Pin Missile

Bug

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.

Effect

Inflicts regular damage. Hits 2–5 times in one turn. Has a 3/8 chance each to hit 2 or 3 times, and a 1/8 chance each to hit 4 or 5 times. Averages to 3 hits per use.

Short Effect: Hits 2-5 times in one turn.

Inflicts regular damage. Hits 2–5 times in one turn. Has a 3/8 chance each to hit 2 or 3 times, and a 1/8 chance each to hit 4 or 5 times. Averages to 3 hits per use.

Game Descriptions

Fires pins that strike 2-5 times.

Fires pins that strike 2-5 times.

Sharp pins are fired to strike 2 to 5 times.

Sharp pins are fired to strike 2 to 5 times.

Sharp pins are shot at the foe and hit two to five times at once.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Move Details

  • Power 25
  • Accuracy 95%
  • PP 20
  • Priority 0
  • Damage Class Physical
  • Generation Generation I
  • Category Damage

Additional Info

  • Hit Count 2-5

Pokémon That Learn Pin Missile

beedrill
Beedrill

Types: Bug, Poison

sandslash
Sandslash

Types: Ground

cloyster
Cloyster

Types: Water, Ice

jolteon
Jolteon

Types: Electric

omastar
Omastar

Types: Rock, Water

mew
Mew

Types: Psychic

spinarak
Spinarak

Types: Bug, Poison

ariados
Ariados

Types: Bug, Poison

pineco
Pineco

Types: Bug

qwilfish
Qwilfish

Types: Water, Poison

heracross
Heracross

Types: Bug, Fighting

zigzagoon
Zigzagoon

Types: Normal

linoone
Linoone

Types: Normal

roselia
Roselia

Types: Grass, Poison

cacnea
Cacnea

Types: Grass

cacturne
Cacturne

Types: Grass, Dark

budew
Budew

Types: Grass, Poison

roserade
Roserade

Types: Grass, Poison

vespiquen
Vespiquen

Types: Bug, Flying

skorupi
Skorupi

Types: Poison, Bug

drapion
Drapion

Types: Poison, Dark

gliscor
Gliscor

Types: Ground, Flying

venipede
Venipede

Types: Bug, Poison

whirlipede
Whirlipede

Types: Bug, Poison

scolipede
Scolipede

Types: Bug, Poison

maractus
Maractus

Types: Grass

joltik
Joltik

Types: Bug, Electric

galvantula
Galvantula

Types: Bug, Electric

ferroseed
Ferroseed

Types: Grass, Steel

ferrothorn
Ferrothorn

Types: Grass, Steel

chespin
Chespin

Types: Grass

quilladin
Quilladin

Types: Grass

chesnaught
Chesnaught

Types: Grass, Fighting

mareanie
Mareanie

Types: Poison, Water

toxapex
Toxapex

Types: Poison, Water

golisopod
Golisopod

Types: Bug, Water

togedemaru
Togedemaru

Types: Electric, Steel

poipole
Poipole

Types: Poison

naganadel
Naganadel

Types: Poison, Dragon

obstagoon
Obstagoon

Types: Dark, Normal

cursola
Cursola

Types: Ghost

pincurchin
Pincurchin

Types: Electric

overqwil
Overqwil

Types: Dark, Poison

iron-thorns
Iron-Thorns

Types: Rock, Electric

heracross-mega
Heracross-Mega

Types: Bug, Fighting

beedrill-mega
Beedrill-Mega

Types: Bug, Poison

sandslash-alola
Sandslash-Alola

Types: Ice, Steel

togedemaru-totem
Togedemaru-Totem

Types: Electric, Steel

zigzagoon-galar
Zigzagoon-Galar

Types: Dark, Normal

linoone-galar
Linoone-Galar

Types: Dark, Normal

qwilfish-hisui
Qwilfish-Hisui

Types: Dark, Poison