Pinsirin Pokémon Heart & Soul

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Pokédex Entry

Stag Beetle Pokémon

Their pincers are strong enough to shatter thick logs. Because they dislike cold, Pinsir burrow and sleep under the ground on chilly nights.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

Bug

Dex

#118 Johto Dex · #127 National

Abilities

Hyper Cutter(Primary)

Prevents Attack reduction.

Mold Breaker(Secondary)

Moves hit through abilities.

Moxie(Hidden)

KOs raise Attack.

Growth Rate

slow

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

bug

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball5.3%

Great Ball7.5%

Ultra Ball8.9%

Base Exp

175

EV Yield

2 Attack

Wild Held Items

None

Weak To

fire ×2flying ×2rock ×2

Resists

grass ×0.5fighting ×0.5ground ×0.5

Evolution Chain

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How to Obtain

Look for Pinsir in Akala Forest (uncommon), in Safari Zone Gate (rare), and in Ula'ula Isle (rare), among three other areas. Wild ones range from level 16 to 45.

Wild Encounters (6)

Gen 7 Moves

The movepool a new game starts with.

Level Up (17)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	Vise GripLevel: 1Vise Grip	normal	PWR55	ACC100	PP30
1	Vise GripLevel: 1Vise Grip	Grips the foe with large and powerful pincers.
1	Focus EnergyLevel: 1Focus Energy	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP30
1	Focus EnergyLevel: 1Focus Energy	Focuses power to raise the critical-hit ratio.
4	BindLevel: 4Bind	normal	PWR15	ACC0	PP20
4	BindLevel: 4Bind	Binds and squeezes the foe for turns.
8	Seismic TossLevel: 8Seismic Toss	fighting	PWR1	ACC100	PP20
8	Seismic TossLevel: 8Seismic Toss	Inflicts damage identical to the user's level.
11	HardenLevel: 11Harden	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP30
11	HardenLevel: 11Harden	Stiffens the body's muscles to raise Defense.
15	RevengeLevel: 15Revenge	fighting	PWR60	ACC100	PP10
15	RevengeLevel: 15Revenge	Attack that moves last and gains power if hit.
16	Bug BiteLevel: 16Bug Bite	bug	PWR60	ACC100	PP20
16	Bug BiteLevel: 16Bug Bite	Eats the foe's held Berry gaining its effect.
18	Vital ThrowLevel: 18Vital Throw	fighting	PWR70	ACC0	PP10
18	Vital ThrowLevel: 18Vital Throw	Makes the user's move last, but it never misses.
22	Double HitLevel: 22Double Hit	normal	PWR35	ACC90	PP10
22	Double HitLevel: 22Double Hit	Slams the foe with a tail etc. Strikes twice.
26	Brick BreakLevel: 26Brick Break	fighting	PWR75	ACC100	PP15
26	Brick BreakLevel: 26Brick Break	Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.
29	X ScissorLevel: 29X Scissor	bug	PWR80	ACC100	PP15
29	X ScissorLevel: 29X Scissor	Slashes the foe with crossed scythes, claws, etc.
33	SubmissionLevel: 33Submission	fighting	PWR80	ACC80	PP0
33	SubmissionLevel: 33Submission	A reckless body slam that also hurts the user.
36	Storm ThrowLevel: 36Storm Throw	fighting	PWR0	ACC100	PP10
36	Storm ThrowLevel: 36Storm Throw	This attack always results in a critical hit.
40	Swords DanceLevel: 40Swords Dance	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP0
40	Swords DanceLevel: 40Swords Dance	A fighting dance that sharply raises Attack.
43	ThrashLevel: 43Thrash	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP0
43	ThrashLevel: 43Thrash	A rampage of 2 to 3 turns that confuses the user.
47	SuperpowerLevel: 47Superpower	fighting	PWR120	ACC100	PP5
47	SuperpowerLevel: 47Superpower	Boosts strength sharply, but lowers abilities.
50	GuillotineLevel: 50Guillotine	normal	PWR1	ACC30	PP5
50	GuillotineLevel: 50Guillotine	A powerful pincer attack that KOs if it hits.

Egg Moves (9)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Fury AttackFury Attack	normal	PWR15	ACC85	PP20
Fury AttackFury Attack	Jabs the foe 2 to 5 times with sharp horns, etc.
FlailFlail	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP15
FlailFlail	Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down.
Feint AttackFeint Attack	dark	PWR60	ACC0	PP20
Feint AttackFeint Attack	Draws the foe close, then strikes without fail.
Quick AttackQuick Attack	normal	PWR40	ACC100	PP30
Quick AttackQuick Attack	An extremely fast attack that always strikes first.
Close CombatClose Combat	fighting	PWR120	ACC100	PP5
Close CombatClose Combat	A strong attack but lowers the defensive stats.
FeintFeint	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10
FeintFeint	Attack that hits foes using moves like Protect.
Me FirstMe First	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP20
Me FirstMe First	Executes the foe's attack with greater power.
Bug BiteBug Bite	bug	PWR60	ACC100	PP20
Bug BiteBug Bite	Eats the foe's held Berry gaining its effect.
SuperpowerSuperpower	fighting	PWR120	ACC100	PP5
SuperpowerSuperpower	Boosts strength sharply, but lowers abilities.

Gen 3 Moves

Used when the “Pokémon Movepool” challenge setting is set to Gen 3.

