Encounter locations
| Region | Location | Method | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kanto | Pattern Bush | Overworld swarmOnly while this swarm is active | — |
| Kanto | Route 14 | Overworld swarmOnly while this swarm is active | — |
| Kanto | Safari Zone Center | Walking | 23 |
| Kanto | Safari Zone East | Walking | 28 |
| Hoenn | Safari Zone Northwest | Walking | 27–29 |
| Unova | Lostlorn Forest | Overworld swarmOnly while this swarm is active | — |
| Unova | Route 12 | Overworld swarmOnly while this swarm is active | — |
| Unova | Route 12 | WalkingRequires Unova wild encounters to be enabled; spring encounters | 50 |
| Johto | National Park | Overworld swarmOnly while this swarm is active | — |
This Pokémon is eligible for Mirage Rifts. Each opening rolls its own pool, so check active portals on the Town Map.
Check the Town Map to see which swarms are active.
This guide covers documented encounter tables and selected story events. Other scripted gifts or events may also award this Pokémon.
Natures
Randomly generated Pokémon can have any of the 25 natures. Twenty raise one stat by 10% and lower another by 10%. Five are neutral. HP stays the same.
View all 25 natures and stat effects
| Nature | Raises (+10%) | Lowers (−10%) |
|---|---|---|
| Hardy | — | — |
| Lonely | Attack | Defense |
| Brave | Attack | Speed |
| Adamant | Attack | Special Attack |
| Naughty | Attack | Special Defense |
| Bold | Defense | Attack |
| Docile | — | — |
| Relaxed | Defense | Speed |
| Impish | Defense | Special Attack |
| Lax | Defense | Special Defense |
| Timid | Speed | Attack |
| Hasty | Speed | Defense |
| Serious | — | — |
| Jolly | Speed | Special Attack |
| Naive | Speed | Special Defense |
| Modest | Special Attack | Attack |
| Mild | Special Attack | Defense |
| Quiet | Special Attack | Speed |
| Bashful | — | — |
| Rash | Special Attack | Special Defense |
| Calm | Special Defense | Attack |
| Gentle | Special Defense | Defense |
| Sassy | Special Defense | Speed |
| Careful | Special Defense | Special Attack |
| Quirky | — | — |
Stats and abilities
- HP
- 65
- Attack
- 125
- Defense
- 100
- Sp. Attack
- 55
- Sp. Defense
- 70
- Speed
- 85
Abilities · Hyper Cutter / Mold Breaker
Hidden ability · Moxie
Size · 1.5 m · 55 kg
Evolution and forms
No evolution is recorded for this Pokémon.
Battle transformations
- Pinsir-Mega · Pinsirite
Level-up moves
View level-up moves for Pinsir
| Level | Move |
|---|---|
| 1 | Vice Grip |
| 1 | Harden |
| 4 | Focus Energy |
| 8 | Bind |
| 12 | Seismic Toss |
| 16 | Bug Bite |
| 20 | Storm Throw |
| 24 | Double Hit |
| 28 | Vital Throw |
| 32 | X Scissor |
| 36 | Strength |
| 40 | Swords Dance |
| 44 | Submission |
| 48 | Guillotine |
| 52 | Superpower |