Pokemon Sword and Shield Pinsir | Locations, Moves, Weaknesses

Pokemon Sword and Shield Pinsir is a Bug Type Stag Beetle Pokémon, which makes it weak against Flying, Rock, Fire type moves. You can find and catch Pinsir in Training Lowlands with a 5% chance to appear during Normal Weather weather. The Max IV Stats of Pinsir are 65 HP, 125 Attack, 55 SP Attack, 100 Defense, 70 SP Defense, and 85 Speed.

Regular

Shiny

Pinsir Galar Pokedex ID: ?

Bug

Weight
121.3lbs

Category
Stag Beetle Pokémon

Height
4'11"

Exp Group
Bug

Egg Steps
6,400

Hatch Cycle

Ev Yield
2 Attack Point(s)

Exp Group
Slow

Gender
♂ 50.2% ♀ 49.8%

List of Pinsir Max IV Stats in Pokemon SW SH.

Total	500
HP	65
Attack	125
Defense	100
Special Attack	55
Special Defense	70
Speed	85

Based on this pokemon's stats we consider the best nature for Pinsir to have is Adamant, this will increase it's Attack and decrease it's Sp. Atk stats.

Pinsir Abilities

Ability	Type	Effect
Hyper Cutter	Normal	The Pokémon’s proud of its powerful pincers. They prevent other Pokémon from lowering its Attack stat.
Mold Breaker	Normal	Moves can be used on the target regardless of its Abilities.
Moxie	Hidden	The Pokémon shows moxie, and that boosts the Attack stat after knocking out any Pokémon.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Pinsir Evolutions

How do i evolve Pinsir in Pokemon Sword and Shield?

Currently Pokemon Sword and Shield Pinsir does not have an evolution form in Generation 8.

Pinsir Locations in Pokemon Sword and Shield

Where do i find and how to get Pinsir?

A popular spawn location you can find Pinsir is in the Training Lowlands area with a 5% chance to spawn during Normal weather.

Overworld Spawns (Visible in-game)

Location	Spawn	Lvl
Training Lowlands	5%	13 - 18
Training Lowlands	5%	13 - 18
Training Lowlands	5%	13 - 18
Training Lowlands	5%	13 - 18
Training Lowlands	5%	13 - 18
Training Lowlands	5%	13 - 18
Training Lowlands	5%	13 - 18
Training Lowlands	5%	13 - 18
Training Lowlands	5%	13 - 18

Pokemon Sword and Shield Pinsir Raids

Where do i find Pinsir Raids?

You can find Pinsir raids in the following locations: Fields of Honor, Forest of Focus, Training Lowlands, Workout Sea.

You can Click/Tap the links below to view where to find Pinsir Raid Spawn Locations in Pokemon Sw and Sh.

This pokemon does not spawn as a raid.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Pinsir Weakness

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

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

What pokemon is Pinsir Weak Against?

Pokemon	Type 1	Type 2	CP
Tyranitar	Rock	Dark	600
Arcanine	Fire		555
Togekiss	Fairy	Flying	545
Gyarados	Water	Flying	540
Noivern	Flying	Dragon	535

What pokemon is Pinsir Strong Against?

Pokemon	Type 1	Type 2	CP
Rhyperior	Ground	Rock	535
Mamoswine	Ice	Ground	530
Leafeon	Grass		525
Lucario	Fighting	Steel	525
Hippowdon	Ground		525

Pokemon SW and SH Pinsir Moves List

What moves can Pinsir learn from TMs, TRs, and Leveling?

Pinsir can learn the fighting type move Superpower at level 52. This Physical move Lowers user's Attack and Defense. Bolded Pow numbers are adjusted for this pokemon's Bug type +50% STAB damage.

Level Up Moves
(Learned)
TM Moves
(Reusable Item)
TR Moves
(One Time Use Item)

Pinsir Level Up Moves

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

TM Moves Pinsir can learn

TM	Move	Class	Pow	Acc	PP	Effect
TM08	Hyper Beam	Special	150	90	5	User must recharge next turn.
TM09	Giga Impact	Physical	150	90	5	User must recharge next turn.
TM15	Dig	Physical	80	100	10	Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
TM21	Rest	Status	—	—	10	User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM22	Rock Slide	Physical	75	90	10	May cause flinching.
TM23	Thief	Physical	60	100	25	Also steals opponent's held item.
TM24	Snore	Special	50	100	15	Can only be used if asleep. May cause flinching.
TM25	Protect	Status	—	—	10	Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM31	Attract	Status	—	100	15	If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM33	Rain Dance	Status	—	—	5	Makes it rain for 5 turns.
TM34	Sunny Day	Status	—	—	5	Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
TM39	Facade	Physical	70	100	20	Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM41	Helping Hand	Status	—	—	20	In Double Battles, boosts the power of the partner's move.
TM42	Revenge	Physical	60	100	10	Power increases if user was hit first.
TM43	Brick Break	Physical	75	100	15	Breaks through Reflect and Light Screen barriers.
TM48	Rock Tomb	Physical	60	95	15	Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM59	Fling	Physical	—	100	10	Power depends on held item.
TM76	Round	Special	60	100	15	Power increases if teammates use it in the same turn.
TM81	Bulldoze	Physical	60	100	20	Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM94	False Swipe	Physical	40	100	40	Always leaves opponent with at least 1 HP.
TM97	Brutal Swing	Physical	60	100	20	The user swings its body around violently to inflict damage on everything in its vicinity.

Pinsir TR Moves

TR	Move	Class	Pow	Acc	PP	Effect
TR00	Swords Dance	Status	—	—	20	Sharply raises user's Attack.
TR01	Body Slam	Physical	85	100	15	May paralyze opponent.
TR10	Earthquake	Physical	100	100	10	Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
TR13	Focus Energy	Status	—	—	30	Increases critical hit ratio.
TR20	Substitute	Status	—	—	10	Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TR21	Reversal	Physical	—	100	15	The lower the user's HP, the higher the power.
TR26	Endure	Status	—	—	10	Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TR27	Sleep Talk	Status	—	—	10	User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TR39	Superpower	Physical	120	100	5	Lowers user's Attack and Defense.
TR46	Iron Defense	Status	—	—	15	Sharply raises user's Defense.
TR48	Bulk Up	Status	—	—	20	Raises user's Attack and Defense.
TR53	Close Combat	Physical	120	100	5	Lowers user's Defense and Special Defense.
TR60	X-Scissor	Physical	120	100	15
TR64	Focus Blast	Special	120	70	5	May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TR75	Stone Edge	Physical	100	80	5	High critical hit ratio.
TR76	Stealth Rock	Status	—	—	20	Damages opponent switching into battle.
TR94	High Horsepower	Physical	95	95	10	The user fiercely attacks the target using its entire body.
TR95	Throat Chop	Physical	80	100	15	Prevents use of sound moves for two turns.

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