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'''Pinsir''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''カイロス''' ''Kailios'') is a {{type|Bug}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation I]]. | '''Pinsir''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''カイロス''' ''Kailios'') is a {{type|Bug}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation I]]. | ||
While it is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon, | While it is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon, Pinsir can [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] into '''Mega Pinsir''' using the [[Pinsirite]]. | ||
==Biology== | ==Biology== | ||
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==In the anime== | ==In the anime== | ||
[[File: | [[File:Goh Pinsir.png|thumb|250px|Pinsir in the {{pkmn|anime}}]] | ||
[[File:Mega Pinsir anime.png|thumb| | [[File:Mega Pinsir anime.png|thumb|250px|left|Mega Pinsir in the anime]] | ||
===Major appearances=== | ===Major appearances=== | ||
Pinsir debuted in ''[[EP004|Challenge of the Samurai]]'', | Pinsir debuted in ''[[EP004|Challenge of the Samurai]]'', under the ownership of [[Samurai]]. He used it during a {{pkmn|battle}} with {{Ash}}, where it easily defeated {{AP|Pidgeotto}}, but lost to his {{AP|Metapod}}. | ||
A swarm of Pinsir were driven into a forest that was {{p|Heracross}}'s territory in ''[[EP119|A Sappy Ending]]'', because {{TRT}} was stealing the sap from the trees and thus the food supply in their territory. | |||
In ''[[AG123|Rhapsody in Drew]]'', {{OBP|Anthony|AG122}} used his Pinsir and {{p|Swalot}} against [[May's Combusken]] and {{TP|May|Bulbasaur}} in the [[Contest Battle|Battle Round]] of the [[Hoenn Grand Festival]]. | |||
A Pinsir | A Pinsir in ''[[AG176|The Ole' Berate and Switch]]'', under the ownership of [[Howie]] was used in a battle against Ash and {{AP|Corphish}} during a bogus competition created by [[Team Rocket]] agents [[Cassidy]] and [[Butch]]. | ||
Pinsir in ''[[XY069|Defending the Homeland!]]'' served as {{an|Florges}}'s minions. They were ordered to attack {{AP|Goodra}}'s homeland and its friends. They reappeared in ''[[XY070|Beyond the Rainbow!]]'', ''[[XY112|Master Class is in Session!]]'' and ''[[XY140|Till We Compete Again!]]''. | |||
A Pinsir | A Pinsir in ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]'' could Mega Evolve and was under the control of [[Levi]] and [[Cherie]]'s Mega Wave. Pinsir was briefly lent to [[James]] to use in an attempt to capture {{OBP|Magearna|M19}}. It was later freed when [[Alva]]'s Mega Wave Crystal was destroyed, and it escaped. | ||
{{OBP|Ash Ketchum|M20|Ash}} attempted to catch a Pinsir in ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'' by battling it with his {{p|Caterpie}}. During the battle, Caterpie evolved into {{p|Metapod}}, allowing Pinsir to get away. | |||
A Pinsir | A [[rock hunters|rock hunter]] used a Pinsir in ''[[SM095|Sparking Confusion!]]''. It was sent out to battle the [[Ultra Guardians]], only to be defeated by [[Kiawe's Marowak]]. | ||
===Minor appearances=== | ===Minor appearances=== | ||
An injured Pinsir was brought to the clinic in ''[[EP047|A Chansey Operation]]'' for treatment. | |||
A Pinsir | A Pinsir competed in the [[Queen of the Princess Festival]] in ''[[EP052|Princess vs. Princess]]''. | ||
In ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'' and its remake ''[[M22|Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution]]'', [[Raymond]] used a Pinsir with two of his other Pokémon to fight [[Ash's Pikachu]], only for all of them to be defeated with {{m|Thunderbolt}}. | |||
A Pinsir | A Pinsir was at the [[Pokémon Theme Park]] in ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]''. | ||
A Pinsir | A Pinsir populated [[Murcott Island]] in ''[[EP097|Tracey Gets Bugged]]'' with other Bug-type Pokémon. | ||
A Pinsir | A Pinsir in ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'' sensed the disturbance caused by [[Lawrence III]]. | ||
A Pinsir | A Pinsir was in a gym on [[Kumquat Island]] in ''[[EP108|Pokémon Double Trouble]]''. However, this scene was removed from the dub due to the presence of {{p|Jynx}}. | ||
A Pinsir | A Pinsir in ''[[EP169|Beauty and the Breeder]]'' belonged to a {{tc|Pokémon Breeder}} participating in [[Pokémon Beauty Contest|a Pokémon breeding competition]]. | ||
A {{pkmn2|wild}} Pinsir | A {{pkmn2|wild}} Pinsir attacked {{TP|Misty|Misty's Togepi|Togetic}} in ''[[EP180|Houndoom's Special Delivery]]'', only to be warded off by a {{p|Houndoom}}. | ||
A Pinsir appeared in ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]''. | A Pinsir appeared in ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]''. | ||
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Multiple Pinsir appeared in ''[[AG005|In the Knicker of Time!]]''. | Multiple Pinsir appeared in ''[[AG005|In the Knicker of Time!]]''. | ||
A Pinsir | A Pinsir belonged to a [[demolition crew]] in ''[[HS13|Celebi and Joy!]]''. In the new timeline, the Pinsir was still employed by what had become a construction crew. | ||
{{FB|Factory Head|Noland}} offers to use his Pinsir as a choice to Trainers wanting to challenge him at the {{gdis|Battle Factory|III}}, such as he did with Ash in ''[[AG135|Numero Uno Articuno]]''. | |||
[[The Phantom]] used his Pinsir alongside a {{p|Parasect}} to attack [[Jack Walker]] in ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]''. | |||
A Pinsir made a brief cameo in ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''. | A Pinsir made a brief cameo in ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''. | ||
A {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Pinsir | A {{pkmn|Coordinator}}'s Pinsir competed in the Battle Stage of the [[Arrowroot Town]] [[Pokémon Contest]] in ''[[DP171|Dawn of a Royal Day!]]'', where it. | ||
A Pinsir appeared in the ending credits of ''[[PK25|Eevee & Friends]]'' | A Pinsir appeared with a {{p|Heracross}} in the ending credits of ''[[PK25|Eevee & Friends]]''. | ||
A Pinsir | A Pinsir in the opening of ''[[XYS01|Mega Evolution Special I]]'' [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolves]] into Mega Pinsir. | ||
A Pinsir appeared in a flashback in ''[[XY055|A Slippery Encounter!]]''. | A Pinsir appeared in a flashback in ''[[XY055|A Slippery Encounter!]]''. | ||
A Trainer's Pinsir that can Mega Evolve | A Trainer's Pinsir that can Mega Evolve was one of the ten Mega Evolved Pokémon that [[Alain]] and his {{TP|Alain|Charizard}} had to defeat in ''[[XYS04|Mega Evolution Special IV]]''. | ||
A Trainer's Pinsir | A Trainer's Pinsir competed in the [[Pokémon Pancake Race]] in ''[[SM013|Racing to a Big Event!]]''. | ||
Five Pinsir | Five Pinsir confronted [[Gladion's Silvally]] at [[Ten Carat Hill]] in ''[[SM047|A Masked Warning!]]''. Ash was {{m|teleport}}ed on top of them by [[Nebby]]. They became angry at Ash, but Silvally soon stopped them from retaliating. | ||
A Pinsir | A Pinsir was photographed by {{an|Lillie}} during her time on [[Poni Island]] in ''[[SM105|Showdown on Poni Island!]]''. | ||
A Trainer's Pinsir | A Trainer's Pinsir competed in the [[Battle Royal]] preliminary round of the [[Manalo Conference]] in ''[[SM129|Battle Royal 151!]]'', but ended up losing. | ||
[[Goh]] caught a Pinsir in [[JN006]]. | |||
===Pokédex entries=== | ===Pokédex entries=== | ||
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A Pinsir attacked a group of {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Pikachu}} in ''[[ET08|You Gotta Have Friends]]''. [[Ash's Pikachu]] was able to defeat the Stag Beetle Pokémon. | A Pinsir attacked a group of {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Pikachu}} in ''[[ET08|You Gotta Have Friends]]''. [[Ash's Pikachu]] was able to defeat the Stag Beetle Pokémon. | ||
===In the | ===In the Pocket Monsters manga=== | ||
[[ | [[Goh]] caught a Pinsir in [[JNM03]], just like he does in the anime. | ||
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga=== | ===In the Pokémon Adventures manga=== | ||
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A Pinsir appeared in ''[[PS442|Out-Odding Oddish]]'', under the ownership of a [[Pokéathlon]] participant. | A Pinsir appeared in ''[[PS442|Out-Odding Oddish]]'', under the ownership of a [[Pokéathlon]] participant. | ||
A Trainer's Pinsir appeared in [[PS548]]. | |||
