Pokédex

Pinsir Stats, Weaknesses & Evolution

Pinsir official artwork

Pinsir (#0127) is a Bug-type Stag Beetle Pokémon introduced in Generation 1. It stands 1.5 m tall, weighs 55 kg and has a base stat total of 500, with its highest base stat in Attack (125). Its abilities are Hyper Cutter and Mold Breaker, with Moxie as its Hidden Ability. Pinsir is weak to Fire, Flying, and Rock attacks.

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

Pinsir base stats

  • HP: 65
  • Attack: 125
  • Defense: 100
  • Sp. Atk: 55
  • Sp. Def: 70
  • Speed: 85
  • Total: 500

Abilities

  • Hyper Cutter
  • Mold Breaker
  • Moxie (Hidden)

Pinsir type weaknesses & resistances

Weak to

  • Fire (2x)
  • Flying (2x)
  • Rock (2x)

Resists

  • Grass (0.5x)
  • Fighting (0.5x)
  • Ground (0.5x)

Pinsir level-up moveset

  • Lv. 1: Harden
  • Lv. 1: Vice Grip
  • Lv. 4: Focus Energy
  • Lv. 8: Bind
  • Lv. 12: Seismic Toss
  • Lv. 16: Bug Bite
  • Lv. 20: Storm Throw
  • Lv. 24: Double Hit
  • Lv. 28: Vital Throw
  • Lv. 32: X Scissor
  • Lv. 36: Strength
  • Lv. 40: Swords Dance
  • Lv. 44: Submission
  • Lv. 48: Guillotine
  • Lv. 52: Superpower