Pinsir — Abilities, Weaknesses & Best Builds
"Pinsir is a physical attacker built around physical attacks (125 Attack). It can trade hits at a competitive speed tier, and it's commonly used because its bug typing resists 3 attack types but you'll need to play around 3 weaknesses."
✅ Strong against
Resisted or immune to these attack types
⚠️ Watch out for
These attack types deal extra damage
How to actually play it
- 1
Open Pinsir into a favorable type matchup using its bug STAB.
- 2
Pick the move that does the most damage to the most likely switch-in, not just the current Pokémon.
- 3
Pivot out once the opponent brings in a counter — don't get walled and lose a turn.
What new players get wrong
- ✕
Switching Pinsir into fire and flying attacks — it's a fast way to lose half your team's plan.
- ✕
Locking into the wrong move. Always read the opponent's switch-in before clicking.
Why we rate Pinsir the way we do
- Hits hard, but you have to pick the right move
- Multiple abilities to choose between
Base Stats
Total: 500Use EVs to amplify the highest two — that's usually where this Pokémon's job lives.
Mega Evolutions
Pinsir transforms mid-battle when holding the right Mega Stone. Each form has its own stats, typing and ability.
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Where Pinsir shows up
#129
Usage ~1.66% · Win rate ~51.77%
#145
Usage ~1.49% · Win rate ~51.38%
Pinsir FAQ
- What are Pinsir's abilities in Pokémon Champions?
- Pinsir can run hyper-cutter, mold-breaker, moxie. The competitive default is usually hyper-cutter — see the abilities section above for the trade-offs.
- What is Pinsir weak to in Pokémon Champions?
- Pinsir takes extra damage from fire, flying, rock. The full weakness breakdown is in the Weaknesses section, including any 4× type matchups.
- What is the best moveset for Pinsir?
- The best moveset for Pinsir depends on whether you're running it in Singles or Doubles. The Best Moveset section above lists the standard competitive set used at the top of the Pokémon Champions ladder.
- What counters Pinsir in Pokémon Champions?
- The most reliable counters to Pinsir are Pokémon with strong fire, flying, rock attacks that outspeed it. See the Best Counters section for specific picks.
- Is Pinsir good in the current Pokémon Champions meta?
- Pinsir's usage and win rate in M-B Singles and Doubles are shown in the Format Snapshot section. Cross-reference with the Champions Lab tier list for full context.