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Pinsirin Pokémon Modern Emerald

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Pokemon #127

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.

Pinsir in Pokémon Modern Emerald

Pinsir is #127 in the Pokédex for Pokémon pinsir. This page covers its bug typing, base stats, abilities, level-up and TM/HM moves, evolution, and where to find it across 5 encounter locations.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

Bug

Dex

#127

Abilities

Hyper Cutter

Prevents Attack reduction.

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

200

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 Safari Zone Northwest (very rare). Wild ones range from level 27 to 29.

Wild Encounters (1)


Safari Zone Northwest	any	Field	Lv. 27-29	14%

Level Up Moves (13)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	Vice GripLevel: 1Vice Grip	normal	55	100	30
1	Vice GripLevel: 1Vice 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	85	20
7	BindLevel: 7Bind	Binds and squeezes the foe for 2 to 5 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	An attack that gains power if injured by the foe.
28	Vital ThrowLevel: 28Vital Throw	fighting	70	100	10
28	Vital ThrowLevel: 28Vital Throw	Makes the user's move last, but it never misses.
31	Brick BreakLevel: 31Brick Break	fighting	75	100	15
31	Brick BreakLevel: 31Brick Break	Destroys barriers such as Reflect and causes damage.
35	ThrashLevel: 35Thrash	normal	105	100	10
35	ThrashLevel: 35Thrash	A rampage of 2 to 3 turns that confuses the user.
37	GuillotineLevel: 37Guillotine	normal	1	30	5
37	GuillotineLevel: 37Guillotine	A powerful pincer attack that may cause fainting.
43	SubmissionLevel: 43Submission	fighting	80	80	20
43	SubmissionLevel: 43Submission	A reckless body slam that also hurts the user.
49	Swords DanceLevel: 49Swords Dance	normal	0	0	20
49	Swords DanceLevel: 49Swords Dance	A fighting dance that sharply raises Attack.
52	SuperpowerLevel: 52Superpower	fighting	120	100	5
52	SuperpowerLevel: 52Superpower	Boosts strength sharply, but lowers abilities.

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Egg Moves (9)

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.
Quick AttackQuick Attack	normal	40	100	30
Quick AttackQuick Attack	An extremely fast attack that always strikes first.
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	An attack that leaves the foe with at least 1 HP.
Faint AttackFaint Attack	dark	60	0	20
Faint AttackFaint Attack	Draws the foe close, then strikes without fail.
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	An attack that leaves the foe with at least 1 HP.
Faint AttackFaint Attack	dark	60	0	20
Faint AttackFaint Attack	Draws the foe close, then strikes without fail.

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TM/HM Moves (23)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Focus PunchFocus Punch	fighting	150	100	20	TM01TM01
Focus PunchFocus Punch	A powerful loyalty attack. The user flinches if hit.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	70	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
Bulk UpBulk Up	fighting	0	0	20	TM08TM08
Bulk UpBulk Up	Bulks up the body to boost both Attack and Defense.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	60	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The effectiveness varies with the user.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	0	0	5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	150	90	5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	Powerful, but leaves the user immobile the next turn.
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.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	1	100	20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
EarthquakeEarthquake	ground	100	100	10	TM26TM26
EarthquakeEarthquake	A powerful quake, but has no effect on flying foes.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
DigDig	ground	80	100	10	TM28TM28
DigDig	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
Brick BreakBrick Break	fighting	75	100	15	TM31TM31
Brick BreakBrick Break	Destroys barriers such as Reflect and causes damage.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	0	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
Rock TombRock Tomb	rock	60	95	15	TM39TM39
Rock TombRock Tomb	Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts Speed.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts Attack when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
Secret PowerSecret Power	normal	70	100	20	TM43TM43
Secret PowerSecret Power	An attack with effects that vary by location.
RestRest	psychic	0	0	5	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
ThiefThief	dark	50	100	25	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item.
CutCut	grass	50	95	30	HM01HM01
CutCut	Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
StrengthStrength	normal	80	100	15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
Rock SmashRock Smash	fighting	40	100	15	HM06HM06
Rock SmashRock Smash	A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense.