The Essentials on Pinsir
- Type
- Bug
- Weaknesses
- ×2 Fire, Flying, Rock Table
- Resistances
- ×½ Grass, Fighting, Ground
- Evolution
- Pinsir does not evolve and has no pre-evolution.
- Shiny
Alternate, rare colors: in the main games since X and Y, an encounter has a 1 in 4,096 chance of being Shiny, excluding hunting bonuses. Available as a Shiny in Pokémon GO. View- Special Forms
- Mega Pinsir (Pinsirite) Details
- Stats
- Total 500 · top stat: Attack (125) Detail
- In Current Games
- Pokémon Legends: Z-A: No. 178 in the Lumiose Pokédex, 13 and 20 Wild Zones
- Pokémon Champions: playable, with Mega Pinsir
- Pokémon GO: available, Shiny, Shadow
- Other Names
- Scarabrute in French · カイロス, Kailios in Japanese · Pinsir in German All Languages
Overview
Pinsir is a Bug-type Pokémon, No. 127 in the National Pokédex. Original generation: Generation 1. Category: Stag Beetle Pokémon. Height: 1.5 m, weight: 55 kg.
Abilities: Hyper Cutter and Mold Breaker. Hidden Ability: Moxie. Pinsir is weak to Fire, Flying and Rock-type moves (×2 damage).
Generation
Generation 1
Red / Blue / Yellow
National No.
#127
National Pokédex
Category
Stag Beetle Pokémon
Status
Standard
Base Stats
The total determines a Pokémon's overall power.
HP
65
255
Attack
125
255
Defense
100
255
Special Attack
55
255
Special Defense
70
255
Speed
85
255
Total
500
Min HP (Lv. 100)
240
0 IV, 0 EV, neutral nature
Max HP (Lv. 100)
334
31 IV, 252 EV, beneficial nature
Gen Changes
Stable
Unchanged recently
Type Effectiveness
Multipliers received depending on the type of the opposing move (Bug). See the type chart
Weak (×2) — 3 types
Fire
×2
Flying
×2
Rock
×2
Normal (×1) — 12 types
Normal
×1
Water
×1
Electric
×1
Ice
×1
Poison
×1
Psychic
×1
Bug
×1
Ghost
×1
Dragon
×1
Dark
×1
Steel
×1
Fairy
×1
Resistant (×0.5) — 3 types
Grass
×½
Fighting
×½
Ground
×½
Abilities
Ability 1
The Pokémon's prized, mighty pincers prevent other Pokémon from lowering its Attack stat.
Ability 2
The Pokémon's moves are unimpeded by the Ability of the target.
When the Pokémon knocks out a target, it shows moxie, which boosts its Attack stat.
Pinsir Evolution
This Pokémon does not evolve and does not come from any evolution.
Pinsir Forms and Shiny
Standard Form
Bug
Mega Pinsir
Bug · Flying
Mega Evolution
Item: Pinsirite
Shiny Availability
Shiny form available
Base rate (Gen VI+): 1/4096.
With Shiny Charm: 1/1365.
Masuda Method: 1/683.
Pinsir Moves
Moves this Pokémon can learn, by method.
Lv.
Move
Type · Cat.
Accuracy
Pow.
PP
1
Harden
Normal
Stat
—
—
30
1
Vise Grip
Normal
Phys.
100%
55
30
4
Focus Energy
Normal
Stat
—
—
30
8
Bind
Normal
Phys.
85%
15
20
12
Seismic Toss
Fighting
Phys.
100%
—
20
15
Revenge
Fighting
Phys.
100%
60
10
16
Bug Bite
Bug
Phys.
100%
60
20
20
Storm Throw
Fighting
Phys.
100%
60
10
24
Double Hit
Normal
Phys.
90%
35
10
26
Brick Break
Fighting
Phys.
100%
75
15
28
Vital Throw
Fighting
Phys.
—
70
10
32
X-Scissor
Bug
Phys.
100%
80
15
36
Strength
Normal
Phys.
100%
80
15
40
Swords Dance
Normal
Stat
—
—
20
43
Thrash
Normal
Phys.
100%
120
10
44
Submission
Fighting
Phys.
80%
80
20
48
Guillotine
Normal
Phys.
30%
—
5
49
Slash
Normal
Phys.
100%
70
20
52
Superpower
Fighting
Phys.
100%
120
5
Advanced Breeding
Egg Groups
Bug
Gender
♂ 50.0 / ♀ 50.0%
Ditto Compatibility
✓ Yes
Pokérus
Susceptible
EV ×2 if infected
Max Characteristic
Attack
Highest base stat
Hyper Training & Mints
Available from level 50. Cost: 1 Gold Bottle Cap per IV set to 31 or 3 Silver Bottle Caps per IV. Mints let you change the effect of a Nature without changing the base Nature.
