Pokémon type
Bug
Boosted in Rain and Windy weather
Mega Pinsir weaknesses
Mega Pinsir is weak to Flying, Fire, Electric and Ice-type moves, and doubly weak to Rock-type moves.
Mega Pinsir
#127 (Kanto)
Best moveset for Mega Pinsir
The best moves for Mega 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
Mega Pinsir, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Events
Summary
Mega Pinsir is a Bug & Flying Pokémon. It is weak to Rock, Flying, Fire, Electric and Ice moves. Pinsir's best moveset is Fury Cutter & X-Scissor and it has a Max CP of 4,728.
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 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Main move | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Fury Cutter
9.6 DPS
|
X-Scissor
36 DPS
|
15.3 | 100% |
|
Bug Bite
12 DPS
|
X-Scissor
36 DPS
|
15.2 | 99% |
|
Bug Bite
12 DPS
|
Close Combat
42 DPS
|
14 | 92% |
|
Bug Bite
12 DPS
|
Superpower
28.3 DPS
|
13.9 | 91% |
|
Fury Cutter
9.6 DPS
|
Close Combat
42 DPS
|
13.8 | 91% |
|
Fury Cutter
9.6 DPS
|
Superpower
28.3 DPS
|
13.8 | 90% |
|
Bug Bite
12 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
13.5 | 89% |
|
Fury Cutter
9.6 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
13.3 | 87% |
|
Rock Smash
11.3 DPS
|
X-Scissor
36 DPS
|
12.9 | 85% |
|
Bug Bite
12 DPS
|
Submission
Elite TM
27.5 DPS
|
12.7 | 83% |
|
Fury Cutter
9.6 DPS
|
Submission
Elite TM
27.5 DPS
|
12.4 | 81% |
|
Rock Smash
11.3 DPS
|
Superpower
28.3 DPS
|
12.1 | 79% |
|
Rock Smash
11.3 DPS
|
Close Combat
42 DPS
|
11.7 | 77% |
|
Rock Smash
11.3 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
11.3 | 74% |
|
Rock Smash
11.3 DPS
|
Submission
Elite TM
27.5 DPS
|
11 | 72% |
|
Bug Bite
12 DPS
|
Vise Grip
17.5 DPS
|
10.7 | 70% |
|
Fury Cutter
9.6 DPS
|
Vise Grip
17.5 DPS
|
10.1 | 66% |
|
Rock Smash
11.3 DPS
|
Vise Grip
17.5 DPS
|
9.7 | 63% |
Counters & Raids
Top Mega Pinsir counters
For the full ranking, the boss's moves and a raid simulator, see best Mega Pinsir Raid Counters »
Pokémon
Moveset
Trainers
- 1 0.94
- 2 1.01
- 3 1.02
- 4 1.02
- 5 1.05
The best Mega or Primal to bring is Mega Diancie with Rock Throw and Rock Slide.
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
305 |
| Defense |
|
231 |
| Stamina |
|
163 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 140 |
| Level 50 | 149 |
Average size
| Height | 1.7 m |
| Weight | 59 kg |
Second charged move cost
| Stardust | 75,000 |
| Candy | 75 |
Other
| Buddy walk distance | 5 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
1,792 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
2,389 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
3,585 |
|
Level 40 |
4,182 |
|
Level 50 |
4,728 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 2,987 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 3,883 |