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, and 40 Mega Energy every time after.
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.
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
What counters Pinsir?
Pinsir is weak to , Rock and Fire moves.
The best counter to Pinsir is Mega Rayquaza with Air Slash and Dragon Ascent, followed by Blacephalon, Mega Delphox and Mega Blaziken.
The top Pinsir counters, ranked by the damage each Pokémon and moveset does to it. Filter the list to see how your own Pokémon compare.
| Pokémon | Moveset | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|
| Mega Rayquaza | 100% | |
| Mega Rayquaza | 91% | |
| Blacephalon | 87% | |
| Mega Delphox | 86% | |
| Mega Delphox | 85% | |
| Mega Blaziken | 85% | |
| Blacephalon | 82% | |
| Mega Charizard Y | 82% | |
| Mega Blaziken | 80% | |
| Mega Charizard Y | 80% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
238 |
| Defense |
|
182 |
| Stamina |
|
163 |
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 |
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 |