Pinsir in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

#211 in the Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Pokédex • Stag Beetle Pokémon

Pinsir in the National Pokédex

Normal

Shiny

Magby Electivire

Pokédex entries

Ultra Sun

It gets into territorial disputes with Vikavolt. For some reason, it apparently gets along well with Heracross in Alola.

Ultra Moon

Although it’s tough, it can’t handle cold well. When night falls, it buries itself in leafage and sleeps.

Pokémon details

Type

Weak to

2×

2×

2×

Resists

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

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

Pokédexes	Alola #211Akala #112Poni #78
EV yield	2 Atk
Catch rate	45
Base Exp.	175

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.

Egg groups	Bug
Gender	50% male 50% female
Egg cycles	25

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pinsir

#211

No evolutions

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.

Ultra Moon

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Exeggutor Island	Static encounter, only one chance	42	-	-
Exeggutor Island	Static encounter, only one chance	43	-	-
Lush Jungle Lush Jungle — West	Walking in tall grass or a cave	19-22	4%	Nighttime in the current game world. Ultra Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock.
Exeggutor Island	Walking in tall grass or a cave	42-45	10%	-
Lush Jungle Lush Jungle — North	Walking in tall grass or a cave	19-22	4%	Daytime in the current game world. Ultra 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. Ultra 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. Ultra Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock.
Lush Jungle Lush Jungle — West	Walking in tall grass or a cave	19-22	4%	Daytime in the current game world. Ultra 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	19-22	4%	Nighttime in the current game world. Ultra Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock.
Lush Jungle Lush Jungle — South	Walking in tall grass or a cave	19-22	4%	Daytime in the current game world. Ultra Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock.
Lush Jungle Lush Jungle — South	Walking in tall grass or a cave	19-22	4%	Nighttime in the current game world. Ultra 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 Pokémon; it may remain through reselection. Recruit it when its thought bubble changes to a heart., Published visitor-selection share: approximately 8.11%; this is not a guaranteed recruitment chance., After first reaching Ula’ula Island, before reaching 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 Pokémon; it may remain through reselection. Recruit it when its thought bubble changes to a heart., Published visitor-selection share: approximately 5.41%; 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 Pokémon; it may remain through reselection. Recruit it when its thought bubble changes to a heart., Published visitor-selection share: approximately 4.44%; this is not a guaranteed recruitment chance.
Poni Grove	SOS ally encounter	52-55	-	Daytime in the current game world. Ultra 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., Unlike original Sun/Moon, the SOS chain counter stops at 255; bonuses remain instead of rolling over to the initial rates., 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., Ordinary SOS becomes available after Ilima’s trial. USUM wild Pokémon summon only one ally per battle without an Adrenaline Orb; trial/Totem exceptions are separate.
Lush Jungle Lush Jungle — North	SOS ally encounter	19-22	-	Nighttime in the current game world. Ultra 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., Unlike original Sun/Moon, the SOS chain counter stops at 255; bonuses remain instead of rolling over to the initial rates., 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., Ordinary SOS becomes available after Ilima’s trial. USUM wild Pokémon summon only one ally per battle without an Adrenaline Orb; trial/Totem exceptions are separate.
Poni Grove	SOS ally encounter	52-55	-	Nighttime in the current game world. Ultra 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., Unlike original Sun/Moon, the SOS chain counter stops at 255; bonuses remain instead of rolling over to the initial rates., 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., Ordinary SOS becomes available after Ilima’s trial. USUM wild Pokémon summon only one ally per battle without an Adrenaline Orb; trial/Totem exceptions are separate.
Lush Jungle Lush Jungle — South	SOS ally encounter	19-22	-	Daytime in the current game world. Ultra 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., Unlike original Sun/Moon, the SOS chain counter stops at 255; bonuses remain instead of rolling over to the initial rates., 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., Ordinary SOS becomes available after Ilima’s trial. USUM wild Pokémon summon only one ally per battle without an Adrenaline Orb; trial/Totem exceptions are separate.
Lush Jungle Lush Jungle — North	SOS ally encounter	19-22	-	Daytime in the current game world. Ultra 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., Unlike original Sun/Moon, the SOS chain counter stops at 255; bonuses remain instead of rolling over to the initial rates., 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., Ordinary SOS becomes available after Ilima’s trial. USUM wild Pokémon summon only one ally per battle without an Adrenaline Orb; trial/Totem exceptions are separate.
Lush Jungle Lush Jungle — West	SOS ally encounter	19-22	-	Daytime in the current game world. Ultra 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., Unlike original Sun/Moon, the SOS chain counter stops at 255; bonuses remain instead of rolling over to the initial rates., 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., Ordinary SOS becomes available after Ilima’s trial. USUM wild Pokémon summon only one ally per battle without an Adrenaline Orb; trial/Totem exceptions are separate.
Lush Jungle Lush Jungle — West	SOS ally encounter	19-22	-	Nighttime in the current game world. Ultra 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., Unlike original Sun/Moon, the SOS chain counter stops at 255; bonuses remain instead of rolling over to the initial rates., 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., Ordinary SOS becomes available after Ilima’s trial. USUM wild Pokémon summon only one ally per battle without an Adrenaline Orb; trial/Totem exceptions are separate.
Lush Jungle Lush Jungle — South	SOS ally encounter	19-22	-	Nighttime in the current game world. Ultra 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., Unlike original Sun/Moon, the SOS chain counter stops at 255; bonuses remain instead of rolling over to the initial rates., 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., Ordinary SOS becomes available after Ilima’s trial. USUM wild Pokémon summon only one ally per battle without an Adrenaline Orb; trial/Totem exceptions are separate.

