#0127 Bug

Pinsir

Bug-type, Generation 1. Ranked #26 among Bug-type raid attackers (Tier D).

Gen 1 · Kanto Boosted in Rainy
Check IVs
Max CP
3,345
Lv 50 · Lv 40: 2,959
Attack
238
Defense
182
Stamina
163
Pinsir Pokemon GO sprite

Best moveset

Raids & gyms
Bug Bite X Scissor 19.3 DPS

Same-type attack bonus on both moves. X Scissor costs 33 energy for 45 power.

Type effectiveness

Damage Pinsir takes from each attacking type

Base stats

Attack 238
Defense 182
Stamina 163
Stat total
583
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
1,690 CP

Pinsir moves

3 fast · 5 charged

Fast moves

MoveTypePWRENDURDPSEPS
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

MoveTypePWRENDURDPSDPE
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
Moveset analysis

For raids and gyms, Pinsir runs Bug Bite with X Scissor — 19.3 DPS and 330 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 Pinsir places in raids and PvP

Raid attacker

TypeRankTierDPSTDOMoveset
Bug #26 D 19.3 330 Bug Bite X Scissor

Evolution

Pinsir does not evolve.

Mega Evolution

Pinsir
Pinsir
200 Mega Energy First time; cheaper as Mega Level rises
Mega Pinsir
Mega Pinsir

Family

Pinsir
Pinsir This page
Mega Pinsir
Mega Pinsir Mega
Shadow forms Shadow Pinsir

Raids

Not in raids
Status
Pinsir is not in the current raid rotation

Best counters against Pinsir

1
Mega Blaziken
Mega BlazikenMega Fire SpinBlast Burn 36.5DPS 516TDO 2
Blacephalon
Blacephalon IncinerateMind Blown 36.1DPS 335TDO 3
Mega Charizard Y
Mega Charizard YMega Fire SpinBlast Burn 35.2DPS 610TDO 4
Shadow Salamence
Shadow SalamenceShadow Fire FangFly 34.8DPS 463TDO 5
Shadow Chandelure
Shadow ChandelureShadow Fire SpinOverheat 34.4DPS 357TDO 6
Shadow Moltres
Shadow MoltresShadow Fire SpinFly 33.8DPS 465TDO
Counters carrying Fire, Flying, Rock moves deal the most damage.

Use Pinsir against

Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter

Shiftry
Shiftry Tier 3 #6rank
Celebi
Celebi Tier 5 #7rank
Nuzleaf
Nuzleaf Tier 5 #7rank
Cacturne
Cacturne Tier 5 #7rank
Hoopa (Unbound)
Hoopa (Unbound) Tier 5 #7rank
Inkay
Inkay Tier 5 #7rank
Meowscarada
Meowscarada Tier 5 #7rank
Exeggcute
Exeggcute Tier 5 #7rank
Malamar
Malamar Tier 5 #7rank
Zarude
Zarude Tier 5 #7rank

How to get Pinsir

Team GO Rocket
Shadow Pinsir arrives with Frustration, removable only during Rocket Takeover events
Purification
5,000 Dust + 5 Candy → Return
Mega Pinsir
200 Mega Energy for the first evolution

Catch CP

SourceLevelMin CPMax CP (100% IV)
Wild Catch Lv 1–30 74 2,557
Wild (Weather Boost) Lv 1–35 74 2,768
Raid Catch Lv 20 1,653 1,733
Raid (Weather Boost) Lv 25 2,056 2,155
Egg Hatch Lv 20 1,653 1,733
Research Encounter Lv 15 1,250 1,310
GO Battle League Lv 20 1,653 1,733

Pinsir in events

Most recent first

All events
EventDateRoleShiny
Bug Out 2026 17 Mar 2026 Raid boss Yes

Is Pinsir good in Pokemon GO?

Low priority
Power upStardustCandyXL Candy
Lv 20 → 40 135,000 15 —

#26 among Bug-type raid attackers (Tier D, 19.3 DPS). The same Stardust goes further on a higher-ranked Bug attacker.

CP by level

Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level

LevelMax CP
Lv 1 41
Lv 2 131
Lv 3 220
Lv 4 309
Lv 5 399
Lv 6 488
Lv 7 577
Lv 8 667
Lv 9 756
Lv 10 845
Lv 11 930
Lv 12 1,014
Lv 13 1,099
LevelMax CP
Lv 14 1,183
Lv 15 1,268
Lv 16 1,352
Lv 17 1,437
Lv 18 1,521
Lv 19 1,606
Lv 20 1,690
Lv 21 1,775
Lv 22 1,859
Lv 23 1,944
Lv 24 2,029
Lv 25 2,113
Lv 26 2,198
LevelMax CP
Lv 27 2,282
Lv 28 2,367
Lv 29 2,451
Lv 30 2,536
Lv 31 2,578
Lv 32 2,620
Lv 33 2,663
Lv 34 2,705
Lv 35 2,747
Lv 36 2,789
Lv 37 2,832
Lv 38 2,874
Lv 39 2,916
LevelMax CP
Lv 40 2,959
Lv 41 2,996
Lv 42 3,034
Lv 43 3,072
Lv 44 3,110
Lv 45 3,149
Lv 46 3,187
Lv 47 3,226
Lv 48 3,266
Lv 49 3,305
Lv 50 3,345

Pokedex info

Pokedex number
#0127
Height
1.50 m
Weight
55.00 kg
Buddy size
Big
Family forms
3 released forms
Game ID
V0127_POKEMON_PINSIR

FAQ

What is the best moveset for Pinsir in Pokemon GO?

Pinsir's best moveset is Bug Bite with X Scissor, worth 19.3 DPS as a Bug-type raid attacker. A TM rerolls at random among its 3 fast and 4 charged non-legacy moves.

What are Pinsir's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Pinsir takes super effective damage from Fire, Flying, Rock. It resists Fighting, Grass, Ground.

What is Pinsir's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Pinsir reaches 3,345 CP at level 50 and 2,959 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.

What CP is a 100% IV Pinsir?

A 15/15/15 Pinsir shows 1,690 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 2,113 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 1,268 CP.

Is Shadow Pinsir better than regular Pinsir?

In raids, yes: Shadow Pinsir deals 22.9 DPS (#7 Bug) against 19.3 DPS (#26 Bug) for the regular form. It pays for that with 20% more damage taken, so it faints sooner. See Shadow Pinsir.

How do you get Pinsir in Pokemon GO?

Its most recent event was Bug Out 2026 (March 2026).

Can Pinsir be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Yes, shiny Pinsir is in the game. It could be shiny in Bug Out 2026 (March 2026).

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