Pinsir
#127 (Kanto)
Best moveset for Pinsir
The best moves for Pinsir are Fury Cutter and X-Scissor when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. In Trainer Battles, Fury Cutter and Close Combat deal the most damage per turn.
Attacking
9.6DPS
36DPS
Defending
11.3DPS
28.3DPS
Trainer Battles
4EPT
2.22DPE
Evolution
There are 2 Pokémon in the Pinsir family, including 1 Mega Pokémon. Pinsir temporarily evolves into Mega Pinsir.
- Evolving Mega Pinsir costs 200 Mega Energy the first time. Doing it again during the rest period that follows costs up to 40 Mega Energy, and less at higher Mega Levels.
Forms
There are 2 different forms of Pinsir:
Game images
Pinsir, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Events
Summary
Pinsir is a Bug Pokémon. It is weak to Flying, Rock and Fire moves. Pinsir's best moveset is Fury Cutter & X-Scissor and it has a Max CP of 3,345.
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."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
Raids
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Bug Bite | 5 | 12 |
| Rock Smash | 17 | 11.3 |
| Fury Cutter | 4 | 9.6 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Superpower | 85 | 2 | 1.7 |
| X-Scissor | 45 | 3 | 1.64 |
| Submission Elite TM | 55 | 2 | 1.1 |
| Vise Grip | 35 | 3 | 1.06 |
| Close Combat | 105 | 1 | 1.05 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 3 | 0.76 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 3 | 0.3 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
Counters & Raids
Top Pinsir counters
For the full ranking, the boss's moves and a raid simulator, see best Pinsir Raid Counters »
Pokémon
Moveset
Trainers
- 1 0.53
- 2 0.53
- 3 0.54
- 4 0.56
- 5 0.58
The best Mega or Primal to bring is Mega Rayquaza with Air Slash and Dragon Ascent.
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
238 |
| Defense |
|
182 |
| Stamina |
|
163 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 140 |
| Level 50 | 149 |
Average size
| Height | 1.5 m |
| Weight | 55 kg |
Second charged move cost
| Stardust | 75,000 |
| Candy | 75 |
Purification cost
| Stardust | 5,000 |
| Candy | 5 |
Other
| Buddy walk distance | 5 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
1,268 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,690 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
2,536 |
|
Level 40 |
2,959 |
|
Level 50 |
3,345 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 2,113 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 2,747 |