Mega Pinsir
#127 (Kanto)
Best moveset for Mega Pinsir
The best moves for Mega 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
Mega 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:
Standard game images
Summary
Mega Pinsir is a Bug & Flying Pokémon. It is vulnerable to Rock, Flying, Fire, Electric and Ice moves. Pinsir's strongest moveset is Bug Bite & X-Scissor and it has a Max CP of 4,182.
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 | 305 | |
| Defense | 231 | |
| Stamina | 163 |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
1,792 View IV chart » |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
2,389 View IV chart » |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
3,585 View IV chart » |
| Level 40 | 4,182 View IV chart » |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 2,987 View IV chart » |
| Level 35 (wild) | 3,883 View IV chart » |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 140 |
Size
| Height | 1.7 m |
| Weight | 59 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | ? |
| Base flee rate | ? |
| Buddy walk distance | ? |
Best moveset for Mega Pinsir
The best moves for Mega 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 Mega Pinsir?
Mega Pinsir is a Bug/Flying type Pokémon, which makes it especially weak against Rock moves, and weak against Flying, Fire, Electric and Ice moves.
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to beat Mega 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 »
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