#127 · Low Budget Crystal · changed in this game
Pinsir
BugSnare
In Low Budget Crystal: First found in National Park (Bug-Catching Contest, Lv 7-40), and in 1 more area. Its type (Bug) and base stats (total 500) are the same as in the official games. Abilities: it gains Snare and loses Hyper Cutter, Mold Breaker and Moxie. 9 of its 14 level-up moves are new compared with Pokémon Crystal, including Leech Life and Scratch.
Level-up moves 15
| Lv | Move | Type | Cat | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leech Life Steals 1/2 of the damage inflicted. | Bug | Spec | 35 | 100 | 15 |
| 1 | Scratch Scratches with sharp claws. | Normal | Phys | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| 7 | Focus Energy Raises the critical hit ratio. | Normal | Stat | — | 100 | 30 |
| 13 | Bind Binds the target for 2-5 turns. | Normal | Phys | 35 | 100 | 20 |
| 18 | Fury Attack Jabs the target 2-5 times. | Normal | Phys | 20 | 90 | 20 |
| 24 | Twineedle Jabs the foe twice and may poison. | Bug | Phys | 30 | 100 | 20 |
| 28 | Harden Raises the user's Defense. | Normal | Stat | — | 100 | 30 |
| 36 | Slash Has a high critical hit ratio. | Normal | Phys | 80 | 100 | 20 |
| 40 | Pursuit Heavily strikes switching PokéMON. | Dark | Phys | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| 45 | Megahorn A powerful charge attack. | Bug | Phys | 120 | 80 | 10 |
| 50 | Dragon Dance Raises the user's Speed and Attack. | Dragon | Stat | — | 100 | 20 |
| 55 | Submission An attack that also hurts the user. | Fighting | Phys | 100 | 100 | 10 |
| 60 | Guillotine An attack that reduces Defense. | Steel | Phys | 120 | 80 | 10 |
| 65 | Double-Edge A tackle that also hurts the user. | Normal | Phys | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| 70 | Submission An attack that also hurts the user. | Fighting | Phys | 100 | 100 | 10 |
* a legal move, just moved to level-up · ** new to this game
TMs & HMs 22
| # | Move · where to get it | Type | Pow |
|---|---|---|---|
| TM02 | Headbutt Ilex Forest | Normal | 70 |
| TM03 | Curse Celadon Mansion Roof House | ??? | — |
| TM06 | Toxic Fuchsia Gym | Poison | — |
| TM08 | Rock Smash Route 36 | Fighting | 55 |
| TM10 | Hidden Power Lake of Rage Hidden Power House | Normal | 70 |
| TM11 | Sunny Day Route 120 (hidden) | Fire | — |
| TM13 | Snore Dark Cave Blackthorn Entrance | Normal | 40 |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam Celadon Game Corner Prize Room | Normal | 180 |
| TM17 | Protect Location not published | Normal | — |
| TM20 | Endure Burned Tower B1F | Normal | — |
| TM21 | Frustration Goldenrod Dept. Store 5F | Normal | 1 |
| TM27 | Return Petalburg Gym | Normal | 1 |
| TM32 | Double Team Celadon Game Corner Prize Room | Normal | — |
| TM34 | Swagger Olivine Lighthouse 5F | Normal | — |
| TM35 | Sleep Talk Goldenrod Underground Warehouse | Normal | — |
| TM44 | Rest Ice Path B2F Blackthorn Side | Psychic | — |
| TM45 | Attract Goldenrod Gym | Normal | — |
| TM46 | Thief Meteor Tunnel East | Dark | 60 |
| TM49 | Fury Cutter Azalea Gym | Bug | 55 |
| TM66 | Brick Break Location not published | Fighting | 75 |
| HM01 | Cut Ilex Forest | Steel | 55 |
| HM04 | Strength Olivine Cafe | Rock | 55 |
Where to find Pinsir
| Area | Method | Level | |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Park | Bug-Catching Contest | 7-40 | 5% rare |
| Safari Zone South | Grass | Base+1 to Base+5 | 5% rare |
Other changes in this game
- Evolves into Pinsir (Mega) with a Kantoite X
- Catch rate 45
- Base experience 200
- EV yield: Attack 2
- Egg groups: Bug
- Growth rate: Slow