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Basic Info

Introduced: Generation 1
Species: Stag Beetle Pokémon
Type: Bug
Height: 1.5m
Weight: 55kg
Catch Rate: 45
Base Happiness: 70
Gender Ratio: 50% Female / 50% Male
Pokédex 3D AR: AR Marker
Generation 6 Cry

Names

Language Name
Chinese (Cantonese Hong Kong) 凱羅斯
Chinese (Mandarin Taiwan) 凯罗斯
English Pinsir
French Scarabrute
German Pinsir
Italian Pinsir
Japanese カイロス
Japanese (Romanized) Kailios
Japanese (Trademark) Kailios
Korean 쁘사이저
Spanish Pinsir

Dex Numbers

Dex #
National Dex #127
Kanto #127
Johto (G/S) #112
Johto (HG/SS) #113
Hoenn #167
Unova (B2W2) #146
Kalos (Coastal) #130
Hoenn (ORAS) #174
Alola #175

Abilities

  • Hyper Cutter: The Pokémon’s proud of its powerful pincers. They prevent other Pokémon from lowering its Attack stat.
  • Mold Breaker: Moves can be used on the target regardless of its Abilities.
  • Moxie: The Pokémon shows moxie, and that boosts the Attack stat after knocking out any Pokémon. [Hidden Ability]
  • * Aerilate: Normal-type moves become Flying-type moves. The power of those moves is boosted a little.

Evolutionary Chain

Does not evolve/is not evolved into.

Breeding

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Damage Taken

Fighting 0.5x
Fire 2x
Flying 2x
Grass 0.5x
Ground 0.5x
Rock 2x

Alternate Forms

Mega
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Base Stats

Gen Type(s) HP ATK DEF SP. ATK SP. DEF SPEED TOTAL
8 Bug 65
125
100
55
70
85
500
7 Bug 65
125
100
55
70
85
500
6 Bug 65
125
100
55
70
85
500

