Quick Answers
Pinsir is a Bug-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I, known as the Stag Beetle Pokémon. Pinsir does not evolve.
What type is Pinsir?
Pinsir is a Bug-type Pokémon.
What is Pinsir weak to?
Pinsir is weak to Fire, Flying, and Rock-type attacks.
What does Pinsir resist?
Pinsir resists Grass, Fighting, and Ground-type attacks.
What are Pinsir's base stats?
Pinsir has a base stat total of 500. Its highest base stat is Attack at 125. See the full base stat breakdown.
What abilities does Pinsir have?
Pinsir can have Hyper Cutter and Mold Breaker as standard abilities, plus Moxie as its Hidden Ability. Browse all abilities.
Does Pinsir evolve?
Pinsir does not evolve. It has no pre-evolution and no evolved form.
Where can you find Pinsir?
Pinsir can be encountered in the wild in 24 games, including Pokémon Blue, Pokémon Yellow, Pokémon Ruby, and Pokémon Sapphire. See the per-game location list.
What moves can Pinsir learn?
Pinsir can learn 91 different moves across the main series, through leveling up, TMs and HMs, breeding, and move tutors. See Pinsir's complete movepool.
Base Stats
Abilities
Type Matchups
View full type chart →Damage multipliers vs. bug typing. Ability-based immunities (e.g. Levitate) are not included.
Forms · 2 variations
Battle & Lore Hub
Moves · 91 total
Level-Up
4 movesTM / HM
28 movesEgg Moves
3 movesMove Tutor
3 movesOther
53 movesWhere to find· 35 games
Pinsir in Pokémon Red
PokédexIn this game's Pokédex — wild location data unavailable.
Where can you find Pinsir in Pokémon Blue?
3 spotsPinsir can be found in Celadon City Prize Corner, Kanto Safari Zone Area 1 East, and Kanto Safari Zone Middle in Pokémon Blue.
- •Celadon City Prize Corner
- •Kanto Safari Zone Area 1 East
- •Kanto Safari Zone Middle
Where can you find Pinsir in Pokémon Yellow?
3 spotsPinsir can be found in Celadon City Prize Corner, Kanto Safari Zone Area 2 North, and Kanto Safari Zone Area 3 West in Pokémon Yellow.
- •Celadon City Prize Corner
- •Kanto Safari Zone Area 2 North
- •Kanto Safari Zone Area 3 West
Pinsir in Pokémon Gold
PokédexIn this game's Pokédex — wild location data unavailable.
Pinsir in Pokémon Silver
PokédexIn this game's Pokédex — wild location data unavailable.
Pinsir in Pokémon Crystal
PokédexIn this game's Pokédex — wild location data unavailable.
Where can you find Pinsir in Pokémon Ruby?
1 spotPinsir can be found in Hoenn Safari Zone Nwmach Bike in Pokémon Ruby.
- •Hoenn Safari Zone Nwmach Bike
Where can you find Pinsir in Pokémon Sapphire?
1 spotPinsir can be found in Hoenn Safari Zone Nwmach Bike in Pokémon Sapphire.
- •Hoenn Safari Zone Nwmach Bike
Where can you find Pinsir in Pokémon Emerald?
1 spotPinsir can be found in Hoenn Safari Zone Nwmach Bike in Pokémon Emerald.
- •Hoenn Safari Zone Nwmach Bike
Pinsir in Pokémon FireRed
PokédexIn this game's Pokédex — wild location data unavailable.
Where can you find Pinsir in Pokémon LeafGreen?
3 spotsPinsir can be found in Celadon City Prize Corner, Kanto Safari Zone Area 1 East, and Kanto Safari Zone Middle in Pokémon LeafGreen.
- •Celadon City Prize Corner
- •Kanto Safari Zone Area 1 East
- •Kanto Safari Zone Middle
Where can you find Pinsir in Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness?
1 spotPinsir can be found in Citadark Isle 2f in Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness.
- •Citadark Isle 2f
Pinsir in Pokémon Diamond
PokédexIn this game's Pokédex — wild location data unavailable.
Where can you find Pinsir in Pokémon Pearl?
1 spotPinsir can be found in Sinnoh Route 229 in Pokémon Pearl.
Where can you find Pinsir in Pokémon Platinum?
1 spotPinsir can be found in Sinnoh Route 229 in Pokémon Platinum.
Where can you find Pinsir in Pokémon HeartGold?
1 spotPinsir can be found in National Park in Pokémon HeartGold.
Where can you find Pinsir in Pokémon SoulSilver?
1 spotPinsir can be found in National Park in Pokémon SoulSilver.
Where can you find Pinsir in Pokémon Black?
