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Shadow Pinsir

Shadow Pinsir (Shadow)Bug
  • rain
Shadow Pinsir is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon

Shadow 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.

Shadow 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
1690 CP
Lvl 15 Research
1268 CP

Shadow Pinsir's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

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Shadow Pinsir PvE Analysis

Recommended moves

Pinsir is a severely underrated Pokémon in general as it has a pretty good ATK stat of 238 💪

The Shadow version takes the damage output many notches higher and turns out to be a strong Bug-type attacker you can rely on 🪲

Keep in mind that there aren't too many good Bug types anyway, so Shadow Pinsir is quite a catch 👌

⚔️ Raids - While you'll need to dodge, Shadow Pinsir is a great addition to your entourage of creepy crawlies 🐞

That said, remember that Bug types are super-effective against Dark, Grass, and Psychic Pokémon, and other types are often more efficient as counters. Still, you can definitely give Shadow Pinsir a go! 🙌

🛡️ Gyms - Not the wisest decision to include Shadow Pokémon as Gym defenders, especially those with low bulk like Pinsir

Shadow Pinsir PvP Analysis

Recommended moves

Packing an impressive moveset, Shadow Pinsir enjoys some degree of viability in the lower PvP Leagues 👍

However, it's not a top-tier choice as its worrisome bulk holds it back substantially ☹️

🔵 Great League - Fury Cutter with X-Scissor and Close Combat (or even Superpower) make Shadow Pinsir a scary Pokémon, where the quick gains of its Fast Move help it use its cheap Charged Moves in no time ⏩

Its powerful Fighting-type moves are the real fear factor, but keep in mind that both debuff your stats. So resort to using them only when shields are down ‼️

While it loses out on some bulk as a Shadow Pokémon, it gains an appreciable damage boost that makes its moveset all the more deadly ⭐ Ultimately, it's a great fit for any team ✅

🟡 Ultra League - Shadow Pinsir brings the same level of unpredictability, bait potential, and damage to the Ultra League 👌

While it's not the most dependable Pokémon, its role is formidable and can earn you wins you wouldn't expect 📈

🟣 Master League - Shadow Pinsir is unfortunately not built for the Master League, where its low bulk leads to hardly any success 😞

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
#254
BugBug-type
#9
Great LeagueGreat League
#623
Ultra LeagueUltra League
#500
Master LeagueMaster League
#220

Shadow Pinsir Type Chart

Shadow Pinsir takes increased damage from:Shadow Pinsir takes increased damage from:

FireFire160.0%
FlyingFlying160.0%
RockRock160.0%

Shadow Pinsir takes reduced damage from:Shadow Pinsir takes reduced damage from:

FightingFighting62.5%
GrassGrass62.5%
GroundGround62.5%

Shadow Pinsir best moveset

Moves

Fury Cutter + X-Scissor

Bug
BugFury Cutter
BugX-Scissor
Shadow Pinsir's best Bug-type moveset is Fury Cutter / X-Scissor, with 15.76 DPS and 241.8 TDO. These moves are boosted by Rain weather. Shadow Pinsir ranks #9 (A Tier) as a Bug attacker with that moveset.
1.BugFury CutterBugX-Scissor13.6015.76241.8
2.BugBug BiteBugX-Scissor13.5215.67240.4
3.BugBug BiteFightingSuperpower12.1614.10216.3
4.BugFury CutterFightingSuperpower12.0513.98214.4
5.BugBug BiteFightingClose Combat11.7213.60208.6
6.BugFury CutterFightingClose Combat11.5613.41205.7
7.FightingRock SmashBugX-Scissor11.5513.39205.5
8.BugBug BiteFightingSubmission11.1212.90197.9
1–8 of 18

Fast Attacks

  • BugFury Cutter480.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Fury Cutter
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GrassGrass
      • PsychicPsychic
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • GhostGhost
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage4
    Energy8
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.2s - 0.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage3
    Energy4

    Effects
    Fury Cutter has no special effects.
    See Fury Cutter details page ↗
  • BugBug Bite560.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Bug Bite
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GrassGrass
      • PsychicPsychic
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • GhostGhost
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage5
    Energy6
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage4
    Energy3

    Effects
    Bug Bite has no special effects.
    See Bug Bite details page ↗
  • FightingRock Smash17121.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Rock Smash
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • NormalNormal
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • IceIce
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • BugBug
      • PsychicPsychic
      • FairyFairy
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage17
    Energy12
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration1.5s
    Damage window0.8s - 1.0s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage9
    Energy7

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

Charged Attacks

  • BugX-Scissor45331.5s
    Toggle more information for move: X-Scissor
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GrassGrass
      • PsychicPsychic
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • GhostGhost
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage45
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration1.5s
    Damage window1.1s - 1.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage65
    Energy40

    Effects
    X-Scissor has no special effects.
    See X-Scissor details page ↗
  • FightingClose Combat1051002.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Close Combat
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • NormalNormal
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • IceIce
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • BugBug
      • PsychicPsychic
      • FairyFairy
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage105
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window1.2s - 2.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage100
    Energy45

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Close Combat has a 100.0% chance to:

    • Decrease User's Defense by 33.3%
    See Close Combat details page ↗
  • FightingSuperpower85503.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Superpower
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • NormalNormal
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • IceIce
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • BugBug
      • PsychicPsychic
      • FairyFairy
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage85
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window2.1s - 2.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage85
    Energy40

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    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 ↗
  • FightingSubmission *55502.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Submission
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • NormalNormal
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • IceIce
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • BugBug
      • PsychicPsychic
      • FairyFairy
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage55
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.6s - 1.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage60
    Energy50

    Effects
    Submission has no special effects.
    See Submission details page ↗
  • NormalVise Grip35332.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Vise Grip
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage35
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.2s - 1.6s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage70
    Energy40

    Effects
    Vise Grip has no special effects.
    See Vise Grip details page ↗
  • NormalFrustration10332.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Frustration
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage10
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.0s - 1.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage10
    Energy70

    Effects
    Frustration has no special effects.
    See Frustration details page ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

The following chart shows Shadow Pinsir's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Shadow 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 Shadow Pinsir has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Shadow Pinsir CP Chart

CP Chart

Shadow Pinsir reaches a maximum of 2,959 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,552–1,690 CP, rising to 1,940–2,113 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 1,209–1,268 CP.

Max CPMax CP2959 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch1209 CP - 1268 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs1613 CP - 1690 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids1552 CP - 1690 CP
Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
1940 CP - 2113 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
InfoMore 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 6 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 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 6 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 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

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

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
141 CP2131 CP3220 CP
4309 CP5399 CP6488 CP
7577 CP8667 CP9756 CP
10845 CP11930 CP121014 CP
131099 CP141183 CP151268 CP
161352 CP171437 CP181521 CP
191606 CP201690 CP211775 CP
221859 CP231944 CP242029 CP
252113 CP262198 CP272282 CP
282367 CP292451 CP302536 CP
312578 CP322620 CP332663 CP
342705 CP352747 CP362789 CP
372832 CP382874 CP392916 CP
402959 CP412996 CP423034 CP
433072 CP443110 CP453149 CP
463187 CP473226 CP483266 CP
493305 CP503345 CP

Pokédex information

Kanto
Pokédex Number#127
Height1.5 m
Weight55 kg
RegionGeneration 1
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance5 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate9%
Catch rewards
Candy3
Stardust100
Additional Move Cost
Candy75
Stardust75000
Mega Energy reward
For walking as a Buddy
Candy25 Mega Energy

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
PinsirPinsir
  • 200 / 40 Energy (Mega Evolution)200 / 40 Energy (Mega Evolution)
Mega Pinsir (Mega)Mega Pinsir
  • Pinsir can transform into Mega Pinsir through Mega Evolution. This costs 200 energy the first time and 40 energy each subsequent time.
How to purify Shadow Pinsir
Purification cost5 Candy
5000 Stardust
Shadow Charged AttackNormalFrustration
Purified Charged AttackNormalReturn

Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Pinsir

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

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Pokédex informationMore 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

