Pinsir

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Info
Base stats
Evolution chart
Pokédex entries
Moves learned
Sprites
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Pinsir is a Bug type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1. It is known as the Stag Beetle Pokémon.

Pinsir has a Mega Evolution, available from X & Y onwards.

Pokédex data

National №	127
Type	Bug
Species	Stag Beetle Pokémon
Height	4′11″ (1.5 m)
Weight	121.3 lbs (55.0 kg)
Abilities	1. Hyper Cutter 2. Mold Breaker Moxie (hidden ability)
Local №	127 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 112 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 167 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) 127 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 113 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 146 (Black 2/White 2) 130 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos) 174 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) 175 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 211 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex)

Training

EV yield	2 Attack
Catch rate	45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship	70 (normal)
Base Exp.	175
Growth Rate	Slow

Breeding

Egg Groups	Bug
Gender	50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles	25 (base 6,400 steps)

Base stats

HP	65	240	334
Attack	125	229	383
Defense	100	184	328
Sp. Atk	55	103	229
Sp. Def	70	130	262
Speed	85	157	295
Total	500	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 Pinsir.

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
	2			½		½		½

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
2			2

Additional artwork

Pokédex data

National №	127
Type	Bug Flying
Species	Stag Beetle Pokémon
Height	5′07″ (1.7 m)
Weight	130.1 lbs (59.0 kg)
Abilities	1. Aerilate
Local №	127 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 112 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 167 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) 127 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 113 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 146 (Black 2/White 2) 130 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos) 174 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) 175 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 211 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex)

Training

EV yield	2 Attack
Catch rate	45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship	70 (normal)
Base Exp.	210
Growth Rate	Slow

Breeding

Egg Groups	Bug
Gender	50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles	25 (base 6,400 steps)

Base stats

HP	65	240	334
Attack	155	283	449
Defense	120	220	372
Sp. Atk	65	121	251
Sp. Def	90	166	306
Speed	105	193	339
Total	600	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 Pinsir.

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
	2		2	¼	2	¼		0

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
2		½	4

Evolution chart

Pinsir does not evolve.

Pinsir changes

In Generation 3, Pinsir does not have the Mold Breaker ability.
In Generation 1, Pinsir has a base Special stat of 55.
In Generations 1-4, Pinsir has a base experience yield of 200.

Pokédex entries

Pinsir

Red Blue	If it fails to crush the victim in its pincers, it will swing it around and toss it hard.
Yellow	Grips its prey in its pincers and squeezes hard! It can't move if it's cold, so it lives in warm places.
Gold	With its horns, it digs burrows to sleep in at night. In the morning, damp soil clings to its body.
Silver	Swings its long antlers wildly to attack. During cold periods, it hides deep in forests.
Crystal	When the temperature drops at night, it sleeps on treetops or among roots where it is well hidden.
Ruby	PINSIR is astoundingly strong. It can grip a foe weighing twice its weight in its horns and easily lift it. This POKéMON’s movements turn sluggish in cold places.
Sapphire	PINSIR has a pair of massive horns Protruding from the surface of these horns are thorns. These thorns are driven deeply into the foe’s body when the pincer closes, making it tough for the foe to escape.
FireRed	Its two long pincer horns are powerful. Once they grip an enemy, they won’t release until the foe is torn.
LeafGreen	If it fails to crush the foe in its pincers, it will swing around and toss the opponent.
Emerald	Their pincers are strong enough to shatter thick logs. Because they dislike cold, PINSIR burrow and sleep under the ground on chilly nights.
Diamond Pearl Platinum	It grips prey with its pincers until the prey is torn in half. What it can’t tear, it tosses far.
HeartGold	With its pincer horns, it digs burrows to sleep in at night. In the morning, damp soil clings to its body.
SoulSilver	It swings its long pincer horns wildly to attack. During cold periods, it hides deep in forests.
Black White	It grips prey with its pincers until the prey is torn in half. What it can’t tear, it tosses far.
Black 2 White 2	It grips prey with its powerful pincers and will not let go until the prey is torn in half.
X	It grips prey with its pincers until the prey is torn in half. What it can’t tear, it tosses far.
Y	It swings its long pincer horns wildly to attack. During cold periods, it hides deep in forests.
Omega Ruby	Pinsir is astoundingly strong. It can grip a foe weighing twice its weight in its horns and easily lift it. This Pokémon’s movements turn sluggish in cold places.
Alpha Sapphire	Pinsir has a pair of massive horns. Protruding from the surface of these horns are thorns. These thorns are driven deeply into the foe’s body when the pincer closes, making it tough for the foe to escape.
Sun	It grips its prey in its pincers and splits them apart. Although it is a powerful Pokémon, it can’t deal with the cold.
Moon	One solid blow from its horns is enough to split apart a large tree. Its greatest rival in Alola is Vikavolt.
Ultra Sun	It gets into territorial disputes with Vikavolt. For some reason, it apparently gets along well with Heracross in Alola.
Ultra Moon	Although it’s tough, it can’t handle cold well. When night falls, it buries itself in leafage and sleeps.

