Mega Pinsir
#127 (Kanto)
Best moveset (Mega Pinsir)
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.
- 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 Mega Pinsir, which would have the following appearance:
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
All counter Pokémon
These are the Pokémon and their moves that do the most damage to Pinsir.
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
305 |
| Defense |
|
231 |
| Stamina |
|
163 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 140 |
Size
| Height | 1.7 m |
| Weight | 59 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | ? |
| Base flee rate | ? |
| Buddy walk distance | ? |
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 |