Pinsir
#127 (Kanto)
Best moveset for Pinsir
The best moves for Pinsir are Bug Bite and X-Scissor when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Defense
| Rock Smash | 11.5 dps |
| X-Scissor | 33.8 dps |
Pokémon type
Evolution
Pinsir currently has no evolutions in Pokémon GO.
Evolving Mega Pinsir costs 200 Mega Energy the first time, and 40 Mega Energy every other time.
Forms
There are 2 different forms of Pinsir:
Pinsir Raid Guide
Pinsir has previously been Raid Boss in Tier 2, Tier 3, and Tier 4 Raids.
Raid
Tier
Boss CP
3,227
Suggested players
2-5
Boss HP
123
Caught CP range
123
Caught CP (boosted)
12 - 32
Minimum IVs
10 / 10 / 10
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Pinsir, which has the following appearance:
Summary
Pinsir is a Bug Pokémon. It is vulnerable to Flying, Rock and Fire moves. Pinsir's strongest moveset is Bug Bite & X-Scissor and it has a Max CP of 2,959.
About
"Pinsir is astoundingly strong. It can grip a foe weighing twice its weight in its horns and easily lift it. This Pokémon's movements turn sluggish in cold places."
Base stats
| Attack | 238 | |
| Defense | 182 | |
| Stamina | 163 |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
1,268 View IV chart » |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,690 View IV chart » |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
2,536 View IV chart » |
| Level 40 | 2,959 View IV chart » |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 2,113 View IV chart » |
| Level 35 (wild) | 2,747 View IV chart » |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 140 |
Size
| Height | 1.5 m |
| Weight | 55 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 5 km |
Best moveset for Pinsir
The best moves for Pinsir are Bug Bite and X-Scissor when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Defense
| Rock Smash | 11.5 dps |
| X-Scissor | 33.8 dps |
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fury Cutter | 3 | 15 | 9 |
| Bug Bite | 5 | 12 | 12 |
| Rock Smash | 15 | 7.7 | 11.5 |
| Main move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vise Grip | 35 | -17.4 | 18.4 |
| X-Scissor | 45 | -20.6 | 33.8 |
| Close Combat | 100 | -43.5 | 43.5 |
| Superpower | 85 | -16.7 | 28.3 |
| Submission Elite TM | 60 | -22.7 | 27.3 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | -16.5 | 5 |
| Return Purified | 35 | -47.1 | 50 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
What counters Pinsir?
Pinsir is a Bug type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Flying, Rock and Fire moves.
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to beat Pinsir are:
- Reshiram,
- Darmanitan (Galarian Zen),
- Chandelure,
- Darmanitan (Standard),
- Volcarona.
| Pokémon | Quick move | Main move | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reshiram | Fire Fang | Fusion Flare | 100% |
| Reshiram | Fire Fang | Overheat | 93% |
| Darmanitan (Galarian Zen) | Ice Fang | Overheat | 89% |
| Chandelure | Fire Spin | Overheat | 89% |
| Darmanitan (Standard) | Fire Fang | Overheat | 89% |
| Chandelure | Incinerate | Overheat | 89% |
| Volcarona | Fire Spin | Overheat | 88% |
| Rampardos | Smack Down | Rock Slide | 87% |
| Darmanitan (Standard) | Incinerate | Overheat | 86% |
| Moltres | Fire Spin | Sky Attack | 86% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Most vulnerable to Pinsir
| Pokémon | Effective damage |
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These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
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