Pinsir Pokémon Platinum: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Pinsir in Pokémon Platinum. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 65 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Platinum
SinnohPinsir Pokemon Platinum Pokedex Entry
This Pokémon clamps its pincers down on its prey and then either splits the prey in half or flings it away.
Pokemon Platinum Pinsir Sprites
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Shiny ReversePokémon Platinum Pinsir Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Pinsir via various methods in Pokémon Platinum.
| 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 Platinum Pinsir Locations
Pinsir can only be caught in Pokémon Platinum at Sinnoh Route 229 Area, where it appears at Lv. 49 by walking through tall grass with a 20% encounter rate (swarm yes).
Sinnoh Route 229 Area
2 encounters- walkLv. 48Swarm yes20%Frequent
- walkLv. 49Swarm yes20%Frequent