Pinsir (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Pinsir (disambiguation).

Pinsir Stag Beetle Pokémon カイロス Kailios #0127 Pinsir Mega Pinsir Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Types Bug Unknown Pinsir Bug Flying Mega Pinsir Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Hyper Cutter or Mold BreakerGen IV+ Pinsir Cacophony Mega Pinsir Cacophony Moxie Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Aerilate Mega Pinsir Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 45 (11.9%)
Breeding Egg Group Bug Hatch time 25 cycles
Height 4'11" 1.5 m Pinsir 5'07" 1.7 m Mega Pinsir 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 121.3 lbs. 55.0 kg Pinsir 130.1 lbs. 59.0 kg Mega Pinsir 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone Pinsirite [[|]]
Base experience yield 200 Gen. I-IV Unknown IV 175 V+	Leveling rate Slow
EV yield Total: 2 Pinsir 0 HP 2 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed Mega Pinsir 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape Other forms may have other shapes.	Footprint Mega Pinsir
Pokédex color   Brown	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Pinsir (Japanese: カイロス Kailios) is a Bug-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

While it is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon, Pinsir can Mega Evolve into Mega Pinsir using the Pinsirite.

Biology

The flexibility of Pinsir's horns

Pinsir is a bipedal, coleopteran insectoid Pokémon with a wide, dull-brown body divided into segments by thin lines. On top of its head is a large pair of gray, spiky pincers on top of its head. In its mouth are many long, flat teeth arranged horizontally and it has triangular eyes. Capable of seeing color to some degree, Pinsir appears to be attracted to the color green. Its legs are short and thick, while its arms are long and thin. It has three claws on each hand and foot; two of its toes face forward and one backward.

Pinsir can use its pincers to crush, toss, bludgeon, or tear opponents; lift things twice its weight; and shatter logs. Captured prey is kept in place by the piercing thorns and sheer strength of Pinsir's horns and will not be released until they are torn in half. Pinsir's horns are quite flexible as depicted in the Pocket Monsters Carddass Trading Cards where they have a wide range of motion. In addition to hunting prey, it's shown in the Pokémon the Series episode A Sappy Ending that it enjoys tree sap. Pinsir lives deep in the temperate forests and jungles, where it burrows underground or hides in the treetops on nights cold enough to render it immobile. In Pokémon Sleep, Pinsir burrows itself into the ground to sleep during cold nights but its pincers can be seen sticking out of the ground as it slumbers. In Alola, it has a rivalry with Vikavolt and gets along with Heracross. Pinsir are known to judge each other based on their pincers. The pincers determine its popularity with the opposite gender based on how more thick and impressive it looks.

Forms

Pinsir can Mega Evolve into Mega Pinsir.

As Mega Pinsir, it gains a large pair of clear, yellow wings with an area of orange venation near the base. Additionally, a set of brown elytra appear. Slicing through each elytron is a pair of orange blades. Its arms become longer and it has a T-shaped spike on each forearm. The pincers on its head are now longer with larger spikes, and its eyes are now yellow.

When it Mega Evolves, Pinsir is left in a constant state of excitement. It rarely touches the ground due to its ability to now fly. Mega Pinsir can travel up to approximately 30 mph (50 km/h) and uses its two large horns to pierce its enemies before shredding them. Mega Pinsir can lift opponents up to 10 times heavier than itself with its horns and still fly around easily.

Mega Pinsir

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Stadium 2: Pinsir stars in a mini-game alongside Scyther called "Clear Cut Challenge." Each player chops a falling log for each round of the game. The score for each player is determined by how close the player is to the white line on the log. Cuts anywhere above the log will cause the player to lose points.

Pokédex entries

Generation I Kanto #127 Red(JPN) (This entry was originally untranslated in English until it was reused in Pokémon FireRed.) Green Red(ENG) If it fails to crush the victim in its pincers, it will swing it around and toss it hard. Blue Yellow Grips its prey in its pincers and squeezes hard! It can't move if it's cold, so it lives in warm places. Stadium Grips and tears at its enemy with the two pincers on its head. Enemies with hard bodies are gripped and tossed.

