Pinsir PokeRogue Dex: Comprehensive Pinsir Pokedex Guide

Discover Pinsir battle strategies in PokeRogue and explore everything you need to know about Pinsir. From detailed stats, abilities, and evolutions to form variants, defensive and offensive strategies, and more. Your ultimate guide to mastering Pinsir in PokeRogueDex.

Pinsir Sprites

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Pinsir Pokémon Abilities

Tinted LensThe Pokémon can use \"not very effective\" moves to deal regular damage.
Hyper CutterThe Pokémon's proud of its powerful pincers. They prevent other Pokémon from lowering its Attack stat.
Mold BreakerMoves can be used on the target regardless of its Abilities.
MoxieThe Pokémon shows moxie, and that boosts the Attack stat after knocking out any Pokémon.

Pinsir Pokémon Base Stats

Max. HP65
Attack125
Defense100
Sp. Atk55
Sp. Def70
Speed85
Sum500

Pinsir Pokémon Pokedex Data

weight55Kg
Starter Cost4
TypesBug

Pinsir Evolution Chart

Pinsir Type Matchups

Pinsir Type Resistances: Defensive Matchups

Normal1
Fire2
Water1
Electric1
Grass0.5
Ice1
Fighting0.5
Poison1
Ground0.5
Flying2
Psychic1
Bug1
Rock2
Ghost1
Dragon1
Dark1
Steel1
Fairy1

Pinsir Type Effectiveness: Offensive Matchups

Normal1
Fire0.5
Water1
Electric1
Grass2
Ice1
Fighting0.5
Poison0.5
Ground1
Flying0.5
Psychic2
Bug1
Rock1
Ghost0.5
Dragon1
Dark2
Steel0.5
Fairy0.5

Pinsir Egg Moves

NameTypeSplitPowerAccPPDescription
Earthquake
Ground
pokemon GROUND | pokeroguedex.net10010010The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.
Leech Life
Bug
pokemon BUG | pokeroguedex.net8010010The user drains the target's blood. The user's HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
Close Combat
Fighting
pokemon FIGHTING | pokeroguedex.net1201005The user fights the target up close without guarding itself. This also lowers the user's Defense and Sp Def stats.
Extreme Speed
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net801005The user charges the target at blinding speed. This move always goes first.

Pinsir Level Up Moves

LevelNameTypeSplitPowerAccPPDescription
1Vise Grip
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net5510030The target is gripped and squeezed from both sides to inflict damage.
1Harden
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net--30The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.
4Focus Energy
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net--30The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that critical hits land more easily.
8Bind
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net158520Things such as long bodies or tentacles are used to bind and squeeze the target for four to five turns.
12Seismic Toss
Fighting
pokemon FIGHTING | pokeroguedex.net-10020The target is thrown using the power of gravity. It inflicts damage equal to the user's level.
16Bug Bite
Bug
pokemon BUG | pokeroguedex.net6010020The user bites the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.
20Storm Throw
Fighting
pokemon FIGHTING | pokeroguedex.net6010010The user strikes the target with a fierce blow. This attack always results in a critical hit.
24Double Hit
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net359010The user slams the target with a long tail, vines, or a tentacle. The target is hit twice in a row.
28Vital Throw
Fighting
pokemon FIGHTING | pokeroguedex.net70-10The user attacks last. In return, this throw move never misses.
32X-Scissor
Bug
pokemon BUG | pokeroguedex.net8010015The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.
36Strength
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net8010015The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power.
40Swords Dance
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net--20A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user's Attack stat.
44Submission
Fighting
pokemon FIGHTING | pokeroguedex.net808020The user grabs the target and recklessly dives for the ground. This also damages the user a little.
48Guillotine
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net200305A vicious, tearing attack with big pincers. The target faints instantly if this attack hits.
52Superpower
Fighting
pokemon FIGHTING | pokeroguedex.net1201005The user attacks the target with great power. However, this also lowers the user's Attack and Defense stats.

