#127 · Pokémon WaveBlue · unchanged from the official games
Pinsir
BugHyper Cutter, Mold Breaker, Moxie (hidden)
In WaveBlue: First found in Safari Zone Center (Grass, Lv 20-31), and in 2 more areas. 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 FireRed & LeafGreen, 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 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. May raise the user's Attack. | Fighting | 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 43
| # | Move · where to get it | Type | Pow |
|---|---|---|---|
| TM01 | Focus Punch Silph Co. 5F (pick up) | Fighting | 150 |
| TM06 | Toxic Fuchsia City Gym (pick up) | Poison | — |
| TM08 | Bulk Up Silph Co. 7F (pick up) | Fighting | — |
| TM10 | Hidden Power Pokémon Tower 7F (pick up) | Normal | 60 |
| TM11 | Sunny Day Safari Zone East (pick up) | Fire | — |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam Victory Road 2F (pick up) | Normal | 150 |
| TM17 | Protect Power Plant (pick up) | Normal | — |
| TM18 | Rain Dance Route 15 (pick up) | Water | — |
| TM21 | Frustration Rocket Hideout B3F (pick up) | Normal | 1 |
| TM26 | Earthquake Viridian City Gym (pick up) | Ground | 100 |
| TM27 | Return Route 12 North Entrance 2F (pick up) | Normal | 1 |
| TM28 | Dig Cerulean City (pick up) | Ground | 80 |
| TM31 | Brick Break S.S. Anne 1F Room 2 (pick up) | Fighting | 75 |
| TM32 | Double Team Safari Zone West (pick up) | Normal | — |
| TM39 | Rock Tomb Pewter City Gym (pick up) | Rock | 60 |
| TM40 | Aerial Ace Route 9 (pick up) | Flying | 60 |
| TM42 | Facade Celadon City Condominiums Roof Room (pick up) | Normal | 70 |
| TM43 | Secret Power Route 25 (pick up) | Normal | 70 |
| TM44 | Rest S.S. Anne B1F Room 2 (pick up) | Psychic | — |
| TM45 | Attract Route 24 (pick up) | Normal | — |
| TM46 | Thief Mt. Moon B2F (pick up) | Dark | 60 |
| TM55 | Struggle Bug Nothing in the game hands this one out or sells it | Bug | 50 |
| TM57 | X-Scissor Nothing in the game hands this one out or sells it | Bug | 80 |
| TM59 | Lunge Nothing in the game hands this one out or sells it | Bug | 80 |
| TM61 | Throat Chop Nothing in the game hands this one out or sells it | Dark | 80 |
| TM66 | Knock Off Nothing in the game hands this one out or sells it | Dark | 65 |
| TM70 | Outrage Nothing in the game hands this one out or sells it | Dragon | 120 |
| TM88 | Close Combat Nothing in the game hands this one out or sells it | Fighting | 120 |
| TM111 | Bulldoze Nothing in the game hands this one out or sells it | Ground | 60 |
| TM117 | High Horsepower Nothing in the game hands this one out or sells it | Ground | 95 |
| TM135 | Stealth Rock Nothing in the game hands this one out or sells it | Rock | — |
| TM136 | Stone Edge Nothing in the game hands this one out or sells it | Rock | 100 |
| TM149 | Natural Gift Nothing in the game hands this one out or sells it | Normal | 1 |
| TM152 | Body Slam Four Island House 1 (pick up) | Normal | 85 |
| TM153 | Double-Edge Victory Road 2F (pick up) | Normal | 120 |
| TM158 | Mimic Saffron City Copycat's House 2F (pick up) | Normal | — |
| TM160 | Substitute Fuchsia City (pick up) | Normal | — |
| TM161 | Swords Dance Seven Island (pick up) | Normal | — |
| TM163 | Seismic Toss Pewter City Museum 1F (pick up) | Fighting | 1 |
| TM165 | Rock Slide Rock Tunnel B1F (pick up) | Rock | 75 |
| HM01 | Cut S.S. Anne Captains Office (pick up) | Bug | 70 |
| HM04 | Strength Fuchsia City Wardens House (pick up) | Fighting | 80 |
| HM06 | Rock Smash Ember Spa (pick up) | Rock | 75 |
Where to find Pinsir
| Area | Method | Level | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Safari Zone Center | Grass | 20-31 | 5% rare |
| Safari Zone East | Grass | 20-33 | 5% rare |
| Celadon City Game Corner Prize Room | Gift | 20 |
Other changes in this game
- Egg moves: Fury Attack, Flail, Feint Attack, Quick Attack, Close Combat, Feint, Me First, Bug Bite, Superpower
- Move tutors: Double-Edge, Rock Slide, Substitute, Swords Dance, Seismic Toss, Mimic, Body Slam