Pinsir

Pinsir official artwork
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Pinsir

Stag Beetle Pokémon

BUG

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
FIREFLYINGROCK
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

Base stats

Hp65
Attack125
Defense100
Special Attack55
Special Defense70
Speed85
Total500

Type effectiveness

Damage taken when Pinsir is hit by each type:

Weak to

FIREFLYINGROCK

Resists

GRASS½×FIGHTING½×GROUND½×

Based on Bug typing. Abilities may modify these matchups.

Evolution family

Selected game context

Pokémon Gold and Silver

Pokédex entries

GameEntry
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.

Level-up moves

LevelMoveTypePowerAccuracy
1Vice GripNORMAL55100
7Focus EnergyNORMAL
13BindNORMAL1585
19Seismic TossFIGHTING100
25HardenNORMAL
31GuillotineNORMAL30
37SubmissionFIGHTING8080
43Swords DanceNORMAL