Generation II Johto #112 Gold With its horns, it digs burrows to sleep in at night. In the morning, damp soil clings to its body. Silver Swings its long antlers wildly to attack. During cold periods, it hides deep in forests. Crystal When the temperature drops at night, it sleeps on treetops or among roots where it is well hidden. Stadium 2 With its horns, it digs burrows to sleep in at night. In the morning, damp soil clings to its body. (Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted) Swings its long antlers wildly to attack. During cold periods, it hides deep in forests. (Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted)

Generation III Hoenn #167 Kanto #127 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. Emerald Their pincers are strong enough to shatter thick logs. Because they dislike cold, Pinsir burrow and sleep under the ground on chilly nights. FireRed Its two long pincer horns are powerful. Once they grip an enemy, they won't release until the foe is torn. LeafGreen If it fails to crush the foe in its pincers, it will swing around and toss the opponent.

Generation IV Sinnoh #— Johto #113 Diamond It grips prey with its pincers until the prey is torn in half. What it can't tear, it tosses far. Pearl Platinum HeartGold With its pincer horns, it digs burrows to sleep in at night. In the morning, damp soil clings to its body. SoulSilver It swings its long pincer horns wildly to attack. During cold periods, it hides deep in forests.

Generation V Unova  B2  W2 : #146 Black It grips prey with its pincers until the prey is torn in half. What it can't tear, it tosses far. White Black 2 It grips prey with its powerful pincers and will not let go until the prey is torn in half. White 2

Generation VI Kalos Coastal #130 Hoenn #174 X It grips prey with its pincers until the prey is torn in half. What it can't tear, it tosses far. Y It swings its long pincer horns wildly to attack. During cold periods, it hides deep in forests. Omega 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. Alpha 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.

Generation VII Alola  S  M : #175 Alola  US  UM : #211 Kanto #127 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. 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. Let's Go Pikachu Grips its prey in its pincers and squeezes hard! It can't move if it's cold out, so it lives in warm places. Let's Go Eevee Mega Pinsir Sun The influence of Mega Evolution leaves it in a state of constant excitement. It pierces enemies with its two large horns before shredding them. Moon Bathed in the energy of Mega Evolution, its wings become unusually developed. It flies at speeds of approximately 30 mph. Ultra Sun After Mega Evolution, it becomes able to fly. Perhaps because it's so happy, it rarely touches the ground. Ultra Moon It zips around at blistering speeds, looking for an opening to skewer its opponent on its giant pincers. Let's Go Pikachu With its vaunted horns, it can lift an opponent 10 times heavier than itself and fly about with ease. Let's Go Eevee

Generation VIII Galar Isle of Armor #120 Sinnoh #— Hisui #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Legends: Arceus. Sword These Pokémon judge one another based on pincers. Thicker, more impressive pincers make for more popularity with the opposite gender. Shield This Pokémon clamps its pincers down on its prey and then either splits the prey in half or flings it away. Brilliant Diamond It grips prey with its pincers until the prey is torn apart. What it can't tear, it tosses far away. Shining Pearl

Generation IX Paldea #— Kitakami #— Blueberry #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation IX.

Pinsir in the Alola Pokédex	Mega Pinsir in the Alola Pokédex

Game locations

Generation I Red Trade Blue Safari Zone, Celadon City (Rocket Game Corner) Blue (Japan) Safari Zone Yellow Safari Zone, Celadon City (Rocket Game Corner)

Generation II Gold Silver National Park (Bug-Catching Contest)TuThSa Crystal National Park (Bug-Catching Contest)TuThSa

Generation III Ruby Sapphire Safari Zone Emerald Safari Zone FireRed Trade LeafGreen Safari Zone, Celadon City (Rocket Game Corner) Colosseum Trade XD Citadark Isle (Shadow)

Generation IV Diamond Trade Pearl Route 229 Platinum Route 229 (Swarm) HeartGold SoulSilver National Park (Bug-Catching Contest)TuThSa Pal Park Forest

Generation V Black White Route 12 Black 2 Lostlorn Forest (Hidden Grotto) White 2 Route 12 and Lostlorn Forest Lostlorn Forest (Hidden Grotto) Dream World Dream Park

