X-Scissor
Learned at Lv. 33
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Power: 80Accuracy: 100PP: 15Physical
Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
PokemonLore Pokédex
#10040
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP65240–334
- Attack155283–449
- Defense120220–372
- Sp. Atk65121–251
- Sp. Def90166–306
- Speed105193–339
Total600
/ 720
BST600
92 percentile (1025)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Generation
Generation 1
Habitat
Forest
Color
Brown
Shape
Humanoid
Gender Difference
No
Forms Switchable
Yes
Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #127 |
| Champions | #127 |
| Hoenn | #167 |
| Isle Of Armor | #120 |
| Kalos Coastal | #130 |
| Kanto | #127 |
| Letsgo Kanto | #127 |
| Lumiose City | #178 |
| Original Akala | #102 |
| Original Alola | #175 |
| Original Johto | #112 |
| Original Poni | #65 |
| Updated Akala | #112 |
| Updated Alola | #211 |
| Updated Hoenn | #174 |
| Updated Johto | #113 |
| Updated Poni | #78 |
| Updated Unova | #146 |
Varieties
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
210
EV Yield
+2 Attack
Growth Curve
Slow
(5x³) / (4)Exp at Lv. 50
156,250
Exp at Lv. 100
1,250,000
Wild Held Items
No wild held item data available.
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Weaknesses
Resistances
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle Strategy
Grass
Psychic
Dark
FightingBug
Offensive Coverage
Pinsir's Bug / Flying typing gives it 5 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against grass, psychic, dark, fighting, bug types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Jolly
+Speed−Sp. Atk
Adamant
+Attack−Sp. Atk
In-Depth Analysis
Pinsir totals 600 across its base stats, profiling as a fast attacker that leans on outspeeding threats and hitting hard. Lean on its Attack (155) when planning sets, and cover for its weaker HP (65).
Its Bug, Flying typing leaves Pinsir with 5 weaknesses against 3 resistances and 1 full immunity. Watch out for Rock moves in particular — they land for 4× damage. On offense, its STAB moves threaten 5 types for super-effective damage.
A low catch rate of 45 makes Pinsir a genuinely tough catch; bring strong balls and status moves. It levels on the Slow experience curve. Defeating it grants Attack +2 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Reference Data
Names in Other Languages
Sprite Gallery
Pokédex Data
Height
1.7 m
Weight
59.0 kg
TypeBugFlying
Abilities
Turns the bearer's Normal moves into Flying moves and strengthens them to 1.3× their power.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
Bug
⚧
Gender Ratio
♂
50%
♀
50%
🐣
Hatch Steps
6,375
Hatch Counter: 25
⚪
Capture Rate
45
Higher values mean easier to catch
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Base Happiness
70
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Slow
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Pinsir?
Pinsir is a dual-type Bug, Flying Pokémon.
What are Pinsir's weaknesses?
Pinsir takes 4× damage from Rock type moves and takes 2× damage from Flying, Fire, Electric, Ice type moves. It is immune to Ground type moves.
How does Pinsir evolve?
Pinsir does not evolve.
What are Pinsir's base stats?
Pinsir has a base stat total of 600: HP 65, Attack 155, Defense 120, Sp. Atk 65, Sp. Def 90, Speed 105. Its highest stat is Attack (155).