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Vise Grip

Effect

Huge, impressive pincers grip and squeeze the foe.

Move stats
TypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPPriorityTarget
NormalPhysical55100300Selected target

Changes in Origin HeartGold

No changes listed.

Pokémon that learn this move

13 Pokémon and forms can learn this move. Check availability before planning your team.

Level-up and evolution (13 Pokémon)

Pokémon that learn Vise Grip: Level-up and evolution
PokémonTypeLearning methodAvailability
BugFlyingLv 1Where to get it
SteelLv 1NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
SteelLv 1NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
SteelLv 1NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
BugSteelLv 4Where to get it
WaterLv 5Where to get it
WaterDarkLv 1Where to get it
BugLv 1Where to get it
BugElectricLv 1Where to get it
BugElectricLv 1Where to get it
DragonLv 1NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
RockLv 1NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Artwork shows Pinsir’s standard form.
Mega Pinsir
BugFlyingLv 1NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonIts Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.

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