Pinsir-Mega

No. 0127

Type: Bug / Flying

This Pokémon clamps its pincers down on its prey and then either splits the prey in half or flings it away.

Base stats

HP65
Attack155
Defense120
Sp. Attack65
Sp. Defense90
Speed105

Total 600

What to answer with

Attacking types that hit what hits it hard, and the best move of each one it learns.

  • Ground — Cover 3 weaknesses (Fire, Electric, Rock) — Earthquake
  • Rock — Cover 3 weaknesses (Fire, Ice, Flying) — Stone Edge
  • Fighting — Cover 2 weaknesses (Ice, Rock) — Close Combat
  • Steel — Cover 2 weaknesses (Ice, Rock) — It learns nothing of that type
  • Water — Cover 2 weaknesses (Fire, Rock) — It learns nothing of that type
  • Grass — Covers 1 weakness (Rock) — It learns nothing of that type

Abilities

Moves

What the optimizer would run

Rules: Gen 9 OU (singles)

Role
Physical sweeper
Ability
Aerilate
Item
Pinsirite
Nature
Jolly
EVs
4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moves
Body Slam, Close Combat, Earthquake, X-Scissor

Frequently asked questions

What type is Pinsir-Mega?
Pinsir-Mega is a Bug and Flying type Pokémon.
What are Pinsir-Mega's base stats?
HP 65, Attack 155, Defense 120, Sp. Attack 65, Sp. Defense 90, Speed 105. That is a base stat total of 600.
What is Pinsir-Mega weak to?
Pinsir-Mega takes extra damage from Electric, Fire, Flying, Ice and Rock moves. It is immune to Ground.
What abilities does Pinsir-Mega have?
Pinsir-Mega can have Aerilate.
Does Pinsir-Mega evolve?
Pinsir-Mega does not evolve.
What moves does Pinsir-Mega learn?
Pinsir-Mega learns 15 moves by levelling up and 33 by TM.