Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Pinsir

Pinsir

Stag Beetle Pokémon

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Pinsir is a Bug Type Stag Beetle Pokémon, with a 5.9% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Pinsir can be found with Hyper Cutter, Mold Breaker and Moxie as an Ability and has a Slow growth rate with a 2 Attack EV Yield. We recommend the Adamant Nature, based on 500 combined Base Stats.

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Pinsir Stats & Abilities
Pinsir Evolutions
Pinsir Locations
Pinsir Weakness
Pinsir Best Moves
Pinsir Level Up Moves
Pinsir TM Moves
Pinsir Egg Moves
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Pinsir Stats and Abilities

Based on Pinsir Base IVs we consider this pokemon B-Tier choice. Pinsir Highest IV Stat is Attack 125 and the Lowest being Special Attack 55.


Tier	Stat	Base	Min	Max
F	HP	65	240	334
A	Attack	125	229	383
D	Defense	100	184	328
E	Special Attack	55	103	229
E	Special Defense	70	130	262
D	Speed	85	157	295
B	Total	500


Pinsir	Detail
Best Nature	Adamant ↑ +10% Attack ↓ -10% Special Attack
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance
Like/Dislikes	Likes: Spicy Dislikes: Dry
EV Yield	2 Attack
Growth Rate	Slow
Catch Rate	45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Egg Groups	Bug
Egg Cycles	25 (6,169–6,425 steps)


Abilities	Description
Hyper Cutter Ability 1	Hyper Cutter prevents the bearer's Attack stat from being lowered by other Pokémon, through moves such as Growl or abilities such as Intimidate.
Mold Breaker Ability 2	Mold Breaker prevents a target's ability from affecting moves that the Mold Breaker Pokémon uses. It only affects abilities that change the power, accuracy or other effects of moves.
Moxie Hidden Ability	Moxie increases the user's Attack one stage upon fainting an opponent.

How To Evolve Pinsir in BDSP

The Pokemon Pinsir does not have an evolution in the Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Series.

Where To Find Pinsir in BDSP

Pinsir has spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. , within the location using the method.

Underground Pokemon Spawns

After you reach Check Points in the game progression NEW Pokemon will begin to spawn in the Grand Underground.

Start = Default spawns in the Grand Underground

Strength = After obtaining the TM96 Strength

Defog = After obtaining the TM97 Defog

7th Badge = After obtaining the Icicle Badge from Candice

Waterfall = After obtaining the TM99 Waterfall

National = After obtaining the National Pokedex.

World Pokemon Spawns

Interact = Limited to one

Common = 20% ~ 100%

Uncommon = 5% ~ 20%

Rare = 1% ~ 5%

= Morning Time

= Day Time

= Night Time


Location	How To Catch	Pokemon Spawns
Route 229	100 - 20%	Pinsir Lv. 52
Sunlit Cavern	National	Pinsir Lv. 16-63
Still-Water Cavern	Start	Pinsir Lv. 16-63
Riverbank Cave	Start	Pinsir Lv. 16-63
Grassland Cave	Start	Pinsir Lv. 16-63
Big Bluff Cavern	Start	Pinsir Lv. 16-63

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Pinsir Weakness

Pinsir is a Bug Type pokemon. This will cause Pinsir to take More Damage from Flying, Rock, Fire Type Moves, and Less Damage from Fighting, Ground, Grass Type moves.

You can Click/Tap the Type Icons to view the best pokemon to Counter Pinsir Weaknesses


Damage	Types
4.0x More Damage
2.0x More Damage	Flying Rock Fire
0.5x Less Damage	Fighting Ground Grass
0.25x Less Damage
Immune to Damage

What pokemon is Pinsir Weak Against?


Tier	Pokemon
S	Lugia
S	Ho-Oh
S	Rayquaza
S	Dragonite
S	Tyranitar

What pokemon is Pinsir Strong Against?


Tier	Pokemon
S	Groudon
S	Celebi
S	Garchomp
A	Swampert
A	Tangrowth

Best Moves Pinsir in BDSP

Best Moveset for Pinsir Lv Up Moves based on Power.


Lvl	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
52	Superpower	Physical	120	100	5	Lowers user's Attack and Defense.
36	Strength	Physical	80	100	15
44	Submission	Physical	80	80	20	User receives recoil damage.
32	X-Scissor	Physical	120	100	15	The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.

