bug

Pin Missile

Categoryphysical
Power25
Accuracy95%
PP20 (max 32)
Priority0
IntroducedGeneration I

Machines

Sword / Shield
TM07bug

Descriptions

Gold / Silver
Crystal
Fires pins that strike 2-5 times.
Ruby / Sapphire
Emerald
Sharp pins are fired to strike 2 to 5 times.
Fire Red / Leaf GreenSharp pins are shot at the foe and hit two to five times at once.
Diamond / Pearl
Platinum
Heart Gold / Soul Silver
Sharp pins are shot at the foe in rapid succession. They hit two to five times in a row.
Black / White
Black 2 / White 2
Sharp spikes are shot at the target in rapid succession. They hit two to five times in a row.
X / Y
Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire
Sharp spikes are shot at the target in rapid succession. They hit two to five times in a row.
Sun / Moon
Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Let's Go Pikachu / Let's Go Eevee
Sharp spikes are shot at the target in rapid succession. They hit two to five times in a row.
Sword / ShieldSharp spikes are shot at the target in rapid succession. They hit two to five times in a row.

Target

This move targets one other Pokémon on the field, selected by the trainer.

Foe
front view of Gardevoir
Foe
front view of Gengar
Foe
front view of Moltres
Back view of Current Pokemon
User
front view of Charizard
Ally
front view of Electrivire
Ally

Stat Changes

Pin Missile doesn't affect any stats when used.

Effect Entries

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.

Version Changes

Prior to Generation VI, Pin Missile has accuracy of 85% and 14 Power.

Contests

Pin Missile has the Cool contest type.

Appeal2
Jam1

Startles the Pokémon that has the judge's attention.

Super Contests

Appeal2

Allows performance of the same move twice in a row.


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