Pokédex - Pinsir (White Version)
![[Picture of Pinsir]](../pictures/bw/front/normal/127.png)
Basic Information
| National Number | #127 |
| Height | 1.5 m (4'11") |
| Weight | 55.0 kg (121.3 lb) |
| Type | BUG |
| Footprint | ![[Footprint of Pinsir]](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAQCAYAAAAf8/9hAAAAK0lEQVQ4y2NgGIzgPxSTKoeiAJtCfHLUM4CBXgaMAhITFNkBN/AGMNAl3gEI3S7Sf5QH9gAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==) |
| Color | Brown |
| Body Form | ![[Form 1]](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAB4AAAAXCAIAAACTXWg9AAAApElEQVQYld2UMQ6AMAhFq/EAHKcjo6NHdXRk9Dgcwc00Rv/HamMiWwu8/BA+nZmlNjFEitzdbN2fqllEaFd/l5tSMlvd/QX0gQs+76GBOiqcoIE6KpwPpDoIWjVXpEJosGR0//hATtVRySF0q+Wb56UixdG0GRdcoiNWxmWX6Mg0cVlDy3T4XuNpTtMIst8ZvQzVHHFKFF2yRKQ0909vCNmQJ7EBA85ITsuMWFIAAAAASUVORK5CYII=) |
| Starting Catch Rate | 45 |
| Base Experience | 175 |
| Growth Rate | Slow (max: 1,250,000 Exp. Points) |
| Gender Rate | 50% female, 50% male |
| Friendship | 70 |
| Egg Groups | Bug |
| Steps to Hatch Egg | 6400 |
| Items in Wild Pokémon | No items. |
| Base Stat Points (EVs) Given | Attack: 2 |
| Abilities | Hyper Cutter, Mold Breaker |
| Hidden (Dream World) Abilities | Moxie |
Race Values ("Base Stats")
View detailed stat info for Pinsir
| HP | 65 |
| Attack | 125 |
| Defense | 100 |
| Speed | 85 |
| Special Attack | 55 |
| Special Defense | 70 |
Pokédex Entries
English
Pinsir - Stag Beetle Pokémon
It grips prey with its pincers until the prey is torn in half. What it can't tear, it tosses far.
French
Scarabrute - Pokémon Scarabée
German
Pinsir - Kneifkäfer
Spanish
Pinsir - Pokémon Escarabajo
Italian
Pinsir - Pokémon Cervolante
Japanese
カイロス (KAIROSU) - くわがたポケモン (KuwagataPOKEMON)
Evolutions (When Pinsir Evolves)
No evolutions.
Locations (Where to Find or Catch Pinsir)
| Level | Chance | Method | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROUTE 12 | 50 | 5% | Land |
| ROUTE 12 (In Very Tall Grass) | 60 | 5% | Land |
Moves Learned
White Version
| Level | Name | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect Chance (%) | Range | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ViceGrip | NORMAL | Physical | 55 | 100 | 30 | 0 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 1 | Focus Energy | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 101 | 30 | 0 | User | d |
| 4 | Bind | NORMAL | Physical | 15 | 85 | 20 | 100 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 8 | Seismic Toss | FIGHTING | Physical | 1 | 100 | 20 | 0 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 13 | Harden | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 101 | 30 | 0 | User | d |
| 18 | Revenge | FIGHTING | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 | 0 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 21 | Brick Break | FIGHTING | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 | 0 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 25 | Vital Throw | FIGHTING | Physical | 70 | 101 | 10 | 0 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 30 | X-Scissor | BUG | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | 0 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 35 | Thrash | NORMAL | Physical | 120 | 100 | 10 | 0 | Random opposing Pokémon | abe |
| 38 | Swords Dance | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 101 | 30 | 0 | User | d |
| 42 | Submission | FIGHTING | Physical | 80 | 80 | 25 | 0 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 47 | Guillotine | NORMAL | Physical | 1 | 30 | 5 | 0 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 52 | Superpower | FIGHTING | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 | 100 | Single exc. user | abe |
What moves can Pinsir learn in Pokémon White?
Pinsir can learn the following moves:
AttractRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM45
Bind
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 7
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 4
Body Slam
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
Brick Break
- Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 31
- TM31
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 21
Bulk UpTM08
BulldozeTM78
CaptivateBefore Black/White: TM78
CutRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: HM01
DigRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM28
Double TeamRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM32
Double-Edge
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
EarthquakeRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM26
Endure
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: TM58
FacadeTM42
Faint AttackRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Egg Move
False Swipe
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: Egg Move
- Pokémon XD: Learned when purified
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM54
FlingTM56
Focus BlastTM52
Focus EnergyRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 1
Focus PunchBefore Black/White: TM01
FrustrationRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM21
Fury AttackRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Egg Move
Fury CutterEmerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
Giga ImpactTM68
Guillotine
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 37
- Pokémon XD: Learned when purified
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 47
Harden
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 19
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 13
HeadbuttHeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Helping HandPokémon XD: Learned when purified
Hidden PowerRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM10
Hyper BeamRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM15
Iron DefensePlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
Knock OffPlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
Mimic
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
Natural GiftBefore Black/White: TM83
ProtectRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM17
Quick AttackDiamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Egg Move
Rain DanceRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM18
RestRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM44
ReturnRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM27
Revenge
- Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 25
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 18
Rock ClimbBefore Black/White: HM08
Rock Slide
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM80
Rock Smash
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: HM06
- Black/White Versions and Later: TM94
Rock TombTM39
RoundTM48
Secret PowerBefore Black/White: TM43
Seismic Toss
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 13
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 8
Sleep Talk
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later, but Before Black/White: TM82
Smack DownTM23
SnoreEmerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
Stealth RockBefore Black/White: TM76
Stone EdgeTM71
StrengthRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: HM04
String ShotHeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Struggle BugTM76
Submission
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 43
- Pokémon XD: Learned when purified
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 42
Substitute
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM90
Sunny DayRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM11
Superpower
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 52
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver; Black/White 2: Move Tutor
- Black/White Versions and Later: Egg Move
Swagger
- Pokémon XD: Move Tutor
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM87
Swords Dance
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 49
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 38
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM75
ThiefRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM46
ThrashDiamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 35
ToxicRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM06
ViceGripRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 1
Vital ThrowDiamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 25
X-Scissor
- Level 30
- TM81