Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Rock Smash Close Combat
Close Combat costs 100 energy for 105 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Pinsir takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- 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
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug Bite STAB | Bug | 5 | 6 | 0.5s | 10 | 12 |
| Fury Cutter STAB | Bug | 4 | 8 | 0.5s | 8 | 16 |
| Rock Smash Best | Fighting | 17 | 12 | 1.5s | 11.3 | 8 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Close Combat Best | 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 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
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.
Evolution
Raids
- Raid tier
- 3-Star
- Shiny
- Can be shiny after the raid
- Raid guide
- Full Pinsir raid guide
Best counters against Pinsir
Use Pinsir against
Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter
How to get Pinsir
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Raids
- 3-Star raid boss
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Pinsir knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 5,000 Dust + 5 Candy → Return
- Mega Evolution
- 200 Mega Energy the first time, less afterwards as your Mega Level rises
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max 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 |
Is Pinsir good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Pinsir has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Attack is its highest stat (238), 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.
- Shadow Pinsir deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Rainy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max 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 |
| Level | Max 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 |
| Level | Max 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 |
| Level | Max 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 Rock Smash (fast) with Close Combat (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Pinsir's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Pinsir takes super effective damage from Fire, Flying, Rock-type moves. It resists Fighting, Grass, Ground, so avoid those types against it.
What is Pinsir's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Pinsir reaches 3,345 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,959 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 Pinsir?
A perfect 15/15/15 Pinsir shows 1,690 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,113 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.
Is Shadow Pinsir better than regular Pinsir?
Shadow Pinsir deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Pinsir in Pokemon GO?
Pinsir spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It is currently a 3-Star Raids raid boss. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Pinsir be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny 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.