Where can I find Pinsir in Polished Crystal?

Pinsir can be found in 4 locations in Polished Crystal. Check the Locations section on this page for encounter details.

Pinsir is a bug-type Pokémon in Polished Crystal.

What moves can Pinsir learn in Polished Crystal?

Pinsir can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

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Pinsirin Pokémon Polished Crystal

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Pokédex Entry

Stag Beetle Pokémon

When the temperature drops at night, it sleeps on treetops or among roots where it is well hidden.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

Bug

Dex

#119 Johto Dex · #127 National

Abilities

Hyper Cutter(Primary)

Prevents foes from lowering Attack.

Mold Breaker(Secondary)

Moves disregard the foe's ability.

Moxie(Hidden)

Boosts Attack when knocking out foes.

Growth Rate

Slow

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

bug

Hatch Rate

Medium Slow (25 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

Note, you can always call Professor Elm with the Pokemon you are trying to evolve as first in your party. This was a feature that was added specifically to Polished Crystal. If the information on this page seems incorrect, please try calling Professor Elm.

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How to Obtain

Look for Pinsir in National Park Bug Contest while bug contest (rare), and in Safari Zone North (rare). Wild ones range from level 13 to 59.

Wild Encounters (2)

Level Up Moves (15)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	Fury StrikesLevel: 1Fury Strikes	normal	20	85	15
1	Fury StrikesLevel: 1Fury Strikes	Scratches or jabs 2-5 times.
1	Focus EnergyLevel: 1Focus Energy	normal	0	100	30
1	Focus EnergyLevel: 1Focus Energy	Raises the critical hit ratio.
4	WrapLevel: 4Wrap	normal	15	90	20
4	WrapLevel: 4Wrap	Traps the foe for 2-5 turns.
8	Seismic TossLevel: 8Seismic Toss	fighting	1	100	20
8	Seismic TossLevel: 8Seismic Toss	Damage equals the user's level.
12	Defense CurlLevel: 12Defense Curl	normal	0	100	40
12	Defense CurlLevel: 12Defense Curl	Raises the user's Defense.
16	RageLevel: 16Rage	normal	20	100	20
16	RageLevel: 16Rage	Raises Attack if the user is hit.
20	Rock ThrowLevel: 20Rock Throw	rock	50	90	15
20	Rock ThrowLevel: 20Rock Throw	Drops rocks on the enemy.
26	Brick BreakLevel: 26Brick Break	fighting	75	100	15
26	Brick BreakLevel: 26Brick Break	Removes Reflect and Light Screen.
29	X ScissorLevel: 29X Scissor	bug	80	100	15
29	X ScissorLevel: 29X Scissor	Slashes foe with scythes or claws.
33	Feint AttackLevel: 33Feint Attack	dark	60	100	20
33	Feint AttackLevel: 33Feint Attack	An attack that never misses.
36	OutrageLevel: 36Outrage	dragon	120	100	10
36	OutrageLevel: 36Outrage	Works 2-3 turns and confuses user.
40	Swords DanceLevel: 40Swords Dance	normal	0	100	20
40	Swords DanceLevel: 40Swords Dance	Sharply raises the user's Attack.
43	ThrashLevel: 43Thrash	normal	120	100	10
43	ThrashLevel: 43Thrash	Works 2-3 turns and confuses user.
47	Close CombatLevel: 47Close Combat	fighting	120	100	5
47	Close CombatLevel: 47Close Combat	Lowers the user's Def and Sp.Def.
50	MegahornLevel: 50Megahorn	bug	120	85	10
50	MegahornLevel: 50Megahorn	A powerful charge attack.

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Egg Moves (4)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Feint AttackFeint Attack	dark	60	100	20
Feint AttackFeint Attack	An attack that never misses.
Fury StrikesFury Strikes	normal	20	85	15
Fury StrikesFury Strikes	Scratches or jabs 2-5 times.
Quick AttackQuick Attack	normal	40	100	30
Quick AttackQuick Attack	Lets the user get in the first hit.
Close CombatClose Combat	fighting	120	100	5
Close CombatClose Combat	Lowers the user's Def and Sp.Def.

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Wild Moves (1)

Note: These moves are only available on wild Pokémon caught at specific locations.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.	PP	Location
Slash (Safari Zone)Slash	normal		70	100	20	Safari Zone
Slash (Safari Zone)Slash	Has a high critical hit ratio.

