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National No. 127

Pinsir

Stag Beetle Pokémon

Insect
Generation I
1.5 m Size
55 kg Weight
3 Abilities
#0127
Pinsir

Description

With its horns, it digs burrows to sleep in at night. In the morning, damp soil clings to its body.

Abilities

Ability 1

Hyper Cutter

Prevents Attack from being lowered by other Pokémon.

Ability 2

Mold Breaker

Bypasses targets' abilities if they could hinder or prevent a move.

Hidden Ability

Moxie

Raises Attack one stage upon KOing a Pokémon.

Technical Specs

Physical Characteristics
Size 1.5 m / 4'92"
Weight 55 kg / 121.25 lbs
Color Brown
Body
Humanoid Pokémon with a bipedal, tailless form
Habitat
forest
Training & Growth
Base happiness 70
Base experience 175
Maximum Experience 1.250.000
Experience Rated as slow
Breeding & Reproduction
Egg Groups Bug
Base Egg Cycle 25
Steps to Hatch Egg hatches with 6400 Steps
Gender / Breeding Male: 50% / Female: 50%
Catch Rates
Base Catch Rate 45
Catch Chances
Poké Ball Poké Ball

has a 11.9% capture chance

Great Ball Great Ball

has a 16.2% capture chance

Ultra Ball Ultra Ball

has a 20.1% capture chance

Calculation for the most recent games, assuming the Pokémon has 100% HP, no status condition, and no critical capture.

Form and origin
Origin Generation I / Kanto
Available since Red / Green (Japan) · Generation I
Form Pinsir
Form type Default form
Names in other languages

Official names and readings used across the games' different localizations.

English Pinsir
French Scarabrute
German Pinsir
Spanish Pinsir
Italian Pinsir
Japanese カイロス Kailios
Korean 쁘사이저 Ppeusaizeo
Chinese 凱羅斯 / 凯罗斯 Kìhmdōugaapchùhng · Dàjiǎ

History across games

See only information that changed between generations and mechanics from classic games.

Latest official description

With its horns, it digs burrows to sleep in at night. In the morning, damp soil clings to its body.

34 descriptions 3 historical periods Classic game data

Evolutionary Chain

Pinsir
Pinsir
Nº127
Mega Pinsir
Mega Pinsir
Nº127 Pinsirite

Breeding Compatibility ("Breeds With")

These Pokémon share the same egg group and can breed with the selected one:

Bases from Pinsir

Status
Base
EVs
Progress
Lv 50 (Min - Max)
Lv 100 (Min - Max)
Life
65
-
125 - 172
240 - 334
Attack
125
+2 EV
117 - 194
229 - 383
Defense
100
-
94 - 167
184 - 328
Sp Attack.
55
-
54 - 117
103 - 229
Defense Esp.
70
-
67 - 134
130 - 262
Speed
85
-
81 - 150
157 - 295
Total
500
+2 EV
-
-
Life
65
Lv 50: 125 - 172 Lv 100: 240 - 334
At. +2 EV
125
Lv 50: 117 - 194 Lv 100: 229 - 383
Df.
100
Lv 50: 94 - 167 Lv 100: 184 - 328
At. Esp.
55
Lv 50: 54 - 117 Lv 100: 103 - 229
Df. Esp.
70
Lv 50: 67 - 134 Lv 100: 130 - 262
Vel.
85
Lv 50: 81 - 150 Lv 100: 157 - 295
Total +2 EV
500

Values calculated for the most recent games. The minimum assumes 0 IVs, 0 EVs, and a hindering Nature; the maximum assumes 31 IVs, 252 EVs, and a beneficial Nature. HP is not affected by Nature. The EVs column shows the species' EV yield.

Moves

Vise Grip No.11 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 30
Attack 55
Hit 100%
Seismic Toss No.69 · Level up
Type Fighting
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 12
Latest record
PP 20
Attack -
Hit 100%
Guillotine No.12 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 48
Latest record
PP 5
Attack -
Hit 30%
Focus Energy No.116 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 4
Latest record
PP 30
Attack -
Hit -
Harden No.106 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 1
Latest record
PP 30
Attack -
Hit -
Slash No.163 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 49
PP 20
Attack 70
Hit 100%
Swords Dance No.14 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 40
Latest record
PP 20
Attack -
Hit -
Bind No.20 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 8
Latest record
PP 20
Attack 15
Hit 85%
Submission No.66 · Level up
Type Fighting
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 44
Latest record
PP 20
Attack 80
Hit 80%
Revenge No.279 · Level up
Type Fighting
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 15
Latest record
PP 10
Attack 60
Hit 100%
Brick Break No.280 · Level up
Type Fighting
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 16
Latest record
PP 15
Attack 75
Hit 100%
Vital Throw No.233 · Level up
Type Fighting
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 28
Latest record
PP 10
Attack 70
Hit -
X-Scissor No.404 · Level up
Type Insect
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 32
Latest record
PP 15
Attack 80
Hit 100%
Thrash No.37 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 38
Latest record
PP 10
Attack 120
Hit 100%
Superpower No.276 · Level up
Type Fighting
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 52
Latest record
PP 5
Attack 120
Hit 100%
Storm Throw No.480 · Level up
Type Fighting
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 20
Latest record
PP 10
Attack 60
Hit 100%
Double Hit No.458 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 24
Latest record
PP 10
Attack 35
Hit 90%
Bug Bite No.450 · Level up
Type Insect
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 16
PP 20
Attack 60
Hit 100%
Strength No.70 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 36
PP 15
Attack 80
Hit 100%