Pinsir

#175 in the Sun & Moon Pokédex • Stag Beetle Pokémon

Normal

Shiny

Magby Electivire

Pokédex entries

Sun

It grips its prey in its pincers and splits them apart. Although it is a powerful Pokémon, it can’t deal with the cold.

Moon

One solid blow from its horns is enough to split apart a large tree. Its greatest rival in Alola is Vikavolt.

Details

Type

Weak to

2×

2×

2×

Resists

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.

Pokédexes	Alola #175Akala #102Poni #65
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

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pinsir

#175

No evolutions

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.

Moon

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Lush Jungle Lush Jungle — North	Walking in tall grass or a cave	18-21	10%	Daytime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock.
Lush Jungle Lush Jungle — North	Walking in tall grass or a cave	18-21	10%	Nighttime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock.
Poni Grove	Walking in tall grass or a cave	52-55	10%	Daytime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock.
Poni Grove	Walking in tall grass or a cave	52-55	10%	Nighttime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock.
Poké Pelago Poké Pelago — Isle Abeens	Poké Pelago visitor recruitment	21-27	-	Touch the visiting wild Pokémon; it may stay through reselection. Recruit it after its thought bubble changes to a heart., Published visitor-selection share: approximately 8.33%; this is not a guaranteed recruitment chance., After first reaching Ula’ula Island, before Poni Island
Poké Pelago Poké Pelago — Isle Abeens	Poké Pelago visitor recruitment	37-43	-	After first reaching Poni Island, before becoming Champion, Touch the visiting wild Pokémon; it may stay through reselection. Recruit it after its thought bubble changes to a heart., Published visitor-selection share: approximately 5.26%; this is not a guaranteed recruitment chance.
Poké Pelago Poké Pelago — Isle Abeens	Poké Pelago visitor recruitment	49-55	-	After becoming Champion, Touch the visiting wild Pokémon; it may stay through reselection. Recruit it after its thought bubble changes to a heart., Published visitor-selection share: approximately 4.44%; this is not a guaranteed recruitment chance.
Lush Jungle Lush Jungle — North	SOS ally encounter	18-21	-	Daytime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of pinsir; requires a successful call for help., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 100%. Calling and response chances are separate.
Poni Grove	SOS ally encounter	52-55	-	Nighttime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of pinsir; requires a successful call for help., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response.
Poni Grove	SOS ally encounter	52-55	-	Daytime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of pinsir; requires a successful call for help., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response.
Lush Jungle Lush Jungle — North	SOS ally encounter	18-21	-	Nighttime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of pinsir; requires a successful call for help., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 100%. Calling and response chances are separate.

Sun

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Lush Jungle Lush Jungle — North	Walking in tall grass or a cave	18-21	10%	Daytime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock.
Poni Grove	Walking in tall grass or a cave	52-55	10%	Daytime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock.
Poni Grove	Walking in tall grass or a cave	52-55	10%	Nighttime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock.
Lush Jungle Lush Jungle — North	Walking in tall grass or a cave	18-21	10%	Nighttime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock.
Poké Pelago Poké Pelago — Isle Abeens	Poké Pelago visitor recruitment	21-27	-	Touch the visiting wild Pokémon; it may stay through reselection. Recruit it after its thought bubble changes to a heart., Published visitor-selection share: approximately 8.33%; this is not a guaranteed recruitment chance., After first reaching Ula’ula Island, before Poni Island
Poké Pelago Poké Pelago — Isle Abeens	Poké Pelago visitor recruitment	37-43	-	After first reaching Poni Island, before becoming Champion, Touch the visiting wild Pokémon; it may stay through reselection. Recruit it after its thought bubble changes to a heart., Published visitor-selection share: approximately 5.26%; this is not a guaranteed recruitment chance.
Poké Pelago Poké Pelago — Isle Abeens	Poké Pelago visitor recruitment	49-55	-	After becoming Champion, Touch the visiting wild Pokémon; it may stay through reselection. Recruit it after its thought bubble changes to a heart., Published visitor-selection share: approximately 4.35%; this is not a guaranteed recruitment chance.
Poni Grove	SOS ally encounter	52-55	-	Nighttime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of pinsir; requires a successful call for help., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response.
Lush Jungle Lush Jungle — North	SOS ally encounter	18-21	-	Daytime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of pinsir; requires a successful call for help., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 100%. Calling and response chances are separate.
Lush Jungle Lush Jungle — North	SOS ally encounter	18-21	-	Nighttime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of pinsir; requires a successful call for help., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response., Published conditional ally-selection table: 100%. Calling and response chances are separate.
Poni Grove	SOS ally encounter	52-55	-	Daytime in the current game world. Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock., SOS ally of pinsir; requires a successful call for help., Ally-selection proportions apply after a successful SOS call; they are not the chance of an ordinary encounter or a successful response.

