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 and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
9.6dps
36dps
Defense
11.3dps
28.3dps
Evolution
There are currently a total of 2 Pokémon in the Pinsir family, including 1 Mega Pokémon. Pinsir evolves into Mega Pinsir which is not permanent.
- 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:
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Pinsir, which would have the following appearance:
Summary
Pinsir is a Bug Pokémon. It is vulnerable to Flying, Rock and Fire moves. Pinsir's strongest moveset is Fury Cutter & X-Scissor and it has a Max CP of 3,345. Pinsir evolves into Mega Pinsir.
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
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Fury Cutter | 4 | 9.6 |
| Bug Bite | 5 | 12 |
| Rock Smash | 17 | 11.3 |
| Main move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Vise Grip | 35 | 17.5 |
| X-Scissor | 45 | 36 |
| Close Combat | 105 | 42 |
| Superpower | 85 | 28.3 |
| Submission Elite TM | 55 | 27.5 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 5 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 50 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Offensive
Defensive
Counters & Raids
What counters Pinsir?
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to defeat Pinsir are:
- Blacephalon,
- Reshiram,
- Salamence,
- Enamorus (Incarnate),
- Yveltal.
Pinsir is a Bug type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Flying, Rock and Fire moves.
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 |