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Pinsir

Pinsir

Armor #120 in the Sword and Shield Pokédex • Stag Beetle Pokémon

Pinsir

Armor #120 in the Sword and Shield 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

Magmortar

Pinsir normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Pinsir sprite

Shiny

Pinsir

Stag Beetle Pokémon

Armor #120
Bug

Height

1.5 m (4'11")

Weight

55 kg (121.3 lbs)

Abilities

Hyper CutterMold BreakerMoxie(Hidden Ability)

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
Isle of Armor #120
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 Sword box art

Sword

These Pokémon judge one another based on pincers. Thicker, more impressive pincers make for more popularity with the opposite gender.

Pokémon Shield box art

Shield

This Pokémon clamps its pincers down on its prey and then either splits the prey in half or flings it away.

Evolution

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

Pinsir

Armor #120

No evolutions

Moves

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

The target is gripped and squeezed from both sides to inflict damage.

StartHardenNormalStatus--30

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

4Focus EnergyNormalStatus--30

The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that critical hits land more easily.

8BindNormalPhysical158520

Things such as long bodies or tentacles are used to bind and squeeze the target for four to five turns.

12Seismic TossFightingPhysical-10020

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

16Bug BiteBugPhysical6010020

The user bites the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.

20Storm ThrowFightingPhysical6010010

The user strikes the target with a fierce blow. This attack always results in a critical hit.

24Double HitNormalPhysical359010

The user slams the target with a long tail, vines, or a tentacle. The target is hit twice in a row.

28Vital ThrowFightingPhysical70-10

The user attacks last. In return, this throw move never misses.

32X-ScissorBugPhysical8010015

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

36StrengthNormalPhysical8010015

The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power.

40Swords DanceNormalStatus--20

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

44SubmissionFightingPhysical808020

The user grabs the target and recklessly dives for the ground. This also damages the user a little.

48GuillotineNormalPhysical-305

A vicious, tearing attack with big pincers. The target faints instantly if this attack hits.

52SuperpowerFightingPhysical1201005

The user attacks the target with great power. However, this also lowers the user’s Attack and Defense stats.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Technical Records in Pokémon Sword and Shield.
Class
Description
TM08Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150905

The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn.

TM09Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905

The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn.

TM15DigGroundPhysical8010010

The user burrows into the ground, then attacks on the next turn.

TM21RestPsychicStatus--5

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

TM22Rock SlideRockPhysical759010

Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.

TM23ThiefDarkPhysical6010025

The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. The user can’t steal anything if it already holds an item.

TM24SnoreNormalSpecial5010015

This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

TM25ProtectNormalStatus--10

This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM31AttractNormalStatus-10015

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

TM33Rain DanceWaterStatus--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.

TM34Sunny DayFireStatus--5

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.

TM39FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.

TM41Helping HandNormalStatus--20

The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally’s attack.

TM42RevengeFightingPhysical6010010

This attack move’s power is doubled if the user has been hurt by the opponent in the same turn.

TM43Brick BreakFightingPhysical7510015

The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.

TM48Rock TombRockPhysical609515

Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement.

TM59FlingDarkPhysical-10010

The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move’s power and effects depend on the item.

TM76RoundNormalSpecial6010015

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.

TM81BulldozeGroundPhysical6010020

The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit.

TM94False SwipeNormalPhysical4010040

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

TM97Brutal SwingDarkPhysical6010020

The user swings its body around violently to inflict damage on everything in its vicinity.

TR00Swords DanceNormalStatus--20

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

TR01Body SlamNormalPhysical8510015

The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

TR10EarthquakeGroundPhysical10010010

The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.

TR13Focus EnergyNormalStatus--30

The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that critical hits land more easily.

TR20SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user’s decoy.

TR21ReversalFightingPhysical-10015

An all-out attack that becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.

TR26EndureNormalStatus--10

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TR27Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

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

TR39SuperpowerFightingPhysical1201005

The user attacks the target with great power. However, this also lowers the user’s Attack and Defense stats.

TR46Iron DefenseSteelStatus--15

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

TR48Bulk UpFightingStatus--20

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

TR53Close CombatFightingPhysical1201005

The user fights the target up close without guarding itself. This also lowers the user’s Defense and Sp. Def stats.

TR60X-ScissorBugPhysical8010015

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

TR64Focus BlastFightingSpecial120705

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

TR75Stone EdgeRockPhysical100805

The user stabs the target from below with sharpened stones. Critical hits land more easily.

TR76Stealth RockRockStatus--20

The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap hurts opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.

TR94High HorsepowerGroundPhysical959510

The user fiercely attacks the target using its entire body.

TR95Throat ChopDarkPhysical8010015

The user attacks the target’s throat, and the resultant suffering prevents the target from using moves that emit sound for two turns.

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.
Class
Description
FeintNormalPhysical3010010

This attack hits a target using a move such as Protect or Detect. This also lifts the effects of those moves.

FlailNormalPhysical-10015

The user flails about aimlessly to attack. The less HP the user has, the greater the move’s power.

Fury AttackNormalPhysical158520

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

Quick AttackNormalPhysical4010030

The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. This move always goes first.

ThrashNormalPhysical12010010

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

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Hyper Cutter

Ability Slot 1

The Pokémon’s proud of its powerful pincers. They prevent other Pokémon from lowering its Attack stat.

Prevents Attack from being lowered by other Pokémon.

Mold Breaker

Ability Slot 2

Moves can be used on the target regardless of its Abilities.

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

Moxie(Hidden Ability)

The Pokémon shows moxie, and that boosts the Attack stat after knocking out any Pokémon.

Raises Attack one stage upon KOing a Pokémon.

#466

Electivire

#467

Magmortar

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