Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Bug Bite X Scissor 25.3 DPS
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. X Scissor costs 33 energy for 45 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Mega Pinsir takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 699
- Buddy distance
- 5.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 75,000 Dust + 75 Candy
- Mega Energy (buddy)
- 25 per km
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 2,389 CP
Mega Pinsir moves
3 fast · 5 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug Bite Best STAB | Bug | 5 | 6 | 0.5s | 10 | 12 |
| Fury Cutter STAB | Bug | 4 | 8 | 0.5s | 8 | 16 |
| Rock Smash | Fighting | 17 | 12 | 1.5s | 11.3 | 8 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Close Combat | Fighting | 105 | 100 | 2.5s | 42 | 1.05 |
| Super Power | Fighting | 85 | 50 | 3.0s | 28.3 | 1.70 |
| Vice Grip | Normal | 35 | 33 | 2.0s | 17.5 | 1.06 |
| X Scissor Best STAB | Bug | 45 | 33 | 1.5s | 30 | 1.36 |
| Submission Elite | Fighting | 55 | 50 | 2.0s | 27.5 | 1.10 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug Bite | Bug | 4 | 3 | — | — | — |
| Fury Cutter | Bug | 3 | 4 | — | — | — |
| Rock Smash | Fighting | 9 | 7 | 2 | 4.50 | 3.50 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Close Combat | Fighting | 100 | 45 | 2.22 | Buff / debuff |
| Super Power | Fighting | 85 | 40 | 2.13 | Buff / debuff |
| Vice Grip | Normal | 70 | 40 | 1.75 | — |
| X Scissor | Bug | 65 | 40 | 1.63 | — |
| Submission | Fighting | 60 | 50 | 1.20 | — |
Moveset analysis
For raids and gyms, Mega Pinsir runs Bug Bite with X Scissor — 25.3 DPS and 432 TDO as a Bug-type attacker.
The highest-damage fast move is Rock Smash (11.3 DPS); Fury Cutter builds energy fastest (16 EPS). Submission is an Elite TM move and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.
Rankings
Where Mega Pinsir places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug | #3 | S | 25.3 | 432 | Bug Bite X Scissor |
Evolution
Raids
- Status
- Mega Pinsir is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Mega Pinsir
Use Mega Pinsir against
Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter
Is Mega Pinsir good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Mega Pinsir is a Tier S Bug-type raid attacker, ranked #3 at 25.3 DPS. That is a team slot, not a bench filler. As a Mega it also boosts the damage of every other attacker in the raid while it is on the field.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 59 |
| Lv 2 | 185 |
| Lv 3 | 311 |
| Lv 4 | 437 |
| Lv 5 | 564 |
| Lv 6 | 690 |
| Lv 7 | 816 |
| Lv 8 | 942 |
| Lv 9 | 1,069 |
| Lv 10 | 1,195 |
| Lv 11 | 1,314 |
| Lv 12 | 1,434 |
| Lv 13 | 1,553 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,673 |
| Lv 15 | 1,792 |
| Lv 16 | 1,911 |
| Lv 17 | 2,031 |
| Lv 18 | 2,150 |
| Lv 19 | 2,270 |
| Lv 20 | 2,389 |
| Lv 21 | 2,509 |
| Lv 22 | 2,628 |
| Lv 23 | 2,748 |
| Lv 24 | 2,867 |
| Lv 25 | 2,987 |
| Lv 26 | 3,106 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 3,226 |
| Lv 28 | 3,345 |
| Lv 29 | 3,465 |
| Lv 30 | 3,585 |
| Lv 31 | 3,644 |
| Lv 32 | 3,704 |
| Lv 33 | 3,764 |
| Lv 34 | 3,823 |
| Lv 35 | 3,883 |
| Lv 36 | 3,943 |
| Lv 37 | 4,003 |
| Lv 38 | 4,062 |
| Lv 39 | 4,122 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 4,182 |
| Lv 41 | 4,235 |
| Lv 42 | 4,288 |
| Lv 43 | 4,342 |
| Lv 44 | 4,396 |
| Lv 45 | 4,451 |
| Lv 46 | 4,505 |
| Lv 47 | 4,560 |
| Lv 48 | 4,616 |
| Lv 49 | 4,672 |
| Lv 50 | 4,728 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0127
- Form
- Mega
- Height
- 1.50 m
- Weight
- 55.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 3 released forms
- Game ID
- V0127_POKEMON_PINSIR_MEGA
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Mega Pinsir in Pokemon GO?
Mega Pinsir's best moveset is Bug Bite with X Scissor, worth 25.3 DPS as a Bug-type raid attacker. A TM rerolls at random among its 3 fast and 4 charged non-legacy moves.
What are Mega Pinsir's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Mega Pinsir takes super effective damage from Rock, Electric, Fire, Flying, Ice. Rock is a double weakness (2.56×). It resists Bug. Ground, Fighting, Grass damage is double resisted (0.39×).
What is Mega Pinsir's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Mega Pinsir reaches 4,728 CP at level 50 and 4,182 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs. That is only while the Mega Evolution lasts; afterwards it drops back to Pinsir's 3,345 CP.
How do you get Mega Pinsir in Pokemon GO?
Mega Pinsir is not caught: you Mega Evolve a regular Pinsir for 200 Mega Energy the first time, and it reverts after 8 hours. Mega Energy comes from Mega Pinsir raids, and once you have evolved it once, from walking Pinsir as a buddy (25 per km).