Generation VI X Route 12, Friend Safari (Bug) Y Friend Safari (Bug) Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Safari Zone (Zone 4, long grass)

Generation VII Sun Moon Lush Jungle, Poni Grove, Poké Pelago* Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Lush Jungle, Poni Grove, Exeggutor Island, Poké Pelago* Exeggutor Island (Three) Let's Go Pikachu Trade Let's Go Eevee Routes 14 and 15

Generation VIII Sword Shield TradeVersion 1.2.0+ Sword Expansion Pass Training Lowlands Challenge Road, Training Lowlands (Wanderer) Fields of Honor (Max Raid Battle) Brilliant Diamond Trade Shining Pearl Route 229 Grand Underground - Grassland Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern, Sunlit Cavern*, Big Bluff Cavern Legends: Arceus Unobtainable

Generation IX Scarlet Violet Unobtainable

In side games

Generation I Pinball Blue Field: Celadon City, Safari Zone

Generation II This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.

Generation III Pinball: R&S Safari Zone (Ruby Field) Trozei! Endless Level 43, Endless Level 58, Forever Level 17, Mr. Who's Den MD Red MD Blue Mt. Steel (7F-8F), Western Cave (21F-28F), Joyous Tower (9F-11F) Ranger Dusk Factory

Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Foggy Forest (7F-11F) MD Sky Foggy Forest (7F-11F) Ranger: SoA Peril Cliffs Rumble Silent Forest (Normal Mode A & S)

Generation V Rumble Blast Treetops: World Axle - B2F (post-ending) Rumble U Entranceway: A Fateful Showdown!

Generation VI Battle Trozei Pitch-Black Cavern: Stage 1 Rumble World Legend Terrain: Primeval Thicket (Center Boss, Back, Special) Picross Area 14: Stage 06

Generation VII Rumble Rush Pinsir Sea, Gengar Sea, Entei Sea, Mewtwo Sea, Butterfree Sea, Bulbasaur Sea, Entei SeaFinal, Mewtwo SeaFinal

Generation VIII MD DX Mt. Steel (7F-8F), Joyous Tower (9F-11F), Oddity Cave (7F-8F), Remains Island (7F-9F), Marvelous Sea (7F-9F), Fantasy Strait (7F-9F) Fainted Pokémon: Solar Cave New Snap Florio Nature ParkNight, Secret Side PathNight, Sweltering SandsDay

Cross-Generation Shuffle Event: Seize Hold of Pinsir Event: Pinsir Appears Masters EX Sync pair scout: Noland & Pinsir (Mega Pinsir) Scottie/Bettie & PinsirEgg

In events

Games	Event	Language/Region	Location	Level	Distribution period
GSC	Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Rock Throw Pinsir	English	United States	5	February 28 to March 6, 2003
Y	2014 Korean World Championship Series Pinsir	All	South Korea	50	July 5, 2014
Y	Summer 2014 Pinsir	American region	Nintendo Network	50	August 13 to September 17, 2014

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Red*	Blue*	Bitter Berry (100%)
Yellow*
Events*		Pinsirite (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Pinsir

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 65		125 - 172	240 - 334
Attack: 125		117 - 194	229 - 383
Defense: 100		94 - 167	184 - 328
Sp. Atk: 55		54 - 117	103 - 229
Sp. Def: 70		67 - 134	130 - 262
Speed: 85		81 - 150	157 - 295
Total: 500	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature. This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 55.

Mega Pinsir

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 65		125 - 172	240 - 334
Attack: 155		144 - 227	283 - 449
Defense: 120		112 - 189	220 - 372
Sp. Atk: 65		63 - 128	121 - 251
Sp. Def: 90		85 - 156	166 - 306
Speed: 105		99 - 172	193 - 339
Total: 600	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 2/2 ★★	Power 4/5 ★★★★☆
Skill 3/4 ★★★☆	Stamina 4/5 ★★★★☆
Jump 2/3 ★★☆	Total 15/19 ★★★

Type effectiveness

Pinsir

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground ½× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground ½× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground ½× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground ½× Rock 2× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Notes: In Generation I, the effectiveness of  Poison-type  moves is 2×.

