Where can I find Pinsir in SoulGold?

Pinsir can be found in 3 locations in SoulGold. Check the Locations section on this page for encounter details.

Pinsir is a bug-type Pokémon in SoulGold.

What moves can Pinsir learn in SoulGold?

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 SoulGold

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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	55	100	30
1	Vise GripLevel: 1Vise Grip	Grips the foe with large and powerful pincers.
1	HardenLevel: 1Harden	normal	0	0	30
1	HardenLevel: 1Harden	Stiffens the body's muscles to raise Defense.
4	Focus EnergyLevel: 4Focus Energy	normal	0	0	30
4	Focus EnergyLevel: 4Focus Energy	Focuses power to raise the critical-hit ratio.
8	BindLevel: 8Bind	normal	15	0	20
8	BindLevel: 8Bind	Binds and squeezes the foe for turns.
12	Seismic TossLevel: 12Seismic Toss	fighting	1	100	20
12	Seismic TossLevel: 12Seismic Toss	Inflicts damage identical to the user's level.
16	Bug BiteLevel: 16Bug Bite	bug	60	100	20
16	Bug BiteLevel: 16Bug Bite	Eats the foe's held Berry gaining its effect.
20	Storm ThrowLevel: 20Storm Throw	fighting	0	100	10
20	Storm ThrowLevel: 20Storm Throw	This attack always results in a critical hit.
24	Double HitLevel: 24Double Hit	normal	35	90	10
24	Double HitLevel: 24Double Hit	Slams the foe with a tail etc. Strikes twice.
28	Vital ThrowLevel: 28Vital Throw	fighting	70	0	10
28	Vital ThrowLevel: 28Vital Throw	Makes the user's move last, but it never misses.
32	X ScissorLevel: 32X Scissor	bug	80	100	15
32	X ScissorLevel: 32X Scissor	Slashes the foe with crossed scythes, claws, etc.
36	StrengthLevel: 36Strength	normal	80	100	15
36	StrengthLevel: 36Strength	Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
40	Swords DanceLevel: 40Swords Dance	normal	0	0	0
40	Swords DanceLevel: 40Swords Dance	A fighting dance that sharply raises Attack.
44	SubmissionLevel: 44Submission	fighting	80	80	0
44	SubmissionLevel: 44Submission	A reckless body slam that also hurts the user.
48	GuillotineLevel: 48Guillotine	normal	1	30	5
48	GuillotineLevel: 48Guillotine	A powerful pincer attack that KOs if it hits.
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.
FlailFlail	normal	1	100	15
FlailFlail	Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down.
Feint AttackFeint Attack	dark	60	0	20
Feint AttackFeint Attack	Draws the foe close, then strikes without fail.
Quick AttackQuick Attack	normal	40	100	30
Quick AttackQuick Attack	An extremely fast attack that always strikes first.
Close CombatClose Combat	fighting	120	100	5
Close CombatClose Combat	A strong attack but lowers the defensive stats.
FeintFeint	normal	0	100	10
FeintFeint	An attack that hits foes using moves like Protect.
Me FirstMe First	normal	0	0	20
Me FirstMe First	Executes the foe's attack with greater power.
Bug BiteBug Bite	bug	60	100	20
Bug BiteBug Bite	Eats the foe's held Berry gaining its effect.
SuperpowerSuperpower	fighting	120	100	5
SuperpowerSuperpower	Boosts strength sharply, but lowers abilities.

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TM/HM Moves (36)

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.
Brutal SwingBrutal Swing	dark	60	100	20	TM59TM59
Brutal SwingBrutal Swing	Violently swings around to hurt everyone nearby.
Bulk UpBulk Up	fighting	0	0	20	TM08TM08
Bulk UpBulk Up	Bulks up the body to boost both Attack and Defense.
BulldozeBulldoze	ground	60	100	20	TM78TM78
BulldozeBulldoze	Stomps down on the ground. Hits all and lowers Speed.
CutCut	steel	50	95	30	HM01HM01
CutCut	Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
DigDig	ground	100	100	10	TM77TM77
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.
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	An 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.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	1	100	20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An 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.
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	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
Rock ClimbRock Climb	normal	90	85	20	HM09HM09
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.
RoundRound	normal	60	100	15	TM48TM48
RoundRound	A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too.
Smack DownSmack Down	rock	50	100	15	TM23TM23
Smack DownSmack Down	Throws a rock to knock the foe down to the ground.
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.
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.