Pinsirin Pokémon Crystal Advance Redux

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Pokédex Entry

Stag Beetle Pokémon

Its two long pincer horns are powerful. Once they grip an enemy, they won't release until the foe is torn.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

Bug

Dex

#127

Abilities

Moxie(Primary)

Foe KO's boost Attack by 1 Stage.

Mold Breaker(Secondary)

Moves ignore Abilities.

Growth Rate

slow

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

bug

Hatch Rate

Slowest (40 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball5.3%

Great Ball7.5%

Ultra Ball8.9%

Base Exp

200

EV Yield

2 Attack

Wild Held Items

Silverpowder(5%)

Weak To

fire ×2flying ×2rock ×2

Resists

grass ×0.5fighting ×0.5ground ×0.5

Evolution Chain

How to Obtain

Look for Pinsir in Safari Zone (rare), in The Bug Catching Contest (very rare), and in Viridian Forest while Rock Smash (very rare). Wild ones range from level 10 to 36.

Wild Encounters (3)

Level Up Moves (23)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	VicegripLevel: 1Vicegrip	normal	PWR55	ACC100	PP30
1	VicegripLevel: 1Vicegrip	Huge, impressive pincers grip and squeeze the foe.
3	Focus EnergyLevel: 3Focus Energy	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP30
3	Focus EnergyLevel: 3Focus Energy	The user takes a deep breath and focuses to raise its critical-hit ratio.
5	Fury CutterLevel: 5Fury Cutter	bug	PWR20	ACC95	PP20
5	Fury CutterLevel: 5Fury Cutter	An attack that grows stronger on each successive hit.
7	BindLevel: 7Bind	normal	PWR15	ACC85	PP20
7	BindLevel: 7Bind	A long body or tentacles are used to bind the foe for two to five turns.
10	Seismic TossLevel: 10Seismic Toss	fighting	PWR1	ACC100	PP20
10	Seismic TossLevel: 10Seismic Toss	A gravity-fed throw that causes damage matching the user's level.
13	HardenLevel: 13Harden	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP30
13	HardenLevel: 13Harden	The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.
16	Bug BiteLevel: 16Bug Bite	bug	PWR60	ACC100	PP20
16	Bug BiteLevel: 16Bug Bite	The user bites the foe, eating its Berry if it is holding one.
18	RevengeLevel: 18Revenge	fighting	PWR60	ACC100	PP10
18	RevengeLevel: 18Revenge	An attack move that gains in intensity if the target has hurt the user.
20	Faint AttackLevel: 20Faint Attack	dark	PWR60	ACC0	PP20
20	Faint AttackLevel: 20Faint Attack	The user draws up close to the foe disarmingly, then hits without fail.
22	Brick BreakLevel: 22Brick Break	fighting	PWR75	ACC100	PP15
22	Brick BreakLevel: 22Brick Break	An attack that also breaks any barrier like Light Screen and Reflect.
24	Bulk UpLevel: 24Bulk Up	fighting	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
24	Bulk UpLevel: 24Bulk Up	The user bulks up its body to boost both its Attack and Defense stats.
27	Vital ThrowLevel: 27Vital Throw	fighting	PWR70	ACC0	PP10
27	Vital ThrowLevel: 27Vital Throw	Makes the user attack after the foe. In return, it will not miss.
30	X-ScissorLevel: 30X-Scissor	bug	PWR80	ACC100	PP15
30	X-ScissorLevel: 30X-Scissor	The user slashes the foe with crossed claws as if they were scissors.
33	Rock SlideLevel: 33Rock Slide	rock	PWR75	ACC90	PP10
33	Rock SlideLevel: 33Rock Slide	Large boulders are hurled at the foe. It may make the foe flinch.
36	Swords DanceLevel: 36Swords Dance	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP30
36	Swords DanceLevel: 36Swords Dance	A frenetic dance of fighting. It sharply raises the Attack stat.
39	SubmissionLevel: 39Submission	fighting	PWR80	ACC80	PP25
39	SubmissionLevel: 39Submission	A reckless, full- body throw attack that also hurts the user a little.
42	Knock OffLevel: 42Knock Off	dark	PWR65	ACC100	PP20
42	Knock OffLevel: 42Knock Off	Knocks down the foe's held item to prevent its use during the battle.
46	Heal OrderLevel: 46Heal Order	bug	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
46	Heal OrderLevel: 46Heal Order	The user calls out its underlings to heal half of its HP.
49	StrengthLevel: 49Strength	rock	PWR95	ACC100	PP15
49	StrengthLevel: 49Strength	The user throws a large boulder at the foe. Chance to cause flinch.
53	SuperpowerLevel: 53Superpower	fighting	PWR120	ACC100	PP5
53	SuperpowerLevel: 53Superpower	A powerful attack, but it also lowers the user's Attack and Defense stats.
56	Double TeamLevel: 56Double Team	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15
56	Double TeamLevel: 56Double Team	The user creates illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
60	OutrageLevel: 60Outrage	dragon	PWR120	ACC100	PP15
60	OutrageLevel: 60Outrage	The user thrashes about for two to three turns, then becomes confused.
65	GuillotineLevel: 65Guillotine	normal	PWR1	ACC30	PP5
65	GuillotineLevel: 65Guillotine	A vicious tearing attack with pincers. The foe will faint if it hits.

