Pinsir
#167 in the Ruby and Sapphire Pokédex • Stag Beetle Pokémon
Pinsir
#167 in the Ruby and Sapphire Pokédex • Stag Beetle Pokémon
Stats
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.
Normal
Shiny
Pinsir
Stag Beetle Pokémon
Growth
| EV yield | 2 Atk |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 45 |
| Base Exp. | 175 |
Eggs
| Egg Groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 25 (6,400 steps) |
Lore
Ruby
PINSIR is astoundingly strong. It can grip a foe weighing twice its weight in its horns and easily lift it. This Pokémon’s movements turn sluggish in cold places.
Sapphire
PINSIR has a pair of massive horns Protruding from the surface of these horns are thorns. These thorns are driven deeply into the foe’s body when the pincer closes, making it tough for the foe to escape.
Encounters
| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Safari Zone Safari Zone (NW/mach bike area) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 27 | 4% | - |
Safari Zone Safari Zone (NW/mach bike area) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 29 | 1% | - |
| Location | Method | Level | Chance | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Safari Zone Safari Zone (NW/mach bike area) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 27 | 4% | - |
Safari Zone Safari Zone (NW/mach bike area) | Walking in tall grass or a cave | 29 | 1% | - |
Moves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Vise Grip |  |  Physical | 55 | 100 | 30 | Grips the foe with large and powerful pincers. |
| Start | Focus Energy | |  Status | - | - | 30 | Focuses power to raise the critical-hit ratio. |
| 7 | Bind | | Physical | 15 | 75 | 20 | Binds and squeezes the foe for 2 to 5 turns. |
| 13 | Seismic Toss |  | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | Inflicts damage identical to the user’s level. |
| 19 | Harden | | Status | - | - | 30 | Stiffens the body’s muscles to raise DEFENSE. |
| 25 | Revenge | | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 | An attack that gains power if injured by the foe. |
| 31 | Brick Break | | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage. |
| 37 | Guillotine | | Physical | - | 30 | 5 | A powerful pincer attack that may cause fainting. |
| 43 | Submission | | Physical | 80 | 80 | 25 | A reckless body slam that also hurts the user. |
| 49 | Swords Dance | | Status | - | - | 30 | A fighting dance that sharply raises ATTACK. |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM01 | Focus Punch | | Physical | 150 | 100 | 20 | A powerful loyalty attack. The user flinches if hit. |
| TM06 | Toxic |  | Status | - | 85 | 10 | Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin. |
| TM08 | Bulk Up | | Status | - | - | 20 | Bulks up the body to boost both ATTACK and DEFENSE. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | | Physical | 1 | 100 | 15 | The effectiveness varies with the user. |
| TM11 | Sunny Day |  | Status | - | - | 5 | Boosts the power of FIRE- type moves for 5 turns. |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 | Powerful, but leaves the user immobile the next turn. |
| TM17 | Protect | | Status | - | - | 10 | Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession. |
| TM18 | Rain Dance |  | Status | - | - | 5 | Boosts the power of WATER- type moves for 5 turns. |
| TM21 | Frustration | | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | An attack that is stronger if the TRAINER is disliked. |
| TM26 | Earthquake |  | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 | A powerful quake, but has no effect on flying foes. |
| TM27 | Return | | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | An attack that increases in power with friendship. |
| TM28 | Dig | | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 | Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn. |
| TM31 | Brick Break | | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage. |
| TM32 | Double Team | | Status | - | - | 15 | Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness. |
| TM39 | Rock Tomb |  | Physical | 50 | 80 | 10 | Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts SPEED. |
| TM42 | Facade | | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned. |
| TM43 | Secret Power | | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | An attack with effects that vary by location. |
| TM44 | Rest |  | Status | - | - | 5 | The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status. |
| TM45 | Attract | | Status | - | 100 | 15 | Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack. |
| TM46 | Thief |  |  Special | 40 | 100 | 10 | While attacking, it may steal the foe’s held item. |
| HM01 | Cut | | Physical | 50 | 95 | 30 | Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc. |
| HM04 | Strength | | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | Builds enormous power, then slams the foe. |
| HM06 | Rock Smash | | Physical | 20 | 100 | 15 | A rock-crushing attack that may lower DEFENSE. |
Breeding
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| False Swipe | | Physical | 40 | 100 | 40 | An attack that leaves the foe with at least 1 HP. |
| Feint Attack | | Special | 60 | - | 20 | Draws the foe close, then strikes without fail. |
| Flail | | Physical | - | 100 | 15 | Inflicts more damage when the user’s HP is down. |
| Fury Attack | | Physical | 15 | 85 | 20 | Jabs the foe 2 to 5 times with sharp horns, etc. |
Traits
Hyper Cutter
Prevents ATTACK reduction.
Prevents Attack from being lowered by other Pokémon.
