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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

#127

Abilities

HYPER CUTTER(Primary)

Prevents Attack reduction.

MOXIE(Secondary)

KOs raise Attack.

Growth Rate

slow

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

mon_egg_groups, p_updated_abilities

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball5.3%

Great Ball7.5%

Ultra Ball8.9%

Base Exp

EV Yield

2 Attack

Wild Held Items

None

Weak To

fire ×2flying ×2rock ×2

Resists

grass ×0.5fighting ×0.5ground ×0.5

Evolution Chain

This Pokémon does not evolve.

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How to Obtain

Look for Pinsir in Akala Forest Hns (uncommon), in Safari Zone Top Left Hns (rare), and in Ulaula Isle Hns (rare), among five other areas. Wild ones range from level 16 to 45.

Wild Encounters (8)


Akala Forest Hns	any	Field	Lv. 43	20%
National Park Bug Contest Hns	any	Field	Lv. 16	5%
Poni Isle Hns	any	Field	Lv. 43	5%
Safari Zone Center	any	Field	Lv. 23	4%
Safari Zone East	any	Field	Lv. 28	1%
Safari Zone Northwest	any	Field	Lv. 27-29	5%
Safari Zone Top Left Hns	any	Field	Lv. 19	15%
Ulaula Isle Hns	any	Field	Lv. 43	10%

Level Up Moves (10)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	Vise GripLevel: 1Vise Grip	normal	55	100	30
1	Vise GripLevel: 1Vise Grip	Grips the foe with large and powerful pincers.
1	Focus EnergyLevel: 1Focus Energy	normal	0	0	30
1	Focus EnergyLevel: 1Focus Energy	Focuses power to raise the critical-hit ratio.
7	BindLevel: 7Bind	normal	15	0	20
7	BindLevel: 7Bind	Binds and squeezes the foe for turns.
13	Seismic TossLevel: 13Seismic Toss	fighting	1	100	20
13	Seismic TossLevel: 13Seismic Toss	Inflicts damage identical to the user's level.
19	HardenLevel: 19Harden	normal	0	0	30
19	HardenLevel: 19Harden	Stiffens the body's muscles to raise Defense.
25	RevengeLevel: 25Revenge	fighting	60	100	10
25	RevengeLevel: 25Revenge	Attack that moves last and gains power if hit.
31	Brick BreakLevel: 31Brick Break	fighting	75	100	15
31	Brick BreakLevel: 31Brick Break	Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.
37	GuillotineLevel: 37Guillotine	normal	1	30	5
37	GuillotineLevel: 37Guillotine	A powerful pincer attack that KOs if it hits.
43	SubmissionLevel: 43Submission	fighting	80	80	0
43	SubmissionLevel: 43Submission	A reckless body slam that also hurts the user.
49	Swords DanceLevel: 49Swords Dance	normal	0	0	0
49	Swords DanceLevel: 49Swords Dance	A fighting dance that sharply raises Attack.

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Egg Moves (4)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Fury AttackFury Attack	normal	15	85	20
Fury AttackFury Attack	Jabs the foe 2 to 5 times with sharp horns, etc.
FlailFlail	normal	1	100	15
FlailFlail	Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down.
False SwipeFalse Swipe	normal	40	100	40
False SwipeFalse Swipe	Attack that leaves the foe with at least 1 HP.
faintattackfaintattack	normal	0	0	0
faintattackfaintattack

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TM/HM Moves (40)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Aerial AceAerial Ace	flying	60	0	20	TM40TM40
Aerial AceAerial Ace	An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
Brick BreakBrick Break	fighting	75	100	15	TM31TM31
Brick BreakBrick Break	Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.
Bulk UpBulk Up	fighting	0	0	20	TM08TM08
Bulk UpBulk Up	Bulks up the body to boost both Attack and Defense.
CaptivateCaptivate	normal	0	100	20	TM78TM78
CaptivateCaptivate	Makes the opposite gender sharply reduce its Sp. Atk.
CutCut	normal	50	95	30	HM01HM01
CutCut	Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
DigDig	ground	100	100	10	TM28TM28
DigDig	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	0	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
EarthquakeEarthquake	ground	100	100	10	TM26TM26
EarthquakeEarthquake	A powerful quake that hits all other POKéMON.
EndureEndure	normal	0	0	10	TM58TM58
EndureEndure	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
False SwipeFalse Swipe	normal	40	100	40	TM54TM54
False SwipeFalse Swipe	Attack that leaves the foe with at least 1 HP.
FlingFling	dark	1	100	10	TM56TM56
FlingFling	The effectiveness varies with the held item.
Focus BlastFocus Blast	fighting	120	70	5	TM52TM52
Focus BlastFocus Blast	Attacks at full power. May lower Sp. Def.
Focus PunchFocus Punch	fighting	150	100	20	TM01TM01
Focus PunchFocus Punch	Powerful attack, moves last. The user flinches if hit.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	1	100	20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	Attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	normal	150	90	5	TM68TM68
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	0	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	150	90	5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
Natural GiftNatural Gift	normal	1	100	15	TM83TM83
Natural GiftNatural Gift	The effectiveness varies with the held Berry.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	0	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	0	0	5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
RestRest	psychic	0	0	0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	Attack that increases in power with friendship.
Rock ClimbRock Climb	normal	90	85	20	TM70TM70
Rock ClimbRock Climb	A charging attack that may confuse the foe.
Rock SlideRock Slide	rock	75	90	10	TM80TM80
Rock SlideRock Slide	Hits the foe with an avalanche of rocks.
Rock SmashRock Smash	fighting	0	100	15	HM06HM06
Rock SmashRock Smash	A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense.
Rock TombRock Tomb	rock	0	0	0	TM39TM39
Rock TombRock Tomb	Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts Speed.
Secret PowerSecret Power	normal	70	100	20	TM43TM43
Secret PowerSecret Power	Attack with effects that vary by location.
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	normal	0	0	10	TM82TM82
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	Uses an available move randomly while asleep.
Stealth RockStealth Rock	rock	0	0	20	TM76TM76
Stealth RockStealth Rock	Sets floating stones that hurt a foe switching in.
Stone EdgeStone Edge	rock	100	80	5	TM71TM71
Stone EdgeStone Edge	Stabs the foe with stones. High critical-hit ratio.
StrengthStrength	normal	80	100	15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	0	10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	0	0	5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
SwaggerSwagger	normal	0	0	15	TM87TM87
SwaggerSwagger	Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises its Attack.
Swords DanceSwords Dance	normal	0	0	0	TM75TM75
Swords DanceSwords Dance	A fighting dance that sharply raises Attack.
ThiefThief	dark	0	100	0	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	0	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
X ScissorX Scissor	bug	80	100	15	TM81TM81
X ScissorX Scissor	Slashes the foe with crossed scythes, claws, etc.