Pinsir

Pinsir is a Bug-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 2,959 CP and is weak to Fire, Flying, and Rock-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Fury Cutter / X-Scissor. It is boosted by Rain weather. Its shiny form is available.

Pinsir Stats and Max CP

238 ATK

182 DEF

163 HP

Lvl 50 Max CP

3345 CP

Lvl 40

2959 CP

Lvl 25 Weather Boost

2113 CP

Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs

1690 CP

Lvl 15 Research

1268 CP

Pinsir's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

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Raid Attacker

Not ranked

Gym Defender

Bug-type

Great League

Ultra League

Master League

Pinsir Type Chart

Pinsir takes increased damage from:

Fire160.0%

Flying160.0%

Rock160.0%

Pinsir takes reduced damage from:

Fighting62.5%

Grass62.5%

Ground62.5%

Pinsir best moveset

Fury Cutter + X-Scissor

Fury Cutter

X-Scissor

Pinsir's best Bug-type moveset is Fury Cutter / X-Scissor, with 13.35 DPS and 245.8 TDO. These moves are boosted by Rain weather. Pinsir ranks #21 (B Tier) as a Bug attacker with that moveset.

15 of 15 matches

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Data table

1.	Fury Cutter	X-Scissor	11.79	13.35	245.8
2.	Bug Bite	X-Scissor	11.72	13.28	244.4
3.	Bug Bite	Superpower	10.56	11.96	220.2
4.	Fury Cutter	Superpower	10.46	11.85	218.2
5.	Bug Bite	Close Combat	10.29	11.66	214.7
6.	Fury Cutter	Close Combat	10.15	11.51	211.8
7.	Rock Smash	X-Scissor	10.02	11.35	209.0
8.	Bug Bite	Submission	9.66	10.95	201.6

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Fast Attacks

Fury Cutter480.5s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Grass
Psychic
Dark
62.5%
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Fairy
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 4
Energy 8
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 0.5s
Damage window 0.2s - 0.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 3
Energy 4

Effects
Fury Cutter has no special effects.
See Fury Cutter details page ↗
Bug Bite560.5s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Grass
Psychic
Dark
62.5%
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Fairy
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 5
Energy 6
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 0.5s
Damage window 0.3s - 0.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 4
Energy 3

Effects
Bug Bite has no special effects.
See Bug Bite details page ↗
Rock Smash17121.5s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Normal
Rock
Steel
Ice
Dark
62.5%
Flying
Poison
Bug
Psychic
Fairy
39.1%
Ghost
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 17
Energy 12
Weather boost
Cloudy
Duration 1.5s
Damage window 0.8s - 1.0s
Trainer Battles
Damage 9
Energy 7

Effects
Rock Smash has no special effects.
See Rock Smash details page ↗

Damage	4
Energy	8
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.2s - 0.5s

Damage	3
Energy	4

Damage	5
Energy	6
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.3s - 0.5s

Damage	4
Energy	3

Damage	17
Energy	12
Weather boost	Cloudy
Duration	1.5s
Damage window	0.8s - 1.0s

Damage	9
Energy	7

Charged Attacks

X-Scissor45331.5s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Grass
Psychic
Dark
62.5%
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ghost
Steel
Fire
Fairy
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 45
Energy 33
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 1.5s
Damage window 1.1s - 1.3s
Trainer Battles
Damage 65
Energy 40

Effects
X-Scissor has no special effects.
See X-Scissor details page ↗
Close Combat1051002.5s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Normal
Rock
Steel
Ice
Dark
62.5%
Flying
Poison
Bug
Psychic
Fairy
39.1%
Ghost
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 105
Energy 100
Weather boost
Cloudy
Duration 2.5s
Damage window 1.2s - 2.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 100
Energy 45

Effects
Special
Close Combat has a 100.0% chance to:
Decrease User's Defense by 33.3%
See Close Combat details page ↗
Superpower85503.0s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Normal
Rock
Steel
Ice
Dark
62.5%
Flying
Poison
Bug
Psychic
Fairy
39.1%
Ghost
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 85
Energy 50
Weather boost
Cloudy
Duration 3.0s
Damage window 2.1s - 2.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 85
Energy 40

Effects
Special
Superpower has a 100.0% chance to:
Decrease User's Attack by 20.0%
Decrease User's Defense by 20.0%
See Superpower details page ↗
Submission *55502.0s
Type effectiveness chart
160.0%
Normal
Rock
Steel
Ice
Dark
62.5%
Flying
Poison
Bug
Psychic
Fairy
39.1%
Ghost
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 55
Energy 50
Weather boost
Cloudy
Duration 2.0s
Damage window 1.6s - 1.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 60
Energy 50

