Generation I Move
Pin Missile
Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
- 25Power
- 95%Accuracy
- 20PP
- 0Priority
Pin Missile Battle Data
- Type
- Bug
- Category
- Physical
- Power
- 25
- Accuracy
- 95%
- PP
- 20
- Priority
- 0
- Target
- Selected Pokémon
- Introduced
- Generation I
- Contest type
- Cool
Pin Missile 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.
“The user attacks by shooting sharp spikes at the target. This move hits two to five times in a row.”
Target: One other Pokémon on the field, selected by the trainer.
Battle Mechanics
- Multi-hit
- 2–5 hits
Pin Missile TM / HM
Taught by these machines:
- TM07Sword & Shield
Pin Missile In Other Generations
Pin Missile's values have changed over the years. Earlier games used:
| Game | Power | Acc. | PP | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| X & Y | 14 | 85% | — | — |
Pokémon That Learn Pin Missile
44 Pokémon can learn Pin Missile.
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Pin Missile Questions & Answers
- What type is Pin Missile?
- Pin Missile is a Bug-type physical move.
- How much damage does Pin Missile do?
- Pin Missile has 25 base power and 95% accuracy.
- What does Pin Missile do?
- 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.
- How many Pokémon can learn Pin Missile?
- 44 Pokémon can learn Pin Missile.
- What Pokémon can learn Pin Missile?
- Beedrill, Sandslash, Cloyster, Jolteon, and Omastar, and 39 more Pokémon can learn Pin Missile — the full list is above.