Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Bug Bite X Scissor 15.3 DPS
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. X Scissor costs 33 energy for 45 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow 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
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,690 CP
Shadow 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, Shadow Pinsir runs Bug Bite with X Scissor — 15.3 DPS and 262 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 Shadow Pinsir places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bug | #15 | B | 15.3 | 262 | Bug Bite X Scissor |
Evolution
How to get Shadow Pinsir
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Pinsir knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 5,000 Dust + 5 Candy → Return
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 Shadow Pinsir good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Tier B at rank #15 makes Shadow 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 (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.
- 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
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 1.50 m
- Weight
- 55.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 3 released forms
- Game ID
- V0127_POKEMON_PINSIR_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Pinsir in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Pinsir's best moveset is Bug Bite (fast) with X Scissor (charged), worth 15.3 DPS as a Bug-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Pinsir's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Pinsir takes super effective damage from Fire, Flying, Rock-type moves. It resists Fighting, Grass, Ground, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Pinsir's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow 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 Shadow Pinsir?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow 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.
How do you get Shadow Pinsir in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Pinsir spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Pinsir be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow 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.