Primary effect
After attacking the user switches out of battle to be replaced by another party Pokémon.
Pin Missile functions as a physical Bug-type attack within the Pokemon Champions battle system. The move strikes the target two to five times per usage, offering consistent multi-hit pressure during engagements. Understanding these specific interaction patterns assists in optimizing move selections and evaluating defensive options.
Pin Missile functions as a multi-strike physical Bug move capable of landing two to five hits against a single target. Evaluating this tool requires assessing how the variable strike count overcomes individual resistances or sash items during engagements. Understanding its non-contact nature ensures players accurately leverage its utility without triggering adverse opponent defensive abilities in battle.
Power
25
Accuracy
95%
Priority
0
Effect rate
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The user attacks 2 to 5 times in a row.
Pin Missile operates outside of standard physical contact protocols, allowing it to bypass specific ability-based protections and defensive items. Recognizing these distinct mechanical flags ensures precise anticipation of how battle-side interactions resolve, particularly against defensive strategies that rely on proximity or environmental shielding to mitigate incoming damage.
Examine exactly which Pokemon species can utilize Pin Missile to identify strategic synergies and roster integration patterns. Linking this move to its specific learnset clarifies how physical Bug-type options manifest within team compositions, allowing players to bridge raw mechanical data with practical team-building applications and competitive viability assessments.
Pin Missile demands careful assessment of its variable two-to-five hit output against other physical moves that offer consistent performance or different defensive coverage. By comparing these mechanics, trainers identify whether a specific multi-strike reliance provides the optimal utility for their current team configuration or if alternative offensive profiles better serve the intended role.
Primary effect
After attacking the user switches out of battle to be replaced by another party Pokémon.
Primary effect
If the target is holding a Berry the user eats that Berry and gains its effect.
Review additional Bug-type moves or compare Pin Missile against other physical attack categories. Comparing move pools helps define effective battle strategies and refines team selection based on specific damage output requirements and turn-based interactions.