Robyn's Pinsir

**Robyn's Pinsir** (Japanese: **ろびんのカイロス** *Robyn's Kailios*) is the first Pokémon that Robyn Oak ever owned.

## **History**

### **Kanto**

Prior to officially embarking on his journey, Robyn already owned Pinsir, although the circumstances of its capture, and how long Robyn owned him, are currently unknown. Pinsir made his first proper appearance when Robyn and Edge accidentally traded their teams after running into one another. During the three days that Edge has them, he attempts to get them to relax and open up to him, with little success. They later traded back, while keeping the caring attitude that Edge installed in them.

Pinsir battled against Koga at Silph Co. Pinsir attempted to strike Koga with Vice Grip, but Koga's ninja armor, revealed to be a Grimer, quickly envelops the both of them, preventing any further action from Pinsir. Robyn attempted to use him again as a last ditch effort to defeat Koga, but he was quickly countered by his Ekans and defeated.

### **Two Years Later**

In a flashback, Robyn uses Pinsir as his last attempt to defeat Agatha. Even though Agatha said that Pinsir's physical attack will be no use against formless Pokémon, Robyn stuns Agatha with his notice; that even though there's no form, you can still slice through an enemy without form so long as you grasp the essence of the foe. Robyn then calls for a Vice Grip from Pinsir, slicing Gengar and Gastly to pieces.

Pinsir is used alongside the rest of Robyn's team to attack Agatha's Gengar. Despite a group attack, Gengar escapes into Robyn's shadow and attacks Pinsir. Not wanting to give Gengar more places to hide, Robyn recalls his Pokémon, including Pinsir.

### **Crisis of Deoxys**

Pinsir appeared participating in a Double Battle against Edge. Pinsir looms over Edge's head as he carries Machamp in his pincers. Pinsir drops Machamp, who proceeds to grab Snorlax's body. Robyn commands Machamp to use Seismic Toss, so the Superpower Pokémon rolls around and tosses Snorlax onto the ground. Edge points out that Snorlax is in trouble against Machamp once again and states that the combination with Pinsir increased the damage. Robyn commands Machamp to finish Snorlax off. Machamp rushes in front of Snorlax and moves to the side to perform a Low Kick, tripping Snorlax and sending him crashing into the ground, knocking him out. Edge comments that the attack was very effective due to Snorlax's large weight.

Robyn follows by having Pinsir use Double Team, confusing Gyarados, before following with X-Scissor, knocking him out too. Edge sends out Pikachu and Aerodactylas his last two Pokémon. Edge has Aerodactyl use Take Down, which doesn't do recoil damage due to his Rock Head Ability. Edge has Aerodactyl use Dragon Claw on Pinsir, so Robyn switches him out.

Later, Robyn sends out Pinsir and Machamp to attack Orm's horde of Shuckle, which had bound itself to Robyn. Machamp blasts that Shuckle with Hyper Beam, while Pinsir attacks with Bug Bite. Robyn's Rhydon then shows up from underground and defeats the head Shuckle, scattering the rest. Robyn reveals that Pinsir and Machamp were simply a diversion for Rhydon to attack.

### **Battle Frontier**

Pinsir appeared alongside the rest of Robyn's team when he was checking to make sure they all survived the petrification caused by Sird.

## **Personality and Characteristics**

Being with Robyn since before the start of his journey, Pinsir has a personality very similar to his Trainer. He is serious, calm, and focused in everything he does and does not take well to Trainers who do not show the same level of commitment. Pinsir was used mainly for his agility and fast attacks and is now used for his high defense capabilities.

## **Moves used**

 A **†** shows that the move was used recently, unless all moves fit this case or there are fewer than five known moves.