#127 · Pokémon Emerald Rule-ette · unchanged from the official games
Pinsir
BugHyper Cutter, Mold Breaker, Moxie (hidden)
In Emerald Rule-ette: First found in Safari Zone (Grass, Lv 27-31). Its type (Bug), base stats (total 500) and abilities are the same as in the official games. 7 of its 15 level-up moves are new compared with Pokémon Emerald, including Bug Bite and Storm Throw.
Level-up moves 15
| Lv | Move | Type | Cat | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harden Stiffens the body's muscles to raise Defense. | Normal | Stat | — | — | 30 |
| 1 | Vise Grip Grips the foe with large and powerful pincers. | Normal | Phys | 55 | 100 | 30 |
| 4 | Focus Energy Focuses power to raise the critical-hit ratio. | Normal | Stat | — | — | 30 |
| 8 | Bind Binds and squeezes the foe for 4 or 5 turns. | Normal | Phys | 15 | 85 | 20 |
| 12 | Seismic Toss Inflicts damage identical to the user's level. | Fighting | Phys | 1 | 100 | 20 |
| 16 | Bug Bite | Bug | Phys | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| 20 | Storm Throw | Fighting | Phys | 60 | 100 | 10 |
| 24 | Double Hit Slams the foe with a tail etc. Strikes twice. | Normal | Phys | 35 | 90 | 10 |
| 28 | Vital Throw Makes the user's move last, but it never misses. | Fighting | Phys | 70 | — | 10 |
| 32 | X-Scissor Slashes the foe with crossed scythes, claws, etc. | Bug | Phys | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| 36 | Strength Builds enormous power, then slams the foe. | Normal | Phys | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| 40 | Swords Dance A fighting dance that sharply raises Attack. | Normal | Stat | — | — | 20 |
| 44 | Submission A reckless body slam that also hurts the user. | Fighting | Phys | 80 | 80 | 20 |
| 48 | Guillotine A powerful pincer attack that KOs if it hits. | Normal | Phys | 1 | 30 | 5 |
| 52 | Superpower Boosts strength sharply, but lowers abilities. | Fighting | Phys | 120 | 100 | 5 |
* a legal move, just moved to level-up · ** new to this game
TMs & HMs 19
| # | Move · where to get it | Type | Pow |
|---|---|---|---|
| TM01 | Focus Punch Route 115 (pick up) | Fighting | 150 |
| TM06 | Toxic Fiery Path (pick up) | Poison | — |
| TM08 | Bulk Up Dewford Town Gym (pick up) | Fighting | — |
| TM11 | Sunny Day Scorched Slab (pick up) | Fire | — |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam Lilycove City — Department Store 4F (buy) | Normal | 150 |
| TM17 | Protect Lilycove City — Department Store 4F (buy) | Normal | — |
| TM18 | Rain Dance Abandoned Ship — Hidden Floor Rooms (pick up) | Water | — |
| TM26 | Earthquake Seafloor Cavern — Room 9 (pick up) | Ground | 100 |
| TM28 | Dig Route 114 — Fossil Maniac's House (pick up) | Ground | 80 |
| TM31 | Brick Break Sootopolis City — House 1 (pick up) | Fighting | 75 |
| TM32 | Double Team Mauville City — Game Corner (pick up); Route 113 (hidden) | Normal | — |
| TM39 | Rock Tomb Rustboro City Gym (pick up) | Rock | 60 |
| TM42 | Facade Petalburg City Gym (pick up) | Normal | 70 |
| TM44 | Rest Lilycove City — House 2 (pick up) | Psychic | — |
| TM45 | Attract Verdanturf Town — Battle Tent Lobby (pick up) | Normal | — |
| TM46 | Thief Slateport City — Oceanic Museum 1F (pick up) | Dark | 60 |
| HM01 | Cut Rustboro City — Cutter's House (pick up) | Normal | 50 |
| HM04 | Strength Rusturf Tunnel (pick up) | Normal | 80 |
| HM06 | Rock Smash Route 111 — Winstrate Family's House (pick up) | Fighting | 40 |
Where to find Pinsir
| Area | Method | Level | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safari Zone | Grass | 27-31 |
Other changes in this game
- Egg moves: Fury Attack, Flail, Feint Attack, Quick Attack, Close Combat, Feint, Me First, Bug Bite, Superpower