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

		Class				Description
Start	Vise Grip	Physical	55	100	30	The target is gripped and squeezed from both sides to inflict damage.
Start	Focus Energy	Status	-	-	30	The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that critical hits land more easily.
4	Bind	Physical	15	85	20	Things such as long bodies or tentacles are used to bind and squeeze the target for four to five turns.
8	Seismic Toss	Physical	-	100	20	The target is thrown using the power of gravity. It inflicts damage equal to the user’s level.
11	Harden	Status	-	-	30	The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.
15	Revenge	Physical	60	100	10	This attack move’s power is doubled if the user has been hurt by the opponent in the same turn.
18	Vital Throw	Physical	70	-	10	The user attacks last. In return, this throw move never misses.
22	Double Hit	Physical	35	90	10	The user slams the target with a long tail, vines, or a tentacle. The target is hit twice in a row.
26	Brick Break	Physical	75	100	15	The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.
29	X-Scissor	Physical	80	100	15	The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.
33	Submission	Physical	80	80	20	The user grabs the target and recklessly dives for the ground. This also damages the user a little.
36	Storm Throw	Physical	60	100	10	The user strikes the target with a fierce blow. This attack always results in a critical hit.
40	Swords Dance	Status	-	-	20	A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.
43	Thrash	Physical	120	100	10	The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.
47	Superpower	Physical	120	100	5	The user attacks the target with great power. However, this also lowers the user’s Attack and Defense stats.
50	Guillotine	Physical	-	30	5	A vicious, tearing attack with big pincers. The target faints instantly if this attack hits.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines in Pokémon Sun and Moon.

		Class				Description
TM06	Toxic	Status	-	90	10	A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
TM08	Bulk Up	Status	-	-	20	The user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body, raising both its Attack and Defense stats.
TM10	Hidden Power	Special	60	100	15	A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM11	Sunny Day	Status	-	-	5	The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.
TM15	Hyper Beam	Special	150	90	5	The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn.
TM17	Protect	Status	-	-	10	Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM18	Rain Dance	Status	-	-	5	The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves.
TM21	Frustration	Physical	-	100	20	This full-power attack grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
TM23	Smack Down	Physical	50	100	15	The user throws a stone or similar projectile to attack an opponent. A flying Pokémon will fall to the ground when it’s hit.
TM26	Earthquake	Physical	100	100	10	The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.
TM27	Return	Physical	-	100	20	This full-power attack grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM31	Brick Break	Physical	75	100	15	The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.
TM32	Double Team	Status	-	-	15	By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
TM39	Rock Tomb	Physical	60	95	15	Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement.
TM42	Facade	Physical	70	100	20	This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
TM44	Rest	Status	-	-	10	The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.
TM45	Attract	Status	-	100	15	If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
TM46	Thief	Physical	60	100	25	The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. The user can’t steal anything if it already holds an item.
TM48	Round	Special	60	100	15	The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.
TM52	Focus Blast	Special	120	70	5	The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
TM54	False Swipe	Physical	40	100	40	A restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.
TM56	Fling	Physical	-	100	10	The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move’s power and effects depend on the item.
TM59	Brutal Swing	Physical	60	100	20	The user swings its body around violently to inflict damage on everything in its vicinity.
TM68	Giga Impact	Physical	150	90	5	The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn.
TM71	Stone Edge	Physical	100	80	5	The user stabs the target from below with sharpened stones. Critical hits land more easily.
TM75	Swords Dance	Status	-	-	20	A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.
TM78	Bulldoze	Physical	60	100	20	The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stat of those hit.
TM80	Rock Slide	Physical	75	90	10	Large boulders are hurled at the opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.
TM81	X-Scissor	Physical	80	100	15	The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.
TM87	Swagger	Status	-	85	15	The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.
TM88	Sleep Talk	Status	-	-	10	While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM90	Substitute	Status	-	-	10	The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
TM100	Confide	Status	-	-	20	The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.

