Mega Pinsir — Abilities, Weaknesses & Best Builds
"Mega Pinsir is a bulky attacker built around physical attacks (155 Attack). It can outspeed most of the format, and it's commonly used because its bug/flying typing resists 3 attack types but you'll need to play around 5 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
Mega Pinsir can come in on resisted hits — use it as a pivot, not a sweeper.
- 2
Trade hits patiently. You don't need to win every interaction immediately.
- 3
Save it for when its teammates need a safety net.
What new players get wrong
- ✕
Switching Mega Pinsir into rock and fire 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 Mega Pinsir the way we do
- Hits hard, but you have to pick the right move
- Dual typing — more weaknesses to track
- Pseudo-legendary stat total — expectations are high
Base Stats
Total: 600Use EVs to amplify the highest two — that's usually where this Pokémon's job lives.
Other forms
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Where Mega Pinsir shows up
Mega Pinsir FAQ
- What are Mega Pinsir's abilities in Pokémon Champions?
- Mega Pinsir can run aerilate. The competitive default is usually aerilate — see the abilities section above for the trade-offs.
- What is Mega Pinsir weak to in Pokémon Champions?
- Mega Pinsir takes extra damage from rock, fire, electric, ice, flying. The full weakness breakdown is in the Weaknesses section, including any 4× type matchups.
- What is the best moveset for Mega Pinsir?
- The best moveset for Mega 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 Mega Pinsir in Pokémon Champions?
- The most reliable counters to Mega Pinsir are Pokémon with strong rock, fire, electric, ice attacks that outspeed it. See the Best Counters section for specific picks.
- Is Mega Pinsir good in the current Pokémon Champions meta?
- Mega 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.