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No. 0127

Pinsir

Stag Beetle Pokémon

Pinsir
Official art
Bug
Height
1.5 m 4′11″
Weight
55 kg 121.3 lbs
Base stat total
500 top 30%
Introduced
Gen I
Abilities
Pokédex entryShield
This Pokémon clamps its pincers down on its prey and then either splits the prey in half or flings it away.
See all 21 entries

Base stats

HP65125–172240–334
Atk125117–194229–383
Def10094–167184–328
SpA5554–117103–229
SpD7067–134130–262
Spe8581–150157–295
Total500Higher than 70% of all Pokémon
HP65Atk125Def100Spe85SpD70SpA55

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Atk.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 85). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+150Max137No SP105Min94Scarf225Tailwind300

At max Speed, Pinsir outspeeds 15 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 1.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage
  13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage
  14. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage
  15. 150Pinsir · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  16. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage
  17. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage
  18. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage
  19. 137Pinsir · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  20. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage
  21. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage
  22. 105Pinsir · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  23. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage
  24. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage
  25. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage
  26. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage
  27. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage
  28. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage
  29. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage
  30. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage
  31. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage
  32. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage
  33. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Fire2×Flying2×Rock2×

Resists

Fighting½×Grass½×Ground½×
Takes normal damage from 12 types
NormalPoisonBugGhostSteelWaterElectricPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

  • Hyper Cutter

    Prevents Attack from being lowered by other Pokémon.

  • Mold Breaker

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

  • MoxieHidden ability

    Raises Attack one stage upon KOing a Pokémon.

Competitive

National DexRU

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#220 of 262 used

▼ 2 places since Oct 22
Oct 22Oct 28
▲ 3 places since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Pinsirite (87.8%) · Hyper Cutter (69.5%) · Jolly (65.2%) · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32 (35.4%)

Moves Feint, Body Slam, Storm Throw, Protect

Singles

#170 of 262 used

Same as Oct 22
Oct 22Oct 28
▲ 1 place since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Pinsirite (91.4%) · Moxie (61.4%) · Jolly (75.8%) · HP 1 / Atk 32 / Def 1 / Spe 32 (33.9%)

Moves Quick Attack, Swords Dance, Storm Throw, Thrash

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Evolution

Pinsir does not evolve.

Moves

Level up 15

1HardenRaises the user’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus——30
1Vise GripInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys55100%30
4Focus EnergyIncreases the user’s chance to score a critical hit.NormalStatus——30
8BindPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.NormalPhys1585%20
12Seismic TossInflicts damage equal to the user’s level.FightingPhys—100%20
16Bug BiteIf target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.BugPhys60100%20
20Storm ThrowAlways scores a critical hit.FightingPhys60100%10
24Double HitHits twice in one turn.NormalPhys3590%10
28Vital ThrowNever misses.FightingPhys70—10
32X-ScissorInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.BugPhys80100%15
36StrengthInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys80100%15
40Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20
44SubmissionUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.FightingPhys8080%20
48GuillotineCauses a one-hit KO.NormalPhys—30%5
52SuperpowerLowers the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.FightingPhys120100%5

TM / HM / TR 33

TM83BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20
HM01CutInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys5095%30
HM04StrengthInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys80100%15
HM06Rock SmashHas a 50% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.FightingPhys40100%15
HM08Rock ClimbHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.NormalPhys9085%20
TMSwords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20
TMHyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5
TMEarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10
TMDigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10
TMDouble TeamRaises the user’s evasion by one stage.NormalStatus——15
TMRestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5
TMRock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10
TMSubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10
TMThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25
TMProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TMEndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10
TMFalse SwipeCannot lower the target’s HP below 1.NormalPhys40100%40
TMSwaggerRaises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.NormalStatus—85%15
TMAttractTarget falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.NormalStatus—100%15
TMSleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10
TMRain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5
TMSunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5
TMFacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20
TMFocus PunchIf the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.FightingPhys150100%20
TMBrick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15
TMRock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15
TMBulk UpRaises the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage.FightingStatus——20
TMFlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10
TMX-ScissorInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.BugPhys80100%15
TMFocus BlastHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.FightingSpec12070%5
TMGiga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5
TMStone EdgeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.RockPhys10080%5
TMStealth RockCauses damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.RockStatus——20

Egg moves 8

EggBug BiteIf target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.BugPhys60100%20
EggClose CombatLowers the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.FightingPhys120100%5
EggFeintHits through Protect and Detect.NormalPhys30100%10
EggFlailInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.NormalPhys—100%15
EggFury AttackHits 2-5 times in one turn.NormalPhys1585%20
EggQuick AttackInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%30
EggSuperpowerLowers the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.FightingPhys120100%5
EggThrashHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.NormalPhys120100%10

Pokédex entries

Category
Stag Beetle Pokémon
Debut
Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
Color
Brown
Shape
Habitat
Forest
Pal Park area
Forest
Kanto#127Original Johto#112Original Hoenn#167Updated Johto#113Updated Unova#146Coastal Kalos#130New Hoenn#174Original Alola#175Original Akala#102Original Poni#065Updated Alola#211Updated Akala#112Updated Poni#078Let’s Go Kanto#127Isle of Armor#120Lumiose#178

  1. This Pokémon clamps its pincers down on its prey and then either splits the prey in half or flings it away.

    Shield

  2. These Pokémon judge one another based on pincers. Thicker, more impressive pincers make for more popularity with the opposite gender.