In ''[[PAXY28|Scizor Defends]]'', {{adv|X}} {{pkmn2|caught}} a Pinsir that he [[nickname]]d Rute, who first appeared in ''[[PAXY27|Pinsir Glares]]''. He was later given a [[Pinsirite]], allowing him to Mega Evolve into Mega Pinsir. | In ''[[PAXY28|Scizor Defends]]'', {{adv|X}} {{pkmn2|caught}} a Pinsir that he [[nickname]]d Rute, who first appeared in ''[[PAXY27|Pinsir Glares]]''. He was later given a [[Pinsirite]], allowing him to Mega Evolve into Mega Pinsir. | ||
===In the Pokémon Battrio: Aim to be Battrio Master! manga=== | |||
[[Ryū Tendō|Ryū]] owns a Pinsir. | |||
===In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga=== | |||
A Pinsir appeared in ''[[GDZ13|The Forest Insect Hunt]]'', where [[Shu]] attempted to catch it but failed. | |||
===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga=== | ===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga=== | ||
{{OBP|Giovanni|Pocket Monsters}} and his brother have a Pinsir | {{OBP|Giovanni|Pocket Monsters}} and his brother have a Pinsir, which debuted in ''[[PM028|Seize the Dream of One Million Yen!!]]''. | ||
A Pinsir appeared in ''[[PM038|The Final Battle!!]]''. | |||
A Pinsir appeared in ''[[PM051|Pikachu's Birthday Party]]''. | |||
==In the TCG== | ==In the TCG== | ||
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|entry=Although it's tough, it can't handle cold well. When night falls, it buries itself in leafage and sleeps.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|entry=Although it's tough, it can't handle cold well. When night falls, it buries itself in leafage and sleeps.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=Grips its prey in its pincers and squeezes hard! It can't move if it's cold, so it lives in warm places.}} | {{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=Grips its prey in its pincers and squeezes hard! It can't move if it's cold, so it lives in warm places.}} | ||
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|entry=It zips around at blistering speeds, looking for an opening to skewer its opponent on its giant pincers.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|entry=It zips around at blistering speeds, looking for an opening to skewer its opponent on its giant pincers.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=With its vaunted horns, it can lift an opponent 10 times heavier than itself and fly about with ease.}} | {{Dex/Entry2|v=Let's Go Pikachu|v2=Let's Go Eevee|entry=With its vaunted horns, it can lift an opponent 10 times heavier than itself and fly about with ease.}} | ||
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{{Availability/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|area=[[National Park]] ([[Bug-Catching Contest]]){{dotw|Tu}}{{dotw|Th}}{{dotw|Sa}}}} | {{Availability/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|area=[[National Park]] ([[Bug-Catching Contest]]){{dotw|Tu}}{{dotw|Th}}{{dotw|Sa}}}} | ||
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Legend Terrain#Primeval Thicket|Legend Terrain: Primeval Thicket]] <small>(Center Boss, Back, Special)</small>}} | {{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Legend Terrain#Primeval Thicket|Legend Terrain: Primeval Thicket]] <small>(Center Boss, Back, Special)</small>}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Picross|color={{skill color light}}|area=[[Pokémon Picross Stages#Area 14|Area 14: Stage 06]]}} | {{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Picross|color={{skill color light}}|area=[[Pokémon Picross Stages#Area 14|Area 14: Stage 06]]}} | ||
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|Dragon= 100 | |Dragon= 100 | ||
|Dark= 100 | |Dark= 100 | ||
|Fairy=100 | |Fairy= 100 | ||
|notes=yes | |notes=yes | ||
|gen1bug=yes | |gen1bug=yes | ||
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{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=127 | {{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Bug|ndex=127 | ||
|hatch= | |hatch=N/A{{tt|*|10 km Eggs obtained prior to February 8, 2017 can hatch into Pinsir}} | ||
|buddy=5 | |buddy=5 | ||
|candy=Pinsir | |candy=Pinsir | ||
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|attack=238 | |attack=238 | ||