Where to Find Pinsir
Available in 22 games, 71 recorded encounters. Click a game to see the details.
Natively obtainable:
Blue
Yellow
Emerald
LeafGreen
Ruby
Sapphire
Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness
Pearl
Platinum
Black
Black 2
White
White 2
X
Y
Let’s Go, Eevee!
Moon
Sun
Ultra Moon
Ultra Sun
Shield
Sword
Generation I
Blue 3 encounters
Available
▼
Gift Pokémon
(1)
Celadon City
Lv. 20 100%
Tall grass
(2)
Safari Zone
Lv. 23 4%
Safari Zone
Lv. 28 1%
Yellow 3 encounters
Available
▼
Gift Pokémon
(1)
Celadon City
Lv. 30 100%
Tall grass
(2)
Safari Zone
Lv. 15 1%
Safari Zone
Lv. 25 4%
Generation III
Emerald 2 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(2)
Safari Zone
Lv. 27 4%
Safari Zone
Lv. 29 1%
LeafGreen 3 encounters
Available
▼
Gift Pokémon
(1)
Celadon City
Lv. 18 100%
Tall grass
(2)
Safari Zone
Lv. 23 4%
Safari Zone
Lv. 28 1%
Ruby 2 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(2)
Safari Zone
Lv. 27 4%
Safari Zone
Lv. 29 1%
Sapphire 2 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(2)
Safari Zone
Lv. 27 4%
Safari Zone
Lv. 29 1%
Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness 1 encounter
Available
▼
Snag
(1)
Citadark Isle 2F
Lv. 35 100%
Generation IV
Pearl 1 encounter
Available
▼
Tall grass
(1)
Route 229
Lv. 52 5%
Platinum 2 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(2)
Route 229
Lv. 48 20%
Swarm active
Route 229
Lv. 49 20%
Swarm active
Generation V
Black 2 encounters
Available
▼
Dark grass
(1)
Route 12
Lv. 60 5%
Tall grass
(1)
Route 12
Lv. 50 5%
Black 2 1 encounter
Available
▼
Hidden bush
(1)
Lostlorn Forest
Lv. 20-24 4%
White 2 encounters
Available
▼
Dark grass
(1)
Route 12
Lv. 60 5%
Tall grass
(1)
Route 12
Lv. 50 5%
White 2 7 encounters
Available
▼
Dark grass
(3)
Lostlorn Forest
Lv. 26 5%
Route 12
Lv. 40 10%
Route 12
Lv. 42 5%
Hidden bush
(1)
Lostlorn Forest
Lv. 20-24 1%
Tall grass
(3)
Lostlorn Forest
Lv. 24 5%
Route 12
Lv. 36 10%
Route 12
Lv. 38 5%
Generation VI
X 3 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(2)
Route 12
Lv. 25 5%
Friend Safari
Lv. 30 33%
Yellow flowers
(1)
Route 12
Lv. 27 5%
Y 1 encounter
Available
▼
Tall grass
(1)
Friend Safari
Lv. 30 33%
Generation VII
Let’s Go, Eevee! 2 encounters
Available
▼
Tall grass
(2)
Route 15
Lv. 33-38 100%
Route 14
Lv. 33-38 100%
Moon 5 encounters
Available
▼
Gift Pokémon
(3)
Poké Pelago
Lv. 21-27 8%
Poké Pelago
Lv. 37-43 5%
Poké Pelago
Lv. 49-55 4%
Tall grass
(2)
Lush Jungle
Lv. 18-21 10%
Poni Grove
Lv. 52-55 10%
Sun 5 encounters
Available
▼
Gift Pokémon
(3)
Poké Pelago
Lv. 21-27 8%
Poké Pelago
Lv. 37-43 5%
Poké Pelago
Lv. 49-55 4%
Tall grass
(2)
Lush Jungle
Lv. 18-21 10%
Poni Grove
Lv. 52-55 10%
Ultra Moon 11 encounters
Available
▼
Gift Pokémon
(3)
Poké Pelago
Lv. 21-27 8%
Poké Pelago
Lv. 37-43 5%
Poké Pelago
Lv. 49-55 4%
Static encounter
(3)
Exeggutor Island
Lv. 42 15%
Exeggutor Island
Lv. 42 15%
Exeggutor Island
Lv. 43 15%
Tall grass
(5)
Lush Jungle
Lv. 19-22 4%
Lush Jungle
Lv. 19-22 4%
Lush Jungle
Lv. 19-22 4%
Exeggutor Island
Lv. 42-45 10%
Poni Grove
Lv. 52-55 10%
Ultra Sun 11 encounters
Available
▼
Gift Pokémon
(3)
Poké Pelago
Lv. 21-27 8%
Poké Pelago
Lv. 37-43 5%
Poké Pelago
Lv. 49-55 4%
Static encounter
(3)
Exeggutor Island
Lv. 42 15%
Exeggutor Island
Lv. 42 15%
Exeggutor Island
Lv. 43 15%
Tall grass
(5)
Lush Jungle
Lv. 19-22 4%
Lush Jungle
Lv. 19-22 4%
Lush Jungle
Lv. 19-22 4%
Exeggutor Island
Lv. 42-45 10%
Poni Grove
Lv. 52-55 10%
Generation VIII
Shield 1 encounter
Available
▼
Wild Area
(1)
Isle of Armor
Sword 1 encounter
Available
▼
Wild Area
(1)
Isle of Armor
Transfer to Pokémon HOME
How to bring this Pokémon to HOME depending on the game of origin.
