Mega Pinsir is a Bug- and Flying-type Stag Beetle Pokémon. It is available in Pokémon GO via Mega Raids. Mega Pinsir is extremely weak (2.56x) against Pokémon with Rock-type attacks. It is moderately weak (1.6x) against Pokémon with Electric-, Fire-, Flying- and Rock-type attacks/moves.
Mega Pinsir Recommended Counters
The following are the recommended counters you should have in your battle party when participating in Mega Pinsir raids.
FUN FACT: Mega Pinsir made its debut in Pokémon GO on May 11, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. local time.
| Pokémon | Fast Attack | Charged Attack | Max CP Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Team | |||
| Mega Tyranitar | Smack Down | Stone Edge | 5347 |
| Shadow Rhyperior | Smack Down | Rock Wrecker | 3733 |
| Shadow Tyranitar | Smack Down | Stone Edge | 3834 |
| Shadow Gigalith | Smack Down | Meteor Beam | 3228 |
| Shadow Rampardos | Smack Down | Rock Slide | 3922 |
| Diancie | Rock Throw | Rock Slide | 2734 |
| Second Team | |||
| Mega Aerodactyl | Rock Throw | Rock Slide | 4118 |
| Shadow Aerodactyl | Rock Throw | Rock Slide | 2783 |
| Tyrantrum | Rock Throw | Meteor Beam | 3128 |
| Terrakion | Smack Down | Rock Slide | 3244 |
| Rhyperior | Smack Down | Rock Wrecker | 3733 |
| Charizard | Fire Spin | Blast Burn | 3266 |
Using the above-recommended teams will make trainers 1 – 3 Trainers defeat Mega Pinsir faster. However, if you do not have these full teams, you can still win. You need to raid with at least 4 other trainers. Ensure you use Pokemon with either Smack Down/Rock Throw/Fire Spin as a Fast Attack or Rock Slide/Rock Wrecker/Stone Edge as a Charged Attack.
Other important details about Pinsir
- Pinsir’s maximum Combat Power (CP) stat is 3345 CP (at level 50).
- Its best moves/attacks in Pokémon GO are Fury Cutter as a Fast Attack and X-Scissor as a Charged Attack.
- Its encounters are boosted during Rainy weather in-game.
- Its encounters as Pinsir can be Shiny.
- It requires a maximum of 5 km walking distance to earn a Candy and 25 Mega Energy (if you already Mega-evolved the Pinsir).
- Pinsir is effective against Pokémon with either Ground-, Fighting-, Grass- or Bug-type moves/attacks.
- Pinsir was last featured in Mega Raids from Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. local time to Monday, March 31, 2025, 10:00 a.m. local time.
- Any Pinsir obtained from raids can be encountered as follows
- from 1613 CP to 1690 CP (if not weather-boosted)
- from 2016 CP to 2113 CP (if weather-boosted)
- Any Pinsir obtained from a Field or Special Research can be from 1209 CP to 1268 CP.
- 1690 CP, 2113 CP, and 1268 CP are the CP for a perfect (aka, hundo) one when encountered from their respective means.
- The tallest possible one is 2.63 m high (i.e. XXL).
- The shortest possible one is 0.74 m high (i.e. XXS).
- Pinsir requires 200 Mega Energy for its first Mega Evolution into Mega Pinsir
In conclusion, defeating Mega Pinsir in raids requires a well-prepared team of strong Rock- and Fire-type Pokémon. Avoid using Ground-, Bug-, Fighting-, or Grass-type Pokémon, as it resist their attacks. To maximize efficiency, raid during partly cloudy or Sunny weather in-game, coordinate with fellow Trainers, and use the recommended Mega Evolutions or Primal Reversions to boost Rock-type (or Fire-type) attacks.
Good luck!