Dex Flavor Text

Game Dex Flavor Text
United States Pokémon Red If it fails to crush the victim in its pincers, it will swing is around and toss it hard.
United States Pokémon Blue If it fails to crush the victim in its pincers, it will swing is around and toss it hard.
Japan Pokémon Stadium あたまの2ほんの ながいツノで てきを  はさんで ちぎる。からだが かたい あいては はさんだまま なげとばす。
United States Pokémon Stadium Grips and tears at its enemy with the two pincers on its head. Enemies with hard bodies are gripped and tossed.
United States Pokémon Yellow Grips its prey in its pincers and squeezes hard! It can't move if it's cold, so it lives in warm places.
United States Pokémon Gold With its horns, it digs burrows to sleep in at night. In the morning, damp soil clings to its body.
United States Pokémon Silver Swings its long antlers wildly to attack. During cold periods, it hides deep in forests.
United States Pokémon Ruby Pinsir is astoundingly strong. It can grip a foe weighing twice its weight in its horns and easily lift it. This Pokemon's movements turn sluggish in cold places.
United States Pokémon Sapphire 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.
United States Pokémon Emerald Their pincers are strong enough to shatter thick logs. Because they dislike cold, PINSIR burrow and sleep under the ground on chilly nights.
United States Pokémon LeafGreen If it fails to crush the foe in its pincers, it will swing around and toss the opponent.
United States Pokémon FireRed Its two long pincer horns are powerful. Once they grip an enemy, they won't release until the foe is torn.
United States Pokémon Pearl It grips prey with its pincers until the prey is torn in half. What it can't tear, it tosses far.
United States Pokémon Diamond It grips prey with its pincers until the prey is torn in half. What it can't tear, it tosses far.
United States Pokémon Platinum It grips prey with its pincers until the prey is torn in half. What it can't tear, it tosses far.
United States Pokémon HeartGold With its pincer horns, it digs burrows to sleep in at night. In the morning, damp soil clings to its body.
United States Pokémon SoulSilver It swings its long pincer horns wildly to attack. During cold periods, it hides deep in forests.
United States Pokémon White It grips prey with its pincers until the prey is torn in half. What it can't tear, it tosses far.
Japan Pokémon White 2ほんの ツノで えものを はさんで ちぎれるまで はなさない。ちぎれない ときは かなたまで なげとばすのだ。
United States Pokémon Black It grips prey with its pincers until the prey is torn in half. What it can't tear, it tosses far.
Japan Pokémon Black 2ほんの ツノで えものを はさんで ちぎれるまで はなさない。ちぎれない ときは かなたまで なげとばすのだ。
United States Pokémon Black 2 It grips prey with its powerful pincers and will not let go until the prey is torn in half.
Japan Pokémon Black 2 パワフルな ツノを ふりまわす。 2ほんの ツノで はさんだ えものは ちぎれるまで ぜったい はなさない。
United States Pokémon White 2 It grips prey with its powerful pincers and will not let go until the prey is torn in half.
Japan Pokémon White 2 パワフルな ツノを ふりまわす。 2ほんの ツノで はさんだ えものは ちぎれるまで ぜったい はなさない。
France Pokémon X Il serre les proies dans ses pinces pour les trancher en deux. S’il n’y arrive pas, il les jette au loin.
Italy Pokémon Y Quando attacca agita le lunghe corna. Nei periodi freddi sta nascosto nelle foreste.
Spain Pokémon Y Arremete violentamente con su cornamenta. Cuando llega el frío, se adentra en los bosques.
France Pokémon Y Il attaque sauvagement avec ses cornes. En hiver, il se cache au plus profond des forêts.
South Korea Pokémon Y 긴 뿔을 휘둘러서 공격을 해온다. 추울 때는 숲 깊은 곳에 몸을 숨긴다.
Germany Pokémon Y Beim Angriff verdreht es sein Geweih. In Kälteperioden versteckt es sich tief im Wald.
Japan Pokémon Y ながい ツノを ふりまわして こうげきしてくる。さむいときは もりの おくに すがたを かくす。
United States Pokémon Y It swings its long pincer horns wildly to attack. During cold periods, it hides deep in forests.
Italy Pokémon X Afferra la preda con le pinze e non la molla finché non l’ha tranciata. Se non ci riesce, la scaglia via.
Spain Pokémon X Atrapa presas con sus pinzas hasta que las parte en dos. Lanza lejos lo que no puede quebrar.
Germany Pokémon X Es hält seine Beute mit seiner Zange fest und teilt sie dann. Was es nicht teilen kann, wirft es fort.
Japan Pokémon X 2ほんの ツノで えものを はさんで ちぎれるまで はなさない。ちぎれない ときは かなたまで なげとばすのだ。
United States Pokémon X It grips prey with its pincers until the prey is torn in half. What it can’t tear, it tosses far.
South Korea Pokémon X 2개의 뿔 사이에 먹이를 끼우고 조각날 때까지 놓지 않는다. 조각나지 않으면 저편으로 세게 내던진다.
Italy Pokémon Omega Ruby Pinsir è dotato di due chele enormi sul capo, dalla cui superficie sporgono aculei. Questi vengono conficcati nel corpo del nemico quando le chele si chiudono, per impedirne la fuga.
South Korea Pokémon Alpha Sapphire 자신의 몸무게 두 배나 되는 상대를 뿔로 집어 가볍게 들어 올리는 괴력을 지녔다. 추운 곳에서는 몸의 움직임이 둔해진다.
Italy Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Pinsir è incredibilmente forte. Può afferrare e sollevare tra le chele sul capo un nemico dal peso doppio rispetto al suo. I suoi movimenti sono impacciati in luoghi freddi.
Spain Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Pinsir es sorprendentemente fuerte. Puede agarrar con los cuernos a un rival que pese el doble que él y levantarlo por los aires. En zonas frías, los movimientos de este Pokémon se vuelven lentos.
France Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Scarabrute est incroyablement fort. Il peut attraper un ennemi qui pèse deux fois son poids dans ses mandibules et le soulever sans le moindre problème. Lorsqu’il fait froid, les mouvements de ce Pokémon sont un peu ralentis.
Germany Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Pinsir ist erstaunlich stark. Es kann einen Feind, der doppelt so viel wiegt wie es selbst, mit seinen Hörnern packen und hochheben. Bei niedrigen Temperaturen werden die Bewegungen dieses Pokémon schwerfällig.
Japan Pokémon Alpha Sapphire じぶんの たいじゅうの 2ばいも ある あいてを ツノで はさみ かるがる もちあげる かいりき。 さむい ばしょでは からだの うごきが にぶる。
United States Pokémon Alpha Sapphire 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.
South Korea Pokémon Omega Ruby 늠름한 2개의 뿔 표면에 있는 가시가 상대의 몸에 깊숙이 파고들어서 집히면 쉽게 벗어날 수 없다.
Spain Pokémon Omega Ruby Pinsir tiene un par de cuernos imponentes recubiertos de pinchos, que se clavan en el cuerpo del rival. Una vez que los ha clavado, no hay quien escape de su abrazo.
France Pokémon Omega Ruby Scarabrute est doté de cornes imposantes. Des pointes jaillissent de la surface de ses cornes. Ces pointes s’enfoncent profondément dans le corps de l’ennemi, l’empêchant ainsi de s’échapper.
Germany Pokémon Omega Ruby Pinsir hat ein Paar massive Hörner. Aus diesen ragen Dornen hervor, die sich in den Körper seines Gegners hineinbohren, wenn sich die Zange schließt, und ihm das Entkommen schwer machen.
Japan Pokémon Omega Ruby たくましい 2ほんの ツノの ひょうめんに ある トゲが あいての からだに ふかく くいこむので はさまれると かんたんに はずせないのだ。
United States Pokémon Omega Ruby 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.
United States Pokémon Sun It grips its prey in its pincers and splits them apart. Although it is a powerful Pokémon, it can’t deal with the cold.
United States Pokémon Moon One solid blow from its horns is enough to split apart a large tree. Its greatest rival in Alola is Vikavolt.
United States Pokémon Sword
United States Pokémon Shield
United States Pokémon Stadium 2 With its horns, it digs burrows to sleep in at night. In the morning, damp soil clings to its body.