Egg Moves (7)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Close CombatClose Combat	fighting	PWR120	ACC100	PP5
Close CombatClose Combat	The foe is fought up close. This cuts the user's Defense and Sp. Def.
False SwipeFalse Swipe	normal	PWR40	ACC100	PP40
False SwipeFalse Swipe	A restrained attack that always leaves the foe with at least 1 HP.
FeintFeint	normal	PWR50	ACC100	PP10
FeintFeint	An attack that hits a protected target. This also lifts the protection.
Faint AttackFaint Attack	dark	PWR60	ACC0	PP20
Faint AttackFaint Attack	The user draws up close to the foe disarmingly, then hits without fail.
FlailFlail	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP15
FlailFlail	A desperate attack that becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.
Fury AttackFury Attack	normal	PWR15	ACC85	PP20
Fury AttackFury Attack	The foe is jabbed repeatedly with a horn or beak two to five times.
Quick AttackQuick Attack	normal	PWR40	ACC100	PP30
Quick AttackQuick Attack	An almost invisibly fast attack that is certain to strike first.

TM/HM Moves (22)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
DynamicpunchDynamicpunch	fighting	PWR100	ACC50	PP5	TM01TM01
DynamicpunchDynamicpunch	The foe is punched with the user's full power. It confuses the foe if it hits.
HeadbuttHeadbutt	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP15	TM02TM02
HeadbuttHeadbutt	The user sticks its head out and rams. It may make the foe flinch.
CurseCurse	ghost	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM03TM03
CurseCurse	A move that works differently for the Ghost type and all the other types.
ToxicToxic	poison	PWR0	ACC85	PP10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	A move that badly poisons the foe. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Rock SlideRock Slide	rock	PWR75	ACC90	PP10	TM08TM08
Rock SlideRock Slide	Large boulders are hurled at the foe. It may make the foe flinch.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	typeless	PWR60	ACC100	PP15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	An attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the user.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	The sun blazes for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	PWR150	ACC90	PP5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	A severely damaging attack that makes the user rest on the next turn.
ProtectProtect	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Enables the user to evade all attacks. It may fail if used in succession.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	A heavy rain falls for five turns, powering up Water- type moves.
EarthquakeEarthquake	ground	PWR100	ACC100	PP10	TM26TM26
EarthquakeEarthquake	An earthquake that strikes all Pokémon in battle excluding the user.
ReturnReturn	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	This attack move grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
DigDig	ground	PWR80	ACC100	PP10	TM28TM28
DigDig	An attack that hits on the 2nd turn. Can also be used to exit dungeons.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	The user creates illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
SwaggerSwagger	normal	PWR0	ACC90	PP15	TM34TM34
SwaggerSwagger	A move that makes the foe confused, but also sharply raises its Attack.
Drain PunchDrain Punch	fighting	PWR75	ACC100	PP10	TM35TM35
Drain PunchDrain Punch	A harsh punch that absorbs half the damage it inflicted to restore HP.
RestRest	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for two turns to fully restore HP and heal any status problem.
ThiefThief	dark	PWR60	ACC100	PP25	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	An attack that may take the foe's held item if the user isn't holding one.
Fury CutterFury Cutter	bug	PWR20	ACC95	PP20	TM49TM49
Fury CutterFury Cutter	An attack that grows stronger on each successive hit.
CutCut	grass	PWR60	ACC95	PP30	HM01HM01
CutCut	A basic attack used to cut trees and grass. Chance to raise Attack stat.
StrengthStrength	rock	PWR95	ACC100	PP15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	The user throws a large boulder at the foe. Chance to cause flinch.
Rock SmashRock Smash	fighting	PWR55	ACC100	PP15	HM06HM06
Rock SmashRock Smash	An attack that may also cut Defense. It can also smash cracked boulders.