|defense=182 | |defense=182 | ||
|fast={{m|Rock Smash}}, {{m|Bug Bite}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}} | |fast={{m|Rock Smash}}, {{m|Bug Bite}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Fury Cutter}}{{tt|*|Prior to February 16, 2017 and from December 11, 2019 onward}} | ||
|special={{m|Vise Grip}}, {{m|X-Scissor}}, {{m|Close Combat}}{{tt|*|From February 16, 2017 onward}}, {{m|Superpower}}{{tt|*|From December 11, 2019 onward}}, {{m|Submission}}{{tt|†|Prior to February 16, 2017}}, {{m|Frustration}}{{tt|‡|As Shadow Pokémon}}, {{m|Return}}{{tt|‡|As Purified Pokémon}} | |||
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|name1=Pinsir | |name1=Pinsir | ||
|type1-1=Bug}} | |type1-1=Bug}} | ||
===Forms=== | |||
====Mega Evolution==== | |||
{{Evobox/Formes | |||
|sprite1=127Pinsir | |||
|name1=Pinsir | |||
|type1-1=Bug | |||
|forme1=Pinsir | |||
|loc1=Default | |||
|item1=Pinsirite | |||
|sprite2=127Pinsir-Mega | |||
|type1-2=Bug | |||
|type2-2=Flying | |||
|forme2=Mega Pinsir | |||
|loc2={{color2|000|Held item|Held}} Pinsirite | |||
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===Sprites=== | ===Sprites=== | ||
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** Pinsir can also be seen as a counterpart to {{p|Heracross}}. Both are Bug-type Pokémon based on beetles and lack an evolutionary family. Pinsir is not part {{t|Fighting}} like Heracross, but it learns several Fighting-type moves by leveling up. Both Pokémon and their [[Mega Stone]]s are version exclusives in {{pkmn|X and Y}}: Pinsir and Pinsirite are exclusive to X while Heracross and Heracronite are exclusive to Y. Each Mega Stone can be found in [[Santalune Forest]] in its respective version. The heights of both Pokémon are the same, even when Mega Evolved. | ** Pinsir can also be seen as a counterpart to {{p|Heracross}}. Both are Bug-type Pokémon based on beetles and lack an evolutionary family. Pinsir is not part {{t|Fighting}} like Heracross, but it learns several Fighting-type moves by leveling up. Both Pokémon and their [[Mega Stone]]s are version exclusives in {{pkmn|X and Y}}: Pinsir and Pinsirite are exclusive to X while Heracross and Heracronite are exclusive to Y. Each Mega Stone can be found in [[Santalune Forest]] in its respective version. The heights of both Pokémon are the same, even when Mega Evolved. | ||
* Mega Pinsir is tied with {{me|Heracross}}, Mega {{p|Scizor}}, and {{p|Genesect}} for the highest base stat total of all {{type|Bug}} Pokémon. | * Mega Pinsir is tied with {{me|Heracross}}, Mega {{p|Scizor}}, and {{p|Genesect}} for the highest base stat total of all {{type|Bug}} Pokémon. | ||
* Mega Pinsir has the highest {{stat|Attack}} stat of all non-{{pkmn2|Legendary}} {{type|Flying}} Pokémon. | |||
* Pinsir shares its category with {{p|Vikavolt}}. They are both known as the Stag Beetle Pokémon. | * Pinsir shares its category with {{p|Vikavolt}}. They are both known as the Stag Beetle Pokémon. | ||
* Pinsir, along with {{p|Scyther}} and Scizor, are the only Pokémon legitimately available in all 27 in-game [[Poké Ball]] variants. | * Pinsir, along with {{p|Scyther}} and Scizor, are the only Pokémon legitimately available in all 27 in-game [[Poké Ball]] variants. | ||
* In X and Y, Mega Pinsir had the same [[List of Pokémon by | * In X and Y, Mega Pinsir had the same [[List of Pokémon by shape|shape]] as when it is not Mega Evolved. | ||
===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
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|hi=पिनसिर ''Pinsir''|himeaning=Transcription of English name | |hi=पिनसिर ''Pinsir''|himeaning=Transcription of English name | ||
|ru=Пинсир ''Pinsir''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name | |ru=Пинсир ''Pinsir''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name | ||
|th=ไคลอส ''Kailos''|thmeaning=Transcription of trademarked Japanese name | |||
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==Related articles== | |||
* [[Mega Evolution]] | |||
==External links== | ==External links== |
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Pinsir (Japanese: カイロス Kailios) is a Bug-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.
