Pinsir Pokémon Pearl: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Pinsir in Pokémon Pearl. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 60 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Pearl
SinnohPinsir Pokemon Pearl Pokedex Entry
This Pokémon clamps its pincers down on its prey and then either splits the prey in half or flings it away.
Pokemon Pearl Pinsir Sprites
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Shiny
Shiny ReversePokémon Pearl Pinsir Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Pinsir via various methods in Pokémon Pearl.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Vice Grip | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Focus Energy | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Bind | normal | Lv. 4 |
| Seismic Toss | fighting | Lv. 8 |
| Harden | normal | Lv. 13 |
| Revenge | fighting | Lv. 18 |
| Brick Break | fighting | Lv. 21 |
| Vital Throw | fighting | Lv. 25 |
| X Scissor | bug | Lv. 30 |
| Thrash | normal | Lv. 35 |
| Swords Dance | normal | Lv. 38 |
| Submission | fighting | Lv. 42 |
| Guillotine | normal | Lv. 47 |
| Superpower | fighting | Lv. 52 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Pearl Pinsir Locations
Pinsir can only be caught in Pokémon Pearl at Sinnoh Route 229 Area, where it appears at Lv. 52 by walking through tall grass with a 5% encounter rate.
Sinnoh Route 229 Area
1 encounter- walkLv. 525%Rare