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50624,000 Stardust406 Shadow Pinsir Candy360 Shadow Pinsir Candy XL
LVL 40336,000 Stardust406 Shadow Pinsir Candy12 Shadow Pinsir Candy XL
LVL 35228,000 Stardust274 Shadow Pinsir Candy-
LVL 30150,000 Stardust185 Shadow Pinsir Candy-
LVL 2596,000 Stardust136 Shadow Pinsir Candy-
LVL 2057,000 Stardust97 Shadow Pinsir Candy-
LVL 1530,600 Stardust67 Shadow Pinsir Candy-
LVL 1013,200 Stardust38 Shadow Pinsir Candy-
LVL 53,600 Stardust18 Shadow Pinsir Candy-

Shadow Pinsir Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Shadow Pinsir from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 624,000 Stardust, 406 Candy, and 360 Candy XL to fully power up Shadow Pinsir in Pokémon GO.

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Shadow Pinsir family

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

PinsirPinsir
Mega Pinsir (Mega)Mega Pinsir
Shadow Pinsir (Shadow)Shadow Pinsir

Size information

No size information available for this Pokémon

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
Movement Timer8s
Jump Time2s
Attack Probability70.0%
Attack Timer3s
Dodge Probability20.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance1
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

Photobomb

Regular and Shiny Shadow Pinsir

Shadow Pinsir high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Shadow 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

Shadow Pinsir Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

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Shadow Pinsir Pokédex entries

Kanto
VersionsPokédex entry
Red, BlueIf it fails to crush the victim in its pincers, it will swing it around and toss it hard.
YellowGrips its prey in its pincers and squeezes hard! It can't move if it's cold, so it lives in warm places.
GoldWith its horns, it digs burrows to sleep in at night. In the morning, damp soil clings to its body.
SilverSwings its long antlers wildly to attack. During cold periods, it hides deep in forests.
CrystalWhen the tempera­ ture drops at night, it sleeps on treetops or among roots where it is well hidden.
RubyPINSIR 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.
SapphirePINSIR 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.
EmeraldTheir pincers are strong enough to shatter thick logs. Because they dislike cold, PINSIR burrow and sleep under the ground on chilly nights.
FireRedIts two long pincer horns are powerful. Once they grip an enemy, they won’t release until the foe is torn.
LeafGreenIf it fails to crush the foe in its pincers, it will swing around and toss the opponent.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, WhiteIt grips prey with its pincers until the prey is torn in half. What it can’t tear, it tosses far.
HeartGoldWith its pincer horns, it digs burrows to sleep in at night. In the morning, damp soil clings to its body.
SoulSilverIt swings its long pincer horns wildly to attack. During cold periods, it hides deep in forests.
Black 2, White 2It grips prey with its powerful pincers and will not let go until the prey is torn in half.
XIt grips prey with its pincers until the prey is torn in half. What it can’t tear, it tosses far.
YIt swings its long pincer horns wildly to attack. During cold periods, it hides deep in forests.
Omega RubyPinsir 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 SapphirePinsir 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.
SunIt grips its prey in its pincers and splits them apart. Although it is a powerful Pokémon, it can’t deal with the cold.
MoonOne solid blow from its horns is enough to split apart a large tree. Its greatest rival in Alola is Vikavolt.
Ultra SunIt gets into territorial disputes with Vikavolt. For some reason, it apparently gets along well with Heracross in Alola.
Ultra MoonAlthough 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.
SwordThese Pokémon judge one another based on pincers. Thicker, more impressive pincers make for more popularity with the opposite gender.
ShieldThis 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 Shadow Pinsir’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Bug-type Pokémon, Shadow Pinsir is weak to Fire, Flying, and Rock-type moves.

What are the best moves for Shadow Pinsir in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Shadow Pinsir in Pokémon GO are Fury Cutter and X-Scissor. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 15.762 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 241.772.

How does Shadow Pinsir perform in Raids?

Shadow Pinsir is not recommended for Raid use.

How does Shadow Pinsir rank as a Bug-type attacker?

Shadow Pinsir is a solid A-Tier Bug-type attacker, ranking at number #9. It is reliable in many situations but not the absolute best.

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Pinsir?

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

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

Shadow Pinsir’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2959 CP and 3345 CP at Level 50.

Can Shadow Pinsir be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Pinsir can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Shadow Pinsir Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Pinsir cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.