Sprite List

Gen/Game Normal Shiny
First Generation
Red and Green (Japan) Back Picture Front Picture
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Red and Blue (US) Back Picture Front Picture
Back Picture Front Picture
Yellow Back Picture Front Picture
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Second Generation
Gold Back Picture Front Picture Back Picture Front Picture
Silver Back Picture Front Picture Back Picture Front Picture
Crystal Back Picture Front Picture Front Picture Back Picture Front Picture Front Picture
Third Generation
Ruby/Sapphire Back Picture Front Picture Back Picture Front Picture
Emerald Front Picture Front Picture Front Picture Front Picture Front Picture Front Picture
Fire Red / Leaf Green Back Picture Front Picture Back Picture Front Picture
Fourth Generation
Diamond/Pearl
Platinum
Heart Gold/Soul Silver
Fifth Generation
Black/White anim anim
Sixth & Seventh Generation
XY
Sun/Moon

anim anim

anim anim

Character Appearances

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  • United States Samurai's Pinsir
  • Japan サムライのカイロス
  • Japan Samurai no Kailios
  • Japan Samurai's Kailios
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  • United States Raymond's Pinsir
  • Japan レイモンドのカイロス
  • Japan Raymond no Kailios
  • Japan Raymond's Kailios
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  • United States Anthony's Pinsir
  • Japan トンペイのカイロス
  • Japan Tonpei no Kailios
  • Japan Tonpei's Kailios
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  • United States Howie's Pinsir
  • Japan ヒロヲのカイロス
  • Japan Hirowo no Kailios
  • Japan Hirowo's Kailios
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  • United States Gary's Pinsir
  • Japan シゲルのカイロス
  • Japan Shigeru no Kailios
  • Japan Shigeru's Kailios
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  • United States Goh's Pinsir
  • Japan ゴウのカイロス
  • Japan Go no Kailios
  • Japan Go's Kailios
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  • United States Kricketina Kylie's Pinsir
  • Japan コロミのカイロス
  • Japan Koromi no Kailios
  • Japan Koromi's Kailios

