Pinsir

No. 0127

Type: Bug

This Pokémon clamps its pincers down on its prey and then either splits the prey in half or flings it away.

Base stats

HP65
Attack125
Defense100
Sp. Attack55
Sp. Defense70
Speed85

Total 500

What to answer with

Attacking types that hit what hits it hard, and the best move of each one it learns.

  • Ground — Cover 2 weaknesses (Fire, Rock) — Earthquake
  • Rock — Cover 2 weaknesses (Fire, Flying) — Stone Edge
  • Water — Cover 2 weaknesses (Fire, Rock) — It learns nothing of that type
  • Fighting — Covers 1 weakness (Rock) — Close Combat
  • Electric — Covers 1 weakness (Flying) — It learns nothing of that type
  • Grass — Covers 1 weakness (Rock) — It learns nothing of that type

Abilities

Moves

What the optimizer would run

Rules: Gen 9 OU (singles)

Role
Setup sweeper
Ability
Mold Breaker
Item
Life Orb
Nature
Jolly
EVs
4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moves
Earthquake, Bulk Up, Close Combat, X-Scissor

Frequently asked questions

What type is Pinsir?
Pinsir is a Bug type Pokémon.
What are Pinsir's base stats?
HP 65, Attack 125, Defense 100, Sp. Attack 55, Sp. Defense 70, Speed 85. That is a base stat total of 500.
What is Pinsir weak to?
Pinsir takes extra damage from Fire, Flying and Rock moves.
What abilities does Pinsir have?
Pinsir can have Hyper Cutter, Mold Breaker and Moxie. Its hidden ability is Moxie.
Does Pinsir evolve?
Pinsir does not evolve.
What moves does Pinsir learn?
Pinsir learns 14 moves by levelling up and 39 by TM.