Level-up moves 18
| Lv | Move | Type | Cat | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vise Grip Grips the foe with large and powerful pincers. | Normal | Phys | 55 | 100 | 30 |
| 1 | Harden Stiffens the body's muscles to raise Defense. | Normal | Stat | 0 | 0 | 30 |
| 4 | Focus Energy Focuses power to raise the critical-hit ratio. | Normal | Stat | 0 | 0 | 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 |
| 15 | Revenge An attack that moves last and gains power if hit. | Fighting | Phys | 60 | 100 | 10 |
| 16 | Bug Bite Eats the foe's held Berry gaining its effect. | Bug | Phys | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| 20 | Storm Throw This attack always results in a critical hit. | Fighting | Phys | 60 | 100 | 10 |
| 24 | Double Hit Slams the foe with a tail etc. Strikes twice. | Normal | Phys | 35 | 90 | 10 |
| 26 | Brick Break Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage. | Fighting | Phys | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| 28 | Vital Throw Makes the user's move last, but it never misses. | Fighting | Phys | 70 | 0 | 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 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
| 43 | Thrash A rampage of 2 to 3 turns that confuses the user. | Normal | Phys | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| 44 | Submission A reckless body slam that also hurts the user. | Fighting | Phys | 80 | 80 | 20 |
| 48 | Guillotine A crushing pincer attack. The user must then recharge. | Normal | Phys | 150 | 90 | 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 36
| # | Move · where to get it | Type | Pow |
|---|---|---|---|
| TM06 | Toxic Lost Woods (item ball) | Poison | — |
| TM08 | Bulk Up Cianwood Gym (gift); Dewford Town Gym (gift) | Fighting | — |
| TM10 | Hidden Power Lake of Rage House 1 (gift) | Normal | 60 |
| TM11 | Sunny Day Ilex Forest (item ball) | Fire | — |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam Goldenrod City Department Store 5F (mart) | Normal | 150 |
| TM17 | Protect Goldenrod City Department Store 5F (mart) | Normal | — |
| TM18 | Rain Dance Slowpoke Well B2F (gift) | Water | — |
| TM21 | Frustration Gate Route 40 Trainer Hill Courtyard (gift) | Normal | 1 |
| TM23 | Smack Down Goldenrod City (gift) | Rock | 50 |
| TM26 | Earthquake Victory Road 1F (item ball) | Ground | 100 |
| TM27 | Return Goldenrod City Department Store 5F (gift) | Normal | 1 |
| TM31 | Brick Break Rinto Village Mart (mart) | Fighting | 75 |
| TM32 | Double Team Goldenrod City Game Corner (bought) | Normal | — |
| TM39 | Rock Tomb Route 35 (item ball) | Rock | 60 |
| TM40 | Aerial Ace Route 37 (item ball) | Flying | 60 |
| TM42 | Facade Rinto Village Mart (mart) | Normal | 70 |
| TM44 | Rest Rinto Village (gift) | Psychic | — |
| TM45 | Attract Goldenrod City Gym (gift) | Normal | — |
| TM46 | Thief Rocket Hideout B2F (item ball) | Dark | 60 |
| TM48 | Round Goldenrod City Radio Tower 3F (gift) | Normal | 60 |
| TM52 | Focus Blast Vajra Desert East (item ball) | Fighting | 120 |
| TM54 | False Swipe Gate Goldenrod City Route 35 (gift) | Normal | 40 |
| TM56 | Fling Snowtop Mountain B1F (item ball); Sstidal Rooms (gift) | Dark | 1 |
| TM59 | Brutal Swing Olivine City Mart (mart) | Dark | 60 |
| TM68 | Giga Impact Safari Zone Gate (mart) | Normal | 150 |
| TM71 | Stone Edge Kitakami Well B1F (item ball) | Rock | 100 |
| TM75 | Swords Dance Kitakami Mountain 2F (item ball) | Normal | — |
| TM77 | Dig Goldenrod City Department Store 5F (mart) | Ground | 80 |
| TM78 | Bulldoze Vajra Desert West (item ball) | Ground | 60 |
| TM80 | Rock Slide Route 49 (item ball) | Rock | 75 |
| TM81 | X-Scissor Azalea Town (mart, after 4th badge) | Bug | 80 |
| TM90 | Substitute Mahogany Town Shop (after rocket hideout event) | Normal | — |
| HM01 | Cut Ilex Forest (gift) | Steel | 50 |
| HM04 | Strength Olivine City Cafe (gift) | Normal | 80 |
| HM06 | Rock Smash Route 36 (gift) | Fighting | 40 |
| HM09 | Rock Climb Victory Road 1F (gift) | Normal | 90 |
Where to find Pinsir (Mega)
Not found in the wild — evolve or trade for it.
Other changes in this game
- Innates (always active, on top of whichever ability it has): Hustle, No Guard, Sharpness