Effects
Submission has no special effects.
See Submission details page ↗
Vise Grip35332.0s
Type effectiveness chart
62.5%
Rock
Steel
39.1%
Ghost
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 35
Energy 33
Weather boost
Partly Cloudy
Duration 2.0s
Damage window 1.2s - 1.6s
Trainer Battles
Damage 70
Energy 40

Effects
Vise Grip has no special effects.
See Vise Grip details page ↗

Damage	45
Energy	33
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	1.5s
Damage window	1.1s - 1.3s

Damage	65
Energy	40

Damage	105
Energy	100
Weather boost	Cloudy
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	1.2s - 2.5s

Damage	100
Energy	45

Damage	85
Energy	50
Weather boost	Cloudy
Duration	3.0s
Damage window	2.1s - 2.8s

Damage	85
Energy	40

Damage	55
Energy	50
Weather boost	Cloudy
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.6s - 1.8s

Damage	60
Energy	50

Damage	35
Energy	33
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.2s - 1.6s

Damage	70
Energy	40

More information

The following chart shows Pinsir's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Pinsir's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Pinsir has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Pinsir CP Chart

Pinsir reaches a maximum of 2,959 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,613–1,690 CP, rising to 2,016–2,113 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 1,209–1,268 CP.

Max CP	2959 CP
Max CP	Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Research	1209 CP - 1268 CP
Research	Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Eggs	1613 CP - 1690 CP
Eggs	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raids	1613 CP - 1690 CP
	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
	2016 CP - 2113 CP
	Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Pinsir Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP
1	41 CP	2	131 CP	3	220 CP
4	309 CP	5	399 CP	6	488 CP
7	577 CP	8	667 CP	9	756 CP
10	845 CP	11	930 CP	12	1014 CP
13	1099 CP	14	1183 CP	15	1268 CP
16	1352 CP	17	1437 CP	18	1521 CP
19	1606 CP	20	1690 CP	21	1775 CP
22	1859 CP	23	1944 CP	24	2029 CP
25	2113 CP	26	2198 CP	27	2282 CP
28	2367 CP	29	2451 CP	30	2536 CP
31	2578 CP	32	2620 CP	33	2663 CP
34	2705 CP	35	2747 CP	36	2789 CP
37	2832 CP	38	2874 CP	39	2916 CP
40	2959 CP	41	2996 CP	42	3034 CP
43	3072 CP	44	3110 CP	45	3149 CP
46	3187 CP	47	3226 CP	48	3266 CP
49	3305 CP	50	3345 CP

More information

Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Mega Pokémon that boost Pinsir

A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Pinsir's Bug-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Pinsir.

Bug

More information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza

Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Pokédex information

Pokédex Number	#127
Height	1.5 m
Weight	55 kg
Region	Generation 1
Can be traded	Allowed
Buddy distance	5 km
Released	Yes
Shiny released	Yes
Pokémon Home transfer	Allowed
Base Flee Rate	0%
Catch rewards	3 100
Additional Move Cost	75 75000
Mega Energy reward For walking as a Buddy	25 Mega Energy

Evolution Chart

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Pinsir	200 / 40 Energy (Mega Evolution)	Mega Pinsir

Pinsir can transform into Mega Pinsir through Mega Evolution. This costs 200 energy the first time and 40 energy each subsequent time.

Pinsir family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Pinsir in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

Pinsir

Mega Pinsir

Shadow Pinsir

Size information

Pinsir's height ranges from 0.74 m to 2.63 m, with the average being 1.5 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

XXS	XS	M	XL	XXL

0.74 m	0.75 m	1.5 m	2.25 m	2.63 m

Size bounds

This table shows the size bounds of Pinsir in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

Size	Lower bound	Upper bound
XXS	0.735 m	0.75 m
XXS	2′05″	2′06″
XS	0.75 m	1.5 m
XS	2′06″	4′11″
M	1.125 m	1.875 m
M	3′08″	6′02″
XL	1.875 m	2.25 m
XL	6′02″	7′05″
XXL	2.25 m	2.625 m
XXL	7′05″	8′07″

Encounter data

Movement type	MOVEMENT_JUMP
Movement Timer	8s
Jump Time	2s
Attack Probability	10.0%
Attack Timer	3s
Dodge Probability	15.0%
Dodge Duration	0.0s
Dodge Distance	1
Min Action Frequency	1s
Max Action Frequency	2s

Power-up costs

LVL	Stardust	Candy	Candy XL
50	520,000	304	296
40	280,000	304	10
35	190,000	196	-
30	125,000	126	-
25	80,000	87	-
20	47,500	58	-
15	25,500	38	-
10	11,000	19	-
5	3,000	9	-

Pinsir Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Pinsir from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Pinsir in Pokémon GO.

