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Pinsir

Pinsir

#127 in the Platinum Pokédex • Stag Beetle Pokémon

Pinsir

#127 in the Platinum Pokédex • Stag Beetle Pokémon

Stats

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

HP

65

240

334

Attack

125

229

383

Defense

100

184

328

Sp. Atk

55

103

229

Sp. Def

70

130

262

Speed

85

157

295

Total

500

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Electivire

Tauros

Pinsir normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Pinsir sprite

Shiny

Pinsir

Stag Beetle Pokémon

#127
Bug

Height

1.5 m (4'11")

Weight

55 kg (121.3 lbs)

Abilities

Hyper CutterMold Breaker

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Pinsir takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

Fire

Flying

Rock

Resists

Grass

0.5×

Fighting

0.5×

Ground

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
-
EV yield
2 Atk
Catch rate
45
Base Exp.
175

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg Groups
Bug
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
25 (6,400 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.
Pokémon Platinum box art

Pokémon Platinum

It grips prey with its pincers until the prey is torn in half. What it can’t tear, it tosses far.

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
Pinsir

Pinsir

#127

No evolutions

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
Platinum
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Route 229

Road 229

Walking in tall grass or a cave4820%

During a swarm

Route 229

Road 229

Walking in tall grass or a cave4920%

During a swarm

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
StartVise GripNormalPhysical5510030

Huge, impressive pincers grip and squeeze the foe.

StartFocus EnergyNormalStatus--30

The user takes a deep breath and focuses to raise the critical-hit ratio of its attacks.

4BindNormalPhysical157520

A long body or tentacles are used to bind and squeeze the foe for two to five turns.

8Seismic TossFightingPhysical-10020

The foe is thrown using the power of gravity. It inflicts damage equal to the user’s level.

13HardenNormalStatus--30

The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.

18RevengeFightingPhysical6010010

An attack move that inflicts double the damage if the user has been hurt by the foe in the same turn.

21Brick BreakFightingPhysical7510015

The user attacks with tough fists, etc. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect.

25Vital ThrowFightingPhysical70-10

The user allows the foe to attack first. In return, this throw move is guaranteed not to miss.

30X-ScissorBugPhysical8010015

The user slashes at the foe by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.

35ThrashNormalPhysical9010020

The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. It then becomes confused, however.

38Swords DanceNormalStatus--30

A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.

42SubmissionFightingPhysical808025

The user grabs the foe and recklessly dives for the ground. It also hurts the user slightly.

47GuillotineNormalPhysical-305

A vicious, tearing attack with pincers. The foe will faint instantly if this attack hits.

52SuperpowerFightingPhysical1201005

The user attacks the foe with great power. However, it also lowers the user’s Attack and Defense.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Platinum.
Class
Description
TM01Focus PunchFightingPhysical15010020

The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. It will fail if the user is hit before it is used.

TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-8510

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

TM08Bulk UpFightingStatus--20

The user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body, boosting both its Attack and Defense stats.

TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial110015

A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.

TM11Sunny DayFireStatus--5

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.

TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150905

The foe is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus--5

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water- type moves.

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

TM26EarthquakeGroundPhysical10010010

The user sets off an earthquake that hits all the Pokémon in the battle.

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

TM28DigGroundPhysical8010010

The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.

TM31Brick BreakFightingPhysical7510015

The user attacks with tough fists, etc. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect.

TM32Double TeamNormalStatus--15

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

TM39Rock TombRockPhysical508010

Boulders are hurled at the foe. It also lowers the foe’s Speed by preventing its movement.

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn.

TM43Secret PowerNormalPhysical7010020

The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

TM44RestPsychicStatus--5

The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.

TM45AttractNormalStatus-10015

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

TM46ThiefDarkPhysical4010010

The user attacks and steals the foe’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item.

TM52Focus BlastFightingSpecial120705

The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.

TM54False SwipeNormalPhysical4010040

A restrained attack that prevents the foe from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.

TM56FlingDarkPhysical-10010

The user flings its held item at the foe to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.

TM58EndureNormalStatus--10

The user endures any attack, leaving 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905

The user charges at the foe using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.

TM71Stone EdgeRockPhysical100805

The user stabs the foe with a sharpened stone. It has a high critical-hit ratio.

TM75Swords DanceNormalStatus--30

A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.

TM76Stealth RockRockStatus--20

The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the foe. The trap hurts foes that switch into battle.

TM78CaptivateNormalStatus-10020

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.

TM80Rock SlideRockPhysical759010

Large boulders are hurled at the foe to inflict damage. It may also make the target flinch.

TM81X-ScissorBugPhysical8010015

The user slashes at the foe by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.

TM82Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

TM83Natural GiftNormalPhysical-10015

The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-9015

The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe’s Attack stat.

TM90SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

HM01CutNormalPhysical509530

The foe is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees.

HM04StrengthNormalPhysical8010015

The foe is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move boulders.

HM06Rock SmashFightingPhysical4010015

The user slugs the foe with a shattering punch. It can also smash cracked boulders.

HM08Rock ClimbNormalPhysical908520

A charging attack that may also leave the foe confused. It can also be used to scale rocky walls.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Description
Fury CutterBugPhysical109520

The foe is slashed with scythes or claws. Its power increases if it hits in succession.

Iron DefenseSteelStatus--15

The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.

Knock OffDarkPhysical2010020

The user slaps down the foe’s held item, preventing the item from being used during the battle.

SnoreNormalSpecial4010015

An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch.

SuperpowerFightingPhysical1201005

The user attacks the foe with great power. However, it also lowers the user’s Attack and Defense.

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.
Class
Description
Close CombatFightingPhysical1201005

The user fights the foe in close without guarding itself. It also cuts the user’s Defense and Sp. Def.

False SwipeNormalPhysical4010040

A restrained attack that prevents the foe from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.

FeintNormalPhysical5010010

An attack that hits a foe using Protect or Detect. It also lifts the effects of those moves.

Feint AttackDarkPhysical60-20

The user draws up to the foe disarmingly, then throws a sucker punch. It hits without fail.

FlailNormalPhysical-10015

The user flails about aimlessly to attack. It becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.

Fury AttackNormalPhysical158520

The foe is jabbed repeatedly with a horn or beak two to five times in a row.

Quick AttackNormalPhysical4010030

The user lunges at the foe at a speed that makes it almost invisible. It is sure to strike first.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Hyper Cutter

Ability Slot 1

Prevents the Attack stat from being lowered.

Prevents Attack from being lowered by other Pokémon.

Mold Breaker

Ability Slot 2

Moves can be used regardless of abilities.

Bypasses targets' abilities if they could hinder or prevent a move.

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Electivire

#128

Tauros

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