Pinsir

Pinsir
Stag Beetle Pokémon
These Pokémon judge one another based on pincers. Thicker, more impressive pincers make for more popularity with the opposite gender.
Pinsir is No. 0127 in the National Pokédex and is listed here as a Bug-type Stag Beetle Pokémon. These Pokémon judge one another based on pincers. Thicker, more impressive pincers make for more popularity with the opposite gender. This page brings together its key game data, including typing, abilities, base stats, evolution details, forms, Pokédex entries and moves, so it can be used as a quick reference before building out a deeper guide.
Pinsir first belongs to Generation I. Pinsir does not have a longer evolution chain recorded in the current local data. Its strongest listed base stat is Attack, which helps show where it naturally fits when comparing Pokémon by role. Its abilities can include Hyper Cutter, Mold Breaker and Moxie, giving players useful options when comparing forms, movesets and team roles. The sections below are generated from the local Pokémon database and can be expanded later with matchup advice, best games to use it in, notable appearances and more detailed strategy notes.
Pinsir at a glance
- Type
- BUG
- Weak to
- FIRE2×ROCK2×
- Best base stat
- Attack — 125
- Abilities
- Hyper Cutter, Mold Breaker, Moxie (Hidden)
- Evolution
- Final stage or no evolution data
- Height
- 1.5 m
- Weight
- 55.0 kg
- Generation
- Generation I
- Growth rate
- Slow
- Capture rate
- 45
- Base happiness
- 70
Type effectiveness
Damage taken when Pinsir is hit by each type:
Weak to
Resists
Based on Bug typing. Abilities may modify these matchups.
Evolution family
Pokémon Gold and Silver
Pokédex entries
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.
Level-up moves
| Level | Move | Type | Power | Accuracy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vice Grip | NORMAL | 55 | 100 |
| 7 | Focus Energy | NORMAL | — | — |
| 13 | Bind | NORMAL | 15 | 85 |
| 19 | Seismic Toss | FIGHTING | — | 100 |
| 25 | Harden | NORMAL | — | — |
| 31 | Guillotine | NORMAL | — | 30 |
| 37 | Submission | FIGHTING | 80 | 80 |
| 43 | Swords Dance | NORMAL | — | — |
