Type matchups
Damage Pinsir takes from each attacking type.
As a Bug type, Pinsir has 3 weaknesses, 3 resistances and 0 immunities, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 22 other Pokémon share the Bug typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 65
- Attack
- 125
- Defense
- 100
- Sp. Atk
- 55
- Sp. Def
- 70
- Speed
- 85
- Total
- 500
Pinsir has a base stat total of 500, higher than 64% of Pokémon. With Attack (125) well above Sp. Atk (55), it works best as a physical attacker. Its Speed of 85 is middling (faster than 66% of Pokémon). With 65 HP, 100 Defense and 70 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy and holds up better against physical hits.
Pinsir can have the abilities Hyper Cutter, Mold Breaker and Moxie.
How to beat Pinsir
Pinsir takes 2× damage from Flying, Rock and Fire moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Fighting, Ground and Grass moves are resisted.
Good counters: Ho-Oh hits for 2× with Fire-type STAB and resists its Bug moves. Heatran hits for 2× with Fire-type STAB and resists its Bug moves. Galarian Zapdos hits for 2× with Flying-type STAB and resists its Bug moves.
Evolution
Pinsir does not evolve.
Best counters to Pinsir
Other Bug Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Pinsir weak to?
As a Bug type, Pinsir takes super-effective damage from Flying, Rock and Fire moves.
What is Pinsir resistant to?
Pinsir resists Fighting, Ground and Grass moves.
What are the best counters to Pinsir?
Strong type-based picks include Ho-Oh, Heatran and Galarian Zapdos, which hit Pinsir with super-effective attacks.