Mega Pinsir

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting ¼× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 4× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ¼× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting ¼× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 4× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ¼× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting ¼× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 4× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ¼× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting ¼× Flying 2× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 4× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ¼× Electric 2× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1× None

Notes: If Gravity is in effect or it is affected by Smack Down or Ingrain, the effectiveness of  Ground-type  moves is ½×.

Learnset

Pinsir is available in Sword and Shield Version 1.2.0+ and Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

By leveling up

Generation VIII Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Vise Grip Normal Physical 05555 100100% 30 011 Harden Normal Status 0000— 00——% 30 044 Focus Energy Normal Status 0000— 00——% 30 088 Bind Normal Physical 01515 08585% 20 1212 Seismic Toss Fighting Physical 0000— 100100% 20 1616 Bug Bite Bug Physical 06060 100100% 20 2020 Storm Throw Fighting Physical 06060 100100% 10 2424 Double Hit Normal Physical 03535 09090% 10 2828 Vital Throw Fighting Physical 07070 00——% 10 3232 X-Scissor Bug Physical 08080 100100% 15 3636 Strength Normal Physical 08080 100100% 15 4040 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— 00——% 20 4444 Submission Fighting Physical 08080 08080% 20 4848 Guillotine Normal Physical 0000— 03030% 5 5252 Superpower Fighting Physical 120120 100100% 5

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Pinsir Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Pinsir Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/TR

SwSh

Generation VIII Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM08 TM08 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM09 TM09 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM15 TM15 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 TM21 TM21 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM22 TM22 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10 TM23 TM23 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM24 TM24 Snore Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 15 TM25 TM25 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM31 TM31 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM33 TM33 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM34 TM34 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM39 TM39 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM41 TM41 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM42 TM42 Revenge Fighting Physical 06060 100}}100% 10 TM43 TM43 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM48 TM48 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15 TM59 TM59 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM76 TM76 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM81 TM81 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TM94 TM94 False Swipe Normal Physical 04040 100}}100% 40 TM97 TM97 Brutal Swing Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TR00 TR00 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TR01 TR01 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15 TR10 TR10 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10 TR13 TR13 Focus Energy Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TR20 TR20 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR21 TR21 Reversal Fighting Physical 0000— 100}}100% 15 TR26 TR26 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR27 TR27 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TR39 TR39 Superpower Fighting Physical 120120 100}}100% 5 TR46 TR46 Iron Defense Steel Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 TR48 TR48 Bulk Up Fighting Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TR53 TR53 Close Combat Fighting Physical 120120 100}}100% 5 TR60 TR60 X-Scissor Bug Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TR64 TR64 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5 TR75 TR75 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5 TR76 TR76 Stealth Rock Rock Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TR94 TR94 High Horsepower Ground Physical 09595 095}}95% 10 TR95 TR95 Throat Chop Dark Physical 08080 100}}100% 15

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Pinsir Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Pinsir Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

BDSP

Generation VIII Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM01 TM01 Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150150 100}}100% 20 TM08 TM08 Bulk Up Fighting Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM11 TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM15 TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM18 TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM26 TM26 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10 TM28 TM28 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 TM31 TM31 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM32 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15 TM39 TM39 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15 TM42 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM44 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM45 TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM46 TM46 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM52 TM52 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5 TM54 TM54 False Swipe Normal Physical 04040 100}}100% 40 TM56 TM56 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM58 TM58 Endure Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM68 TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM71 TM71 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5 TM75 TM75 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM76 TM76 Stealth Rock Rock Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM80 TM80 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10 TM81 TM81 X-Scissor Bug Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM82 TM82 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM83 TM83 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM93 TM93 Cut Normal Physical 05050 095}}95% 30 TM96 TM96 Strength Normal Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM98 TM98 Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15 XTM100 TM100 Rock Climb Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Pinsir Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Pinsir Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

SwSh

Generation VIII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Feint Normal Physical 30 100% 10 Flail Normal Physical — 100% 15 Fury Attack Normal Physical 15 85% 20 Quick Attack Normal Physical 40 100% 30 Thrash Normal Physical 120 100% 10

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Pinsir in Generation VIII Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Pinsir in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Pinsir Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Pinsir Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

