Pinsir

BugHyper Cutter, Moxie

Ilex Forest · Lv 5-6 Ilex Forest · Lv 5-6 Ilex Forest · Lv 5-6 Open in the guide Compare

In HeartGold Generations: First found in Ilex Forest (Grass (night), Lv 5-6). Its type (Bug) and base stats (total 500) are the same as in the official games. Abilities: it loses Mold Breaker. 4 of its 18 level-up moves are new compared with Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver, including Bug Bite and Double Hit.

Level-up moves 20

Lv	Move	Type	Cat	Pow	Acc	PP
1	Vise Grip Huge, impressive pincers grip and squeeze the foe.	Normal	Phys	55	100	30
1	Harden The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.	Normal	Stat	—	—	30
1	Focus Energy The user takes a deep breath and focuses to raise the critical-hit ratio of its attacks.	Normal	Stat	—	—	30
4	Focus Energy The user takes a deep breath and focuses to raise the critical-hit ratio of its attacks.	Normal	Stat	—	—	30
6	Bind A long body or tentacles are used to bind and squeeze the foe for two to five turns.	Normal	Phys	15	85	20
10	Seismic Toss The foe is thrown using the power of gravity. It inflicts damage equal to the user’s level.	Fighting	Phys	—	100	20
11	Harden The user stiffens all the muscles in its body to raise its Defense stat.	Normal	Stat	—	—	30
15	Revenge An attack move that inflicts double the damage if the user has been hurt by the foe in the same turn.	Fighting	Phys	60	100	10
16	Bug Bite The user bites the foe. If the foe is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.	Bug	Phys	60	100	20
23	Double Hit The user slams the foe with a long tail, vines, etc. The target is hit twice in a row.	Normal	Phys	35	90	10
23	Vital Throw The user allows the foe to attack first. In return, this throw move is guaranteed not to miss.	Fighting	Phys	70	—	10
26	Brick Break The user attacks with tough fists, etc. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect.	Fighting	Phys	75	100	15
27	Storm Throw The user strikes the foe fiercely. It always results in a critical hit.	Fighting	Phys	60	100	10
30	X-Scissor The user slashes at the foe by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.	Bug	Phys	80	100	15
36	Strength The foe is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move boulders.	Normal	Phys	80	100	15
38	Submission The user grabs the foe and recklessly dives for the ground. It also hurts the user slightly.	Fighting	Phys	80	80	20
40	Swords Dance A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.	Normal	Stat	—	—	20
43	Thrash The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. It then becomes confused, however.	Normal	Phys	120	100	10
48	Guillotine A vicious, tearing attack with pincers. The foe will faint instantly if this attack hits.	Normal	Phys	—	30	5
49	Superpower The user attacks the foe with great power. However, it also lowers the user’s Attack and Defense.	Fighting	Phys	120	100	5

* a legal move, just moved to level-up · ** new to this game

TMs & HMs 39

#	Move · where to get it	Type	Pow
TM01	Focus Punch	Fighting	150
TM06	Toxic	Poison	—
TM08	Bulk Up	Fighting	—
TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	60
TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	—
TM15	Hyper Beam	Normal	150
TM17	Protect	Normal	—
TM18	Rain Dance	Water	—
TM21	Frustration	Normal	—
TM26	Earthquake	Ground	100
TM27	Return	Normal	—
TM28	Dig	Ground	80
TM31	Brick Break	Fighting	75
TM32	Double Team	Normal	—
TM39	Rock Tomb	Rock	60
TM42	Facade	Normal	70
TM43	Secret Power	Normal	70
TM44	Rest	Psychic	—
TM45	Attract	Normal	—
TM46	Thief	Dark	60
TM52	Focus Blast	Fighting	120
TM54	False Swipe	Normal	40
TM56	Fling	Dark	—
TM58	Endure	Normal	—
TM68	Giga Impact	Normal	150
TM71	Stone Edge	Rock	100
TM75	Swords Dance	Normal	—
TM76	Stealth Rock	Rock	—
TM78	Captivate	Normal	—
TM80	Rock Slide	Rock	75
TM81	X-Scissor	Bug	80
TM82	Sleep Talk	Normal	—
TM83	Natural Gift	Normal	—
TM87	Swagger	Normal	—
TM90	Substitute	Normal	—
HM01	Cut	Normal	50
HM04	Strength	Normal	80
HM06	Rock Smash	Fighting	40
HM08	Rock Climb	Normal	90

Where to find Pinsir

Area	Method	Level
Ilex Forest	Grass (night)	5-6	5% rare
Ilex Forest	Grass (night, Hoenn Sound)	5-6	5% rare
Ilex Forest	Grass (night, Sinnoh Sound)	5-6	5% rare

Other changes in this game

Egg moves: Fury Attack, Flail, False Swipe, Feint Attack, Quick Attack, Close Combat, Feint
Tutor moves: Fury Cutter, Superpower, Snore, Iron Defense, Knock Off, String Shot, Headbutt