While it is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon, Pinsir can Mega Evolve into Mega Pinsir using the Pinsirite.
Biology
Pinsir is a bipedal, insectoid Pokémon with a wide, dull brown body divided into segments by thin lines. On top of its head is a large pair of gray, spiky pincers on top of its head. In its mouth are many long, flat teeth arranged horizontally and it has triangular eyes. Its legs are short and thick, while its arms are long and thin. It has three claws on each hand and foot; two of its toes face forward and one backward.
Pinsir can use its pincers to crush, toss, bludgeon, or tear opponents, lift things twice its weight, and shatter logs. Captured prey is kept in place by the piercing thorns and sheer strength of Pinsir's horns and will not be released until they are torn in half. In addition to hunting prey, the anime has shown that it enjoys tree sap. Pinsir lives deep in the temperate forests and jungles, where it burrows underground or hides in the treetops on nights cold enough to render it immobile. In Alola, it has a rivalry with Vikavolt and gets along with Heracross.
As Mega Pinsir, it gains a large pair of clear, yellow wings with an area of orange venation near the base. Additionally, a set of brown wing coverings appear. Slicing through each wing cover is a pair of orange blades. Its arms become longer and it has a T-shaped spike on each forearm. The pincers on its head are now longer with larger spikes, and its eyes are now yellow. When it Mega Evolves, Pinsir is left in a constant state of excitement. Mega Pinsir can travel up to approximately 30 mph (50 km/h) and uses its two large horns to pierce its enemies before shredding them. Mega Pinsir can lift opponents up to 10 times heavier than itself with its horns and still fly around easily.
In the anime
Major appearances
Pinsir debuted in Challenge of the Samurai, under the ownership of Samurai. He used it during a battle with Ash, where it easily defeated Pidgeotto, but lost to his Metapod.
A swarm of Pinsir were driven into a forest that was Heracross's territory in A Sappy Ending, because Team Rocket was stealing the sap from the trees and thus the food supply in their territory.
In Rhapsody in Drew, Anthony used his Pinsir and Swalot against May's Combusken and Bulbasaur in the Battle Round of the Hoenn Grand Festival.
A Pinsir in The Ole' Berate and Switch, under the ownership of Howie was used in a battle against Ash and Corphish during a bogus competition created by Team Rocket agents Cassidy and Butch.
Pinsir in Defending the Homeland! served as Florges's minions. They were ordered to attack Goodra's homeland and its friends. They reappeared in Beyond the Rainbow!, Master Class is in Session! and Till We Compete Again!.
A Pinsir in Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel could Mega Evolve and was under the control of Levi and Cherie's Mega Wave. Pinsir was briefly lent to James to use in an attempt to capture Magearna. It was later freed when Alva's Mega Wave Crystal was destroyed, and it escaped.
Ash attempted to catch a Pinsir in I Choose You! by battling it with his Caterpie. During the battle, Caterpie evolved into Metapod, allowing Pinsir to get away.
A rock hunter used a Pinsir in Sparking Confusion!. It was sent out to battle the Ultra Guardians, only to be defeated by Kiawe's Marowak.