BDSP

Generation VIII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Bug Bite Bug Physical 60 100% 20 Close Combat Fighting Physical 120 100% 5 Feint Normal Physical 30 100% 10 Flail* Normal Physical — 100% 15 Fury Attack Normal Physical 15 85% 20 Quick Attack Normal Physical 40 100% 30 Superpower Fighting Physical 120 100% 5 Thrash Normal Physical 120 100% 10

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Pinsir in Generation VIII Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Pinsir in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Pinsir Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Pinsir Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VIII Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Pinsir Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Pinsir Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By transfer from another generation

Generation VIII Other generations: I - II - IV - V - VI - VII - IX

Gen.   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  I II III IV V VI VII Bide × Normal Physical 0000— 00—}}—% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Captivate × Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Confide Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Curse Ghost Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Cut Normal Physical 05050 095}}95% 30 I II III IV V VI VII Double Team Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100}}100% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Feint Attack × Dark Physical 06060 00—}}—% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150150 100}}100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Frustration × Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Fury Cutter Bug Physical 04040 095}}95% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Headbutt Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Hidden Power × Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Knock Off Dark Physical 06565 100}}100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Me First × Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Mimic Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Natural Gift × Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Outrage Dragon Physical 120120 100}}100% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Rage × Normal Physical 02020 100}}100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Return × Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Secret Power × Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Slash Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Smack Down Rock Physical 05050 100}}100% 15 I II III IV V VI VII String Shot Bug Status 0000— 095}}95% 40 I II III IV V VI VII Struggle Bug Bug Special 05050 100}}100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10

Transferred Pokémon only retain these moves in Pokémon Sword and Shield A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Pinsir Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Pinsir × indicates a move that cannot be used in Sword and Shield Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations

Animated series-only moves

Move	Type	Episode
Tackle	Normal	Challenge of the Samurai

Side game data

Pinsir

Pokémon Pinball   Acquisition: Catch		Pokémon Pinball RS   Acquisition: Catch		Pokémon Trozei! Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 8.3% Friend Area: Overgrown Forest Phrases 51%-100% HP My pincers are a one-way ride to your oblivion! 26%-50% HP They managed to cut my HP in half... 1%-25% HP I'm out of power... I can't even close my pincers... Level up Leveled up! I can feel the power in my pincers!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 8.2% IQ group: C
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon Body size: Standard (1 tile) How to Recruit: Find Pinsir's precious belonging Connected to: Heracross, Audino Connection Orb Set: 3 Phrases Normal I'm proud of my huge pincer horns! You don't want to see me cross! Low HP (< 50%) My pincer horns feel numb...
Pokémon Ranger Group: Bug Poké Assist: Bug Field move: (Cut ×2) Loops: 6 Min. exp.: 82 Max. exp.: 102 Browser entry R-093 Pinsir grips items with its two long horns. It cuts through a Metal Fence with ease.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group: Bug Poké Assist: Bug Field move: (Cut ×2) Browser entry R-123 It rams with the powerful horns on its head to attack.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.5 seconds Base HP: 52 Base Attack: 80 Base Defense: 56 Base Speed: 60
Pokémon Battle Trozei Bug Attack Power: ★★★★★
Pokémon Shuffle Bug Attack Power: 70 - 125 10 #233 Power of 4 Increases damage when you make a match of four. Swappable Skill(s): Bug Combo Mega Effects 20 Erases Pokémon and disruptions around two spots you tap. PSB drops: A Great Chance a Day (Week 1, 9, and 17)
Pokémon GO Base HP: 163 Base Attack: 238 Base Defense: 182 Egg Distance: N/A* Buddy Distance: 5 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Rock Smash, Bug Bite*, Fury Cutter* Charged Attacks: Vise Grip, X-Scissor, Close Combat*, Superpower*, Submission†, Frustration, Return
New Pokémon Snap Photodex entry #013 You may have spotted Pinsir's prominent horns sticking out of the ground in the nature park at night. It burrows beneath the ground to protect itself from the cold.
Pokémon Sleep Sleep type: Dozing Pokémon type: Bug Points to befriend: 16 Specialty: Ingredients Berry: Lum Berry ×1 Primary ingredient: Honey ×2 Possible ingredients: Honey Fancy Apple Bean Sausage Main skill: Charge Strength S Base carry limit: 24 Increases Snorlax's Strength by 400. Although it's tough, it can't handle cold well. On especially cold nights, it buries itself in the ground and sleeps. Apparently, its two impressive pincers always stick out aboveground when this happens. Fearless Sleep Upright Sleep Burrowing Sleep Atop-Belly Sleep ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★★ ★★★★★

