Pincurchin

Pincurchin is an Electric type Pokémon introduced in Generation 8. It is known as the Sea Urchin Pokémon.

Pincurchin

Pincurchin artwork by Ken Sugimori

Pokédex data

National № 871
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 № 353 (Sword/Shield)
126 (The Isle of Armor)
158 (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.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Pincurchin.

Lightning Rod ability Electric Surge ability
NorFirWatEleGraIceFigPoiGro
½2
FlyPsyBugRocGhoDraDarSteFai
½½

Evolution chart

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.

Moves learned by Pincurchin

Sword/Shield

Moves learnt by level up

Pincurchin learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1PeckFlyingPhysical 35 100
1Thunder ShockElectricSpecial 40 100
5Water GunWaterSpecial 40 100
10ChargeElectricStatus — —
15Fury AttackNormalPhysical 15 85
20SparkElectricPhysical 65 100
25Bubble BeamWaterSpecial 65 100
30RecoverNormalStatus — —
35CurseGhostStatus — —
40Electric TerrainElectricStatus — —
45Poison JabPoisonPhysical 80 100
50Zing ZapElectricPhysical 80 100
55AcupressureNormalStatus — —
60DischargeElectricSpecial 80 100

Egg moves

Pincurchin learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Pincurchin egg moves page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
MementoDarkStatus — 100
Sucker PunchDarkPhysical 70 100

Move Tutor moves

Pincurchin can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Rising VoltageElectricSpecial 70 100

Moves learnt by TM

Pincurchin is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
07Pin MissileBugPhysical 25 95
14Thunder WaveElectricStatus — 90
20Self-DestructNormalPhysical 200 100
21RestPsychicStatus — —
24SnoreNormalSpecial 50 100
25ProtectNormalStatus — —
31AttractNormalStatus — 100
33Rain DanceWaterStatus — —
39FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
55BrineWaterSpecial 65 100
57PaybackDarkPhysical 50 100
58AssuranceDarkPhysical 60 100
74VenoshockPoisonSpecial 65 100
76RoundNormalSpecial 60 100
77HexGhostSpecial 65 100
90Electric TerrainElectricStatus — —

Moves learnt by TR

Pincurchin is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

TR
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
03Hydro PumpWaterSpecial 110 80
04SurfWaterSpecial 90 100
08ThunderboltElectricSpecial 90 100
09ThunderElectricSpecial 110 70
20SubstituteNormalStatus — —
21ReversalFightingPhysical — 100
23SpikesGroundStatus — —
26EndureNormalStatus — —
27Sleep TalkNormalStatus — —
45Muddy WaterWaterSpecial 90 85
54Toxic SpikesPoisonStatus — —
57Poison JabPoisonPhysical 80 100
84ScaldWaterSpecial 80 100
91Venom DrenchPoisonStatus — 100
95Throat ChopDarkPhysical 80 100
98LiquidationWaterPhysical 85 100

Pincurchin sprites

Type Generation 8
Normal Pincurchin sprite from Sword & Shield
Shiny —

Where to find Pincurchin

Sword
Shield		 Route 9, Courageous Cavern, Loop Lagoon, Frigid Sea
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl		 Not available in this game

Answers to Pincurchin questions

Other languages

English, Spanish, Italian Pincurchin
Japanese バチンウニ (Bachinuni)
German Britzigel
French Wattapik

Name origin

pin cushion
sea urchin