1 spotPinsir can be found in Unova Route 12 in Pokémon Black.
Where can you find Pinsir in Pokémon White?
1 spotPinsir can be found in Unova Route 12 in Pokémon White.
Where can you find Pinsir in Pokémon Black 2?
1 spotPinsir can be found in Lostlorn Forest Hidden Grotto in Pokémon Black 2.
- •Lostlorn Forest Hidden Grotto
Where can you find Pinsir in Pokémon White 2?
3 spotsPinsir can be found in Lostlorn Forest, Lostlorn Forest Hidden Grotto, and Unova Route 12 in Pokémon White 2.
- •Lostlorn Forest
- •Lostlorn Forest Hidden Grotto
- •Unova Route 12
Where can you find Pinsir in Pokémon X?
2 spotsPinsir can be found in Friend Safari Bug and Kalos Route 12 in Pokémon X.
- •Friend Safari Bug
- •Kalos Route 12
Where can you find Pinsir in Pokémon Y?
1 spotPinsir can be found in Friend Safari Bug in Pokémon Y.
- •Friend Safari Bug
Pinsir in Pokémon Omega Ruby
PokédexIn this game's Pokédex — wild location data unavailable.
Pinsir in Pokémon Alpha Sapphire
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Where can you find Pinsir in Pokémon Sun?
5 spotsPinsir can be found in Lush Jungle North, Poke Pelago Elite Four Defeated, Poke Pelago Poni Island Reached, Poke Pelago Ulaula Island Reached, and Poni Grove in Pokémon Sun.
- •Lush Jungle North
- •Poke Pelago Elite Four Defeated
- •Poke Pelago Poni Island Reached
- •Poke Pelago Ulaula Island Reached
- •Poni Grove
Where can you find Pinsir in Pokémon Moon?
5 spotsPinsir can be found in Lush Jungle North, Poke Pelago Elite Four Defeated, Poke Pelago Poni Island Reached, Poke Pelago Ulaula Island Reached, and Poni Grove in Pokémon Moon.
- •Lush Jungle North
- •Poke Pelago Elite Four Defeated
- •Poke Pelago Poni Island Reached
- •Poke Pelago Ulaula Island Reached
- •Poni Grove
Where can you find Pinsir in Pokémon Ultra Sun?
8 spotsPinsir can be found in Exeggutor Island, Lush Jungle North, Lush Jungle South, Lush Jungle West, Poke Pelago Elite Four Defeated, and Poke Pelago Poni Island Reached, and 2 other locations in Pokémon Ultra Sun.
- •Exeggutor Island
- •Lush Jungle North
- •Lush Jungle South
- •Lush Jungle West
- •Poke Pelago Elite Four Defeated
- •Poke Pelago Poni Island Reached
- •Poke Pelago Ulaula Island Reached
- •Poni Grove
Where can you find Pinsir in Pokémon Ultra Moon?
8 spotsPinsir can be found in Exeggutor Island, Lush Jungle North, Lush Jungle South, Lush Jungle West, Poke Pelago Elite Four Defeated, and Poke Pelago Poni Island Reached, and 2 other locations in Pokémon Ultra Moon.
- •Exeggutor Island
- •Lush Jungle North
- •Lush Jungle South
- •Lush Jungle West
- •Poke Pelago Elite Four Defeated
- •Poke Pelago Poni Island Reached
- •Poke Pelago Ulaula Island Reached
- •Poni Grove
Pinsir in Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu!
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Where can you find Pinsir in Pokémon Let's Go, Eevee!?
2 spotsPinsir can be found in Kanto Route 14 and Kanto Route 15 in Pokémon Let's Go, Eevee!.
Pinsir in Pokémon Sword
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Pinsir in Pokémon Shield
PokédexIn this game's Pokédex — wild location data unavailable.
Where can you find Pinsir in Pokémon Green Japan?
3 spotsPinsir can be found in Celadon City Prize Corner, Kanto Safari Zone Area 1 East, and Kanto Safari Zone Middle in Pokémon Green Japan.
- •Celadon City Prize Corner
- •Kanto Safari Zone Area 1 East
- •Kanto Safari Zone Middle
Where can you find Pinsir in Pokémon The Isle Of Armor Sword?
7 spotsPinsir can be found in Challenge Road, Fields Of Honor Max Den D, Forest Of Focus, Forest Of Focus Max Den F, Training Lowlands, and Training Lowlands Max Den C, and 1 other location in Pokémon The Isle Of Armor Sword.
- •Challenge Road
- •Fields Of Honor Max Den D
- •Forest Of Focus
- •Forest Of Focus Max Den F
- •Training Lowlands
- •Training Lowlands Max Den C
- •Workout Sea Max Den E