Pinsir
Pinsir is a Bug type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1. It is known as the Stag Beetle Pokémon
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Pinsir has a Mega Evolution, available from X & Y onwards.
Pokédex data
National № | 127 |
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Type | Bug |
Species | Stag Beetle Pokémon |
Height | 1.5 m (4′11″) |
Weight | 55.0 kg (121.3 lbs) |
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) 127 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) 120 (The Isle of Armor) |
Training
EV yield | 2 Attack |
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Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
Base Exp. | 175 |
Growth Rate | Slow |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Bug |
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Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
Egg cycles | 25 (6,169–6,425 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 65 | 240 | 334 | |
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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.
Pokédex data
National № | 127 |
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Type | Bug Flying |
Species | Stag Beetle Pokémon |
Height | 1.7 m (5′07″) |
Weight | 59.0 kg (130.1 lbs) |
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) 127 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) 120 (The Isle of Armor) |
Training
EV yield | 2 Attack |
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Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
Base Exp. | 210 |
Growth Rate | Slow |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Bug |
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Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
Egg cycles | 25 (6,169–6,425 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 65 | 240 | 334 | |
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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.
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.
- In Generations 2-7, Pinsir has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
Pinsir
Red Blue | If it fails to crush the victim in its pincers, it will swing it around and toss it hard. |
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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. |
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee | Grips its prey in its pincers and squeezes hard! It can’t move if it’s cold, so it lives in warm places. |
Sword | These Pokémon judge one another based on pincers. Thicker, more impressive pincers make for more popularity with the opposite gender. |
Shield | This Pokémon clamps its pincers down on its prey and then either splits the prey in half or flings it away. |
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. |
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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. |
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee | With its vaunted horns, it can lift an opponent 10 times heavier than itself and fly about with ease. |
Moves learned by Pinsir
Moves learnt by level up
Pinsir learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Harden | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
1 | Vise Grip | Normal | ![]() | 55 | 100 |
4 | Focus Energy | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
8 | Bind | Normal | ![]() | 15 | 85 |
12 | Seismic Toss | Fighting | ![]() | — | 100 |
16 | Bug Bite | Bug | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
20 | Storm Throw | Fighting | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
24 | Double Hit | Normal | ![]() | 35 | 90 |
28 | Vital Throw | Fighting | ![]() | 70 | ∞ |
32 | X-Scissor | Bug | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
36 | Strength | Normal | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
40 | Swords Dance | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
44 | Submission | Fighting | ![]() | 80 | 80 |
48 | Guillotine | Normal | ![]() | — | 30 |
52 | Superpower | Fighting | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
Egg moves
Pinsir learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Pinsir egg moves page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Feint | Normal | ![]() | 30 | 100 |
Flail | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
Fury Attack | Normal | ![]() | 15 | 85 |
Quick Attack | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
Thrash | Normal | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TM
Pinsir is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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08 | Hyper Beam | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
09 | Giga Impact | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
15 | Dig | Ground | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
21 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
22 | Rock Slide | Rock | ![]() | 75 | 90 |
23 | Thief | Dark | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
24 | Snore | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
25 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
31 | Attract | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
33 | Rain Dance | Water | ![]() | — | — |
34 | Sunny Day | Fire | ![]() | — | — |
39 | Facade | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
41 | Helping Hand | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
42 | Revenge | Fighting | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
43 | Brick Break | Fighting | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
48 | Rock Tomb | Rock | ![]() | 60 | 95 |
59 | Fling | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
76 | Round | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
81 | Bulldoze | Ground | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
94 | False Swipe | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
97 | Brutal Swing | Dark | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TR
Pinsir is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TR | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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00 | Swords Dance | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
01 | Body Slam | Normal | ![]() | 85 | 100 |
10 | Earthquake | Ground | ![]() | 100 | 100 |
13 | Focus Energy | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
20 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
21 | Reversal | Fighting | ![]() | — | 100 |
26 | Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
27 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
39 | Superpower | Fighting | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
46 | Iron Defense | Steel | ![]() | — | — |
48 | Bulk Up | Fighting | ![]() | — | — |
53 | Close Combat | Fighting | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
60 | X-Scissor | Bug | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
64 | Focus Blast | Fighting | ![]() | 120 | 70 |
75 | Stone Edge | Rock | ![]() | 100 | 80 |
76 | Stealth Rock | Rock | ![]() | — | — |
94 | High Horsepower | Ground | ![]() | 95 | 95 |
95 | Throat Chop | Dark | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
Moves learnt by level up
Pinsir learns the following moves in Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Let's Go Eevee at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Focus Energy | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
1 | Vise Grip | Normal | ![]() | 55 | 100 |
4 | Bind | Normal | ![]() | 15 | 85 |
8 | Seismic Toss | Fighting | ![]() | — | 100 |
12 | Harden | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
16 | Brick Break | Fighting | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
20 | X-Scissor | Bug | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
26 | Submission | Fighting | ![]() | 80 | 80 |
32 | Swords Dance | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
38 | Thrash | Normal | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
44 | Superpower | Fighting | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
50 | Guillotine | Normal | ![]() | — | 30 |
Moves learnt by TM
Pinsir is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Let's Go Eevee:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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01 | Headbutt | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
03 | Helping Hand | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
05 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
07 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
08 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
10 | Dig | Ground | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
12 | Facade | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
13 | Brick Break | Fighting | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
15 | Seismic Toss | Fighting | ![]() | — | 100 |
22 | Rock Slide | Rock | ![]() | 75 | 90 |
24 | X-Scissor | Bug | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
27 | Toxic | Poison | ![]() | — | 90 |
30 | Bulk Up | Fighting | ![]() | — | — |
39 | Outrage | Dragon | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
41 | Earthquake | Ground | ![]() | 100 | 100 |
48 | Hyper Beam | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
49 | Superpower | Fighting | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
56 | Stealth Rock | Rock | ![]() | — | — |
Pinsir sprites
Type | Generation 1 | Generation 2 | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 |
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Where to find Pinsir
Red | Trade/migrate from another game |
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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 |
Let's Go Pikachu | Trade/migrate from another game |
Let's Go Eevee | Route 14, 15 |
Sword | Training Lowlands |
Shield | Location data not yet available |
Answers to Pinsir questions
- What is a good moveset for Pinsir?
- How come Pinsir can't learn Slash anymore?
- What happens with the ability Aerialate and a normal gem?
- Which is stronger of the two, Pinsir or Heracross?
- Is Pinsir supposed to resemble a fighting type just as Gyarados resembles a dragon type?
- Where can I find Pinsir in red?
- What is Pinsir, what is it based on?
- How does Feint work with King's Shield?
- Mega-Pinsir in VGC 2015?
View more questions on PokéBase »
Other languages
English, Spanish, Italian | Pinsir |
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Japanese | カイロス (Kailios) |
German | Pinsir |
French | Scarabrute |
Name origin
- pincer
- crab’s claw
- sir
- noble title