Power-Up Calculator

Sprites

Regular and Shiny Pinsir

Pinsir high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Pinsir. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Wallpaper

Pinsir Pokédex entries

Versions	Pokédex entry
Red, Blue	If it fails to crush the victim in its pincers,it will swing it around and toss it hard.
Yellow	Grips its prey in its pincers and squeezes hard! Itcan't move if it's cold, so it lives in warm places.
Gold	With its horns, it digs burrows to sleep in at night.In the morning, damp soil clings to its body.
Silver	Swings its long antlers wildly to attack. Duringcold periods, it hides deep in forests.
Crystal	When the tempera ture drops at night, it sleepson treetops or among roots where it is well hidden.
Ruby	PINSIR is astoundingly strong. It can grip a foe weighing twice its weight in its horns and easily lift it.This POKéMON’s movements turn sluggish in cold places.
Sapphire	PINSIR has a pair of massive horns Protruding from the surface of these horns are thorns.These thorns are driven deeply into the foe’s body when the pincer closes, making it tough for the foe to escape.
Emerald	Their pincers are strong enough to shatter thick logs. Because they dislike cold, PINSIR burrow and sleep under the ground on chilly nights.
FireRed	Its two long pincer horns are powerful. Once they grip an enemy, they won’t release until the foe is torn.
LeafGreen	If it fails to crush the foe in its pincers, it will swing around and toss the opponent.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White	It grips prey with its pincers until the prey is torn in half. What it can’t tear, it tosses far.
HeartGold	With its pincer horns, it digs burrows to sleep in at night. In the morning, damp soil clings to its body.
SoulSilver	It swings its long pincer horns wildly to attack. During cold periods, it hides deep in forests.
Black 2, White 2	It grips prey with its powerful pincers and will not let go until the prey is torn in half.
X	It grips prey with its pincers until the prey is torn in half. What it can’t tear, it tosses far.
Y	It swings its long pincer horns wildly to attack. During cold periods, it hides deep in forests.
Omega Ruby	Pinsir is astoundingly strong. It can grip a foe weighing twice its weight in its horns and easily lift it. This Pokémon’s movements turn sluggish in cold places.
Alpha Sapphire	Pinsir has a pair of massive horns. Protruding from the surface of these horns are thorns. These thorns are driven deeply into the foe’s body when the pincer closes, making it tough for the foe to escape.
Sun	It grips its prey in its pincers and splits them apart. Although it is a powerful Pokémon, it can’t deal with the cold.
Moon	One solid blow from its horns is enough to split apart a large tree. Its greatest rival in Alola is Vikavolt.
Ultra Sun	It gets into territorial disputes with Vikavolt. For some reason, it apparently gets along well with Heracross in Alola.
Ultra Moon	Although it’s tough, it can’t handle cold well. When night falls, it buries itself in leafage and sleeps.
Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee!	Grips its prey in its pincers and squeezes hard! It can’t move if it’s cold out, so it lives in warm places.
Sword	These Pokémon judge one another based on pincers. Thicker, more impressive pincers make for more popularity with the opposite gender.
Shield	This Pokémon clamps its pincers down on its prey and then either splits the prey in half or flings it away.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best moves for Pinsir in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Pinsir in Pokémon GO are Fury Cutter and X-Scissor. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 13.35 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 245.8.

Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.

What are Pinsir’s strengths and weaknesses?

Bug-type Pokémon are weak to Fire, Flying, and Rock-type moves. They take reduced damage from Fighting, Grass, and Ground-type moves.

How does Pinsir perform in Raids?

Pinsir ranks #21 among Bug-type attackers (B Tier).

What is Pinsir’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Pinsir’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2,959 CP and 3,345 CP at Level 50.

Can Pinsir be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Pinsir can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Pinsir Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Pinsir cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.

What Mega Pokémon boost Pinsir?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Pinsir: Mega Beedrill, Mega Pinsir, Mega Scizor, Mega Heracross, and Primal Kyogre.