Pinsir Moves & Learnset

Moves that Pinsir learns naturally as it levels up.

Level	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.	PP
1	Vice Grip	normal		55	100	30
		Grips the foe with large and powerful pincers.
Vice GripLevel: 1
normal		55	100	30
Grips the foe with large and powerful pincers.
1	Focus Energy	normal		0	0	30
		Focuses power to raise the critical-hit ratio.
Focus EnergyLevel: 1
normal		0	0	30
Focuses power to raise the critical-hit ratio.
7	Bind	normal		15	85	20
		Binds and squeezes the foe for 2 to 5 turns.
BindLevel: 7
normal		15	85	20
Binds and squeezes the foe for 2 to 5 turns.
13	Seismic Toss	fighting		1	100	20
		Inflicts damage identical to the user's level.
Seismic TossLevel: 13
fighting		1	100	20
Inflicts damage identical to the user's level.
19	Harden	normal		0	0	30
		Stiffens the body's muscles to raise Defense.
HardenLevel: 19
normal		0	0	30
Stiffens the body's muscles to raise Defense.
25	Revenge	fighting		60	100	10
		An attack that gains power if injured by the foe.
RevengeLevel: 25
fighting		60	100	10
An attack that gains power if injured by the foe.
28	Vital Throw	fighting		70	100	10
		Makes the user's move last, but it never misses.
Vital ThrowLevel: 28
fighting		70	100	10
Makes the user's move last, but it never misses.
31	Brick Break	fighting		75	100	15
		Destroys barriers such as Reflect and causes damage.
Brick BreakLevel: 31
fighting		75	100	15
Destroys barriers such as Reflect and causes damage.
35	Thrash	normal		105	100	10
		A rampage of 2 to 3 turns that confuses the user.
ThrashLevel: 35
normal		105	100	10
A rampage of 2 to 3 turns that confuses the user.
37	Guillotine	normal		1	30	5
		A powerful pincer attack that may cause fainting.
GuillotineLevel: 37
normal		1	30	5
A powerful pincer attack that may cause fainting.
43	Submission	fighting		80	80	20
		A reckless body slam that also hurts the user.
SubmissionLevel: 43
fighting		80	80	20
A reckless body slam that also hurts the user.
49	Swords Dance	normal		0	0	20
		A fighting dance that sharply raises Attack.
Swords DanceLevel: 49
normal		0	0	20
A fighting dance that sharply raises Attack.
52	Superpower	fighting		120	100	5
		Boosts strength sharply, but lowers abilities.
SuperpowerLevel: 52
fighting		120	100	5
Boosts strength sharply, but lowers abilities.

Moves that Pinsir can learn through breeding with compatible Pokémon.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.	PP
Fury Attack	normal		15	85	20
	Jabs the foe 2 to 5 times with sharp horns, etc.
Fury Attack
normal		15	85	20
Jabs the foe 2 to 5 times with sharp horns, etc.
Quick Attack	normal		40	100	30
	An extremely fast attack that always strikes first.
Quick Attack
normal		40	100	30
An extremely fast attack that always strikes first.
Flail	normal		1	100	15
	Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down.
Flail
normal		1	100	15
Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down.
False Swipe	normal		40	100	40
	An attack that leaves the foe with at least 1 HP.
False Swipe
normal		40	100	40
An attack that leaves the foe with at least 1 HP.
Faint Attack	dark		60	0	20
	Draws the foe close, then strikes without fail.
Faint Attack
dark		60	0	20
Draws the foe close, then strikes without fail.
Fury Attack	normal		15	85	20
	Jabs the foe 2 to 5 times with sharp horns, etc.
Fury Attack
normal		15	85	20
Jabs the foe 2 to 5 times with sharp horns, etc.
Flail	normal		1	100	15
	Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down.
Flail
normal		1	100	15
Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down.
False Swipe	normal		40	100	40
	An attack that leaves the foe with at least 1 HP.
False Swipe
normal		40	100	40
An attack that leaves the foe with at least 1 HP.
Faint Attack	dark		60	0	20
	Draws the foe close, then strikes without fail.
Faint Attack
dark		60	0	20
Draws the foe close, then strikes without fail.

Moves that Pinsir can learn via Technical Machines (TMs) and Hidden Machines (HMs).

TM/HM	Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.	PP
Focus Punch	fighting		150	100	20	TM01
	A powerful loyalty attack. The user flinches if hit.
Focus Punch
fighting		150	100	20	TM01
A powerful loyalty attack. The user flinches if hit.
Toxic	poison		0	70	10	TM06
	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
Toxic
poison		0	70	10	TM06
Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
Bulk Up	fighting		0	0	20	TM08
	Bulks up the body to boost both Attack and Defense.
Bulk Up
fighting		0	0	20	TM08
Bulks up the body to boost both Attack and Defense.
Hidden Power	normal		60	100	15	TM10
	The effectiveness varies with the user.
Hidden Power
normal		60	100	15	TM10
The effectiveness varies with the user.
Sunny Day	fire		0	0	5	TM11
	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
Sunny Day
fire		0	0	5	TM11
Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
Hyper Beam	normal		150	90	5	TM15
	Powerful, but leaves the user immobile the next turn.
Hyper Beam
normal		150	90	5	TM15
Powerful, but leaves the user immobile the next turn.
Protect	normal		0	0	10	TM17
	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
Protect
normal		0	0	10	TM17
Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
Rain Dance	water		0	0	5	TM18
	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
Rain Dance
water		0	0	5	TM18
Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
Frustration	normal		1	100	20	TM21
	An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Frustration
normal		1	100	20	TM21
An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Earthquake	ground		100	100	10	TM26
	A powerful quake, but has no effect on flying foes.
Earthquake
ground		100	100	10	TM26
A powerful quake, but has no effect on flying foes.
Return	normal		1	100	20	TM27
	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
Return
normal		1	100	20	TM27
An attack that increases in power with friendship.
Dig	ground		80	100	10	TM28
	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
Dig
ground		80	100	10	TM28
Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
Brick Break	fighting		75	100	15	TM31
	Destroys barriers such as Reflect and causes damage.
Brick Break
fighting		75	100	15	TM31
Destroys barriers such as Reflect and causes damage.
Double Team	normal		0	0	15	TM32
	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
Double Team
normal		0	0	15	TM32
Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
Rock Tomb	rock		60	95	15	TM39
	Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts Speed.
Rock Tomb
rock		60	95	15	TM39
Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts Speed.
Facade	normal		70	100	20	TM42
	Boosts Attack when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
Facade
normal		70	100	20	TM42
Boosts Attack when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
Secret Power	normal		70	100	20	TM43
	An attack with effects that vary by location.
Secret Power
normal		70	100	20	TM43
An attack with effects that vary by location.
Rest	psychic		0	0	5	TM44
	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
Rest
psychic		0	0	5	TM44
The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
Attract	normal		0	100	15	TM45
	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
Attract
normal		0	100	15	TM45
Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
Thief	dark		50	100	25	TM46
	While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item.
Thief
dark		50	100	25	TM46
While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item.
Cut	grass		50	95	30	HM01
	Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
Cut
grass		50	95	30	HM01
Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc.
Strength	normal		80	100	15	HM04
	Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
Strength
normal		80	100	15	HM04
Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
Rock Smash	fighting		40	100	15	HM06
	A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense.
Rock Smash
fighting		40	100	15	HM06
A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense.