 110 | 80 | |
| 147 | Wild Charge | Electric | 90 | 100 | |
| 152 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 163 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 166 | Thunder | Electric | 110 | 70 | |
| 171 | Tera Blast | Normal | 80 | 100 | |
| 173 | Charge | Electric | — | — | |
| 188 | Scald | Water | 80 | 100 | |
| 202 | Pain Split | Normal | — | — | |
| 209 | Muddy Water | Water | 90 | 85 | |
| 210 | Supercell Slam | Electric | 100 | 95 | |
| 211 | Electroweb | Electric | 55 | 95 | |
| 221 | Throat Chop | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
| 224 | Curse | Ghost | — | — |
Pincurchin sprites
Where to find Pincurchin
| Sword Shield |
Route 9, Courageous Cavern, Loop Lagoon, Frigid Sea |
|---|---|
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game |
| Scarlet Violet |
Casseroya Lake, North Province (Area One), North Province (Area Three), East Province (Area One), East Province (Area Two), South Province (Area One), South Province (Area Five), West Province (Area One), West Province (Area Two), East Paldean Sea |
| Legends: Z-A | Location data not yet available |
Other languages
| English | Pincurchin |
|---|---|
| Japanese | バチンウニ (Bachinuni) |
| German | Britzigel |
| French | Wattapik |
| Italian | Pincurchin |
| Spanish | Pincurchin |
| Korean | 찌르성게 (jjireuseongge) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 啪嚓海胆 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 啪嚓海膽 |
| English |
Sea Urchin Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | うにポケモン |
| German | Seeigel-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Oursin |
| Italian | Pokémon Echino |
| Spanish | Pokémon Erizo de Mar |
| Korean | 성게포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 海胆宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 海膽寶可夢 |
Name origin
- pin cushion
- a soft pad holding pins
- sea urchin
- spiky sea creature