Generation I · Move No. 42

Pin Missile

Pin Missile is a Bug-type, Physical-class Move. Review its attributes, effect, game availability and every Pokémon able to learn it.

25 Power
95% Accuracy
20 PP
#0042 Pin Missile
Overview

Move description

The user attacks by shooting sharp spikes at the target. This move hits two to five times in a row.

Overview

Target

Selected Pokémon

One other Pokémon on the field, selected by the trainer.

Overview

Effect

Inflicts regular damage. Hits 2–5 times in one turn. Has a 3/8 chance each to hit 2 or 3 times, and a 1/8 chance each to hit 4 or 5 times. Averages to 3 hits per use.

Battle mechanics

Technical behavior, availability and special interactions for this move.

Generation I Kanto
Category Inflicts damage
Priority 0
Hits 2–5

Availability

TM Main series

Location: Route 4

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Interactions

Rules that affect how this move interacts with abilities, items and other moves.

Blocked by Detect and Protect Copied by Mirror Move

History across games

See how this move, its values and official descriptions changed across the games.

18 versions Latest: Scarlet / Violet 1 change
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Compatibility

Pokémon that learn Pin Missile

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