Ultra Sun

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Exeggutor Island	Static encounter, only one chance	42	-	-
Exeggutor Island	Static encounter, only one chance	43	-	-
Lush Jungle Lush Jungle — South	Walking in tall grass or a cave	19-22	4%	Daytime in the current game world. Ultra 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	19-22	4%	Nighttime in the current game world. Ultra 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	19-22	4%	Daytime in the current game world. Ultra 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. Ultra 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. Ultra Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock.
Lush Jungle Lush Jungle — South	Walking in tall grass or a cave	19-22	4%	Nighttime in the current game world. Ultra Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock.
Lush Jungle Lush Jungle — West	Walking in tall grass or a cave	19-22	4%	Nighttime in the current game world. Ultra Moon’s normal-world clock is shifted by 12 hours relative to the system clock.
Exeggutor Island	Walking in tall grass or a cave	42-45	10%	-
Lush Jungle Lush Jungle — West	Walking in tall grass or a cave	19-22	4%	Daytime in the current game world. Ultra 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 Pokémon; it may remain through reselection. Recruit it when its thought bubble changes to a heart., Published visitor-selection share: approximately 8.11%; this is not a guaranteed recruitment chance., After first reaching Ula’ula Island, before reaching 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 Pokémon; it may remain through reselection. Recruit it when its thought bubble changes to a heart., Published visitor-selection share: approximately 5.41%; 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 Pokémon; it may remain through reselection. Recruit it when its thought bubble changes to a heart., Published visitor-selection share: approximately 4.35%; this is not a guaranteed recruitment chance.
Lush Jungle Lush Jungle — South	SOS ally encounter	19-22	-	Nighttime in the current game world. Ultra 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., Unlike original Sun/Moon, the SOS chain counter stops at 255; bonuses remain instead of rolling over to the initial rates., 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., Ordinary SOS becomes available after Ilima’s trial. USUM wild Pokémon summon only one ally per battle without an Adrenaline Orb; trial/Totem exceptions are separate.
Lush Jungle Lush Jungle — North	SOS ally encounter	19-22	-	Nighttime in the current game world. Ultra 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., Unlike original Sun/Moon, the SOS chain counter stops at 255; bonuses remain instead of rolling over to the initial rates., 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., Ordinary SOS becomes available after Ilima’s trial. USUM wild Pokémon summon only one ally per battle without an Adrenaline Orb; trial/Totem exceptions are separate.
Lush Jungle Lush Jungle — North	SOS ally encounter	19-22	-	Daytime in the current game world. Ultra 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., Unlike original Sun/Moon, the SOS chain counter stops at 255; bonuses remain instead of rolling over to the initial rates., 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., Ordinary SOS becomes available after Ilima’s trial. USUM wild Pokémon summon only one ally per battle without an Adrenaline Orb; trial/Totem exceptions are separate.
Lush Jungle Lush Jungle — West	SOS ally encounter	19-22	-	Daytime in the current game world. Ultra 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., Unlike original Sun/Moon, the SOS chain counter stops at 255; bonuses remain instead of rolling over to the initial rates., 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., Ordinary SOS becomes available after Ilima’s trial. USUM wild Pokémon summon only one ally per battle without an Adrenaline Orb; trial/Totem exceptions are separate.
Poni Grove	SOS ally encounter	52-55	-	Nighttime in the current game world. Ultra 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., Unlike original Sun/Moon, the SOS chain counter stops at 255; bonuses remain instead of rolling over to the initial rates., 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., Ordinary SOS becomes available after Ilima’s trial. USUM wild Pokémon summon only one ally per battle without an Adrenaline Orb; trial/Totem exceptions are separate.
Lush Jungle Lush Jungle — South	SOS ally encounter	19-22	-	Daytime in the current game world. Ultra 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., Unlike original Sun/Moon, the SOS chain counter stops at 255; bonuses remain instead of rolling over to the initial rates., 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., Ordinary SOS becomes available after Ilima’s trial. USUM wild Pokémon summon only one ally per battle without an Adrenaline Orb; trial/Totem exceptions are separate.
Poni Grove	SOS ally encounter	52-55	-	Daytime in the current game world. Ultra 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., Unlike original Sun/Moon, the SOS chain counter stops at 255; bonuses remain instead of rolling over to the initial rates., 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., Ordinary SOS becomes available after Ilima’s trial. USUM wild Pokémon summon only one ally per battle without an Adrenaline Orb; trial/Totem exceptions are separate.
Lush Jungle Lush Jungle — West	SOS ally encounter	19-22	-	Nighttime in the current game world. Ultra 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., Unlike original Sun/Moon, the SOS chain counter stops at 255; bonuses remain instead of rolling over to the initial rates., 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., Ordinary SOS becomes available after Ilima’s trial. USUM wild Pokémon summon only one ally per battle without an Adrenaline Orb; trial/Totem exceptions are separate.

