It is based on a stag beetle, possibly Prosopocoilus inclinatus, a species commonly used in insect fighting. Its thornlike mandibles most closely resemble that of Lucanus maculifemoratus hopei, whereas its Mega Evolution’s diagonal spikes resemble Calcodes versicolor.
Pinsir is a corruption of pincer, referring to its horns.
Kailios may be a combination of the Greek letter Χ (カイ kai) and cross (referring to its scissor-like horns). Alternatively, it may be a combination of 傀 kai (large), 魁偉 kaii (brawny), or 刈 kai (cut) combined with κοριός korios (Greek for bug).
No: 127
English Name: Pinsir
Japanese Name: Kairosu
Generation: 1
Type: Bug
Species: Stag Beetle Pokémon
Abilities: Hyper Cutter, Mold Breaker, Moxie (hidden ability)
Evolution: –
Pinsir is a bipedal Pokémon with a wide, dull brown body and a large pair of gray, spiky pincers on top of its head. In its mouth are many long, flat teeth arranged horizontally. Its legs are short and thick while its arms are long and thin, and each limb ends with three grey claws. Pinsir’s limbs and abdomen are divided into segments. Its eyes are simple, but usually appear angry.
As Mega Pinsir, it gains a large pair of clear wings with an area of orange venation. Additionally, a set of wing coverings appear. On each wing cover is a pair of large, thin, orange blades. Its arms become longer and more segmented, with triangular extensions on its lower arms. The pincers on its head are now longer with larger spikes, and its eyes are now yellow. When it Mega Evolves, Pinsir is left in a constant state of excitement. Mega Pinsir can travel up to 30 mph and uses its two large horns to pierce its enemies before shredding them.
It can use its pincers to crush, toss, bludgeon, or tear opponents, lift things twice its weight, and shatter logs. Captured prey is kept in place by the piercing thorns and sheer strength of Pinsir’s horns, and will not be released until they are torn in half. In addition to hunting prey, the anime has shown that it enjoys tree sap. Pinsir lives deep in the forest, where it burrows underground or hides in the treetops on nights cold enough to render it immobile.
In Alola, it has a rivalry with Vikavolt.
POKEDEX ENTRIES
Pokemon Red: If it fails to crush the victim in its pincers, it will swing it around and toss it hard.
Pokemon Blue: If it fails to crush the victim in its pincers, it will swing it around and toss it hard.
Pokemon Yellow: Grips its prey in its pincers and squeezes hard! It can’t move if it’s cold, so it lives in warm places.
Pokemon Stadium: Grips and tears at its enemy with the two pincers on its head. Enemies with hard bodies are gripped and tossed.
Pokemon Gold: With its horns, it digs burrows to sleep in at night. In the morning, damp soil clings to its body.
Pokemon Silver: Swings its long antlers wildly to attack. During cold periods, it hides deep in forests.
Pokemon Crystal: When the temperature drops at night, it sleeps on treetops or among roots where it is well hidden.
Pokemon Stadium 2: With its horns, it digs burrows to sleep in at night. In the morning, damp soil clings to its body.
Pokemon 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.
Pokemon 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.
Pokemon Emerald: Their pincers are strong enough to shatter thick logs. Because they dislike cold, Pinsir burrow and sleep under the ground on chilly nights.
Pokemon FireRed: Its two long pincer horns are powerful. Once they grip an enemy, they won’t release until the foe is torn.
Pokemon LeafGreen: If it fails to crush the foe in its pincers, it will swing around and toss the opponent.
Pokemon Diamond: It grips prey with its pincers until the prey is torn in half. What it can’t tear, it tosses far.
Pokemon Pearl: It grips prey with its pincers until the prey is torn in half. What it can’t tear, it tosses far.
Pokemon Platinum: It grips prey with its pincers until the prey is torn in half. What it can’t tear, it tosses far.
Pokemon HeartGold: With its horns, it digs burrows to sleep in at night. In the morning, damp soil clings to its body.
Pokemon SoulSilver: It swings its long pincer horns wildly to attack. During cold periods, it hides deep in forests.
Pokemon Black: It grips prey with its pincers until the prey is torn in half. What it can’t tear, it tosses far.
Pokemon White: It grips prey with its pincers until the prey is torn in half. What it can’t tear, it tosses far.
Pokemon Black 2: It grips prey with its powerful pincers and will not let go until the prey is torn in half.
pokemon White 2: It grips prey with its powerful pincers and will not let go until the prey is torn in half.
Pokemon X: It grips prey with its pincers until the prey is torn in half. What it can’t tear, it tosses far.
Pokemon Y: It swings its long antlers wildly to attack. During cold periods, it hides deep in forests.
Pokemon 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.
Pokemon 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.
Pokemon 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.
Pokemon MOON: One solid blow from its horns is enough to split apart a large tree. Its greatest rival in Alola is Vikavolt.
