Base Stats
HP65
ATK125
DEF100
SpA55
SpD70
SPE85
Total 500
Abilities
The Pokémon's prized, mighty pincers prevent other Pokémon from lowering its Attack stat.
The Pokémon's moves are unimpeded by the Ability of the target.
MoxieHidden
When the Pokémon knocks out a target, it shows moxie, which boosts its Attack stat.
Evolution Chain
Pokedex Entries
Pokemon XIt grips prey with its pincers until the prey is torn in half. What it can’t tear, it tosses far.
Pokemon YIt swings its long pincer horns wildly to attack. During cold periods, it hides deep in forests.
Pokemon Omega RubyPinsir 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.
Pokemon Alpha SapphirePinsir 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.

Moves

Egg Moves (All Games)
MoveTypeCatType/CatPwrAccPPEff %
If target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.
BUG
Physical
BUGPhysical
60100%20
Lowers the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.
FIGHTING
Physical
FIGHTINGPhysical
120100%5100%
Hits through Protect and Detect.
NORMAL
Physical
NORMALPhysical
30100%10
Never misses.
DARK
Physical
DARKPhysical
6020
Inflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.
NORMAL
Physical
NORMALPhysical
100%15
Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
NORMAL
Physical
NORMALPhysical
1585%20
Uses the target’s move against it before it attacks, with power increased by half.
NORMAL
Status
NORMALStatus
20
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
NORMAL
Physical
NORMALPhysical
40100%30
Lowers the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.
FIGHTING
Physical
FIGHTINGPhysical
120100%5100%
Move Tutor (OR / AS)
MoveTypeCatType/CatPwrAccPPEff %
Prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.
NORMAL
Physical
NORMALPhysical
1585%20100%
If target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.
BUG
Physical
BUGPhysical
60100%20
If the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.
FIGHTING
Physical
FIGHTINGPhysical
150100%20
Raises the user’s Defense by two stages.
STEEL
Status
STEELStatus
15
Target drops its held item.
DARK
Physical
DARKPhysical
65100%20
Has a chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
NORMAL
Special
NORMALSpecial
50100%1530%
Causes damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.
ROCK
Status
ROCKStatus
20
Lowers the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.
FIGHTING
Physical
FIGHTINGPhysical
120100%5100%
Locations
Pokemon XKalos Route 12, Friend Safari BugAvailable ▾
Pokemon YFriend Safari BugAvailable ▾
Pokemon Omega RubyUnavailable
Pokemon Alpha SapphireUnavailable