Mega raid Shiny available Bug Flying

Mega Pinsir Raid Guide

Q: What are the best counters for Mega Pinsir?

The top counter is Shadow Rampardos with Smack Down and Rock Slide at 40.5 DPS against Mega Pinsir. Mega Diancie (40.1) and Shadow Tyrantrum (37.7) follow.

Q: Can I beat Mega Pinsir without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?

Yes. The best non-Shadow, non-Mega option is Glimmora at 34.4 DPS, 85% of what the top counter deals. Rampardos and Tyrantrum are the next ones down.

Weak to Rock, Electric, Fire, Flying, Ice — every counter below is ranked by DPS against Mega Pinsir.

Boosted in Rainy 20 counters ranked

Catch CP

2,449

Lv 20 · 100% IV

Weather CP

3,047

Lv 25 · 100% IV

Trainers

Min 1 at Lv 40+

Top DPS

40.5

Shadow Rampardos

Best counters

Ranked by DPS against Mega Pinsir. Tap a row for full stats.

Shadow Rampardos Smack DownRock Slide 40.5DPS 278TDO 2

Mega Diancie Rock ThrowRock Slide 40.1DPS 445TDO 3

Shadow Tyrantrum Rock ThrowMeteor Beam 37.7DPS 399TDO 4

Shadow Rhyperior Smack DownRock Wrecker 36.5DPS 501TDO 5

Shadow Gigalith Smack DownMeteor Beam 36.1DPS 412TDO 6

Mega Tyranitar Smack DownStone Edge 35.5DPS 758TDO 7

Shadow Tyranitar Smack DownStone Edge 35.2DPS 470TDO 8

Mega Aerodactyl Rock ThrowRock Slide 34.5DPS 476TDO 9

Glimmora Rock ThrowMeteor Beam 34.4DPS 410TDO 10

Rampardos Smack DownRock Slide 33.9DPS 280TDO 11

Mega Aggron Smack DownMeteor Beam 33.0DPS 645TDO 12

Shadow Archeops Wing AttackAncient Power 32.2DPS 233TDO 13

Shadow Thundurus (Therian) Volt SwitchWildbolt Storm 32.1DPS 279TDO 14

Shadow Aggron Smack DownMeteor Beam 31.6DPS 399TDO 15

Tyrantrum Rock ThrowMeteor Beam 31.5DPS 400TDO 16

Shadow Aurorus Rock ThrowMeteor Beam 31.2DPS 387TDO 17

Shadow Aerodactyl Rock ThrowRock Slide 30.9DPS 269TDO 18

Gigalith Smack DownMeteor Beam 30.1DPS 412TDO 19

Rhyperior Smack DownRock Wrecker 30.0DPS 494TDO 20

Terrakion Smack DownRock Slide 29.9DPS 414TDO

Budget counters

No Shadow, Mega or Primal forms needed.

Glimmora Rock ThrowMeteor Beam 34.4DPS 410TDO 10

Rampardos Smack DownRock Slide 33.9DPS 280TDO 15

Tyrantrum Rock ThrowMeteor Beam 31.5DPS 400TDO 18

Gigalith Smack DownMeteor Beam 30.1DPS 412TDO 19

Rhyperior Smack DownRock Wrecker 30.0DPS 494TDO 20

Terrakion Smack DownRock Slide 29.9DPS 414TDO

Ranks are kept from the main list, so you can see how far behind the premium options they sit.

How counters are ranked

Every released Pokemon is simulated at level 40 against Mega Pinsir using the in-game damage formula and the current Game Master move data. Each fast + charged combination is tested; only the best moveset per Pokemon is listed.

DPS is damage per second over a full attack cycle. TDO is the total damage dealt before fainting, so it rewards bulk. Shadow forms are ranked with their 20% Attack boost and 17% Defense penalty; Mega and Primal forms use their boosted base stats.

Stats & weaknesses

Raid tier: Mega
Weather boost: Rainy
Shiny available: Yes
Base Attack: 305
Base Defense: 231
Base Stamina: 163

Weak to — use these types

Rock2.56× Electric1.6× Fire1.6× Flying1.6× Ice1.6×

Resists — avoid these types

Ground0.244141× Fighting0.390625× Grass0.390625× Bug0.625×

Catch CP after the raid

The CP you will see on the encounter screen.

IVs	Lv 20 CP	Lv 25 CP (weather)
10 / 10 / 10 floor	2,352	2,926
15 / 15 / 15 100%	2,449	3,047

Raid catches have an IV floor of 10/10/10, so the two rows are the real minimum and maximum. If you see 2,449 CP it is a perfect Mega Pinsir — throw a Golden Razz Berry.

Raid guide

How the fight goes and what to bring.

Trainer difficulty Soloable with six level-40 top counters; bring a second trainer if your team is not powered up. Worked out from the boss HP, the raid timer and the counter DPS above.

Mega Pinsir resists Ground, Fighting, Grass, Bug — leave those attackers out even if they are your highest CP.

FAQ

What are the best counters for Mega Pinsir?

The top counter is Shadow Rampardos with Smack Down and Rock Slide at 40.5 DPS against Mega Pinsir. Mega Diancie (40.1) and Shadow Tyrantrum (37.7) follow.

What is Mega Pinsir weak to?

Mega Pinsir takes super effective damage from Rock, Electric, Fire, Flying, Ice-type moves. Rock is a double weakness (2.56×), so those attackers clear it fastest.

How many trainers do I need to beat Mega Pinsir?

Mega Pinsir can be soloed. The six best counters average 37.7 DPS against it at level 40, which clears the boss inside the timer with room to spare; bring a second trainer if your team is not powered up.

Can I beat Mega Pinsir without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?

Yes. The best non-Shadow, non-Mega option is Glimmora at 34.4 DPS, 85% of what the top counter deals. Rampardos and Tyrantrum are the next ones down.

Can Mega Pinsir be shiny?

Yes — the encounter after this raid can be shiny.

What weather boosts Mega Pinsir?

Rainy. Boss moves of the boosted types hit 20% harder (so do yours), and the catch is level 25 instead of 20: 2,926–3,047 CP instead of 2,352–2,449. The 10/10/10 IV floor is the same either way.

Is Mega Pinsir worth raiding?

As one of your own Pokemon, Mega Pinsir ranks #3 among Bug-type raid attackers (Tier S). That is strong enough to justify raiding for a good one.

What is the best moveset for Mega Pinsir?

The counter list on this page is for beating Mega Pinsir. For the moves Mega Pinsir should use as your attacker, open its full stats page.

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