Move Detail

Pin-Missile Move Detail

Summary

Pin Missile is a Bug-type multi-strike move with 25 power per hit and 95% accuracy. It strikes the target 2 to 5 times in one turn, with each hit having its own chance to critically hit. Introduced in Generation I, Pin Missile has been a staple move for various Bug-type Pokémon. The odds of hitting 2, 3, 4, or 5 times are 37.5%, 37.5%, 12.5%, and 12.5% respectively. This move can break Substitute and is affected by the abilities Skill Link, which guarantees 5 hits, and Mega Launcher, which does not affect it. Its high variability in damage makes it both a strategic and occasionally unpredictable choice in battle.

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gold-silver: Fires pins that strike 2-5 times.

crystal: Fires pins that strike 2-5 times.

ruby-sapphire: Sharp pins are fired to strike 2 to 5 times.

emerald: Sharp pins are fired to strike 2 to 5 times.

firered-leafgreen: Sharp pins are shot at the foe and hit two to five times at once.

diamond-pearl: Sharp pins are shot at the foe in rapid succession. They hit two to five times in a row.

platinum: Sharp pins are shot at the foe in rapid succession. They hit two to five times in a row.

heartgold-soulsilver: Sharp pins are shot at the foe in rapid succession. They hit two to five times in a row.

black-white: Sharp spikes are shot at the target in rapid succession. They hit two to five times in a row.

black-2-white-2: Sharp spikes are shot at the target in rapid succession. They hit two to five times in a row.

x-y: Sharp spikes are shot at the target in rapid succession. They hit two to five times in a row.

omega-ruby-alpha-sapphire: Sharp spikes are shot at the target in rapid succession. They hit two to five times in a row.

sun-moon: Sharp spikes are shot at the target in rapid succession. They hit two to five times in a row.

ultra-sun-ultra-moon: Sharp spikes are shot at the target in rapid succession. They hit two to five times in a row.

lets-go-pikachu-lets-go-eevee: Sharp spikes are shot at the target in rapid succession. They hit two to five times in a row.

sword-shield: Sharp spikes are shot at the target in rapid succession. They hit two to five times in a row.

legends-arceus: Sharp spikes are shot at the target. Spike splinters left behind by this attack continue to damage the target for several turns.

scarlet-violet: The user attacks by shooting sharp spikes at the target. This move hits two to five times in a row.

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Pin-Missile Move Detail

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