#127 · Pokémon Sour Crystal
Pinsir
Bug
In Sour Crystal: First found in National Park Bug Contest (Bug-Catching Contest (morning), Lv 7-13), and in 3 more areas. Its type (Bug) and base stats (total 500) are the same as in the official games. 3 of its 11 level-up moves are new compared with Pokémon Crystal, including Reversal and Vital Throw.
Level-up moves 11
| Lv | Move | Type | Cat | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Focus Energy Raises the critical hit ratio. | Normal | Stat | — | — | 30 |
| 1 | Vicegrip Grips with powerful pincers. | Normal | Phys | 55 | 100 | 30 |
| 7 | Bind Binds the target for 2-5 turns (100% chance). | Normal | Phys | 15 | 85 | 20 |
| 12 | Seismic Toss The user's level equals damage HP. | Fighting | Phys | — | 100 | 20 |
| 18 | Harden Raises the user's DEFENSE. | Normal | Stat | — | — | 30 |
| 23 | Reversal Stronger if the user's HP is low. | Fighting | Phys | — | 100 | 15 |
| 29 | Vital Throw A 2nd-strike move that never misses. | Fighting | Phys | 70 | — | 10 |
| 34 | Thrash Works 2-3 turns and confuses user. | Normal | Phys | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| 40 | Guillotine A one-hit KO, pincer attack. | Normal | Phys | — | 30 | 5 |
| 45 | Submission An attack that also hurts the user. | Fighting | Phys | 80 | 80 | 25 |
| 51 | Swords Dance A dance that increases ATTACK. | Normal | Stat | — | 100 | 30 |
* a legal move, just moved to level-up · ** new to this game
TMs & HMs 24
| # | Move · where to get it | Type | Pow |
|---|---|---|---|
| TM02 | Headbutt Ilex Forest - Given by a man atop the ledge southeast of the pond | Normal | 70 |
| TM03 | Curse Celadon City - Celadon Mansion Roof, from the man inside after listening to his story at night | ??? | — |
| TM06 | Toxic Fuchsia City - Prize for defeating Janine | Poison | — |
| TM08 | Rock Smash Route 36 - From the man near the Sudowoodo as a reward for getting rid of it | Fighting | 40 |
| TM10 | Hidden Power Lake of Rage - From the man in the northwestern house | Normal | 60 |
| TM11 | Sunny Day Goldenrod Radio Tower (gift from Woman on 3F after defeating Team Rocket) | Fire | — |
| TM13 | Snore Moomoo Farm (Given by woman after feeding seven Oran Berries to Moomoo) | Normal | 50 |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam Goldenrod Game Corner - 7,500 coins | Normal | 150 |
| TM17 | Protect Celadon Department Store | Normal | — |
| TM18 | Rain Dance Slowpoke Well B2F | Water | — |
| TM20 | Endure Burned Tower 1F | Normal | — |
| TM21 | Frustration Goldenrod Department Store 5F (from a woman behind the counter if the player's lead Pokémon has low enough friendship) Sundays | Normal | — |
| TM26 | Earthquake Victory Road 2F | Ground | 100 |
| TM27 | Return Goldenrod Department Store 5F (from a woman behind the counter if the player's lead Pokémon has high enough friendship) Sundays | Normal | — |
| TM28 | Dig National Park | Ground | 80 |
| TM32 | Double Team Celadon Game Corner - 1,500 coins | Normal | — |
| TM34 | Swagger Olivine Lighthouse 5F | Normal | — |
| TM35 | Sleep Talk Goldenrod Department Store basement | Normal | — |
| TM44 | Rest Ice Path B2F | Psychic | — |
| TM45 | Attract Goldenrod City - Prize for defeating Whitney | Normal | — |
| TM46 | Thief Team Rocket HQ B2F | Dark | 60 |
| TM49 | Fury Cutter Azalea Town - Prize for defeating Bugsy | Bug | 20 |
| HM01 | Cut Ilex Forest - Gift from Charcoal Maker for saving his Farfetch'd | Normal | 50 |
| HM04 | Strength Olivine City - Gift from the Sailor in the Olivine Café | Normal | 80 |
Where to find Pinsir
| Area | Method | Level | |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Park Bug Contest | Bug-Catching Contest (morning) | 7-13 | 5% rare |
| National Park Bug Contest | Bug-Catching Contest (morning) | 9-15 | 5% rare |
| National Park Bug Contest | Bug-Catching Contest (day) | 7-13 | 5% rare |
| National Park Bug Contest | Bug-Catching Contest (day) | 9-15 | 5% rare |
| National Park Bug Contest | Bug-Catching Contest (night) | 7-13 | 5% rare |
| National Park Bug Contest | Bug-Catching Contest (night) | 9-15 | 5% rare |
| Safari Zone Kanto Area 1 | Grass (night) | 5 | |
| Safari Zone Kanto Area 3 | Safari Zone (morning) | 22-34 | 5% rare |
| Safari Zone Kanto Area 3 | Safari Zone (morning) | 32-44 | 5% rare |
| Safari Zone Kanto Area 3 | Safari Zone (day) | 22-34 | 5% rare |
| Safari Zone Kanto Area 3 | Safari Zone (day) | 32-44 | 5% rare |
| Safari Zone Kanto Area 3 | Safari Zone (night) | 22-34 | 5% rare |
| Safari Zone Kanto Area 3 | Safari Zone (night) | 32-44 | 5% rare |
| Safari Zone Kanto Area 4 | Safari Zone (morning) | 25-33 | 5% rare |
| Safari Zone Kanto Area 4 | Safari Zone (morning) | 35-43 | 5% rare |
| Safari Zone Kanto Area 4 | Safari Zone (day) | 22-34 | 5% rare |
| Safari Zone Kanto Area 4 | Safari Zone (day) | 35-43 | 5% rare |
| Safari Zone Kanto Area 4 | Safari Zone (night) | 22-31 | 5% rare |
| Safari Zone Kanto Area 4 | Safari Zone (night) | 32-41 | 5% rare |
Other changes in this game
- The Stagbeetle Pokémon
- 1.5 m, 54.9 kg
- Catch rate 45
- Base experience 200
- Growth rate: Slow
- Egg groups: Bug
- Hatches in 25 egg cycles
- Egg moves: Feint Attack, Flail, Fury Attack, Quick Attack, False Swipe