Move Tutor Moves (18)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP	Location
Focus Blast (Route 13)Focus Blast	fighting	PWR120	ACC70	PP5	Route 13	TutorTutor
Focus Blast (Route 13)Focus Blast	The user unleashes its power. It may also lower the foe's Sp. Def.
X-Scissor (Route 2)X-Scissor	bug	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	Route 2	TutorTutor
X-Scissor (Route 2)X-Scissor	The user slashes the foe with crossed claws as if they were scissors.
Stone Edge (Route 5)Stone Edge	rock	PWR100	ACC80	PP5	Route 5	TutorTutor
Stone Edge (Route 5)Stone Edge	The foe is stabbed by sharpened stones. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
False Swipe (Ruins Of Alph)False Swipe	normal	PWR40	ACC100	PP40	Ruins Of Alph	TutorTutor
False Swipe (Ruins Of Alph)False Swipe	A restrained attack that always leaves the foe with at least 1 HP.
Struggle Bug (Azalea Town)Struggle Bug	bug	PWR50	ACC100	PP20	Azalea Town	TutorTutor
Struggle Bug (Azalea Town)Struggle Bug	While resisting, the user attacks the foe, lowerings its Sp. Atk stat.
Attract (Goldenrod City)Attract	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	Goldenrod City	TutorTutor
Attract (Goldenrod City)Attract	If it is the other gender, the foe is made infatuated and unlikely to attack.
Sleep Talk (Ecruteak City)Sleep Talk	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	Ecruteak City	TutorTutor
Sleep Talk (Ecruteak City)Sleep Talk	While asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
Bulk Up (Cianwood City)Bulk Up	fighting	PWR0	ACC0	PP20	Cianwood City	TutorTutor
Bulk Up (Cianwood City)Bulk Up	The user bulks up its body to boost both its Attack and Defense stats.
Facade(Goldenrod Dept., Ice Path)Facade	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	Goldenrod Dept., Ice Path	TutorTutor
Facade(Goldenrod Dept., Ice Path)Facade	An attack that is boosted if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
Mimic(Goldenrod Dept., Saffron City)Mimic	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	Goldenrod Dept., Saffron City	TutorTutor
Mimic(Goldenrod Dept., Saffron City)Mimic	The user copies the move last used by the foe for the rest of the battle.
Body Slam(Battle Tower, Route 25)Body Slam	normal	PWR85	ACC100	PP15	Battle Tower, Route 25	TutorTutor
Body Slam(Battle Tower, Route 25)Body Slam	The user drops its full body on the foe. It may leave the foe paralyzed.
Superpower (Celadon Dept.)Superpower	fighting	PWR120	ACC100	PP5	Celadon Dept.	TutorTutor
Superpower (Celadon Dept.)Superpower	A powerful attack, but it also lowers the user's Attack and Defense stats.
Bulldoze(Goldenrod Dept., Hollow Tunnel)Bulldoze	ground	PWR60	ACC100	PP20	Goldenrod Dept., Hollow Tunnel	TutorTutor
Bulldoze(Goldenrod Dept., Hollow Tunnel)Bulldoze	The user hits all Pokémon in battle by stomping. Lowers Speed of those hit.
Outrage (Celadon Dept.)Outrage	dragon	PWR120	ACC100	PP15	Celadon Dept.	TutorTutor
Outrage (Celadon Dept.)Outrage	The user thrashes about for two to three turns, then becomes confused.
Rock Climb(Battle Tower, Celadon Dept.)Rock Climb	normal	PWR90	ACC85	PP20	Battle Tower, Celadon Dept.	TutorTutor
Rock Climb(Battle Tower, Celadon Dept.)Rock Climb	A charging attack that may confuse the foe. May use to reach new areas.
Swords Dance (Battle Tower)Swords Dance	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP30	Battle Tower	TutorTutor
Swords Dance (Battle Tower)Swords Dance	A frenetic dance of fighting. It sharply raises the Attack stat.
Close Combat(Celadon Dept., Underwater Sevii)Close Combat	fighting	PWR120	ACC100	PP5	Celadon Dept., Underwater Sevii	TutorTutor
Close Combat(Celadon Dept., Underwater Sevii)Close Combat	The foe is fought up close. This cuts the user's Defense and Sp. Def.
Faint Attack (Goldenrod Dept.)Faint Attack	dark	PWR60	ACC0	PP20	Goldenrod Dept.	TutorTutor
Faint Attack (Goldenrod Dept.)Faint Attack	The user draws up close to the foe disarmingly, then hits without fail.