Mega Pinsir

Sun	The influence of Mega Evolution leaves it in a state of constant excitement. It pierces enemies with its two large horns before shredding them.
Moon	Bathed in the energy of Mega Evolution, its wings become unusually developed. It flies at speeds of approximately 30 mph.
Ultra Sun	After Mega Evolution, it becomes able to fly. Perhaps because it’s so happy, it rarely touches the ground.
Ultra Moon	It zips around at blistering speeds, looking for an opening to skewer its opponent on its giant pincers.

Moves learned by Pinsir

In other generations
1
2
3
4
5
6

Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon Sun/Moon

Moves learnt by level up

Pinsir learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Focus Energy	Normal	—	—
1	Vice Grip	Normal	55	100
4	Bind	Normal	15	85
8	Seismic Toss	Fighting	—	100
11	Harden	Normal	—	—
15	Revenge	Fighting	60	100
18	Vital Throw	Fighting	70	∞
22	Double Hit	Normal	35	90
26	Brick Break	Fighting	75	100
29	X-Scissor	Bug	80	100
33	Submission	Fighting	80	80
36	Storm Throw	Fighting	60	100
40	Swords Dance	Normal	—	—
43	Thrash	Normal	120	100
47	Superpower	Fighting	120	100
50	Guillotine	Normal	—	—

Egg moves

Pinsir learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Pinsir egg moves page.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Bug Bite	Bug	60	100
Close Combat	Fighting	120	100
Feint	Normal	30	100
Feint Attack	Dark	60	∞
Flail	Normal	—	100
Fury Attack	Normal	15	85
Me First	Normal	—	—
Quick Attack	Normal	40	100
Superpower	Fighting	120	100

Move Tutor moves

Pinsir can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors (details):

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Bind	Normal	15	85
Bug Bite	Bug	60	100
Focus Punch	Fighting	150	100
Iron Defense	Steel	—	—
Knock Off	Dark	65	100
Snore	Normal	50	100
Stealth Rock	Rock	—	—
Superpower	Fighting	120	100
Throat Chop	Dark	80	100

Moves learnt by TM

Pinsir is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon:

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
6	Toxic	Poison	—	90
8	Bulk Up	Fighting	—	—
10	Hidden Power	Normal	60	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	—	—
15	Hyper Beam	Normal	150	90
17	Protect	Normal	—	—
18	Rain Dance	Water	—	—
21	Frustration	Normal	—	100
23	Smack Down	Rock	50	100
26	Earthquake	Ground	100	100
27	Return	Normal	—	100
31	Brick Break	Fighting	75	100
32	Double Team	Normal	—	—
39	Rock Tomb	Rock	60	95
42	Facade	Normal	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	—	—
45	Attract	Normal	—	100
46	Thief	Dark	60	100
48	Round	Normal	60	100
52	Focus Blast	Fighting	120	70
54	False Swipe	Normal	40	100
56	Fling	Dark	—	100
59	Brutal Swing	Dark	60	100
68	Giga Impact	Normal	150	90
71	Stone Edge	Rock	100	80
75	Swords Dance	Normal	—	—
78	Bulldoze	Ground	60	100
80	Rock Slide	Rock	75	90
81	X-Scissor	Bug	80	100
87	Swagger	Normal	—	85
88	Sleep Talk	Normal	—	—
90	Substitute	Normal	—	—
100	Confide	Normal	—	—

Transfer-only moves

Pinsir can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Note: Generation 1 and 2 refer to the 3DS Virtual Console titles, not the physical cartridges.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	Method
Slash	Normal	70	100	Generation 1 — Level up
Bide	Normal	—	—	Generation 1 — TM
Rage	Normal	20	100	Generation 1 — TM
Take Down	Normal	90	85	Generation 1 — TM
Curse	Ghost	—	—	Generation 2 — TM
Body Slam	Normal	85	100	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Double-Edge	Normal	120	100	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Mimic	Normal	—	—	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Captivate	Normal	—	100	Generation 4 — TM
Endure	Normal	—	—	Generation 4 — TM
Natural Gift	Normal	—	100	Generation 4 — TM
Fury Cutter	Bug	40	95	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Headbutt	Normal	70	100	Generation 4 — Move tutor
String Shot	Bug	—	95	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Dig	Ground	80	100	Generation 6 — TM
Rock Smash	Fighting	40	100	Generation 6 — TM
Secret Power	Normal	70	100	Generation 6 — TM
Struggle Bug	Bug	50	100	Generation 6 — TM
Cut	Normal	50	95	Generation 6 — HM
Strength	Normal	80	100	Generation 6 — HM

