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Pinsir Mega is a Bug/Flying-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VI.

Type: Bug / Flying

Abilities:

• Aerilate: Converts Normal-type moves into Flying-type moves and increases their power by 30%.

Physical Characteristics:

• Retains the overall formidable and aggressive appearance of standard Pinsir
• Features newly sprouted wings that allow it to fly, unlike its standard form
• Has a more streamlined, aerodynamic body structure
• The horns on its head become more pronounced and sharper
• Its eyes become more intense, indicating heightened aggression and focus

Behavior and Habitat:

• Prefers to reside in dense forests and jungles where it can hunt for prey
• Known for its competitive nature, often engaging in battles to assert dominance
• Uses its wings to ambush prey from above, a change from its ground-based tactics
• Despite its fearsome appearance, it can form a strong bond with trainers who earn its respect

In Battle:

• Gains a significant boost in physical attack and speed when it Mega Evolves
• Utilizes Aerilate to enhance Normal-type moves, making them powerful Flying-type attacks
• Signature moves include Return and Quick Attack, which benefit from Aerilate
• Strong against Grass and Fighting types due to its Flying type
• Vulnerable to Rock, Fire, Flying, and Electric types

Evolution:

• Mega Evolves from Pinsir when exposed to a Pinsirite during battle
• Reverts to its original form after the battle ends

Interesting Facts:

• Mega Evolution grants it the ability to fly, a unique trait for Pinsir
• Its Mega Evolution was introduced in Pokémon X and Y, marking a new strategic dimension to its battle capabilities
• Known for its intense rivalry with Heracross, another Bug-type Pokémon
• Its Japanese name "Kailios" is derived from the word "Kairiki" meaning superhuman strength, reflecting its powerful build and capabilities

This comprehensive summary provides a detailed overview of Pinsir Mega, highlighting its unique traits and battle prowess.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Red: If it fails to crush the victim in its pincers,it will swing it around and toss it hard.
• Blue: If it fails to crush the victim in its pincers,it will swing it around and toss it hard.
• Yellow: Grips its prey in its pincers and squeezes hard! Itcan't move if it's cold, so it lives in warm places.
• Gold: With its horns, it digs burrows to sleep in at night.In the morning, damp soil clings to its body.
• Silver: Swings its long antlers wildly to attack. Duringcold periods, it hides deep in forests.
• Crystal: When the tempera­ ture drops at night, it sleepson treetops or among roots where it is well hidden.
• Ruby: PINSIR is astoundingly strong. It can grip a foe weighing twice its weight in its horns and easily lift it.This Pokémon’s movements turn sluggish in cold places.
• Sapphire: PINSIR has a pair of massive horns Protruding from the surface of these horns are thorns.These thorns are driven deeply into the foe’s body when the pincer closes, making it tough for the foe to escape.
• Emerald: Their pincers are strong enough to shatter thick logs. Because they dislike cold, PINSIR burrow and sleep under the ground on chilly nights.
• Firered: Its two long pincer horns are powerful. Once they grip an enemy, they won’t release until the foe is torn.
• Leafgreen: If it fails to crush the foe in its pincers, it will swing around and toss the opponent.
• Diamond: It grips prey with its pincers until the prey is torn in half. What it can’t tear, it tosses far.
• Pearl: It grips prey with its pincers until the prey is torn in half. What it can’t tear, it tosses far.
• Platinum: It grips prey with its pincers until the prey is torn in half. What it can’t tear, it tosses far.
• Heartgold: With its pincer horns, it digs burrows to sleep in at night. In the morning, damp soil clings to its body.
• Soulsilver: It swings its long pincer horns wildly to attack. During cold periods, it hides deep in forests.
• Black: It grips prey with its pincers until the prey is torn in half. What it can’t tear, it tosses far.
• White: It grips prey with its pincers until the prey is torn in half. What it can’t tear, it tosses far.
• Black-2: It grips prey with its powerful pincers and will not let go until the prey is torn in half.
• White-2: It grips prey with its powerful pincers and will not let go until the prey is torn in half.
• X: It grips prey with its pincers until the prey is torn in half. What it can’t tear, it tosses far.
• Y: It swings its long pincer horns wildly to attack. During cold periods, it hides deep in forests.
• Omega-Ruby: Pinsir is astoundingly strong. It can grip a foe weighing twice its weight in its horns and easily lift it. This Pokémon’s movements turn sluggish in cold places.
• Alpha-Sapphire: Pinsir has a pair of massive horns. Protruding from the surface of these horns are thorns. These thorns are driven deeply into the foe’s body when the pincer closes, making it tough for the foe to escape.
• Sun: It grips its prey in its pincers and splits them apart. Although it is a powerful Pokémon, it can’t deal with the cold.
• Moon: One solid blow from its horns is enough to split apart a large tree. Its greatest rival in Alola is Vikavolt.
• Ultra-Sun: It gets into territorial disputes with Vikavolt. For some reason, it apparently gets along well with Heracross in Alola.
• Ultra-Moon: Although it’s tough, it can’t handle cold well. When night falls, it buries itself in leafage and sleeps.
• Lets-Go-Pikachu: Grips its prey in its pincers and squeezes hard! It can’t move if it’s cold out, so it lives in warm places.
• Lets-Go-Eevee: Grips its prey in its pincers and squeezes hard! It can’t move if it’s cold out, so it lives in warm places.
• Sword: These Pokémon judge one another based on pincers. Thicker, more impressive pincers make for more popularity with the opposite gender.
• Shield: This Pokémon clamps its pincers down on its prey and then either splits the prey in half or flings it away.

127 National

127 Kanto

112 Original-Johto

167 Hoenn

113 Updated-Johto

146 Updated-Unova

130 Kalos-Coastal

174 Updated-Hoenn

175 Original-Alola

102 Original-Akala

65 Original-Poni

211 Updated-Alola

112 Updated-Akala

78 Updated-Poni

127 Letsgo-Kanto

120 Isle-Of-Armor

178 Lumiose-City