Generation I Move

Pin Missile

BugPhysical

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:

GamePowerAcc.PPType
X & Y1485%

Pokémon That Learn Pin Missile

44 Pokémon can learn Pin Missile.

Learn by Breeding