Howie used his Pinsir when he battled Ash Ketchum and his Corpish. Pinsir used Vice Grip but Corpish dodged the attack. Corpish then used Crabhammer but Pinsir stopped the attack with Guillotine. After countering Corpish's attack, Pinsir used Seismic Toss, successfully hitting Corpish and hurting it badly. Pinsir wanted to finish Corpish off with Guillotine but Corpish hardened itself. Corpish then used Bubble Beam, followed by Crabhammer, defeating Pinsir.