Pinsir

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Pinsir
The Stag Beetle Pokémon
Type: Bug
Official Registration #: 127
Entry: A large, beetle-like pokémon native to the dark forests of Kanto and Kalos. Pinsir attacks by gripping their prey within their giant, thorny pincers and pulling until their victims are torn in half. While this is a terrifying tactic indeed, it should be rather interesting to note that pinsir lack the strength to open their pincers again, which means this pokémon may be easily defeated simply by holding its pincers shut. This is about as comical on the battlefield as one would think, especially when basic-level grass-types with Vine Whip are involved.

Mega Pinsir
The Stag Beetle Pokémon
Type: Bug/Flying
Official Registration #: 127+
Entry: The advanced form of pinsir, via pinsirite. Contrary to popular belief, pinsirite only slightly boosts pinsir’s capabilities. That is to say, all pinsir have wings; it’s simply that pinsirite and mega evolution strengthen those wings enough to fly. Which is of course may be of some comfort to anyone who might have tested the validity of the above entry regarding a depowered pinsir and, more specifically, its jaw strength. Or in other words, should you have tried testing the claims mentioned in the entry concerning non-mega pinsir, at the very least, when the subject in question abruptly flies at you, the result will only slightly hurt.

Bill! As a contest star from Hoenn, I need to ask: how come when I went to Sinnoh for some Masters, how come my Mega Stone didn’t work? My Pinsir really wants to show off.

At the risk of sounding insensitive, it may have something to do with your key stone, your mega stone, or your bond with your pinsir. (Before anyone asks, mega evolution itself has been proven to work outside its regions of discovery, including in Sinnoh, thanks to data provided by Steven Stone.)

The first thing to consider is the possibility that either your key stone or sample of pinsirite is not pure. Samples with impurities are often unpredictable in nature and have been known to fail at catalyzing mega evolution the more frequently they’re used (or, in some cases, the further one gets to either Kalos’s Anistar Sundial or Hoenn’s Sky Tower). Take your stones to a reputable jeweler who has experience cutting evolution stones to determine whether or not this is the case.

Additionally, remember that your bond with your pinsir must be strong for mega evolution to work. Even minor disagreements can be enough to keep your pinsir from mega evolving. Consider taking a break to rest, relax, and build the relationship between the two of you to ensure you’re stable enough to trigger your mega and key stones.

Best of luck, anonymous!

Pinsir

Pinsir
The Stag Beetle Pokémon
Type: Bug
Official Registration #: 127
Entry: A large, beetle-like pokémon native to the dark forests of Kanto and Kalos. Pinsir attacks by gripping their prey within their giant, thorny pincers and pulling until their victims are torn in half. While this is a terrifying tactic indeed, it should be rather interesting to note that pinsir lack the strength to open their pincers again, which means this pokémon may be easily defeated simply by holding its pincers shut. This is about as comical on the battlefield as one would think, especially when basic-level grass-types with Vine Whip are involved.