Pinsir Technical & Hidden Machine Moves

NameTypeSplitPowerAccPPDescription
Swords Dance
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net--20A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user's Attack stat.
Cut
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net509530The target is cut with a scythe or claw.
Body Slam
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net8510015The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Take Down
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net908520A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.
Double-Edge
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net12010015A reckless, life-risking tackle in which the user rushes the target. This also damages the user quite a lot.
Hyper Beam
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net150905The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can't move on the next turn.
Strength
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net8010015The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power.
Earthquake
Ground
pokemon GROUND | pokeroguedex.net10010010The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.
Dig
Ground
pokemon GROUND | pokeroguedex.net8010010The user burrows into the ground, then attacks on the next turn.
Toxic
Poison
pokemon POISON | pokeroguedex.net-9010A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Double Team
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net--15By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
Focus Energy
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net--30The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that critical hits land more easily.
Rest
Psychic
pokemon PSYCHIC | pokeroguedex.net--5The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and heals any status conditions.
Rock Slide
Rock
pokemon ROCK | pokeroguedex.net759010Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.
Substitute (N)
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net--10The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.
Thief
Dark
pokemon DARK | pokeroguedex.net6010025The user attacks and has a 30% chance to steal the target's held item simultaneously.
Snore
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net5010015This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
Curse
Ghost
pokemon GHOST | pokeroguedex.net--10A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.
Reversal
Fighting
pokemon FIGHTING | pokeroguedex.net-10015An all-out attack that becomes more powerful the less HP the user has.
Protect
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net--10This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Outrage
Dragon
pokemon DRAGON | pokeroguedex.net12010010The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.
Endure
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net--10The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
False Swipe
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net4010040A restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.
Swagger
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net-8515The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target's Attack stat.
Attract
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net-10015If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
Sleep Talk
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net--10While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
Return
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net-10020This full-power attack grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
Frustration
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net-10020This full-power attack grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
Hidden Power
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net6010015A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.
Rain Dance
Water
pokemon WATER | pokeroguedex.net--5The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves.
Sunny Day
Fire
pokemon FIRE | pokeroguedex.net--5The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.
Rock Smash
Fighting
pokemon FIGHTING | pokeroguedex.net4010015The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
Facade
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net7010020This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Focus Punch
Fighting
pokemon FIGHTING | pokeroguedex.net15010020The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before it is used.
Helping Hand
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net--20The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally's attack.
Superpower
Fighting
pokemon FIGHTING | pokeroguedex.net1201005The user attacks the target with great power. However, this also lowers the user's Attack and Defense stats.
Revenge
Fighting
pokemon FIGHTING | pokeroguedex.net6010010This attack move's power is doubled if the user has been hurt by the opponent in the same turn.
Brick Break
Fighting
pokemon FIGHTING | pokeroguedex.net7510015The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.
Knock Off
Dark
pokemon DARK | pokeroguedex.net6510020The user slaps down the target's held item, and that item can't be used in that battle. The move does more damage if the target has a held item.
Rock Tomb
Rock
pokemon ROCK | pokeroguedex.net609515Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target's Speed stat by preventing its movement.
Iron Defense
Steel
pokemon STEEL | pokeroguedex.net--15The user hardens its body's surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.
Bulk Up
Fighting
pokemon FIGHTING | pokeroguedex.net--20The user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body, raising both its Attack and Defense stats.
Close Combat
Fighting
pokemon FIGHTING | pokeroguedex.net1201005The user fights the target up close without guarding itself. This also lowers the user's Defense and Sp Def stats.
Fling (N)
Dark
pokemon DARK | pokeroguedex.net-10010The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move's power and effects depend on the item.
X-Scissor
Bug
pokemon BUG | pokeroguedex.net8010015The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.
Focus Blast
Fighting
pokemon FIGHTING | pokeroguedex.net120705The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. This may also lower the target's Sp Def stat.
Giga Impact
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net150905The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can't move on the next turn.
Rock Climb
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net908520The user attacks the target by smashing into it with incredible force. This may also confuse the target.
Stone Edge
Rock
pokemon ROCK | pokeroguedex.net100805The user stabs the target from below with sharpened stones. Critical hits land more easily.
Stealth Rock
Rock
pokemon ROCK | pokeroguedex.net--20The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap hurts opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.
Bug Bite
Bug
pokemon BUG | pokeroguedex.net6010020The user bites the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.
Smack Down
Rock
pokemon ROCK | pokeroguedex.net5010015The user throws a stone or similar projectile to attack the target. A flying Pokémon will fall to the ground when it's hit.
Round (P)
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net6010015The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.
Struggle Bug
Bug
pokemon BUG | pokeroguedex.net5010020While resisting, the user attacks opposing Pokémon. This lowers the Sp Atk stats of those hit.
Bulldoze
Ground
pokemon GROUND | pokeroguedex.net6010020The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit.
Confide
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net--20The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target's Sp Atk stat.
High Horsepower
Ground
pokemon GROUND | pokeroguedex.net959510The user fiercely attacks the target using its entire body.
Throat Chop (P)
Dark
pokemon DARK | pokeroguedex.net8010015The user attacks the target's throat, and the resultant suffering prevents the target from using moves that emit sound for two turns.
Brutal Swing
Dark
pokemon DARK | pokeroguedex.net6010020The user swings its body around violently to inflict damage on everything in its vicinity.
Tera Blast (N)
Normal
pokemon NORMAL | pokeroguedex.net8010010If the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp Atk stat-whichever is higher for the user.