Blue
→
Pokémon Bank
Virtual Console → Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Yellow
→
Pokémon Bank
Virtual Console → Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Ruby
→
Diamond
Pal Park
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Sapphire
→
Diamond
Pal Park
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Emerald
→
Diamond
Pal Park
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
LeafGreen
→
Diamond
Pal Park
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Pearl
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Platinum
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Black
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
White
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Black 2
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
White 2
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
X
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Y
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Sun
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Moon
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Ultra Sun
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Ultra Moon
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Let’s Go, Eevee!
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Sword
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Shield
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Note:
Some transfers are irreversible (Bank → HOME). Check the legality of moves in the target game — HOME may replace an illegal move with a basic move.
Competitive & Meta
Pinsir in Pokémon GO
- 2,959Max CP (Lv. 40)
- 1,690Perfect CP in Raids
- 5 kmper Candy as Buddy
Pokédex Entries
Description by game, with language selection.
Red
“If it fails to crush the victim in its pincers, it will swing it around and toss it hard.”
Blue
“If it fails to crush the victim in its pincers, it will swing it around and toss it hard.”
Yellow
“Grips its prey in its pincers and squeezes hard! It can't move if it's cold, so it lives in warm places.”
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 tempera ture drops at night, it sleeps on treetops or among roots where it is well hidden.”
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.”
Diamond
“It grips prey with its pincers until the prey is torn in half. What it can’t tear, it tosses far.”
Pearl
“It grips prey with its pincers until the prey is torn in half. What it can’t tear, it tosses far.”
Platinum
“It grips prey with its pincers until the prey is torn in half. What it can’t tear, it tosses far.”
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.”
Black
“It grips prey with its pincers until the prey is torn in half. What it can’t tear, it tosses far.”
White
“It grips prey with its pincers until the prey is torn in half. What it can’t tear, it tosses far.”
Black 2
“It grips prey with its powerful pincers and will not let go until the prey is torn in half.”
White 2
“It grips prey with its powerful pincers and will not let go until the prey is torn in half.”
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.”
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!
“Grips its prey in its pincers and squeezes hard! It can’t move if it’s cold out, so it lives in warm places.”
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.”
Multilingual Names
🇫🇷 Français
Scarabrute
🇬🇧 English
Pinsir
🇯🇵 漢字
カイロス
🇯🇵 Kana
カイロス
🇯🇵 Romaji
Kailios
🇩🇪 Deutsch
Pinsir
🇪🇸 Español
Pinsir
🇮🇹 Italiano
Pinsir
🇰🇷 한국어
쁘사이저
🇨🇳 ZH-Hans
凯罗斯
🇹🇼 ZH-Hant
凱羅斯
Category (Genus)
🇫🇷 FR
Pokémon Scarabée
🇬🇧 EN
Stag Beetle Pokémon
🇯🇵 JP
くわがたポケモン
🇩🇪 DE
Kneifkäfer-Pokémon
Media & Gallery
Audio Cries
Frequently asked questions about Pinsir
What type is Pinsir?
Pinsir is a Bug-type Pokémon.
What are Pinsir's weaknesses?
Pinsir is weak to Fire, Flying and Rock-type moves (×2 damage).
What is Pinsir's Hidden Ability?
Pinsir's Hidden Ability is Moxie. Its regular Abilities are Hyper Cutter and Mold Breaker.
Where to find Pinsir in Pokémon Legends: Z-A?
In Pokémon Legends: Z-A, Pinsir appears in the wild in Wild Zones 13 (Lv. 36-38) and 20. Lumiose Pokédex number: 178. All Wild Zones
How to Mega Evolve Pinsir?
Pinsir can Mega Evolve in battle if it holds the matching Mega Stone. For Mega Pinsir, the required Mega Stone is Pinsirite. In Pokémon Champions: in the shop for 2,000 VP.
Is Pinsir available in Pokémon Champions?
Yes, Pinsir is playable in Pokémon Champions, as is Mega Pinsir.
Can you get a Shiny Pinsir in Pokémon GO?
Yes, Shiny Pinsir is available in Pokémon GO. Its Pokémon GO entry
