Mega Pinsir Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Mega Pinsir in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Mega Pinsir
Mega Pinsir is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Bug/Flying typing. The best counter is Shadow Rampardos (Shadow) with Smack Down and Rock Slide, dealing 40.476 DPS.
Mega Pinsir can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Mega Pinsir is weak to Rock (double weak!), Electric, Fire, Flying, Ice -type attacks. Avoid using Ground, Fighting, Grass-type moves as Mega Pinsir resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Mega Pinsir is Shadow Rampardos (40.476 DPS), Mega Diancie (40.105 DPS), and Shadow Tyrantrum (37.733 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Mega Pinsir: After defeating Mega Pinsir, the catch encounter will have a CP between 2352 and 2449 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2926-3047 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Mega Pinsir from raids will have exactly 2449 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Mega Pinsir?
The best counter for Mega Pinsir is Shadow Rampardos with Smack Down and Rock Slide, dealing 40.476 DPS. Other top options include Mega Diancie (40.105 DPS) and Shadow Tyrantrum (37.733 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Mega Pinsir?
Mega Pinsir can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Mega Pinsir weak to?
Mega Pinsir is weak to Rock (double weak), Electric, Fire, Flying, Ice-type attacks. It resists Ground, Fighting, Grass, Bug-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Mega Pinsir be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Mega Pinsir's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Mega Pinsir from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Mega Pinsir from raids will have 2449 CP at level 20, or 3047 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 2352. If you see 2449 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Mega Pinsir worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Mega Pinsir is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Mega Pinsir?
For the best moveset for Mega Pinsir itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Mega Pinsir stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Mega Pinsir without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Mega Pinsir can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Glimmora (34.400 DPS) and Rampardos (33.905 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Mega Pinsir in raids?
Weather boost information for Mega Pinsir is not currently available. Bug-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.