Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Bug Bite X Scissor 15.8 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 — 15.8 DPS and 269 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 | #11 | B | 15.8 | 269 | Bug Bite X Scissor |
Evolution
Raids
- Raid tier
- Mega
- Shiny
- Can be shiny after the raid
- Raid guide
- Full Mega Pinsir raid guide
Best counters against Mega Pinsir
Use Mega Pinsir against
Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter
How to get Mega Pinsir
- Evolve from
- Pinsir · Candy
- Raids
- Mega raid boss
- Mega Evolution
- 200 Mega Energy the first time, less afterwards as your Mega Level rises
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 108 | 3,614 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 108 | 3,913 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 2,352 | 2,449 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 2,926 | 3,047 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 2,352 | 2,449 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,779 | 1,852 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 2,352 | 2,449 |
Is Mega Pinsir good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Tier B at rank #11 makes Mega Pinsir a useful Bug-type filler rather than an endgame pick. Build one if your Bug bench is thin, but keep the XL Candy for something stronger.
- Attack is its highest stat (305), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 75,000 Dust and 75 Candy, and with 5 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Rainy and Windy weather — worth timing raids around.
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 (fast) with X Scissor (charged), worth 15.8 DPS as a Bug-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Mega Pinsir's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Mega Pinsir takes super effective damage from Rock, Electric, Fire, Flying, Ice-type moves. It is double weak to Rock (2.56× damage), so those attackers cut through it fastest. It resists Ground, Fighting, Grass, Bug, so avoid those types against it.
What is Mega Pinsir's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Mega Pinsir reaches 4,728 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 4,182 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Mega Pinsir?
A perfect 15/15/15 Mega Pinsir shows 2,389 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,987 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
How do you get Mega Pinsir in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Pinsir ( Candy). It is currently a Mega Raids raid boss.
Can Mega Pinsir be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Mega Pinsir depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.