Pinsir is a Bug-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I, with a base stat total of 500 and no standard evolutions.
Pinsir
Abilities
Prevents ATTACK reduction.
Moves can be used regardless of abilities.
Boosts Attack after knocking out any Pokémon.
Hidden AbilityBase Stats
Pinsir's Weaknesses and Resistances
Evolution Chain
Pinsir does not evolve into or from any other Pokémon.
Forms
Pinsir Playthrough, Competitive, and Nuzlocke Usage
Using Pinsir in a Playthrough
Pinsir is a physically powerful Bug-type with high Attack and Defense and enough Speed to function as an effective story attacker. Its usefulness in older generations is limited by poor Bug STAB availability, while the physical/special split and stronger later Bug moves allow its Attack stat to matter much more consistently. Swords Dance and broad physical coverage can turn favorable openings into sweeps, but Pinsir provides less defensive role compression than Bug-types with secondary typings. Mega Pinsir dramatically raises its ceiling where available by adding Flying typing and Aerilate-powered Flying attacks.
Pinsir in Competitive Pokémon
Base Pinsir has occupied lower-tier roles as a strong physical attacker using Swords Dance, Mold Breaker or Moxie, and broad coverage. Mega Pinsir became a much more dangerous wallbreaker and cleaner because Aerilate converted Normal-type moves into strengthened Flying STAB, allowing powerful attacks and priority such as Quick Attack to threaten offensive teams. Its major limitations are vulnerability to Rock and entry hazards, especially after gaining Flying typing as a Mega Evolution, and the need for safe setup opportunities.
Pinsir in Nuzlockes
Pinsir is powerful enough to contribute meaningfully in Nuzlockes, but Kanto availability through the Safari Zone makes it difficult to guarantee and its older-generation Bug movepool does not always exploit its excellent Attack. High Defense makes it safer against many physical neutral attacks than frailer offensive Bugs, while weaknesses to Fire, Flying, and Rock still require careful planning. Later generations improve its direct offense substantially. Mega Pinsir can be exceptionally strong if Mega Evolution is allowed, but the base species remains more matchup-dependent.
Learnsets
15 moves · Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Level Up — Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Pokédex Entries
23 entries
If it fails to crush the victim in its pincers, it will swing it around and toss it hard.
Grips its prey in its pincers and squeezes hard! It can't move if it's cold, so it lives in warm places.
With its horns, it digs burrows to sleep in at night. In the morning, damp soil clings to its body.
Swings its long antlers wildly to attack. During cold periods, it hides deep in forests.
When the temperature drops at night, it sleeps on treetops or among roots where it is well hidden.
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.
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.
Their pincers are strong enough to shatter thick logs. Because they dislike cold, PINSIR burrow and sleep under the ground on chilly nights.
Its two long pincer horns are powerful. Once they grip an enemy, they won’t release until the foe is torn.
If it fails to crush the foe in its pincers, it will swing around and toss the opponent.
It grips prey with its pincers until the prey is torn in half. What it can’t tear, it tosses far.
With its pincer horns, it digs burrows to sleep in at night. In the morning, damp soil clings to its body.
It swings its long pincer horns wildly to attack. During cold periods, it hides deep in forests.
It grips prey with its powerful pincers and will not let go until the prey is torn in half.
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.
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.
It grips its prey in its pincers and splits them apart. Although it is a powerful Pokémon, it can’t deal with the cold.
One solid blow from its horns is enough to split apart a large tree. Its greatest rival in Alola is Vikavolt.
It gets into territorial disputes with Vikavolt. For some reason, it apparently gets along well with Heracross in Alola.
Although it’s tough, it can’t handle cold well. When night falls, it buries itself in leafage and sleeps.
Grips its prey in its pincers and squeezes hard! It can’t move if it’s cold out, so it lives in warm places.
These Pokémon judge one another based on pincers. Thicker, more impressive pincers make for more popularity with the opposite gender.
This Pokémon clamps its pincers down on its prey and then either splits the prey in half or flings it away.
Where To Find Pinsir
16 locations
Exeggutor Island · AlolaOne-time, Walking · version details vary
Exeggutor Island Area
Lush Jungle · AlolaWalking · version details vary
Lush Jungle North
Lush Jungle South
Lush Jungle West
Poké Pelago · AlolaGift · version details vary
Poke Pelago Elite Four Defeated
Poke Pelago Poni Island Reached
Poke Pelago Ulaula Island Reached
Poni Grove · AlolaWalking · version details vary
Poni Grove Area
Safari Zone · HoennWalking · version details vary
Safari Zone (NW/mach bike area)
National Park · JohtoWalking · version details vary
National Park
Friend Safari · KalosWalking · version details vary
Friend Safari (Bug)
Route 12 · KalosWalking, Yellow Flowers · version details vary
Road 12
Celadon City · KantoGift · version details vary
Celadon City Prize Corner
Route 14 · KantoOverworld · version details vary
Road 14
Route 15 · KantoOverworld · version details vary
Road 15
Safari Zone · KantoWalking · version details vary
Safari Zone (Area 1, east)
Safari Zone (Area 2, north)
Safari Zone (Area 3, west)
Safari Zone (middle)
Citadark Isle · OrreSnag · version details vary
Citadark Isle 2F
Route 229 · SinnohWalking · version details vary
Road 229
Lostlorn Forest · UnovaDark Grass, Walking, Hidden Grotto · version details vary
Lostlorn Forest
Lostlorn Forest (Hidden Grotto)
Route 12 · UnovaDark Grass, Walking · version details vary
Road 12
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Pinsir Biology and Behavior
Pinsir uses its enormous horns to lift, crush, throw, and tear prey, with enough strength to lift approximately twice its own weight and shatter logs. It feeds on tree sap as well as prey and inhabits forests and jungles. Cold temperatures can immobilize it, so it burrows underground or shelters in treetops on cold nights, and individuals judge one another partly by the size and condition of their pincers.
Pinsir Biological Data
- National Pokédex
- #127
- Species
- Stag Beetle Pokémon
- Height
- 4' 11" (1.5 m)
- Weight
- 121.3 lbs (55.0 kg)
- Habitat
- Forest
- Color
- Brown
- Body Style
- Humanoid
- Gender
- 50% female / 50% male
Misc
Catch Rate: 45
Base Experience: 175 Exp
Hatch Counter: 25
Pinsir Size Comparison: BETA
Pinsir is listed at 4' 11" (1.5 m) and shown in an in-chart visual comparison.

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