Pinsirin Pokémon SoulGold

bug

2 Forms Available:

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

2 Forms Available

Type

Bug

Dex

#127

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

Forms

Normal,Mega

Evolution Chain

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How to Obtain

Look for Pinsir in National Park Bug Contest (very rare), and in National Park Normal (very rare). Wild ones range from level 16 to 18.

Wild Encounters (2)

Level Up Moves (15)

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	HardenLevel: 1Harden	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP30
1	HardenLevel: 1Harden	Stiffens the body's muscles to raise Defense.
4	Focus EnergyLevel: 4Focus Energy	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP30
4	Focus EnergyLevel: 4Focus Energy	Focuses power to raise the critical-hit ratio.
8	BindLevel: 8Bind	normal	PWR15	ACC0	PP20
8	BindLevel: 8Bind	Binds and squeezes the foe for turns.
12	Seismic TossLevel: 12Seismic Toss	fighting	PWR1	ACC100	PP20
12	Seismic TossLevel: 12Seismic Toss	Inflicts damage identical to the user's level.
16	Bug BiteLevel: 16Bug Bite	bug	PWR60	ACC100	PP20
16	Bug BiteLevel: 16Bug Bite	Eats the foe's held Berry gaining its effect.
20	Storm ThrowLevel: 20Storm Throw	fighting	PWR0	ACC100	PP10
20	Storm ThrowLevel: 20Storm Throw	This attack always results in a critical hit.
24	Double HitLevel: 24Double Hit	normal	PWR35	ACC90	PP10
24	Double HitLevel: 24Double Hit	Slams the foe with a tail etc. Strikes twice.
28	Vital ThrowLevel: 28Vital Throw	fighting	PWR70	ACC0	PP10
28	Vital ThrowLevel: 28Vital Throw	Makes the user's move last, but it never misses.
32	X ScissorLevel: 32X Scissor	bug	PWR80	ACC100	PP15
32	X ScissorLevel: 32X Scissor	Slashes the foe with crossed scythes, claws, etc.
36	StrengthLevel: 36Strength	normal	PWR80	ACC100	PP15
36	StrengthLevel: 36Strength	Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
40	Swords DanceLevel: 40Swords Dance	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP0
40	Swords DanceLevel: 40Swords Dance	A fighting dance that sharply raises Attack.
44	SubmissionLevel: 44Submission	fighting	PWR80	ACC80	PP0
44	SubmissionLevel: 44Submission	A reckless body slam that also hurts the user.
48	GuillotineLevel: 48Guillotine	normal	PWR1	ACC30	PP5
48	GuillotineLevel: 48Guillotine	A powerful pincer attack that KOs if it hits.
52	SuperpowerLevel: 52Superpower	fighting	PWR120	ACC100	PP5
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	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	An 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.

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TM/HM Moves (36)

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.
Brutal SwingBrutal Swing	dark	PWR60	ACC100	PP20	TM59TM59
Brutal SwingBrutal Swing	Violently swings around to hurt everyone nearby.
Bulk UpBulk Up	fighting	PWR0	ACC0	PP20	TM08TM08
Bulk UpBulk Up	Bulks up the body to boost both Attack and Defense.
BulldozeBulldoze	ground	PWR60	ACC100	PP20	TM78TM78
BulldozeBulldoze	Stomps down on the ground. Hits all and lowers Speed.
CutCut	steel	PWR50	ACC95	PP30	HM01HM01
CutCut	Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
DigDig	ground	PWR100	ACC100	PP10	TM77TM77
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.
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	An 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.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An 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.
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	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
Rock ClimbRock Climb	normal	PWR90	ACC85	PP20	HM09HM09
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.
RoundRound	normal	PWR60	ACC100	PP15	TM48TM48
RoundRound	A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too.
Smack DownSmack Down	rock	PWR50	ACC100	PP15	TM23TM23
Smack DownSmack Down	Throws a rock to knock the foe down to the ground.
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.
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.