In Pokémon GO, Pinsir could be obtained by completing 2/4 of the Special Research, Distracted by Something Shiny. It can also be obtained by completing 1/5 of the Ticketed Special Research, A Drive to Investigate.

Mega Pinsir

Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon Body size: Standard (1 tile) How to Recruit: Find Pinsir's precious belonging Connected to: Heracross, Audino Connection Orb Set: 3 Phrases Normal I'm proud of my huge pincer horns! You don't want to see me cross! Low HP (< 50%) My pincer horns feel numb...

Pokémon GO Base HP: 163 Base Attack: 305 Base Defense: 231 Egg Distance: N/A* Buddy Distance: 5 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Rock Smash, Bug Bite*, Fury Cutter* Charged Attacks: Vise Grip, X-Scissor, Close Combat*, Superpower*, Submission†, Return

Form data

Mega Evolution

Default Pinsir Pinsir  Bug

Pinsirite ↔

Held Pinsirite Mega Pinsir Pinsir  Bug  Flying

Evolution data

Unevolved Pinsir  Bug

Sprites

Generation I Red Green Red Blue Yellow Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation II Gold Silver Crystal Front Back Front Back Front Back Gold (Japan) Silver (Japan) Front Back Front Back
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back Let's Go, Pikachu! Let's Go, Eevee!
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation IX.
Cross-Generation HOME

For other sprites and images, please see Pinsir images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

In the anime

Pinsir in Pokémon Journeys: The Series

Mega Pinsir in Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel

Major appearances

Goh's Pinsir

In Working My Way Back to Mew!, Goh caught a Pinsir. It has a timid personality.

Other

Samurai has a Pinsir that debuted in Challenge of the Samurai during a battle with Ash. It easily defeated Pidgeotto, but lost to his Metapod.

In A Sappy Ending, multiple Pinsir were driven into a forest that was the territory of multiple Heracross because Team Rocket was stealing the sap from the trees and thus the food supply in their territory.

In Rhapsody in Drew, Anthony used a Pinsir and Swalot during the Battle Round of the Hoenn Grand Festival. They went up against May's Combusken and Bulbasaur.

In The Ole' Berate and Switch, Howie used a Pinsir in a battle against Ash and Corphish during a bogus competition created by Team Rocket agents Cassidy and Butch.

In Defending the Homeland!, multiple Pinsir served as Florges's minions. They were ordered to attack Goodra's homeland and its friends. They have since made further appearances in Pokémon the Series: XY.

In Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel, a Pinsir that can Mega Evolve was under the control of Levi's Mega Wave. Pinsir was briefly lent to James to use in an attempt to capture Magearna. It was later freed when Alva's Mega Wave Crystal was destroyed, and it escaped.

In I Choose You!, Ash attempted to catch a Pinsir by battling it with his Caterpie. During the battle, Caterpie evolved into a Metapod, allowing Pinsir to get away.

In Sparking Confusion!, a rock hunter sent out a Pinsir to battle the Ultra Guardians, only to be defeated by Kiawe's Marowak.

Minor appearances

In A Chansey Operation, an injured Pinsir was brought to the clinic for treatment.

In Princess vs. Princess, a Pinsir competed in the Queen of the Princess Festival.

In Mewtwo Strikes Back and its remake Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution, Raymond used a Pinsir with two of his other Pokémon to fight Ash's Pikachu, only for all of them to be defeated with Thunderbolt.

In Pikachu's Vacation, a Pinsir was at the Pokémon Theme Park.

In Tracey Gets Bugged, a Pinsir was living on Murcott Island with other Bug-type Pokémon.

In The Power of One, a Pinsir sensed the disturbance caused by Lawrence III.