Minor appearances
An injured Pinsir was brought to the clinic in A Chansey Operation for treatment.
A Pinsir competed in the Queen of the Princess Festival in Princess vs. Princess.
In Mewtwo Strikes Back and its remake Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution, Raymond used a Pinsir with two of his other Pokémon to fight Ash's Pikachu, only for all of them to be defeated with Thunderbolt.
A Pinsir was at the Pokémon Theme Park in Pikachu's Vacation.
A Pinsir populated Murcott Island in Tracey Gets Bugged with other Bug-type Pokémon.
A Pinsir in The Power of One sensed the disturbance caused by Lawrence III.
A Pinsir was in a gym on Kumquat Island in Pokémon Double Trouble. However, this scene was removed from the dub due to the presence of Jynx.
A Pinsir in Beauty and the Breeder belonged to a Pokémon Breeder participating in a Pokémon breeding competition.
A wild Pinsir attacked Misty's Togepi in Houndoom's Special Delivery, only to be warded off by a Houndoom.
A Pinsir appeared in Celebi: The Voice of the Forest.
A Pinsir appeared in Bulbasaur's flashback in Bulbasaur... the Ambassador!.
Multiple Pinsir appeared in In the Knicker of Time!.
A Pinsir belonged to a demolition crew in Celebi and Joy!. In the new timeline, the Pinsir was still employed by what had become a construction crew.
Noland offers to use his Pinsir as a choice to Trainers wanting to challenge him at the Battle Factory, such as he did with Ash in Numero Uno Articuno.
The Phantom used his Pinsir alongside a Parasect to attack Jack Walker in Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea.
A Pinsir made a brief cameo in Giratina and the Sky Warrior.
A Coordinator's Pinsir competed in the Battle Stage of the Arrowroot Town Pokémon Contest in Dawn of a Royal Day!, where it.
A Pinsir appeared with a Heracross in the ending credits of Eevee & Friends.
A Pinsir in the opening of Mega Evolution Special I Mega Evolves into Mega Pinsir.
A Pinsir appeared in a flashback in A Slippery Encounter!.
A Trainer's Pinsir that can Mega Evolve was one of the ten Mega Evolved Pokémon that Alain and his Charizard had to defeat in Mega Evolution Special IV.
A Trainer's Pinsir competed in the Pokémon Pancake Race in Racing to a Big Event!.
Five Pinsir confronted Gladion's Silvally at Ten Carat Hill in A Masked Warning!. Ash was teleported on top of them by Nebby. They became angry at Ash, but Silvally soon stopped them from retaliating.
A Pinsir was photographed by Lillie during her time on Poni Island in Showdown on Poni Island!.
A Trainer's Pinsir competed in the Battle Royal preliminary round of the Manalo Conference in Battle Royal 151!, but ended up losing.
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In the manga
In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga
A Pinsir attacked a group of wild Pikachu in You Gotta Have Friends. Ash's Pikachu was able to defeat the Stag Beetle Pokémon.
In the Pocket Monsters manga
Goh caught a Pinsir in JNM03, just like he does in the anime.
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
Pinsir debuted in Wartortle Wars, where Red fought a wild one using Pika using items he bought from Green. As the items were fakes, Pika lost the battle.
A Pinsir appeared as a silhouette when Green talks about Mew in The Jynx Jinx.
A Pinsir appeared in Can You Diglett? as a silhouette when Agatha and Lorelei explains to Red about how Pokémon and people cannot coexist with each other.
In Pinsir Me, I Must Be Dreaming, a Pinsir was used by Emerald in the Battle Factory in his challenge against Noland.
The Battle Factory rented a Pinsir, which was stolen by Guile Hideout in Skirting Around Surskit I.
The Battle Tower rented a Pinsir, which was stolen by Guile Hideout in The Final Battle VII.
A Pinsir appeared in Out-Odding Oddish, under the ownership of a Pokéathlon participant.
A Trainer's Pinsir appeared in PS548.
In Scizor Defends, X caught a Pinsir that he nicknamed Rute, who first appeared in Pinsir Glares. He was later given a Pinsirite, allowing him to Mega Evolve into Mega Pinsir.