TM/HM Moves (29)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
CurseCurse	ghost	0	100	10	TM03TM03
CurseCurse	Works differently for Ghost-types.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	90	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	A Poison move with increasing damage.
Bulk UpBulk Up	fighting	0	100	20	TM08TM08
Bulk UpBulk Up	Raises the user's Atk and Def.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	typeless	70	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the Pokémon.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	0	100	5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts Fire-type moves for 5 turns.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	150	90	5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest
ProtectProtect	normal	0	100	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	0	100	5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts Water-type moves for 5 turns.
BulldozeBulldoze	ground	60	100	20	TM21TM21
BulldozeBulldoze	A Ground attack that lowers Speed.
EarthquakeEarthquake	ground	100	100	10	TM26TM26
EarthquakeEarthquake	Tough but useless vs. flying foes.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that is based on loyalty.
DigDig	ground	90	100	10	TM28TM28
DigDig	1st turn: Burrow 2nd turn: Attack
Brick BreakBrick Break	fighting	75	100	15	TM31TM31
Brick BreakBrick Break	Removes Reflect and Light Screen.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	100	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Raises the user's evasiveness.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	100	10	TM41TM41
SubstituteSubstitute	Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Double damage with Psn, Brn, or Prz.
RestRest	psychic	0	100	5	TM44TM44
RestRest	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender infatuated.
ThiefThief	dark	60	100	25	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	An attack that may steal a held item.
Rock SlideRock Slide	rock	75	90	10	TM48TM48
Rock SlideRock Slide	An attack that may cause flinching.
Leech LifeLeech Life	bug	80	100	10	TM50TM50
Leech LifeLeech Life	Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted.
Focus BlastFocus Blast	fighting	120	70	5	TM52TM52
Focus BlastFocus Blast	An attack that may lower Sp.Def.
False SwipeFalse Swipe	normal	40	100	40	TM54TM54
False SwipeFalse Swipe	Leaves the foe with at least 1HP.
X ScissorX Scissor	bug	80	100	15	TM56TM56
X ScissorX Scissor	Slashes foe with scythes or claws.
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	normal	150	90	5	TM68TM68
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest
Stone EdgeStone Edge	rock	100	80	5	TM71TM71
Stone EdgeStone Edge	Has a high critical hit ratio.
Swords DanceSwords Dance	normal	0	100	20	TM75TM75
Swords DanceSwords Dance	Sharply raises the user's Attack.
CutCut	steel	60	100	30	HM01HM01
CutCut	Cuts using claws, scythes, etc.
StrengthStrength	fighting	80	100	15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	A powerful physical attack.

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Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Move Tutor Moves (8)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP	Location
Body Slam (Warm Beach Shack)Body Slam	normal	85	100	15	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Body Slam (Warm Beach Shack)Body Slam	An attack that may cause paralysis.
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	normal	120	100	15	Safari Zone North	TutorTutor
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	A tackle that also hurts the user.
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	normal	0	100	10	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	Endures any hit with at least 1HP.
Headbutt (Ilex Forest)Headbutt	normal	70	100	15	Ilex Forest	TutorTutor
Headbutt (Ilex Forest)Headbutt	An attack that may cause flinching.
Knock Off (Route 40)Knock Off	dark	65	100	20	Route 40	TutorTutor
Knock Off (Route 40)Knock Off	Slaps down the foe's held item.
Seismic Toss (Pewter Museum Of Science 2F)Seismic Toss	fighting	1	100	20	Pewter Museum Of Science 2F	TutorTutor
Seismic Toss (Pewter Museum Of Science 2F)Seismic Toss	Damage equals the user's level.
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	normal	0	100	10	Route 31	TutorTutor
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	Randomly attacks while asleep.
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	normal	0	85	15	Celadon City	TutorTutor
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	Causes confusion but raises Attack.

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Type Summary

Weaknesses

Resistances

Immunities

Neutral

Weaknesses

Types that deal increased damage to Pinsir. Use these types to counter it effectively.

fire2×flying2×rock2×

Resistances & Immunities

Types that Pinsir resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.

grass0.5×fighting0.5×ground0.5×

Best Counters

Pokémon that have type advantages against Pinsir, either offensively or defensively.

Pinsirin Pokémon Polished Crystal

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