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| Pinsir | |
|---|---|
| Pokémon character | |
 Pinsir artwork by Ken Sugimori | |
| First game | Pokémon Red and Blue (1996) |
| Created by | Ken Sugimori[1] |
| Designed by | Ken Sugimori (original)[1] |
| Voiced by | Tatsuki Kobe[2] Shin-ichiro Miki[3] |
| In-universe information | |
| Species | Pokémon |
| Type | Bug Bug and Flying (Mega) |
Pinsir (/ˈpɪnsər/ ⓘ), known in Japan as Kailios (Japanese: カイロス, Hepburn: Kairosu), is a Pokémon species in Nintendo and Game Freak's Pokémon franchise. First introduced in Pokémon Red and Blue, it was created by designer Ken Sugimori, and was one of the first Pokémon conceived for the titles. Since Pinsir's debut, it has appeared in multiple games including Pokémon Go and the Pokémon Trading Card Game, as well as various merchandise. In media related to the franchise, Pinsir has been voiced by Tatsuki Kobe and Shin-ichiro Miki.
Classified as a Bug-type Pokémon, Pinsir resembles an upright bipedal stag beetle, with a round brown body and two white pincer horns protruding from the sides of its head, while its mouth is a horizontal row of teeth in the center of its body. While it was at one point intended to get an evolution in sequel titles Pokémon Gold and Silver, later games Pokémon X and Y, introduced the concepts of Mega Evolutions, and with it Mega Pinsir.
Pinsir has received positive reception since its debut, particularly for its design which has been described as having a natural feel. Despite this, it has also been seen as somewhat pushed aside by Game Freak with the introduction of later similar Pokémon such as Heracross. Pinsir has maintained fans within the player community, and cited as well as highlighted as an example of Nintendo's dedication to design diversity through their use of it in merchandise related to the Pokémon franchise.
- ^ a b "増田氏が語る、ゲームフリークが 世界で通じる会社になるまで". Weekly Famitsu (in Japanese). No. 1590. May 23, 2019. pp. 98–106.
- ^ 光部樹 [Tatsuki Kobe]. まうまう [Maumaumau] (in Japanese). Retrieved January 11, 2025.
- ^ 三木眞一郎 [Shin-ichiro Miki]. まうまう [Maumaumau] (in Japanese). Archived from the original on December 2, 2024. Retrieved January 11, 2025.