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Pinsir

#127 in the X and Y Pokédex • Stag Beetle Pokémon

Pokémon X

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

Pokémon Y

It swings its long pincer horns wildly to attack. During cold periods, it hides deep in forests.

Pokédexes

Coastal Kalos #130

Egg Group

Bug

Steps to Hatch

6,400

Effort Values Yielded

2 Atk

Gender Ratio

50% male / 50% female

Capture Rate

45

Base Experience

175
Pinsir

Pinsir

#127

No evolutions

Pokémon X

LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Route 12

Road 12

Walking in tall grass or a cave255%

-

Route 12

Road 12

Walking in yellow flowers275%

-

Friend Safari

Friend Safari (Bug)

Walking in tall grass or a cave3033%

Randomly assigned to Friend Safari Slot 3

Pokémon Y

LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Friend Safari

Friend Safari (Bug)

Walking in tall grass or a cave3033%

Randomly assigned to Friend Safari Slot 3

Magby

Electivire

Pinsir normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Pinsir sprite

Shiny

Pinsir

Stag Beetle Pokémon

#127
Bug

Height

1.5 m

Weight

55 kg

Base XP

175

Abilities

Hyper CutterMold BreakerMoxie

HP

65

Attack

125

Defense

100

Sp. Atk

55

Sp. Def

70

Speed

85

Total

500

Type Chart

Weaknesses

Takes 2× from

FireFlyingRock

Resistances

Takes 0.5× from

GrassFightingGround
Class
Description
StartVise GripNormalPhysical5510030

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

StartFocus EnergyNormalStatus--30

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

4BindNormalPhysical158520

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

8Seismic TossFightingPhysical-10020

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

11HardenNormalStatus--30

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

15RevengeFightingPhysical6010010

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

18Brick BreakFightingPhysical7510015

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

22Vital ThrowFightingPhysical70-10

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

26SubmissionFightingPhysical808020

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

29X-ScissorBugPhysical8010015

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

33Storm ThrowFightingPhysical6010010

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

36ThrashNormalPhysical12010010

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

40Swords DanceNormalStatus--20

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

43SuperpowerFightingPhysical1201005

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

47GuillotineNormalPhysical-305

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

Class
Description
Bug BiteBugPhysical6010020

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

Close CombatFightingPhysical1201005

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

FeintNormalPhysical3010010

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

Feint AttackDarkPhysical60-20

The user approaches the target disarmingly, then throws a sucker punch. This attack never misses.

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.

Me FirstNormalStatus--20

The user cuts ahead of the target to steal and use the target’s intended move with greater power. This move fails if it isn’t used first.

Quick AttackNormalPhysical4010030

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

SuperpowerFightingPhysical1201005

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

Class
Description
HM01CutNormalPhysical509530

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

HM04StrengthNormalPhysical8010015

The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. This can also be used to move heavy boulders.

TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-9010

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, raising both its Attack and Defense stats.

TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial6010015

A unique attack that varies in type 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 target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn.

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

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.

TM23Smack DownRockPhysical5010015

The user throws a stone or similar projectile to attack an opponent. A flying Pokémon will fall to the ground when it’s hit.

TM26EarthquakeGroundPhysical10010010

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

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 next turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.

TM31Brick BreakFightingPhysical7510015

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

TM32Double TeamNormalStatus--15

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

TM39Rock TombRockPhysical609515

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

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.

TM44RestPsychicStatus--5

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

TM45AttractNormalStatus-10015

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

TM46ThiefDarkPhysical6010025

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

TM48RoundNormalSpecial6010015

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.

TM52Focus BlastFightingSpecial120705

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

TM54False SwipeNormalPhysical4010040

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

TM56FlingDarkPhysical-10010

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

TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905

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

TM71Stone EdgeRockPhysical100805

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

TM75Swords DanceNormalStatus--20

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

TM76Struggle BugBugSpecial5010020

While resisting, the user attacks the opposing Pokémon. This lowers the Sp. Atk stat of those hit.

TM78BulldozeGroundPhysical6010020

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

TM80Rock SlideRockPhysical759010

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

TM81X-ScissorBugPhysical8010015

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

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-9015

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

TM88Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

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

TM90SubstituteNormalStatus--10

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

TM94Rock SmashFightingPhysical4010015

The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. This move can also shatter rocks in the field.

TM100ConfideNormalStatus--20

The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Hyper Cutter

Ability Slot 1

Prevents 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

Boosts the Attack stat after knocking out any Pokémon.

Raises Attack one stage upon KOing a Pokémon.

