Mega Pinsir
Table of contents
Mega Pinsir is a Bug and Flying-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 4,182 CP and is weak to Rock, Electric, Fire, Flying, and Ice-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Fury Cutter / X-Scissor. It is boosted by Rain and Windy weather. Its shiny form is available.
Mega Pinsir Stats and Max CP
Mega Pinsir's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis
Mega Pinsir Type Chart
Mega Pinsir takes increased damage from:
Mega Pinsir takes reduced damage from:
Mega Pinsir best moveset
| 1. | 15.39 | 16.96 | 399.8 | ||
| 2. | 15.29 | 16.85 | 397.2 | ||
| 3. | 13.81 | 15.22 | 358.8 | ||
| 4. | 13.70 | 15.10 | 356.0 | ||
| 5. | 13.52 | 14.91 | 351.4 | ||
| 6. | 13.35 | 14.72 | 347.1 | ||
| 7. | 13.18 | 14.53 | 342.6 | ||
| 8. | 12.58 | 13.87 | 327.0 |
Fast Attacks
Fury Cutter4
8
0.5s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
Grass
Psychic
Dark
- 62.5%
Fighting
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 Bite5
6
0.5s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
Grass
Psychic
Dark
- 62.5%
Fighting
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 Smash17
12
1.5s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
Normal
Rock
Steel
Ice
Dark
- 62.5%

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 ↗
Charged Attacks
X-Scissor45
33
1.5s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
Grass
Psychic
Dark
- 62.5%
Fighting
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 Combat105
100
2.5s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
Normal
Rock
Steel
Ice
Dark
- 62.5%

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 ↗
Superpower85
50
3.0s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
Normal
Rock
Steel
Ice
Dark
- 62.5%

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 *55
50
2.0s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
Normal
Rock
Steel
Ice
Dark
- 62.5%