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.


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

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


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

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.


Bind Things such as long bodies or tentacles are used to bind and squeeze the target for four to five turns.	15	85	20
Bug Bite The user bites the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.	60	100	20
Focus Punch The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before it is used.	150	100	20
Iron Defense The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.	-	-	15
Knock Off 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.	65	100	20
Snore This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.	50	100	15
Stealth Rock The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap hurts opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.	-	-	20
Superpower The user attacks the target with great power. However, this also lowers the user’s Attack and Defense stats.	120	100	5
Throat Chop The user attacks the target’s throat, and the resultant suffering prevents the target from using moves that emit sound for two turns.	80	100	15

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.


Bug Bite The user bites the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.	60	100	20
Close Combat The user fights the target up close without guarding itself. This also lowers the user’s Defense and Sp. Def stats.	120	100	5
Feint This attack hits a target using a move such as Protect or Detect. This also lifts the effects of those moves.	30	100	10
Feint Attack The user approaches the target disarmingly, then throws a sucker punch. This attack never misses.	60	-	20
Flail The user flails about aimlessly to attack. The less HP the user has, the greater the move’s power.	-	100	15
Fury Attack The target is jabbed repeatedly with a horn or beak two to five times in a row.	15	85	20
Me First 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.	-	-	20
Quick Attack The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. This move always goes first.	40	100	30
Superpower The user attacks the target with great power. However, this also lowers the user’s Attack and Defense stats.	120	100	5

Imports, special breeding, event gifts and copied moves have separate requirements. Individual options do not guarantee every four-move combination; historical transfer services require eligible software and Pokémon.

				Acquisition source
Bide The user endures attacks for two turns, then strikes back to cause double the damage taken.	-	-	10	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available
Body Slam The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.	85	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable
Body Slam The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.	85	100	15	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available
Captivate If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat.	-	100	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable
Curse A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.	-	-	10	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available
Cut The target is cut with a scythe or claw.	50	95	30	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable
Cut The target is cut with a scythe or claw.	50	95	30	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available
Dig The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn.	80	100	10	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable
Double-Edge A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot.	120	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable
Double-Edge A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot.	120	100	15	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available
Endure The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.	-	-	10	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable
Endure The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.	-	-	10	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available
Fury Cutter The target is slashed with scythes or claws. This attack becomes more powerful if it hits in succession.	40	95	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable
Fury Cutter The target is slashed with scythes or claws. This attack becomes more powerful if it hits in succession.	40	95	20	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available
Headbutt The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch.	70	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable
Headbutt The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch.	70	100	15	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available
Mimic The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.	-	-	10	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable
Mimic The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.	-	-	10	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available
Natural Gift The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines the move’s type and power.	-	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable
Rage As long as this move is in use, the power of rage raises the Attack stat each time the user is hit in battle.	20	100	20	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available
Rock Smash The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.	40	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable
Rock Smash The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.	40	100	15	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available
Secret Power The additional effects of this attack depend upon where it was used.	70	100	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable
Slash The target is attacked with a slash of claws or blades. Critical hits land more easily.	70	100	20	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available
Strength The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power.	80	100	15	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable
Strength The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power.	80	100	15	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available
String Shot The opposing Pokémon are bound with silk blown from the user’s mouth that harshly lowers the Speed stat.	-	95	40	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable
Struggle Bug While resisting, the user attacks the opposing Pokémon. This lowers the Sp. Atk stat of those hit.	50	100	20	Import from compatible Generation III–VI games using the required transfer chain and Pokémon Bank; retain through evolution where applicable
Take Down A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.	90	85	20	3DS Virtual Console import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank; Hidden Ability where available

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.

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