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X/Y / Pokédex

Pinsir

Pinsir

#127 in the X and Y Pokédex • Stag Beetle Pokémon

Pokémon X

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

Pokémon Y

It swings its long pincer horns wildly to attack. During cold periods, it hides deep in forests.

Pokédexes

Coastal Kalos #130

Egg Group

Bug

Steps to Hatch

6,400

Effort Values Yielded

2 Atk

Gender Ratio

50% male / 50% female

Capture Rate

45

Base Experience

175
Pinsir

Pinsir

#127

No evolutions

Pokémon X

LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Route 12

Road 12

Walking in tall grass or a cave255%

-

Route 12

Road 12

Walking in yellow flowers275%

-

Friend Safari

Friend Safari (Bug)

Walking in tall grass or a cave3033%

Randomly assigned to Friend Safari Slot 3

Pokémon Y

LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Friend Safari

Friend Safari (Bug)

Walking in tall grass or a cave3033%

Randomly assigned to Friend Safari Slot 3

Magby

Electivire

Pinsir normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Pinsir sprite

Shiny

Pinsir

Stag Beetle Pokémon

#127
Bug

Height

1.5 m

Weight

55 kg

Base XP

175

Abilities

Hyper CutterMold BreakerMoxie

HP

65

Attack

125

Defense

100

Sp. Atk

55

Sp. Def

70

Speed

85

Total

500

Type Chart

Weaknesses

Takes 2× from

FireFlyingRock

Resistances

Takes 0.5× from

GrassFightingGround
Class
Description
StartVise GripNormalPhysical5510030

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

StartFocus EnergyNormalStatus--30

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

4BindNormalPhysical158520

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

8Seismic TossFightingPhysical-10020

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

11HardenNormalStatus--30

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

15RevengeFightingPhysical6010010

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

18Brick BreakFightingPhysical7510015

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

22Vital ThrowFightingPhysical70-10

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

26SubmissionFightingPhysical808020

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

29X-ScissorBugPhysical8010015

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

33Storm ThrowFightingPhysical6010010

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

36ThrashNormalPhysical12010010

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

40Swords DanceNormalStatus--20

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

43SuperpowerFightingPhysical1201005

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

47GuillotineNormalPhysical-305

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

Class
Description
Bug BiteBugPhysical6010020

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

Close CombatFightingPhysical1201005

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

FeintNormalPhysical3010010

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

Feint AttackDarkPhysical60-20

The user approaches the target disarmingly, then throws a sucker punch. This attack never misses.

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.

Me FirstNormalStatus--20

The user cuts ahead of the target to steal and use the target’s intended move with greater power. This move fails if it isn’t used first.

Quick AttackNormalPhysical4010030

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

SuperpowerFightingPhysical1201005

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

Class
Description
HM01CutNormalPhysical509530

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

HM04StrengthNormalPhysical8010015

The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. This can also be used to move heavy boulders.

TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-9010

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, raising both its Attack and Defense stats.

TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial6010015

A unique attack that varies in type 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 target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn.

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

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.

TM23Smack DownRockPhysical5010015

The user throws a stone or similar projectile to attack an opponent. A flying Pokémon will fall to the ground when it’s hit.

TM26EarthquakeGroundPhysical10010010

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

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 next turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.

TM31Brick BreakFightingPhysical7510015

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

TM32Double TeamNormalStatus--15

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

TM39Rock TombRockPhysical609515

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

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.

TM44RestPsychicStatus--5

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

TM45AttractNormalStatus-10015

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

TM46ThiefDarkPhysical6010025

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

TM48RoundNormalSpecial6010015

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.

TM52Focus BlastFightingSpecial120705

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

TM54False SwipeNormalPhysical4010040

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

TM56FlingDarkPhysical-10010

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

TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905

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

TM71Stone EdgeRockPhysical100805

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

TM75Swords DanceNormalStatus--20

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

TM76Struggle BugBugSpecial5010020

While resisting, the user attacks the opposing Pokémon. This lowers the Sp. Atk stat of those hit.

TM78BulldozeGroundPhysical6010020

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

TM80Rock SlideRockPhysical759010

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

TM81X-ScissorBugPhysical8010015

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

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-9015

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

TM88Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

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

TM90SubstituteNormalStatus--10

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

TM94Rock SmashFightingPhysical4010015

The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. This move can also shatter rocks in the field.

TM100ConfideNormalStatus--20

The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Hyper Cutter

Ability Slot 1

Prevents 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

Boosts the Attack stat after knocking out any Pokémon.

Raises Attack one stage upon KOing a Pokémon.

Dittobase

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This website is an independent platform and is not associated with, validated, backed, or sponsored by Nintendo, Game Freak, Niantic, or The Pokémon Company.