Pinsir #0127
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| Typing | Bug |
| Abilities | Hyper Cutter - Ability 1 Mold Breaker - Ability 2 Moxie - Hidden |
| Classification | The Stag Beetle Pokémon |
| National ID | #0127 |
Type Effectiveness
Official Artwork
Base Stats
| Stat | Amount | Negative | Neutral | Positive | |
| HP | 65 | 125—172 | |||
| Attack | 125 | 117—159 | 130—177 | 143—194 | |
| Defense | 100 | 94—136 | 105—152 | 115—167 | |
| Sp. Attack | 55 | 54—96 | 60—107 | 66—117 | |
| Sp. Defense | 70 | 67—109 | 75—122 | 82—134 | |
| Speed | 85 | 81—123 | 90—137 | 99—150 | |
| Total | 500 | Calculated Stat Range Based on Nature | |||
Breeding and Species Information
| Egg Group(s) | Bug |
| Egg Cycles | 25 |
| Egg Steps | 6400 - Generations II, III, and VII 6375 - Generations IV 6425 - Generations V and VI 6375 - Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl 3200 - Sword, Shield, Scarlet, and Violet |
| Gender Ratio | 50.00% 50.00% |
| Height | 1.5 m (4'11") |
| Weight | 55.0 kg (121.3 lbs.) |
Battle Information
| EV Yield | 2 Attack |
| Base Exp. Yield | 175 |
| Catch Rate | 45 |
| Catch Chance | ~11.95% Success |
| Exp. Growth Rate | Slow |
| Base Friendship | 50 |
Learnset via Level-up
The following moves are learned by Pinsir via level-up in Pokémon Legends: Z-A:
| Level | Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harden | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| 1 | Tackle | 40 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| 4 | Focus Energy | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| 8 | Rock Smash | 40 | 100 | Fighting | Phys. |
| 16 | Brutal Swing | 60 | 100 | Dark | Phys. |
| 20 | Detect | — | — | Fighting | Stat. |
| 24 | Take Down | 90 | 85 | Normal | Phys. |
| 32 | X-Scissor | 80 | 100 | Bug | Phys. |
| 36 | Lunge | 80 | 100 | Bug | Phys. |
| 40 | Swords Dance | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| 50 | Close Combat | 120 | 100 | Fighting | Phys. |
Learnset via TM
The following moves are learned by Pinsir via TM in Pokémon Legends: Z-A:
| TM | Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM004 | Rock Smash | 40 | 100 | Fighting | Phys. |
| TM010 | Brick Break | 75 | 100 | Fighting | Phys. |
| TM011 | Bulk Up | — | — | Fighting | Stat. |
| TM012 | Rock Slide | 75 | 90 | Rock | Phys. |
| TM017 | Protect | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM022 | Aerial Ace | 60 | — | Flying | Phys. |
| TM028 | Dig | 80 | 100 | Ground | Phys. |
| TM030 | Swords Dance | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM035 | Endure | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM036 | Rock Tomb | 60 | 95 | Rock | Phys. |
| TM037 | Stealth Rock | — | — | Rock | Stat. |
| TM044 | Hyper Beam | 150 | 90 | Normal | Spec. |
| TM055 | Giga Impact | 150 | 90 | Normal | Phys. |
| TM065 | Stone Edge | 100 | 80 | Rock | Phys. |
| TM069 | Earthquake | 100 | 100 | Ground | Phys. |
| TM080 | Iron Defense | — | — | Steel | Stat. |
| TM081 | X-Scissor | 80 | 100 | Bug | Phys. |
| TM085 | Substitute | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM093 | Outrage | 120 | 100 | Dragon | Phys. |
| TM102 | Focus Blast | 120 | 70 | Fighting | Spec. |
| TM107 | Close Combat | 120 | 100 | Fighting | Phys. |
How to Obtain
Available In
Generation I
Generation II
Generation III
Generation IV
Generation V
Generation VI
Generation VII
Sun
CatchableMoon
CatchableUltra Sun
CatchableUltra Moon
CatchableLet's Go, Pikachu!
TransferLet's Go, Eevee!
CatchableGeneration VIII
Sword
TransferShield
TransferThe Isle of Armor (Sword)
CatchableThe Isle of Armor (Shield)
ObtainableBrilliant Diamond
TransferShining Pearl
CatchableGeneration IX
Legends: Z-A
CatchableWhat does each category mean?
Catchable Can be caught in the base game without special requirements. It spawns somewhere in game.
Obtainable Available only through an in-game gift, such as a starter or in-game trade with an NPC.
Evolve Only available through evolution. A pre-evolution is available for catching or obtaining.
Event Only available through some sort of event or distribution.
Transfer Exists within the game's data, but can only be obtained via a trade with another player (version exclusive) or transfer through another means like Pokémon HOME.
In-Game Images
Standard Sprites
Main Sprite
Shiny Sprites
Main Sprite