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 Grip35
33
2.0s
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 ↗
More information
The following chart shows Mega Pinsir's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Mega 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 Mega Pinsir has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).
Mega Pinsir CP Chart
Mega Pinsir reaches a maximum of 4,182 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 2,295–2,389 CP, rising to 2,869–2,987 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 1,721–1,792 CP.
| 4182 CP | |
| Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs | |
| 1721 CP - 1792 CP | |
| Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
| 2295 CP - 2389 CP | |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
| 2295 CP - 2389 CP | |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
| 2869 CP - 2987 CP | |
| Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs |
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.
Max Combat Power per Level chart
Mega 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 | 59 CP | 2 | 185 CP | 3 | 311 CP |
| 4 | 437 CP | 5 | 564 CP | 6 | 690 CP |
| 7 | 816 CP | 8 | 942 CP | 9 | 1069 CP |
| 10 | 1195 CP | 11 | 1314 CP | 12 | 1434 CP |
| 13 | 1553 CP | 14 | 1673 CP | 15 | 1792 CP |
| 16 | 1911 CP | 17 | 2031 CP | 18 | 2150 CP |
| 19 | 2270 CP | 20 | 2389 CP | 21 | 2509 CP |
| 22 | 2628 CP | 23 | 2748 CP | 24 | 2867 CP |
| 25 | 2987 CP | 26 | 3106 CP | 27 | 3226 CP |
| 28 | 3345 CP | 29 | 3465 CP | 30 | 3585 CP |
| 31 | 3644 CP | 32 | 3704 CP | 33 | 3764 CP |
| 34 | 3823 CP | 35 | 3883 CP | 36 | 3943 CP |
| 37 | 4003 CP | 38 | 4062 CP | 39 | 4122 CP |
| 40 | 4182 CP | 41 | 4235 CP | 42 | 4288 CP |
| 43 | 4342 CP | 44 | 4396 CP | 45 | 4451 CP |
| 46 | 4505 CP | 47 | 4560 CP | 48 | 4616 CP |
| 49 | 4672 CP | 50 | 4728 CP |
Pokédex information
| Pokédex Number | #127 |
|---|---|
| Height | 1.7 m |
| Weight | 59 kg |
| Region | Generation 1 |
| Can be traded | Allowed |
| Buddy distance | 5 km |
| Released | Yes |
| Shiny released | Yes |
| Pokémon Home transfer | Allowed |
| Base Flee Rate | 9% |
| Catch rewards | |
| Additional Move Cost | |
| Mega Energy reward For walking as a Buddy |
Evolution Chart
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
Pinsir |
| Mega Pinsir |
- Pinsir can transform into Mega Pinsir through Mega Evolution. This costs 200 energy the first time and 40 energy each subsequent time.
Mega Pokémon that boost Mega Pinsir
A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Mega Pinsir's Bug and Flying-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Mega Pinsir.
Bug
Flying
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.
Power-up costs
| Stardust | Candy | Candy XL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LVL 50 | 520,000 | 304 | 296 |
| LVL 40 | 280,000 | 304 | 10 |
| LVL 35 | 190,000 | 196 | - |
| LVL 30 | 125,000 | 126 | - |
| LVL 25 | 80,000 | 87 | - |
| LVL 20 | 47,500 | 58 | - |
| LVL 15 | 25,500 | 38 | - |
| LVL 10 | 11,000 | 19 | - |
| LVL 5 | 3,000 | 9 | - |
Mega Pinsir Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Mega 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 Mega Pinsir in Pokémon GO.
Mega Pinsir family
A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Mega Pinsir in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.
Pinsir
Mega Pinsir
Shadow PinsirSize information
| XXS | XS | M | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 0.83 m | 0.85 m | 1.7 m | 2.55 m | 2.98 m |
Mega Pinsir's height ranges from 0.83 m to 2.98 m, with the average being 1.7 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.
Size bounds
This table shows the size bounds of Mega Pinsir in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.
| Size | Lower bound | Upper bound |
|---|---|---|
| XXS | 0.833 m | 0.85 m |
| 2′09″ | 2′09″ | |
| XS | 0.85 m | 1.7 m |
| 2′09″ | 5′07″ | |
| M | 1.275 m | 2.125 m |
| 4′02″ | 6′12″ | |
| XL | 2.125 m | 2.55 m |
| 6′12″ | 8′04″ | |
| XXL | 2.55 m | 2.975 m |
| 8′04″ | 9′09″ |
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 |
Sprites
Regular and Shiny Mega Pinsir
Mega Pinsir high resolution sprites
A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Mega 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
Mega 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 Mega Pinsir’s strengths and weaknesses?
As a Bug and Flying-type Pokémon, Mega Pinsir is especially weak against Rock-type moves, and weak against Electric, Fire, Flying, and Ice-type moves.
What are the best moves for Mega Pinsir in Pokémon GO?
The best moves for Mega Pinsir in Pokémon GO are Fury Cutter and X-Scissor. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 16.96 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 399.775.
How does Mega Pinsir perform in Raids?
Mega Pinsir struggles to perform in Raids.
How does Mega Pinsir rank as a Bug-type attacker?
Mega Pinsir is an S-Tier Bug-type attacker, ranking at number #3 and providing exceptional value due to its strong stats and effective moveset.
What Mega Pokémon boost Mega Pinsir?
The following Mega Pokémon boost Mega Pinsir: Mega Beedrill, Mega Pinsir, Mega Scizor, Mega Heracross, Primal Kyogre, Mega Charizard Y, Mega Pidgeot, Mega Pinsir, Mega Aerodactyl, Mega Dragonite, Mega Skarmory, Mega Salamence, Mega Rayquaza, and Mega Staraptor.
What is Mega Pinsir’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?
Mega Pinsir’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 4182 CP and 4728 CP at Level 50.
Can Mega Pinsir be shiny in Pokémon GO?
Mega Pinsir can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.
Can Mega Pinsir Dynamax in Pokémon GO?
Mega Pinsir cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.














Regular Mega Pinsir MEGA
Shiny Mega Pinsir MEGA