In the Pokémon Battrio: Aim to be Battrio Master! manga
Ryū owns a Pinsir.
In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga
A Pinsir appeared in The Forest Insect Hunt, where Shu attempted to catch it but failed.
In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga
Giovanni and his brother have a Pinsir, which debuted in Seize the Dream of One Million Yen!!.
A Pinsir appeared in The Final Battle!!.
A Pinsir appeared in Pikachu's Birthday Party.
In the TCG
- Main article: Pinsir (TCG)
Game data
NPC appearances
- Pokémon Stadium 2: Pinsir stars in a mini-game alongside Scyther called "Clear Cut Challenge." Each player chops a falling log for each round of the game. The score for each player is determined by how close the player is to the white line on the log. Cuts anywhere above the log will cause the player to lose points.
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Games | Event | Language/Region | Location | Level | Distribution period |
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GSC | Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Rock Throw Pinsir | English | United States | 5 | February 28 to March 6, 2003 |
Y | 2014 Korean World Championship Series Pinsir | All | South Korea | 50 | July 5, 2014 |
Y | Summer 2014 Pinsir | American region | Nintendo Network | 50 | August 13 to September 17, 2014 |
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Stats
Base stats
Pinsir
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HP: 65
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125 - 172 | 240 - 334 | |
125
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117 - 194 | 229 - 383 | |
100
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94 - 167 | 184 - 328 | |
55
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54 - 117 | 103 - 229 | |
70
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67 - 134 | 130 - 262 | |
85
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81 - 150 | 157 - 295 | |
Total: 500
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Mega Pinsir
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HP: 65
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125 - 172 | 240 - 334 | |
155
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144 - 227 | 283 - 449 | |
120
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112 - 189 | 220 - 372 | |
65
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63 - 128 | 121 - 251 | |
90
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85 - 156 | 166 - 306 | |
105
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99 - 172 | 193 - 339 | |
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Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!
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Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon
All damage-dealing Normal-type moves will get STAB if used by Mega Pinsir because of its Ability, Aerilate.
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Trivia
- Pinsir can be seen as a parallel to Scyther. Both are Bug-type Generation I Pokémon. Pinsir is exclusive to Blue, LeafGreen, Pearl, and Let's Go, Eevee!, while Scyther is exclusive to Red, FireRed, Diamond, and Let's Go, Pikachu!.
- Pinsir can also be seen as a counterpart to Heracross. Both are Bug-type Pokémon based on beetles and lack an evolutionary family. Pinsir is not part Fighting like Heracross, but it learns several Fighting-type moves by leveling up. Both Pokémon and their Mega Stones are version exclusives in X and Y: Pinsir and Pinsirite are exclusive to X while Heracross and Heracronite are exclusive to Y. Each Mega Stone can be found in Santalune Forest in its respective version. The heights of both Pokémon are the same, even when Mega Evolved.
- Mega Pinsir is tied with Mega Heracross, Mega Scizor, and Genesect for the highest base stat total of all Bug-type Pokémon.
- Mega Pinsir has the highest Attack stat of all non-Legendary Flying-type Pokémon.
- Pinsir shares its category with Vikavolt. They are both known as the Stag Beetle Pokémon.
- Pinsir, along with Scyther and Scizor, are the only Pokémon legitimately available in all 27 in-game Poké Ball variants.
- In X and Y, Mega Pinsir had the same shape as when it is not Mega Evolved.
Origin
Pinsir is based on a stag beetle, possibly Prosopocoilus inclinatus, a species commonly used in insect fighting. Its thorn-like mandibles most closely resemble that of Lucanus maculifemoratus hopei, whereas its Mega Evolved form's diagonal spikes resemble Calcodes versicolor.
Name origin
Pinsir is a corruption of pincer, referring to its horns.
Kailios may be a combination of the Greek letter Χ (カイ kai) and cross (referring to its scissor-like horns). Alternatively, it may be a combination of 傀 kai (large), 魁偉 kaii (brawny), or 刈 kai (cut) combined with κοριός korios (Greek for bug).
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