Level Up (10)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	Vise GripLevel: 1Vise Grip	normal	PWR55	ACC100	PP30
1	Vise GripLevel: 1Vise Grip	Grips the foe with large and powerful pincers.
1	Focus EnergyLevel: 1Focus Energy	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP30
1	Focus EnergyLevel: 1Focus Energy	Focuses power to raise the critical-hit ratio.
7	BindLevel: 7Bind	normal	PWR15	ACC0	PP20
7	BindLevel: 7Bind	Binds and squeezes the foe for turns.
13	Seismic TossLevel: 13Seismic Toss	fighting	PWR1	ACC100	PP20
13	Seismic TossLevel: 13Seismic Toss	Inflicts damage identical to the user's level.
19	HardenLevel: 19Harden	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP30
19	HardenLevel: 19Harden	Stiffens the body's muscles to raise Defense.
25	RevengeLevel: 25Revenge	fighting	PWR60	ACC100	PP10
25	RevengeLevel: 25Revenge	Attack that moves last and gains power if hit.
31	Brick BreakLevel: 31Brick Break	fighting	PWR75	ACC100	PP15
31	Brick BreakLevel: 31Brick Break	Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.
37	GuillotineLevel: 37Guillotine	normal	PWR1	ACC30	PP5
37	GuillotineLevel: 37Guillotine	A powerful pincer attack that KOs if it hits.
43	SubmissionLevel: 43Submission	fighting	PWR80	ACC80	PP0
43	SubmissionLevel: 43Submission	A reckless body slam that also hurts the user.
49	Swords DanceLevel: 49Swords Dance	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP0
49	Swords DanceLevel: 49Swords Dance	A fighting dance that sharply raises Attack.

Egg Moves (4)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Fury AttackFury Attack	normal	PWR15	ACC85	PP20
Fury AttackFury Attack	Jabs the foe 2 to 5 times with sharp horns, etc.
FlailFlail	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP15
FlailFlail	Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down.
False SwipeFalse Swipe	normal	PWR40	ACC100	PP40
False SwipeFalse Swipe	Attack that leaves the foe with at least 1 HP.
Feint AttackFeint Attack	dark	PWR60	ACC0	PP20
Feint AttackFeint Attack	Draws the foe close, then strikes without fail.

TM/HM Moves (40)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Aerial AceAerial Ace	flying	PWR60	ACC0	PP20	TM40TM40
Aerial AceAerial Ace	An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.
AttractAttract	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
Brick BreakBrick Break	fighting	PWR75	ACC100	PP15	TM31TM31
Brick BreakBrick Break	Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.
Bulk UpBulk Up	fighting	PWR0	ACC0	PP20	TM08TM08
Bulk UpBulk Up	Bulks up the body to boost both Attack and Defense.
CaptivateCaptivate	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP20	TM78TM78
CaptivateCaptivate	Makes the opposite gender sharply reduce its Sp. Atk.
CutCut	normal	PWR50	ACC95	PP30	HM01HM01
CutCut	Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
DigDig	ground	PWR100	ACC100	PP10	TM28TM28
DigDig	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
EarthquakeEarthquake	ground	PWR100	ACC100	PP10	TM26TM26
EarthquakeEarthquake	A powerful quake that hits all other POKéMON.
EndureEndure	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM58TM58
EndureEndure	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
FacadeFacade	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
False SwipeFalse Swipe	normal	PWR40	ACC100	PP40	TM54TM54
False SwipeFalse Swipe	Attack that leaves the foe with at least 1 HP.
FlingFling	dark	PWR1	ACC100	PP10	TM56TM56
FlingFling	The effectiveness varies with the held item.
Focus BlastFocus Blast	fighting	PWR120	ACC70	PP5	TM52TM52
Focus BlastFocus Blast	Attacks at full power. May lower Sp. Def.
Focus PunchFocus Punch	fighting	PWR150	ACC100	PP20	TM01TM01
Focus PunchFocus Punch	Powerful attack, moves last. The user flinches if hit.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	Attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	normal	PWR150	ACC90	PP5	TM68TM68
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	PWR150	ACC90	PP5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
Natural GiftNatural Gift	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP15	TM83TM83
Natural GiftNatural Gift	The effectiveness varies with the held Berry.
ProtectProtect	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
RestRest	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	Attack that increases in power with friendship.
Rock ClimbRock Climb	normal	PWR90	ACC85	PP20	TM70TM70
Rock ClimbRock Climb	A charging attack that may confuse the foe.
Rock SlideRock Slide	rock	PWR75	ACC90	PP10	TM80TM80
Rock SlideRock Slide	Hits the foe with an avalanche of rocks.
Rock SmashRock Smash	fighting	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	HM06HM06
Rock SmashRock Smash	A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense.
Rock TombRock Tomb	rock	PWR0	ACC0	PP0	TM39TM39
Rock TombRock Tomb	Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts Speed.
Secret PowerSecret Power	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM43TM43
Secret PowerSecret Power	Attack with effects that vary by location.
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM82TM82
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	Uses an available move randomly while asleep.
Stealth RockStealth Rock	rock	PWR0	ACC0	PP20	TM76TM76
Stealth RockStealth Rock	Sets floating stones that hurt a foe switching in.
Stone EdgeStone Edge	rock	PWR100	ACC80	PP5	TM71TM71
Stone EdgeStone Edge	Stabs the foe with stones. High critical-hit ratio.
StrengthStrength	normal	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
SwaggerSwagger	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM87TM87
SwaggerSwagger	Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises its Attack.
Swords DanceSwords Dance	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP0	TM75TM75
Swords DanceSwords Dance	A fighting dance that sharply raises Attack.
ThiefThief	dark	PWR0	ACC100	PP0	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item.
ToxicToxic	poison	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
X ScissorX Scissor	bug	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	TM81TM81
X ScissorX Scissor	Slashes the foe with crossed scythes, claws, etc.