Pincurchin
Pincurchin is an Electric type Pokémon introduced in Generation 8. It is known as the Sea Urchin Pokémon
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Pokédex data
National № | 871 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 48 | 206 | 300 | |
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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. |
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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
Moves learnt by level up
Pincurchin learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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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 in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Pincurchin egg moves page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Memento | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
Sucker Punch | Dark | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
Move Tutor moves
Pincurchin can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Rising Voltage | Electric | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TM
Pincurchin is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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07 | Pin Missile | Bug | ![]() | 25 | 95 |
14 | Thunder Wave | Electric | ![]() | — | 90 |
20 | Self-Destruct | Normal | ![]() | 200 | 100 |
21 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
24 | Snore | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
25 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
31 | Attract | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
33 | Rain Dance | Water | ![]() | — | — |
39 | Facade | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
55 | Brine | Water | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
57 | Payback | Dark | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
58 | Assurance | Dark | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
74 | Venoshock | Poison | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
76 | Round | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
77 | Hex | Ghost | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
90 | Electric Terrain | Electric | ![]() | — | — |
Moves learnt by TR
Pincurchin is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TR | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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03 | Hydro Pump | Water | ![]() | 110 | 80 |
04 | Surf | Water | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
08 | Thunderbolt | Electric | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
09 | Thunder | Electric | ![]() | 110 | 70 |
20 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
21 | Reversal | Fighting | ![]() | — | 100 |
23 | Spikes | Ground | ![]() | — | — |
26 | Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
27 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
45 | Muddy Water | Water | ![]() | 90 | 85 |
54 | Toxic Spikes | Poison | ![]() | — | — |
57 | Poison Jab | Poison | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
84 | Scald | Water | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
91 | Venom Drench | Poison | ![]() | — | 100 |
95 | Throat Chop | Dark | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
98 | Liquidation | Water | ![]() | 85 | 100 |
Pincurchin sprites
Where to find Pincurchin
Sword Shield |
Route 9, Courageous Cavern, Loop Lagoon, Frigid Sea |
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Answers to Pincurchin questions
Other languages
English, Spanish, Italian | Pincurchin |
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Japanese | バチンウニ (Bachinuni) |
German | Britzigel |
French | Wattapik |
Name origin
- pin cushion
- sea urchin