Moves learnt by level up

Pinsir learns the following moves in Pokémon Sun & Moon at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Focus Energy	Normal	—	—
1	Vice Grip	Normal	55	100
4	Bind	Normal	15	85
8	Seismic Toss	Fighting	—	100
11	Harden	Normal	—	—
15	Revenge	Fighting	60	100
18	Vital Throw	Fighting	70	∞
22	Double Hit	Normal	35	90
26	Brick Break	Fighting	75	100
29	X-Scissor	Bug	80	100
33	Submission	Fighting	80	80
36	Storm Throw	Fighting	60	100
40	Swords Dance	Normal	—	—
43	Thrash	Normal	120	100
47	Superpower	Fighting	120	100
50	Guillotine	Normal	—	—

Egg moves

Pinsir learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sun & Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Pinsir egg moves page.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Bug Bite	Bug	60	100
Close Combat	Fighting	120	100
Feint	Normal	30	100
Feint Attack	Dark	60	∞
Flail	Normal	—	100
Fury Attack	Normal	15	85
Me First	Normal	—	—
Quick Attack	Normal	40	100
Superpower	Fighting	120	100

Moves learnt by TM

Pinsir is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sun & Moon:

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
6	Toxic	Poison	—	90
8	Bulk Up	Fighting	—	—
10	Hidden Power	Normal	60	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	—	—
15	Hyper Beam	Normal	150	90
17	Protect	Normal	—	—
18	Rain Dance	Water	—	—
21	Frustration	Normal	—	100
23	Smack Down	Rock	50	100
26	Earthquake	Ground	100	100
27	Return	Normal	—	100
31	Brick Break	Fighting	75	100
32	Double Team	Normal	—	—
39	Rock Tomb	Rock	60	95
42	Facade	Normal	70	100
44	Rest	Psychic	—	—
45	Attract	Normal	—	100
46	Thief	Dark	60	100
48	Round	Normal	60	100
52	Focus Blast	Fighting	120	70
54	False Swipe	Normal	40	100
56	Fling	Dark	—	100
59	Brutal Swing	Dark	60	100
68	Giga Impact	Normal	150	90
71	Stone Edge	Rock	100	80
75	Swords Dance	Normal	—	—
78	Bulldoze	Ground	60	100
80	Rock Slide	Rock	75	90
81	X-Scissor	Bug	80	100
87	Swagger	Normal	—	85
88	Sleep Talk	Normal	—	—
90	Substitute	Normal	—	—
100	Confide	Normal	—	—

Transfer-only moves

Pinsir can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Sun & Moon.
Note: Generation 1 and 2 refer to the 3DS Virtual Console titles, not the physical cartridges.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	Method
Slash	Normal	70	100	Generation 1 — Level up
Bide	Normal	—	—	Generation 1 — TM
Rage	Normal	20	100	Generation 1 — TM
Take Down	Normal	90	85	Generation 1 — TM
Curse	Ghost	—	—	Generation 2 — TM
Body Slam	Normal	85	100	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Double-Edge	Normal	120	100	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Mimic	Normal	—	—	Generation 3 — Move tutor
Captivate	Normal	—	100	Generation 4 — TM
Endure	Normal	—	—	Generation 4 — TM
Natural Gift	Normal	—	100	Generation 4 — TM
Fury Cutter	Bug	40	95	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Headbutt	Normal	70	100	Generation 4 — Move tutor
String Shot	Bug	—	95	Generation 4 — Move tutor
Dig	Ground	80	100	Generation 6 — TM
Rock Smash	Fighting	40	100	Generation 6 — TM
Secret Power	Normal	70	100	Generation 6 — TM
Struggle Bug	Bug	50	100	Generation 6 — TM
Cut	Normal	50	95	Generation 6 — HM
Strength	Normal	80	100	Generation 6 — HM

In other generations
1
2
3
4
5
6

Pinsir sprites

Type	Generation 1	Generation 2	Generation 3	Generation 4	Generation 5	Generation 6	Generation 7
Normal
Shiny	—

See all Pinsir sprites

Where to find Pinsir

Red	Trade/migrate from another game
Blue Yellow	Celadon City, Safari Zone
Gold Silver Crystal	National Park
Ruby Sapphire	Safari Zone
FireRed	Trade/migrate from another game
LeafGreen	Celadon City, Safari Zone
Emerald	Safari Zone
Diamond	Trade/migrate from another game
Pearl Platinum	Route 229
HeartGold SoulSilver	National Park
Black White	Route 12
Black 2	Trade/migrate from another game
White 2	Route 12, Lostlorn Forest
X	Route 12
Y	Trade/migrate from another game
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire	Safari Zone
Sun Moon	Lush Jungle, Poni Grove, Poké Pelago
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon	Lush Jungle, Poni Grove, Exeggutor Island, Poké Pelago

Answers to Pinsir questions

Other languages

English	Pinsir
Japanese	カイロス (Kailios)
German	Pinsir
French	Scarabrute

Name origin

pincer: crab’s claw