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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 #127 Pinsir Mega Pinsir Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Types Bug Pinsir Bug Flying Mega Pinsir
Abilities Hyper Cutter or Mold Breaker Pinsir Moxie Hidden Ability Aerilate Mega Pinsir
Gender ratio     50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 45 (11.9%)
Breeding Egg Group Bug Hatch time 6425 - 6681 steps
Height 4'11" 1.5 m Pinsir 5'07" 1.7 m Mega Pinsir	Weight 121.3 lbs. 55.0 kg Pinsir 130.1 lbs. 59.0 kg Mega Pinsir
Mega Stone Pinsirite
Base experience yield 200 Gen. I-IV 175 V+	Leveling rate Slow
EV yield Total: 2 0 HP 2 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape Other forms may have other shapes.	Footprint
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 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

Pinsir is a bipedal, 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. 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. In addition to hunting prey, the anime has shown 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 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.

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 wing coverings appear. Slicing through each wing cover 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.

In the anime

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 composed 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 a Pokémon breeding competition.

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.

In the manga

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 Journeys: The Series

Goh caught a Pinsir in JNM03, just like he does in the anime.

Pokémon Adventures

Red, Green & Blue chapter

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 chapter

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 chapter

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 chapter

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

Black 2 & White 2 chapter

A Trainer's Pinsir appeared in PS547.

X & Y chapter

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 Gotta Catch 'Em All

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

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.

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 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.

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 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 B2W2: #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 antlers 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 SM: #175   Alola USUM: #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, 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 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.

 

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)

 

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 Shuffle Event: Seize Hold of Pinsir Event: Pinsir Appears 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 Masters EX Sync Pair Scout (Noland's), Pokémon Egg (Scottie/Bettie's)

Generation VIII   New Snap Florio Nature ParkNight Sweltering SandsDay

 

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 VIII, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Poison 1× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Water 1× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1×

Weak to: Flying 2× Rock 2× Fire 2×

Immune to: None

Resistant to: Fighting ½× Ground ½× Grass ½×

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

Mega Pinsir

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

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Poison 1× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Water 1× Psychic 1× Dragon 1× Dark 1× Fairy 1×

Weak to: Flying 2× Rock 4× Fire 2× Electric 2× Ice 2×

Immune to: Ground 0×

Resistant to: Fighting ¼× Bug ½× Grass ¼×

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

Learnset

By leveling up

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

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 1 Vise Grip Normal Physical 55 100% 30 1 Harden Normal Status — —% 30 4 Focus Energy Normal Status — —% 30 8 Bind Normal Physical 15 85% 20 12 Seismic Toss Fighting Physical — 100% 20 16 Bug Bite Bug Physical 60 100% 20 20 Storm Throw Fighting Physical 60 100% 10 24 Double Hit Normal Physical 35 90% 10 28 Vital Throw Fighting Physical 70 —% 10 32 X-Scissor Bug Physical 80 100% 15 36 Strength Normal Physical 80 100% 15 40 Swords Dance Normal Status — —% 20 44 Submission Fighting Physical 80 80% 20 48 Guillotine Normal Physical — 30% 5 52 Superpower Fighting Physical 120 100% 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