Best Moveset for Pinsir TM Moves based on Power.


TM	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
TM01	Focus Punch	Physical	150	100	20	If the user is hit before attacking, it flinches instead.
TM68	Giga Impact	Physical	150	90	5	User must recharge next turn.
TM15	Hyper Beam	Special	150	90	5	User must recharge next turn.
TM52	Focus Blast	Special	120	70	5	May lower opponent's Special Defense.

STAB: (Same Type Attack Bonus) When a Pokemon uses a Move Type that is the Same as the Pokemon's Type, it will receive a 50% Bonus to Power. Moves Affected by this Highlighted in

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Pinsir Lv Up Moves

Pinsir TM Moves

Pinsir Egg Moves

Pinsir Level Up Moves

List of Moves Pinsir can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.


Lvl	Move	Desc
1	Vise Grip	Power: 55 Acc: 100 PP: 30 Physical
1	Harden	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Raises user's Defense.
4	Focus Energy	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Increases critical hit ratio.
8	Bind	Power: 15 Acc: 85 PP: 20 Physical Traps opponent, damaging them for 4-5 turns.
12	Seismic Toss	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Inflicts damage equal to user's level.
16	Bug Bite	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Receives the effect from the opponent's held berry.
20	Storm Throw	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Always results in a critical hit.
24	Double Hit	Power: 35 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical Hits twice in one turn.
28	Vital Throw	Power: 70 Acc: — PP: 10 Physical User attacks last, but ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
32	X-Scissor	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
36	Strength	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical
40	Swords Dance	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Sharply raises user's Attack.
44	Submission	Power: 80 Acc: 80 PP: 20 Physical User receives recoil damage.
48	Guillotine	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Physical One-Hit-KO, if it hits.
52	Superpower	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 5 Physical Lowers user's Attack and Defense.

Pinsir TM Moves

List of Moves Pinsir can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.


TM	Move	Desc
TM01	Focus Punch	Power: 150 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical If the user is hit before attacking, it flinches instead.
TM08	Bulk Up	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Raises user's Attack and Defense.
TM11	Sunny Day	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
TM15	Hyper Beam	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special User must recharge next turn.
TM17	Protect	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM18	Rain Dance	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it rain for 5 turns.
TM26	Earthquake	Power: 100 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
TM28	Dig	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
TM31	Brick Break	Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical Breaks through Reflect and Light Screen barriers.
TM32	Double Team	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Raises user's Evasiveness.
TM39	Rock Tomb	Power: 60 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM42	Facade	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM44	Rest	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM45	Attract	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM46	Thief	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Physical Also steals opponent's held item.
TM52	Focus Blast	Power: 120 Acc: 70 PP: 5 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM54	False Swipe	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 40 Physical Always leaves opponent with at least 1 HP.
TM56	Fling	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power depends on held item.
TM58	Endure	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM68	Giga Impact	Power: 150 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Physical User must recharge next turn.
TM71	Stone Edge	Power: 100 Acc: 80 PP: 5 Physical High critical hit ratio.
TM75	Swords Dance	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Sharply raises user's Attack.
TM76	Stealth Rock	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Damages opponent switching into battle.
TM80	Rock Slide	Power: 75 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical May cause flinching.
TM81	X-Scissor	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
TM82	Sleep Talk	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TM83	Bulldoze	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM87	Swagger	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 Status Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
TM90	Substitute	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TM93	Cut	Power: 50 Acc: 95 PP: 30 Physical
TM96	Strength	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical
TM98	Rock Smash	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.

Pinsir Egg Moves

List of Egg Moves Pinsir can learn.


Egg Move	Desc
Feint	Power: 30 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Only hits if opponent uses Protect or Detect in the same turn.
Flail	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical The lower the user's HP, the higher the power.
Thrash	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical User attacks for 2-3 turns but then becomes confused.
Fury Attack	Power: 15 Acc: 85 PP: 20 Physical Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
Quick Attack	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 30 Physical User attacks first.
Close Combat	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 5 Physical Lowers user's Defense and Special Defense.
Bug Bite	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Receives the effect from the opponent's held berry.
Superpower	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 5 Physical Lowers user's Attack and Defense.

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