Episode Appearances

Ep # Title
SL 4
SL 47
SL 52
OI 17
OI 28
GS 3
GS 53
GS 64
GS 109
GS 153
AG 5
AG 124
AG 136
AG 177
PC 12
Movie 1
Movie 2
Movie 11
PSFC 1
DP 171
Movie 15
PSFC 8
MES 1
XY 55
MES 4
XY 69
XY 70
XYZ 19
XYZ 30
XYZ 38
XYZ 47
Movie 20
SM 13
SM 47
SM 95
Movie 22
SM 105
SM 129
PM2019 6
PM2019 9
PM2019 7
Movie 23
PM2019 11
PM2019 14
PM2019 20
PM2019 23
PM2019 31
PM2019 33
PM2019 35
PM2019 46
PM2019 47
PM2019 53
PM2019 60
PM2019 62
PM2019 66
PM2019 70
POKETOON 3
PM2019 94
PM2019 107
Special 129
PM2019 136
SP 16

TCG Cards

#9: Pinsir
Rarity:
Rare
Type:
Type
HP:
60
Weakness:
Type
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#25: Pinsir
Rarity:
Rare
Type:
Type
HP:
60
Weakness:
Type
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#24: Giovanni's Pinsir
Rarity:
Rare
Type:
Type
HP:
70
Weakness:
Type
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy
#101: Pinsir
Rarity:
Common
Type:
Type
HP:
60
Weakness:
Type
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#13: Pinsir
Rarity:
Rare
Type:
Type
HP:
70
Weakness:
Type
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#24: Pinsir
Rarity:
Rare
Type:
Type
HP:
70
Weakness:
Type
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#9: Pinsir (Delta Species)
Rarity:
Rare
Type:
Type
HP:
60
Weakness:
Type
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#59: Pinsir
Rarity:
Uncommon
Type:
Type
HP:
80
Weakness:
Type
+20
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#75: Pinsir
Rarity:
Uncommon
Type:
Type
HP:
90
Weakness:
Type
+20
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy
#32: Pinsir
Rarity:
Uncommon
Type:
Type
HP:
70
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#1: Pinsir
Rarity:
Rare
Type:
Type
HP:
80
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy
#3: Pinsir
Rarity:
Uncommon
Type:
Type
HP:
100
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy
#9: Pinsir
Rarity:
Rare
Type:
Type
HP:
100
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy
#6: Pinsir
Rarity:
Uncommon
Type:
Type
HP:
110
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy

Event Pokemon

Title
Pokémon XD - Michael's Pinsir
Country: United States
Pokémon: Thumbanil Pinsir
Started: 2005-10-03
Ended: 0000-00-00
Pinsir Mega Stone
Country: Canada
Pokémon: Thumbanil Pinsir
Started: 2014-08-13
Ended: 2014-09-17
GameStop Pinsir
Country: United States
Pokémon: Thumbanil Pinsir
Started: 2014-08-13
Ended: 2014-09-17
Note: Move names that have a colored checkmark beside the name receive a Same Type Attack Bonus (STAB) when used by this Pokémon

Level Up Moves

Vice Grip Type Icon Physical 30 55 100 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Focus Energy Type Icon Status 30 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 7 7 36 36
Bind Type Icon Physical 20 15 85 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 7 7 7 13 13 21
Seismic Toss Type Icon Physical 20 100 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 13 13 13 19 19 25 25
Harden Type Icon Status 30 11 11 11 11 11 13 13 13 13 19 19 19 25 25 43 43
Revenge Type Icon Physical 10 60 100 15 15 15 15 15 18 18 18 18 25 25 25
Vital Throw Type Icon Physical 10 70 18 18 18 22 22 25 25 25 25
Brick Break Type Icon Physical 15 75 100 26 26 26 18 18 21 21 21 21 31 31 31
Double Hit Type Icon Physical 10 35 90 22 22 22
Submission Type Icon Physical 20 80 80 33 33 29 26 26 42 42 42 42 43 43 43 37 37
X-Scissor
Type Icon Physical 15 80 100 29 29 33 29 29 30 30 30 30
Guillotine Type Icon Physical 5 30 50 50 50 47 47 47 47 47 47 37 37 37 31 31 30 30
Storm Throw Type Icon Physical 10 60 100 36 36 36 33 33
Thrash Type Icon Physical 10 120 100 43 43 43 36 36 35 35 35 35
Swords Dance Type Icon Status 20 40 40 40 40 40 38 38 38 38 49 49 49 43 43 54 54
Superpower Type Icon Physical 5 120 100 47 47 47 43 43 52 52 52 52
Slash Type Icon Physical 20 70 100 49 49

