As a Bug/Flying type, Mega Pinsir has 5 weaknesses, 3 resistances and 1 immunity, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 13 other Pokémon share the Bug/Flying typing.

Base stats

HP: 65
Attack: 155
Defense: 120
Sp. Atk: 65
Sp. Def: 90
Speed: 105
Total: 600

Mega Pinsir has a base stat total of 600, higher than 90% of Pokémon. With Attack (155) well above Sp. Atk (65), it works best as a physical attacker. A Speed of 105 beats 86% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 65 HP, 120 Defense and 90 Sp. Def it is bulky and holds up better against physical hits.

Mega Pinsir's only ability is Aerilate.

How to beat Mega Pinsir

The best way to beat Mega Pinsir is with Rock moves, which deal 4× damage. Flying, Fire, Electric and Ice moves are also super effective (2×).

Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Ground moves have no effect on it and Fighting, Bug and Grass moves are resisted.

Good counters: Diancie hits for 4× with Rock-type STAB and resists its Bug and Flying moves. Nihilego hits for 4× with Rock-type STAB and resists its Bug and Flying moves. Stakataka hits for 4× with Rock-type STAB and resists its Bug and Flying moves.

Evolution

Mega Pinsir is a Mega Evolution of Pinsir, so it shares Pinsir's evolution line.

Best counters to Mega Pinsir

Other Bug/Flying Pokémon

Frequently asked questions

What is Mega Pinsir weak to?

As a Bug/Flying type, Mega Pinsir takes super-effective damage from Rock (4×), Flying, Fire, Electric and Ice moves.

What is Mega Pinsir resistant to?

Mega Pinsir resists Bug, Fighting (¼×) and Grass (¼×) moves. It is immune to Ground.

What are the best counters to Mega Pinsir?

Strong type-based picks include Diancie, Nihilego and Stakataka, which hit Mega Pinsir with super-effective attacks.