	Class				Description
Bug Bite	Physical	60	100	20	The user bites the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.
Close Combat	Physical	120	100	5	The user fights the target up close without guarding itself. This also lowers the user’s Defense and Sp. Def stats.
Feint	Physical	30	100	10	This attack hits a target using a move such as Protect or Detect. This also lifts the effects of those moves.
Feint Attack	Physical	60	-	20	The user approaches the target disarmingly, then throws a sucker punch. This attack never misses.
Flail	Physical	-	100	15	The user flails about aimlessly to attack. The less HP the user has, the greater the move’s power.
Fury Attack	Physical	15	85	20	The target is jabbed repeatedly with a horn or beak two to five times in a row.
Me First	Status	-	-	20	The user cuts ahead of the target to copy and use the target’s intended move with greater power. This move fails if it isn’t used first.
Quick Attack	Physical	40	100	30	The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. This move always goes first.
Superpower	Physical	120	100	5	The user attacks the target with great power. However, this also lowers the user’s Attack and Defense stats.

Imports and compatible Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon trades have separate requirements. Individual options do not guarantee every four-move combination.

	Class				Acquisition source	Description
Bide	Physical	-	-	10	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	The user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back to cause double the damage taken.
Body Slam	Physical	85	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Body Slam	Physical	85	100	15	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Captivate	Status	-	100	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat.
Curse	Status	-	-	10	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.
Cut	Physical	50	95	30	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The target is cut with a scythe or claw.
Cut	Physical	50	95	30	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	The target is cut with a scythe or claw.
Dig	Physical	80	100	10	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn.
Double-Edge	Physical	120	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot.
Double-Edge	Physical	120	100	15	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot.
Endure	Status	-	-	10	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Endure	Status	-	-	10	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Focus Punch	Physical	150	100	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before it is used.
Focus Punch	Physical	150	100	20	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before it is used.
Fury Cutter	Physical	40	95	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The target is slashed with scythes or claws. This attack becomes more powerful if it hits in succession.
Fury Cutter	Physical	40	95	20	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	The target is slashed with scythes or claws. This attack becomes more powerful if it hits in succession.
Headbutt	Physical	70	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch.
Headbutt	Physical	70	100	15	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch.
Iron Defense	Status	-	-	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.
Iron Defense	Status	-	-	15	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.
Knock Off	Physical	65	100	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user slaps down the target’s held item, and that item can’t be used in that battle. The move does more damage if the target has a held item.
Knock Off	Physical	65	100	20	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	The user slaps down the target’s held item, and that item can’t be used in that battle. The move does more damage if the target has a held item.
Mimic	Status	-	-	10	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.
Mimic	Status	-	-	10	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.
Natural Gift	Physical	-	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines the move’s type and power.
Rage	Physical	20	100	20	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	As long as this move is in use, the power of rage raises the Attack stat each time the user is hit in battle.
Rock Smash	Physical	40	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
Rock Smash	Physical	40	100	15	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
Secret Power	Physical	70	100	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The additional effects of this attack depend upon where it was used.
Slash	Physical	70	100	20	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	The target is attacked with a slash of claws or blades. Critical hits land more easily.
Snore	Special	50	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
Snore	Special	50	100	15	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
Snore	Special	50	100	15	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
Stealth Rock	Status	-	-	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap hurts opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.
Stealth Rock	Status	-	-	20	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap hurts opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.
Strength	Physical	80	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power.
Strength	Physical	80	100	15	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power.
String Shot	Status	-	95	40	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	The opposing Pokémon are bound with silk blown from the user’s mouth that harshly lowers the Speed stat.
Struggle Bug	Special	50	100	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games via Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable	While resisting, the user attacks the opposing Pokémon. This lowers the Sp. Atk stat of those hit.
Take Down	Physical	90	85	20	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available	A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.
Throat Chop	Physical	80	100	15	Trade from Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon; only original Sun/Moon-compatible forms and moves	The user attacks the target’s throat, and the resultant suffering prevents the target from using moves that emit sound for two turns.