Pinsir • Red/Blue/Yellow Pokédex
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Pinsir
Pinsir's Type
Pinsir's Pokédex #s
- National #
- 127
- Galar #
- --
- Armor #
- 120
- Crown #
- --
Pinsir's Base Stats
- HP:
- 65
- Attack:
- 125
- Defense:
- 100
- Special:
- 55
- Speed:
- 85
- Total:
- 430
Misc. Info
- Height:
- 4'11" (1.5m)
- Weight:
- 121.3 lbs. (55 kg)
- Gender Ratio:
- EXP At Lv. 100:
- 1,250,000
- Base EXP:
- 175
- Catch Rate:
- 45
- Base Happiness:
- 70
Pinsir's Abilities
Here are what abilities Pinsir can possibly have, along with their effects.
- Hyper Cutter
- Protects Pinsir from having its Attack lowered by other Pokémon.
- Mold Breaker
- Pinsir's moves are not affected or blocked by the target's Ability.
- Moxie
- Raises Pinsir's Attack by one stage whenever it knocks out a Pokémon.
Weaknesses & Resistances
Below is a list of what Pinsir's weakness and resistance is to various types.
- 2×
- ½
Pinsir's Evolution Line
Pinsir does not evolve into any other known or available Pokémon.Pinsir's Moves
Below is a list of all of the moves that Pinsir can learn, along with what level it learns the move, the TM or TR number, and what egg moves it can learn, if any. Hover over a move (desktop/laptop) or click the ? button next to the move (mobile/tablet) to find out more about the move.
Pinsir's Detailed Stats
Below you'll find a more detailed table containing Pinsir's calculated stats, which are the stats that you actually see displayed in game. These are affected by a variety of things, such as level, Effort Values (EVs), Individual Values (IVs), and Pinsir's Nature.
By default, the stats you see in the table below show four different possibilities, all assuming Pinsir is level 100: its stats with 0 EVs, 252+ (max) EVs, 0 IVs, and 31 (max) IVs. Nature is not shown by default, so its maximum is 10% higher than shown here, and minium 10% lower.
By default, the stats you see in the table below show four different possibilities, all assuming Pinsir is level 100: its stats with 0 EVs, 252+ (max) EVs, 0 IVs, and 31 (max) IVs. Nature is not shown by default, so its maximum is 10% higher than shown here, and minium 10% lower.
| Stats at level 100 |
0 EVs | 252+ EVs | Base Stat | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Min | Max | Min | Max | ||
| HP | 240 | 270 | 304 | 334 | 65 |
| Attack | 255 | 285 | 319 | 349 | 125 |
| Defense | 205 | 235 | 269 | 299 | 100 |
| Sp. Atk | |||||
| Sp. Def | |||||
| Speed | 175 | 205 | 239 | 269 | 85 |
| Total | 430 | ||||
Where to Find Pinsir
If you're looking for where to find Pinsir, you'll find the various methods listed down below, along with any notes or special locations. This should help you figure out how to get Pinsir in Pokémon Sword & Shield. (Currently this does not show most "strong" static encounters or Max Raid Battles.)
Exclusive to Pokémon Sword
Pinsir is exclusive to Pokémon Sword, so if you are playing Pokémon Shield, you will need to trade with someone playing Pokémon Sword in order to obtain it for your Pokédex.
Special Ways to Get Pinsir
Available in some Max Raid Dens (exclusive to Dens in Pokémon Sword) on the Isle of Armor (DLC).
Pinsir in the Wild
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Pokédex Entries for Pinsir
Generation 1 Pokédex Entries
Red
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.