Fury Cutter + X-Scissor
The best Bug-type moveset for Mega Pinsir is Fury Cutter and X-Scissor (16.96 DPS, 399.8 TDO). In raids, Mega Pinsir ranks #3 among Bug-type attackers (S Tier).
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Mega Pinsir is a Bug- and Flying-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. At level 50, Mega Pinsir has a maximum CP of 4,728. It is weak to Rock, Electric, Fire, Flying, and Ice-type attacks. The best raid moveset for Mega Pinsir is Fury Cutter and X-Scissor.
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Bug-type
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Mega Pinsir takes increased damage from:
Rock256.0%
Electric160.0%
Fire160.0%
Flying160.0%
Ice160.0%
Mega Pinsir takes reduced damage from:
Ground24.4%
Fighting39.1%
Grass39.1%Bug62.5%
| 1. | Fury Cutter | X-Scissor | 15.39 | 16.96 | 399.8 |
| 2. | Bug Bite | X-Scissor | 15.29 | 16.85 | 397.2 |
| 3. | Bug Bite |  Superpower | 13.81 | 15.22 | 358.8 |
| 4. | Fury Cutter | Superpower | 13.70 | 15.10 | 356.0 |
| 5. | Bug Bite | Close Combat | 13.52 | 14.91 | 351.4 |
| 6. | Fury Cutter | Close Combat | 13.35 | 14.72 | 347.1 |
| 7. | Rock Smash | X-Scissor | 13.18 | 14.53 | 342.6 |
| 8. | Bug Bite | Submission | 12.58 | 13.87 | 327.0 |
Fury Cutter
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0.5s
| Damage | 4 |
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| Energy | 8 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 0.5s |
| Damage window | 0.2s - 0.5s |
| Damage | 3 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 4 |
Bug Bite560.5s| Damage | 5 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 6 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 0.5s |
| Damage window | 0.3s - 0.5s |
| Damage | 4 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 3 |
Rock Smash17121.5s| Damage | 17 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 12 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.5s |
| Damage window | 0.8s - 1.0s |
| Damage | 9 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 7 |
X-Scissor45331.5s| Damage | 45 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.5s |
| Damage window | 1.1s - 1.3s |
| Damage | 65 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 40 |
Close Combat1051002.5s| Damage | 105 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 100 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.5s |
| Damage window | 1.2s - 2.5s |
| Damage | 100 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 45 |
SpecialClose Combat has a 100.0% chance to:
Superpower85503.0s| Damage | 85 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 3.0s |
| Damage window | 2.1s - 2.8s |
| Damage | 85 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 40 |
SpecialSuperpower has a 100.0% chance to:
Submission *55502.0s| Damage | 55 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.0s |
| Damage window | 1.6s - 1.8s |
| Damage | 60 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
Vise Grip35332.0s| Damage | 35 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.0s |
| Damage window | 1.2s - 1.6s |
| Damage | 70 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 40 |
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).
At level 50, Mega Pinsir can reach 4,728 CP. The raid CP range is 2,295 to 2,389 without a weather boost or 2,869 to 2,987 with one. For Field and Special Research, the range is 1,721 to 1,792 CP.
 Max CP | 4728 CP |
|---|---|
| Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs | |
 Research | 1721 CP - 1792 CP |
| Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Eggs | 2295 CP - 2389 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Raids | 2295 CP - 2389 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
| 2869 CP - 2987 CP | |
| Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs |
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 |
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A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Mega Pinsir's Bug and Flying-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Mega Pinsir.
Bug
FlyingMega 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
| Pokédex Number | #127 |
|---|---|
| Height | 1.7 m |
| Weight | 59 kg |
| Region | Generation 1 |
| Can be traded | Allowed |
| Gender | ♂ 50% Male ♀ 50% Female |
| Buddy distance | 5 km |
| Released | Yes |
| Shiny released | Yes |
| Pokémon Home transfer | Allowed |
| Base Flee Rate | 9% |
| Catch rewards |  3 100 |
| Additional Move Cost | 7575000 |
| Mega Energy reward For walking as a Buddy |  25 Mega Energy |
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Pinsir |
|  Mega Pinsir |
A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Mega Pinsir in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.
Pinsir
Mega Pinsir
Shadow PinsirThe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| |  |  | |
| 0.83 m | 0.85 m | 1.7 m | 2.55 m | 2.98 m |
Mega Pinsir's height ranges from 0.833 m to 2.975 m, with the average being 1.7 m.
| Size | Lower bound | Upper bound |
|---|---|---|
| XXS | 0.833 m2′09″ | 0.85 m2′09″ |
| XS | 0.85 m2′09″ | 1.275 m4′02″ |
| M | 1.275 m4′02″ | 2.125 m7′00″ |
| XL | 2.125 m7′00″ | 2.55 m8′04″ |
| XXL | 2.55 m8′04″ | 2.975 m9′09″ |
| 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 | - |
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.
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.
| 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! It can'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. During cold periods, it hides deep in forests. |
| Crystal | When the tempera ture drops at night, it sleeps on 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. |
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 399.8.
Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.
Bug and Flying-type Pokémon are weak to Rock, Electric, Fire, Flying, and Ice-type moves. They take reduced damage from Bug, Fighting, Grass, and Ground-type moves.
Mega Pinsir’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 4,182 CP and 4,728 CP at Level 50.
Mega Pinsir can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.
Mega Pinsir cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.
The following Mega Pokémon boost Mega Pinsir: Mega Beedrill, Mega Pinsir, Mega Scizor, Mega Heracross, Primal Kyogre, Mega Charizard Y, Mega Pidgeot, Mega Clefable, Mega Aerodactyl, Mega Dragonite, Mega Skarmory, Mega Salamence, Mega Rayquaza, and Mega Staraptor.
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