TM/HM Moves

Confide Type Icon Status 20
Bulk Up Type Icon Status 20
Sunny Day Type Icon Status 5
Rain Dance Type Icon Status 5
Sleep Talk Type Icon Status 10
Attract Type Icon Status 15 100
Swagger Type Icon Status 15 85
Protect Type Icon Status 10
Substitute Type Icon Status 10
Rest Type Icon Status 10
Double Team Type Icon Status 15
Toxic Type Icon Status 10 90
Swords Dance Type Icon Status 20
Stealth Rock Type Icon Status 20
Captivate Type Icon Status 20 100
Endure Type Icon Status 10
Curse Type Icon Status 10
Mimic Type Icon Status 10
Brutal Swing Type Icon Physical 20 60 100
Bulldoze Type Icon Physical 20 60 100
Smack Down Type Icon Physical 15 50 100
Stone Edge Type Icon Physical 5 100 80
Giga Impact Type Icon Physical 5 150 90
X-Scissor
Type Icon Physical 15 80 100
Fling Type Icon Physical 10 100
Rock Tomb Type Icon Physical 15 60 95
Brick Break Type Icon Physical 15 75 100
Facade Type Icon Physical 20 70 100
Frustration Type Icon Physical 20 100
Return Type Icon Physical 20 100
False Swipe Type Icon Physical 40 40 100
Thief Type Icon Physical 25 60 100
Rock Slide Type Icon Physical 10 75 90
Earthquake Type Icon Physical 10 100 100
Secret Power Type Icon Physical 20 70 100
Rock Smash Type Icon Physical 15 40 100
Dig Type Icon Physical 10 80 100
Strength Type Icon Physical 15 80 100
Cut Type Icon Physical 30 50 95
Rock Climb Type Icon Physical 20 90 85
Natural Gift Type Icon Physical 15 100
Focus Punch Type Icon Physical 20 150 100
Fury Cutter
Type Icon Physical 20 40 95
Headbutt Type Icon Physical 15 70 100
Bide Type Icon Physical 10
Rage Type Icon Physical 20 20 100
Seismic Toss Type Icon Physical 20 100
Submission Type Icon Physical 20 80 80
Double-Edge Type Icon Physical 15 120 100
Take Down Type Icon Physical 20 90 85
Body Slam Type Icon Physical 15 85 100
Round Type Icon Special 15 60 100
Focus Blast Type Icon Special 5 120 70
Hidden Power Type Icon Special 15 60 100
Hyper Beam Type Icon Special 5 150 90
Struggle Bug
Type Icon Special 20 50 100
Snore Type Icon Special 15 50 100

Egg Moves

Me First Type Icon Status 20
Bug Bite
Type Icon Physical 20 60 100
Close Combat Type Icon Physical 5 120 100
Feint Type Icon Physical 10 30 100
Superpower Type Icon Physical 5 120 100
Feint Attack Type Icon Physical 20 60
Flail Type Icon Physical 15 100
Quick Attack Type Icon Physical 30 40 100
Fury Attack Type Icon Physical 20 15 85
False Swipe Type Icon Physical 40 40 100

Move Tutors

Stealth Rock Type Icon Status 20
Iron Defense Type Icon Status 15
Sleep Talk Type Icon Status 10
String Shot
Type Icon Status 40 95
Substitute Type Icon Status 10
Mimic Type Icon Status 10
Swords Dance Type Icon Status 20
Swagger Type Icon Status 15 85
Endure Type Icon Status 10
Bug Bite
Type Icon Physical 20 60 100
Knock Off Type Icon Physical 20 65 100
Superpower Type Icon Physical 5 120 100
Focus Punch Type Icon Physical 20 150 100
Bind Type Icon Physical 20 15 85
Fury Cutter
Type Icon Physical 20 40 95
Headbutt Type Icon Physical 15 70 100
Rock Slide Type Icon Physical 10 75 90
Seismic Toss Type Icon Physical 20 100
Double-Edge Type Icon Physical 15 120 100
Body Slam Type Icon Physical 15 85 100
Snore Type Icon Special 15 50 100