Pinsir - Generation 7 learnset
This page lists all the moves that Pinsir can learn in Generation 7, which consists of these games:
- Pokémon Sun
- Pokémon Moon
- Pokémon Ultra Sun
- Pokémon Ultra Moon
- Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu
- Pokémon Let's Go Eevee
At the bottom we also list further details for egg moves: which compatible Pokémon can pass down the moves, and how those Pokémon learn said move.
Note: many moves have changed stats over the years. The power, accuracy and other information listed below is as it was in the respective games. Check a move's detail page for stats in the most recent games and when they changed.
Moves learnt by level up
Pinsir learns the following moves in Pokémon Sun & Moon at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | 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 | — | 30 |
Egg moves
Pinsir learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sun & Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found below.
Move | Type | Cat. | 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 | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
06 | Toxic | Poison | — | 90 | |
08 | 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 | Cat. | 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | 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 | — | 30 |
Egg moves
Pinsir learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found below.
Move | Type | Cat. | 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 | Cat. | 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 | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
06 | Toxic | Poison | — | 90 | |
08 | 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 | Cat. | 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 Let's Go Pikachu & Let's Go Eevee at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Focus Energy | Normal | — | — | |
1 | Vice 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. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 egg move parents
Pinsir's egg groups: Bug
The egg moves for Pinsir are listed below, alongside compatible parent Pokémon it can breed with.
You will need to breed a female Pinsir with a compatible male Pokémon, with either parent (from Gen 6+) knowing the egg move in question. Alternatively, if you already have a Pinsir with the egg move it can breed with Ditto.
Bug Bite
Close Combat
Feint
Learnt by | Compatible parents |
---|---|
Level up | |
Breeding | |
Pre-evolution Level up |
Feint Attack
Learnt by | Compatible parents |
---|---|
Level up | |
Breeding |
Flail
Learnt by | Compatible parents |
---|---|
Level up | |
Breeding | |
Pre-evolution Level up |
Fury Attack
Learnt by | Compatible parents |
---|---|
Level up | |
Breeding |
Me First
Quick Attack
Learnt by | Compatible parents |
---|---|
Level up | |
Breeding |
Superpower
Mega Pinsir's egg groups: Bug