    Sword

  3. Grips its prey in its pincers and squeezes hard! It can’t move if it’s cold out, so it lives in warm places.

    Let’s Go, Pikachu! · Let’s Go, Eevee!

  4. Although it’s tough, it can’t handle cold well. When night falls, it buries itself in leafage and sleeps.

    Ultra Moon

  5. It gets into territorial disputes with Vikavolt. For some reason, it apparently gets along well with Heracross in Alola.

    Ultra Sun

  6. One solid blow from its horns is enough to split apart a large tree. Its greatest rival in Alola is Vikavolt.

    Moon

  7. It grips its prey in its pincers and splits them apart. Although it is a powerful Pokémon, it can’t deal with the cold.

    Sun

  8. It grips prey with its powerful pincers and will not let go until the prey is torn in half.

    Black 2 · White 2

  9. It swings its long pincer horns wildly to attack. During cold periods, it hides deep in forests.

    SoulSilver · Y

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

    HeartGold

  11. It grips prey with its pincers until the prey is torn in half. What it can’t tear, it tosses far.

    Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · X

  12. If it fails to crush the foe in its pincers, it will swing around and toss the opponent.

    LeafGreen

  13. Its two long pincer horns are powerful. Once they grip an enemy, they won’t release until the foe is torn.

    FireRed

  14. Their pincers are strong enough to shatter thick logs. Because they dislike cold, PINSIR burrow and sleep under the ground on chilly nights.

    Emerald

  15. PINSIR 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.

    Sapphire · Alpha Sapphire

  16. PINSIR 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.

    Ruby · Omega Ruby

  17. When the temperature drops at night, it sleeps on treetops or among roots where it is well hidden.

    Crystal

  18. Swings its long antlers wildly to attack. During cold periods, it hides deep in forests.

    Silver

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

    Gold

  20. Grips its prey in its pincers and squeezes hard! It can't move if it's cold, so it lives in warm places.

    Yellow

  21. If it fails to crush the victim in its pincers, it will swing it around and toss it hard.

    Red · Blue

Names around the world

Japanese
カイロス
Japanese (romaji)
Kailios
Korean
쁘사이저
Chinese (Traditional)
凱羅斯
Chinese (Simplified)
凯罗斯
French
Scarabrute
German
Pinsir
Spanish
Pinsir
Italian
Pinsir

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation I

Generation II

Generation III

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield
2 Atk
Catch rate
45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship
70
Base experience
175
Growth rate
Slow

Breeding

Egg groups
Bug
Gender
♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time
25 egg cycles ≈6,630 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Green 3 areas
  • Celadon City Prize CornerReceive as a gift · Lv 20
  • Safari Zone (Area 1, east)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28
  • Safari Zone (middle)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23
Sword: The Isle of Armor 7 areas
  • Challenge RoadSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 26–60
  • Fields of Honor (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–60
  • Forest of FocusSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 26–60
  • Forest of Focus (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–60
  • Training LowlandsSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 13–60
  • Training Lowlands (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–60
  • Workout Sea (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–60
Let’s Go, Eevee! 2 areas
  • Road 14Walking in the overworld · Lv 33–38
  • Road 15Walking in the overworld · Lv 33–38
Ultra Moon 4 areas
  • Exeggutor IslandStatic encounter, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 42–45
  • Lush JungleWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 19–22
  • Poké PelagoReceive as a gift · Lv 21–55
  • Poni GroveWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 52–55
Ultra Sun 4 areas
  • Exeggutor IslandStatic encounter, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 42–45
  • Lush JungleWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 19–22
  • Poké PelagoReceive as a gift · Lv 21–55
  • Poni GroveWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 52–55
Moon 3 areas
  • Lush JungleWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18–21
  • Poké PelagoReceive as a gift · Lv 21–55
  • Poni GroveWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 52–55
Sun 3 areas
  • Lush JungleWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 18–21
  • Poké PelagoReceive as a gift · Lv 21–55
  • Poni GroveWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 52–55
Y 1 area
  • Friend Safari (Bug)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
X 2 areas
  • Friend Safari (Bug)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
  • Road 12Walking in tall grass or a cave, Walking in yellow flowers · Lv 25–27
White 2 3 areas
  • Lostlorn ForestWalking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24–26
  • Lostlorn Forest (Hidden Grotto)Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto · Lv 20–24
  • Road 12Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–42
Black 2 1 area
  • Lostlorn Forest (Hidden Grotto)Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto · Lv 20–24
XD 1 area
  • Citadark Isle 2FSnagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. · Lv 35
White 1 area
  • Road 12Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 50–60
Black 1 area
  • Road 12Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 50–60
SoulSilver 1 area
  • National ParkWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–28
HeartGold 1 area
  • National ParkWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 13–28
Platinum 1 area
  • Road 229Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48–49
Pearl 1 area
  • Road 229Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 52
LeafGreen 3 areas
  • Celadon City Prize CornerReceive as a gift · Lv 18
  • Safari Zone (Area 1, east)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28
  • Safari Zone (middle)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23
Emerald 1 area
  • Safari Zone (NW/mach bike area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–29
Sapphire 1 area
  • Safari Zone (NW/mach bike area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–29
Ruby 1 area
  • Safari Zone (NW/mach bike area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 27–29
Yellow 3 areas
  • Celadon City Prize CornerReceive as a gift · Lv 30
  • Safari Zone (Area 2, north)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 15
  • Safari Zone (Area 3, west)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 25
Blue 3 areas
  • Celadon City Prize CornerReceive as a gift · Lv 20
  • Safari Zone (Area 1, east)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 28
  • Safari Zone (middle)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 23