In Pokémon Double Trouble, a Pinsir was at the Kumquat Gym. However, this scene was removed from the dub due to the presence of Jynx's original design.

In Beauty and the Breeder, a Pokémon Breeder's Pinsir participated in the Pokémon Beauty Contest.

In Houndoom's Special Delivery, a wild Pinsir attacked Togepi, only to be warded off by a Houndoom.

A Pinsir appeared in Celebi: The Voice of the Forest.

A Pinsir appeared in Bulbasaur's flashback in Bulbasaur... the Ambassador!.

Multiple Pinsir appeared in In the Knicker of Time!.

In Celebi and Joy!, a demolition crew used a Pinsir for a construction project. In the new timeline, Pinsir was still employed by what had become a construction crew.

In Numero Uno Articuno, a Pinsir was one of the Pokémon Noland offered for challengers to battle at the Battle Factory. However, Ash instead chose to battle Articuno.

In Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea, The Phantom used a Pinsir alongside a Parasect to attack Jack Walker.

A Pinsir appeared in Giratina and the Sky Warrior.

In Dawn of a Royal Day!, a Coordinator's Pinsir competed in the Battle Stage of the Arrowroot Town Pokémon Contest.

A Pinsir appeared in the ending credits of Eevee & Friends.

A Pinsir that can Mega Evolve into Mega Pinsir appeared in the opening of Mega Evolution Special I.

A Pinsir appeared in a flashback in A Slippery Encounter!.

In Mega Evolution Special IV, a Trainer's Pinsir was one of the ten Mega Evolved Pokémon that Alain and his Charizard had to defeat.

In Racing to a Big Event!, a Trainer's Pinsir competed in the Pokémon Pancake Race.

In A Masked Warning!, five Pinsir confronted Gladion's Silvally at Ten Carat Hill. At that moment, Ash was teleported on top of them by Nebby. They became angry at Ash, but Silvally stopped them from retaliating.

In Showdown on Poni Island!, Lillie took a photo of a Pinsir during her time on Poni Island.

In Battle Royal 151!, a Trainer's Pinsir competed in the Battle Royal preliminary round of the Manalo Conference but ended up losing.

In Trade, Borrow, and Steal!, Goh caught a second Pinsir, which he traded for Kricketina Kylie's Heracross shortly afterwards.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP004 Pinsir Ash's Pokédex Pinsir. This fearsome Pokémon uses its powerful claws to put the squeeze on its opponents.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry JN006 Pinsir Goh's Rotom Phone Pinsir, the Stag Beetle Pokémon. A Bug type. When Pinsir's horns clamp onto an opponent, they won't release until it's defeated.

POKÉTOON

A Pinsir that Blossom attempted to catch appeared in Blossom's Dream.

In the manga

Pinsir in Pokémon Adventures

Mega Pinsir in Pokémon Adventures

The Electric Tale of Pikachu

A Pinsir attacked a group of wild Pikachu in You Gotta Have Friends. Ash's Pikachu was able to defeat the Stag Beetle Pokémon.

Pokémon Adventures

Red, Green & Blue arc

Pinsir debuted in Wartortle Wars, where Red fought a wild one using Pika using items he bought from Green. As the items were fakes, Pika lost the battle.

A Pinsir appeared as a silhouette when Green talks about Mew in The Jynx Jinx.

Yellow arc

A Pinsir appeared in Can You Diglett? as a silhouette when Agatha and Lorelei explain to Red about how Pokémon and people cannot coexist with each other.

Emerald arc

In Pinsir Me, I Must Be Dreaming, a Pinsir was used by Emerald in the Battle Factory in his challenge against Noland.

The Battle Factory rented a Pinsir, which was stolen by Guile Hideout in Skirting Around Surskit I.

The Battle Tower rented a Pinsir, which was stolen by Guile Hideout in The Final Battle VII.

HeartGold & SoulSilver arc

A Pinsir appeared in Out-Odding Oddish, under the ownership of a Pokéathlon participant.

Black 2 & White 2 arc

A Trainer's Pinsir appeared in The Final Battle: Crushed Ambition.

X & Y arc

In Scizor Defends, X caught a Pinsir that he nicknamed Rute, who first appeared in Pinsir Glares. He was later given a Pinsirite, allowing him to Mega Evolve into Mega Pinsir.

