Pinsir – Dex Companion

Pokédex Number

National Dex	#127
Johto Dex	#112
Johto (HG/SS) Dex	#113
Hoenn Dex	#167
Hoenn (ΩR/αS) Dex	#174
Einall (B2/W2) Dex	#146
Kalos Shore Dex	#130
Alola Dex	#175
Alola (US/UM) Dex	#211
Galar Armor Dex	#120

Abilities

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

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

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

Aerilate (Mega) Normal-type moves become Flying-type moves. The power of those moves is boosted a little.

Catch, training and breeding

EV	Attack: +2
Capture rate	45 (11.9%)
Initial friendship	70
Gender split	50.0% ♂ / 50.0% ♀
Egg group(s)	Bug
Egg cycles	25
Exp. (1 to 100)	1,250,000

Appearance

Category	Stag Beetle
Size	1.5 m / 4.9 ft
Weight	55.0 kg / 121.3 lbs
Color	Brown
Size	1.7 m / 5.6 ft
Weight	59.0 kg / 130.1 lbs
Color	Brown

Habitats

RedTrade

BYCeladon Game Corner, Safari Zone

GSCBug-Catching Contest

RUSAEMSafari Zone

Fire RedTrade

Leaf GreenSafari Zone, Celadon Game Corner

DiamondTrade

PearlRoute 229

PlatinumRoute 229 (Swarm)

HGSSBug-Catching Contest

WBRoute 12, Dream Park (Dream World)

White 2Route 12, Lostlorn Forest, Dream Park (Dream World)

Black 2Lostlorn Forest (Hidden Grotto), Dream Park (Dream World)

XRoute 12, Friend Safari

YFriend Safari

ΩRαSSafari Zone

SMLush Jungle, Poni Grove, Poké Pelago

USUMLush Jungle, Poni Grove, Exeggutor Island, Poké Pelago

Let's Go PikachuTrade

Let's Go EvoliRoute 14, Route 15

SwordForest of Focus, Training Lowlands

ShieldTrade

Brilliant DiamondTrade

Shining PearlRoute 229, Grand Underground

Moves

Focus Punch (TM01)	Fighting	150	100%
Giga Impact (TM68)	Normal	150	90%
Double-Edge (TM10)	Normal	120	100%
X-Scissor (Lv 30)	Bug	80	100%
Thrash (Lv 35)	Normal	120	100%

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Stats

Lv.

Base: DV: EV:

Weakness

4x

2x

1x

FlyingRockFire

NormalPoisonBugGhostSteelWaterElectricPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

½x

¼x

0x

FightingGroundGrass

Pokédex entries

RBIf it fails to crush the victim in its pincers, it will swing it around and toss it hard.

YellowGrips its prey in its pincers and squeezes hard! It can’t move if it’s cold, so it lives in warm places.

GoldWith its horns, it digs burrows to sleep in at night. In the morning, damp soil clings to its body.

SilverSwings its long antlers wildly to attack. During cold periods, it hides deep in forests.

CrystalWhen the temperature drops at night, it sleeps on treetops or among roots where it is well hidden.

RubyPINSIR 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.

SapphirePINSIR 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.

EmeraldTheir pincers are strong enough to shatter thick logs. Because they dislike cold, PINSIR burrow and sleep under the ground on chilly nights.

Fire RedIts two long pincer horns are powerful. Once they grip an enemy, they won’t release until the foe is torn.

Leaf GreenIf it fails to crush the foe in its pincers, it will swing around and toss the opponent.

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

Heart GoldWith its pincer horns, it digs burrows to sleep in at night. In the morning, damp soil clings to its body.

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

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

W2B2It grips prey with its powerful pincers and will not let go until the prey is torn in half.

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

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

Omega RubyPinsir 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 SapphirePinsir 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.

SunIt grips its prey in its pincers and splits them apart. Although it is a powerful Pokémon, it can’t deal with the cold.

MoonOne solid blow from its horns is enough to split apart a large tree. Its greatest rival in Alola is Vikavolt.

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

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

LGPLGEGrips its prey in its pincers and squeezes hard! It can’t move if it’s cold, so it lives in warm places.

Sprites & Models

Model

Mega-Evolution