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

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM08 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150 90% 5 TM09 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150 90% 5 TM15 Dig Ground Physical 80 100% 10 TM21 Rest Psychic Status — —% 10 TM22 Rock Slide Rock Physical 75 90% 10 TM23 Thief Dark Physical 60 100% 25 TM24 Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15 TM25 Protect Normal Status — —% 10 TM31 Attract Normal Status — 100% 15 TM33 Rain Dance Water Status — —% 5 TM34 Sunny Day Fire Status — —% 5 TM39 Facade Normal Physical 70 100% 20 TM41 Helping Hand Normal Status — —% 20 TM42 Revenge Fighting Physical 60 100% 10 TM43 Brick Break Fighting Physical 75 100% 15 TM48 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 60 95% 15 TM59 Fling Dark Physical — 100% 10 TM76 Round Normal Special 60 100% 15 TM81 Bulldoze Ground Physical 60 100% 20 TM94 False Swipe Normal Physical 40 100% 40 TM97 Brutal Swing Dark Physical 60 100% 20 TR00 Swords Dance Normal Status — —% 20 TR01 Body Slam Normal Physical 85 100% 15 TR10 Earthquake Ground Physical 100 100% 10 TR13 Focus Energy Normal Status — —% 30 TR20 Substitute Normal Status — —% 10 TR21 Reversal Fighting Physical — 100% 15 TR26 Endure Normal Status — —% 10 TR27 Sleep Talk Normal Status — —% 10 TR39 Superpower Fighting Physical 120 100% 5 TR46 Iron Defense Steel Status — —% 15 TR48 Bulk Up Fighting Status — —% 20 TR53 Close Combat Fighting Physical 120 100% 5 TR60 X-Scissor Bug Physical 80 100% 15 TR64 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120 70% 5 TR75 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100 80% 5 TR76 Stealth Rock Rock Status — —% 20 TR94 High Horsepower Ground Physical 95 95% 10 TR95 Throat Chop Dark Physical 80 100% 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

By breeding

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

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 a Mega 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

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

Gen.   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  I II III IV V VI VII Bide × Normal Physical — —% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Captivate × Normal Status — 100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Confide Normal Status — —% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Curse Ghost Status — —% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Cut Normal Physical 50 95% 30 I II III IV V VI VII Double Team Normal Status — —% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Double-Edge Normal Physical 120 100% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Feint Attack × Dark Physical 60 —% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150 100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Frustration × Normal Physical — 100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Fury Cutter Bug Physical 40 95% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Headbutt Normal Physical 70 100% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Hidden Power × Normal Special 60 100% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Knock Off Dark Physical 65 100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Me First × Normal Status — —% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Mimic Normal Status — —% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Natural Gift × Normal Physical — 100% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Outrage Dragon Physical 120 100% 10 I II III IV V VI VII Rage × Normal Physical 20 100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Return × Normal Physical — 100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Rock Smash Fighting Physical 40 100% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Secret Power × Normal Physical 70 100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Slash Normal Physical 70 100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Smack Down Rock Physical 50 100% 15 I II III IV V VI VII String Shot Bug Status — 95% 40 I II III IV V VI VII Struggle Bug Bug Special 50 100% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Swagger Normal Status — 85% 15 I II III IV V VI VII Take Down Normal Physical 90 85% 20 I II III IV V VI VII Toxic Poison Status — 90% 10

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 Generation VIII Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations

Anime-only moves

Move	Type	Episode
Tackle	Normal	Challenge of the Samurai

Side game data

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 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. Skill Swapper: Bug Combo
Pokémon GO Base Stamina: 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.

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 Special Research, A Drive to Investigate.

Evolution

Unevolved Pinsir  Bug

 

Forms

Mega Evolution

Sprites

Generation I   Red Blue   Yellow   Red Green     Front Back   Front Back   Front Back

Generation II   Gold   Silver   Crystal         Front Back   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

Generation VIII   Sword Shield 400px 400px 400px 400px   HOME

 

Japanese sprites

Gold/Silver back

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 family. 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.
• Mega Pinsir has the highest Attack stat of all non-Legendary Flying-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.

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) and cross (referring to its scissor-like horns). Alternatively, it may be a combination of 傀 kai (large), 魁偉 kaii (brawny), or 刈 kai (cut) combined with κοριός korios (Greek for bug).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning  Japanese カイロス Kailios From Χ, 傀 kai, 魁偉 kaii or 刈 kai combined with κοριός korios  French Scarabrute A combination of 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  Cantonese Chinese 鉗刀甲蟲 Kìhmdōugaapchùhng Literally "Pincer-blade beetle"  Mandarin Chinese 大甲 Dàjiǎ Literally "Big armor"

[hide]More languages  Hindi पिनसिर 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

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