Pincurchin (バチンウニ Bachin'uni) is an electric-type introduced in Generation VIII.
Biology
Physiology
Behavior
Pincurchin uses its teeth to remove bits of seaweed, its primary food source, from rocks. Its spines constantly create an electrical current. Even if those spines come off, Pincurchin is still capable of generating electricity for at least three hours.
Game info
Game locations
| Locations | |||||||||
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| Version(s) | Area(s) | Rarity | |||||||
| Sword/Shield | Route 9 | Rare | |||||||
Pokédex entries
- Sword
It feeds on seaweed, using its teeth to scrape it off rocks. Electric current flows from the tips of its spines.
- Shield
It stores electricity in each spine. Even if one gets broken off, it still continues to emit electricity for at least three hours.
Stats
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Learnset
By leveling up
| Generation VIII | ||||||
| Level | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| 1 | Peck | 
| Physical | 35 | 100% | 35 |
| 1 | Thunder Shock | 
| Special | 40 | 100% | 30 |
| 1 | Water Gun | 
| Special | 40 | 100% | 25 |
| 10 | Charge |
| Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| 15 | Fury Attack | 
| Physical | 15 | 85% | 20 |
| 20 | Spark |
| Physical | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| 25 | Bubble Beam |
| Special | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| 30 | Recover |
| Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| 35 | Curse | 
| Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| 40 | Electric Terrain |
| Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| 45 | Poison Jab | 
| Physical | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| 50 | Zing Zap |
| Physical | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| 55 | Acupressure |
| Status | — | 100% | 30 |
| 60 | Discharge |
| Special | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | ||||||
By TM
| Generation VIII | ||||||
| Machine | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| TM07 | Pin Missile | 
| Physical | 25 | 95% | 20 |
| TM14 | Thunder Wave |
| Status | — | 90% | 20 |
| TM20 | Self-Destruct |
| Physical | 200 | 100% | 5 |
| TM21 | Rest | 
| Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM24 | Snore |
| Special | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| TM25 | Protect |
| Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TM31 | Attract |
| Status | — | 100% | 15 |
| TM33 | Rain Dance |
| Status | — | 100% | 5 |
| TM39 | Facade |
| Physical | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| TM55 | Brine |
| Special | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| TM57 | Payback | 
| Physical | 50 | 100% | 10 |
| TM58 | Assurance |
| Physical | 60 | 100% | 10 |
| TM74 | Venoshock |
| Special | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| TM76 | Round |
| Special | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| TM77 | Hex |
| Special | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| TM90 | Electric Terrain |
| Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | ||||||
By TR
| Generation VIII | ||||||
| Machine | Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| TR03 | Hydro Pump |
| Special | 110 | 80% | 5 |
| TR04 | Surf |
| Special | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| TR08 | Thunderbolt |
| Special | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| TR09 | Thunder |
| Special | 110 | 70% | 10 |
| TR20 | Substitute |
| Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TR21 | Reversal | 
| Physical | ? | 100% | 15 |
| TR23 | Spikes | 
| Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| TR26 | Endure |
| Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TR27 | Sleep Talk |
| Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| TR45 | Muddy Water |
| Special | 90 | 85% | 10 |
| TR54 | Toxic Spikes |
| Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| TR57 | Poison Jab |
| Physical | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| TR84 | Scald |
| Special | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TR91 | Venom Drench |
| Status | — | 100% | 20 |
| TR95 | Throat Chop |
| Physical | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| TR98 | Liquidation |
| Physical | 85 | 100% | 10 |
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. | ||||||
By breeding
| Generation VIII | |||||
| Move | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP |
| Memento |
| Status | — | 100% | 10 |
| Parent Candidates: | |||||
| Sucker Punch |
| Physical | 70 | 100% | 5 |
| Parent Candidates: | |||||
| Bold indicates that this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. Italic indicates that an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move. * indicates this move requires chain breeding. ◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation. ♈ indicates the father must learn this move via TM. | |||||
By tutoring
| Pincurchin learns no moves via tutoring. |
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Sprites
Trivia
- Pincurchin is similar to Pyukumuku. Both are based off of sea animals, have a mainly black color scheme, have spines/bumps protruding from their backs, and also have strange mouths.
Origin
Pincurchin is based on a sea urchin. It may specifically be based off of the Varium Sea Urchin, also known as the Electric Urchin.
Etymology
Pincurchin derives from pincushion and sea urchin.
Its Japanese name, Bachin'uni, is a combination of bachin (Japanese onomatopoeia of electricity sparkling) and uni (sea urchin).
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