Pokémon Battrio: Aim to be Battrio Master!

Ryū owns a Pinsir.

Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!

A Pinsir appeared in The Forest Insect Hunt, where Shu attempted to catch it but failed.

Pokémon Journeys: The Series

Goh caught a Pinsir in Battle Frontier Challenge: The Flute Cup!, just like he does in the animated series.

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

Giovanni and his brother have a Pinsir, which debuted in Seize the Dream of One Million Yen!!.

A Pinsir appeared in The Final Battle!!.

A Pinsir appeared in Pikachu's Birthday Party.

In the TCG

Main article: Pinsir (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Pinsir appears as a Spirit.

Trivia

• Pinsir can be seen as a parallel to Scyther. Both are Bug-type Generation I Pokémon. Pinsir is exclusive to Blue, LeafGreen, Pearl, and Let's Go, Eevee!, while Scyther is exclusive to Red, FireRed, Diamond, and Let's Go, Pikachu!.
  • Pinsir can also be seen as a counterpart to Heracross. Both are Bug-type Pokémon based on beetles and lack an evolutionary line. Pinsir is not part Fighting like Heracross, but it learns several Fighting-type moves by leveling up. Both Pokémon and their Mega Stones are version exclusives in X and Y: Pinsir and Pinsirite are exclusive to X while Heracross and Heracronite are exclusive to Y. Each Mega Stone can be found in Santalune Forest in its respective version. The heights of both Pokémon are the same, even when Mega Evolved. The Pokémon are also version exclusives in the Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass. Pinsir can be found on the Isle of Armor if playing Sword, whereas Heracross can be found in its place when playing Shield.
• Mega Pinsir is tied with Mega Heracross, Mega Scizor, and Genesect for the highest base stat total of all Bug-type Pokémon.
• Pinsir shares its category with Vikavolt. They are both known as the Stag Beetle Pokémon.
• In X and Y, Mega Pinsir has the same shape as when it is not Mega Evolved.
• Pinsir's attraction to the color green may be a reference to how it is exclusive to Pokémon Green. This is similar to Scyther's depiction in the Pokémon the Series episode Showdown at Dark City where Scyther becomes enraged at the sight of the color red, with Scyther likewise being exclusive to Pokémon Red.

Origin

Pinsir seems to be based on a stag beetle, possibly Prosopocoilus inclinatus, a species commonly used in insect fighting. Its thorn-like mandibles most closely resemble that of Lucanus maculifemoratus hopei, whereas its Mega Evolved form's diagonal spikes resemble Calcodes versicolor.

Name origin

Pinsir is a corruption of pincer, referring to its horns.

Kailios may be a combination of the Greek letter Χ (カイ kai), 刈 kai (shear), 魁偉 kaii (brawny), cross (referring to its scissor-like horns), and κοριός korios (Greek for bug).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese カイロス Kailios From Χ, 刈 kai, 魁偉 kaii, cross, and κοριός korios French Scarabrute From scarabée and brute Spanish Pinsir Same as English name German Pinsir Same as English name Italian Pinsir Same as English name Korean 쁘사이저 Ppeusaizeo From 부수다 busuda, 뿔 ppul, and scissors Mandarin Chinese 凱羅斯 / 凯罗斯 Kǎiluósī* 大甲 Dàjiǎ* Transcription of Japanese name From 大 dà, 甲 jiǎ, and 甲蟲 / 甲虫 jiǎchóng Cantonese Chinese 凱羅斯 Hóilòhsī* 鉗刀甲蟲 Kìhmdōugaapchùhng* Mandarin-based transcription of Japanese name From 鉗 kìhm, 刀 dōu, and 甲蟲 gaapchùhng

More languages Hindi पिंसर Pinsir Transcription of English name Russian Пинсир Pinsir Transcription of English name Thai ไคลอส Khailot Transcription of Japanese name

Related articles

• Goh's Pinsir
• Mega Evolution

External links

Mega Evolutions

Introduced in Pokémon X and Y

Introduced in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

See also: Primal Reversion • Bond Phenomenon • Ultra Burst

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