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They seem to be based on a flat-stag beetle and have long, pricked horns on its head. Its whole body is a light brown with three claws on each toe.
 
They seem to be based on a flat-stag beetle and have long, pricked horns on its head. Its whole body is a light brown with three claws on each toe.
   
===Special abilities===
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===Natural abilities===
 
Pinsir can have the ability [[Hyper Cutter]] or the ability [[Mold Breaker]]. Hyper Cutter prevents reduction of Pinsir's Attack stat. Mold Breaker allows Pinsir to use moves that would otherwise be non-effective because of an ability. A Pinsir's horns can crush many objects and allow it to pick up extremely heavy things. They group up in the winter to keep warm.
 
Pinsir can have the ability [[Hyper Cutter]] or the ability [[Mold Breaker]]. Hyper Cutter prevents reduction of Pinsir's Attack stat. Mold Breaker allows Pinsir to use moves that would otherwise be non-effective because of an ability. A Pinsir's horns can crush many objects and allow it to pick up extremely heavy things. They group up in the winter to keep warm.
   
 
==Evolution==
 
==Evolution==
'''Pinsir''' does not evolve.
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Pinsir does not evolve, but it does Mega Evolve using its [[Pinsirite]].
   
 
==Game info==
 
==Game info==
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|bwrarity=Rare
 
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|xy=[[Kalos Route 12|Route 12]] (X only)
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===Pokédex entries===
 
===Pokédex entries===
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|or=Pinsir is astoundingly strong. It can grip a foe weighing twice its weight in its horns and easily lift it. This Pokémon's movements turn sluggish in cold places.
 
|or=Pinsir is astoundingly strong. It can grip a foe weighing twice its weight in its horns and easily lift it. This Pokémon's movements turn sluggish in cold places.
 
|as=Pinsir has a pair of massive horns. Protruding from the surface of these horns are thorns. These thorns are driven deeply into the foe's body when the pincer closes, making it tough for the foe to escape.}}
 
|as=Pinsir has a pair of massive horns. Protruding from the surface of these horns are thorns. These thorns are driven deeply into the foe's body when the pincer closes, making it tough for the foe to escape.}}
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===Stats===
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<tabber>
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Pinsir=
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{{Stats
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|type = bug
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|HP = 65
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|Attack = 125
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|Defense = 100
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|SpAtk = 55
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|SpDef = 70
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|Speed = 85}}
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|-|
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Mega Pinsir=
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{{Stats
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|type = bug
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|HP = 65
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|Attack = 155
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|Defense = 120
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|SpAtk = 65
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|SpDef = 90
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|Speed = 105}}
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</tabber>
   
 
===Sprites===
 
===Sprites===
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|Vbacks =
 
|Vbacks =
 
|xyspr = Pinsir XY.gif
 
|xyspr = Pinsir XY.gif
|xysprmega = Mega Pinsir XY.gif
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|xysprmega = Mega Pinsir XY.gif}}
}}
 
   
 
====Mega Evolution Sprites====
 
====Mega Evolution Sprites====
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==Appearances==
 
==Appearances==
 
===Anime===
 
===Anime===
[[File:Samurai's_Pinsir.jpg|thumb|100px]]
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[[File:Samurai's Pinsir.jpg|thumb|200px]]
 
{{main|Samurai's Pinsir}}
 
{{main|Samurai's Pinsir}}
 
Pinsir's debut appearance was in [[IL004: Challenge of the Samurai|Challenge of the Samurai!]] where it was owned by the [[Samurai]].
 
Pinsir's debut appearance was in [[IL004: Challenge of the Samurai|Challenge of the Samurai!]] where it was owned by the [[Samurai]].
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===Origin===
 
===Origin===
*Pinsir's name comes the word "Pinchers".
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Pinsir's name comes the word "Pinchers".
   
 
===Name in other languages===
 
===Name in other languages===
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==Gallery==
 
==Gallery==
 
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127Pinsir OS anime.png
127Pinsir_OS_anime.png
 
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127Pinsir OS anime 2.png
127Pinsir_OS_anime_2.png
 
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127Pinsir OS anime 3.png
127Pinsir_OS_anime_3.png
 
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127Pinsir AG anime.png
127Pinsir_AG_anime.png
 
127Pinsir_Dream.png
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127Pinsir Dream.png
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127Pinsir Mega Dream.png
127Pinsir_Mega_Dream.png
 
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127Pinsir Pokemon Stadium.png
127Pinsir_Pokemon_Stadium.png
 
 
</gallery>
 
</gallery>
   
 
{{References|pinsir|127}}
 
{{References|pinsir|127}}
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[[Category:Medium-Sized Pokémon]]
 
[[Category:Medium-Sized Pokémon]]
 
[[Category:Medium-Weighed Pokémon]]
 
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[[Category:Friend Safari Pokémon]]

Revision as of 19:22, 29 January 2016

Template:Pinsir Pinsir (Japanese: カイロス Kairosu) is a Bug-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

Biology

Physiology

They seem to be based on a flat-stag beetle and have long, pricked horns on its head. Its whole body is a light brown with three claws on each toe.

Natural abilities

Pinsir can have the ability Hyper Cutter or the ability Mold Breaker. Hyper Cutter prevents reduction of Pinsir's Attack stat. Mold Breaker allows Pinsir to use moves that would otherwise be non-effective because of an ability. A Pinsir's horns can crush many objects and allow it to pick up extremely heavy things. They group up in the winter to keep warm.

Evolution

Pinsir does not evolve, but it does Mega Evolve using its Pinsirite.

Game info

Game locations

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Red and Blue Safari Zone, Rocket Game Corner (Blue only) Rare
Yellow Safari Zone, Rocket Game Corner Rare
Gold and Silver National Park Rare
Crystal National Park Rare
Ruby and Sapphire Safari Zone Rare
FireRed and LeafGreen Safari Zone, Rocket Game Corner (LeafGreen only) Rare
Emerald Safari Zone Rare
Diamond and Pearl Route 229 (Pearl only) Rare
Platinum Route 229 Swarm
HeartGold and SoulSilver National Park Rare
Black and White Route 12 Rare
X and Y Route 12 (X only) Rare

Pokédex entries

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Stats

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Sprites

Template:GenIPokéSprites

Mega Evolution Sprites

Pinsir Mega XY
Front
Pinsir Mega XY Back Sprite
Back
Pinsir Mega XY Shiny Sprite
Front (Shiny)
Pinsir Mega XY Shiny Back Sprite
Back (Shiny)

Appearances

Anime

File:Samurai's Pinsir.jpg

Pinsir's debut appearance was in Challenge of the Samurai! where it was owned by the Samurai.

Trivia

  • Before the release of Pokémon Gold and Silver, it was speculated that Heracross would've been an evolution or a pre-evolution of Pinsir.
  • Pinsir is currently the only non-Fighting type Pokémon able to learn Vital Throw.
  • Despite Pinsir being a Bug-type, it didn't learn any Bug-type moves via level up until Generation IV.
    • In the second and third generations, Pinsir could only learn one Bug-type move, Fury Cutter.

Origin

Pinsir's name comes the word "Pinchers".

Name in other languages

  • Japanese: カイロス Kailios
  • French: Scarabrute
  • German: Pinsir

Gallery

See also

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