Mega Pinsir

#0127 in the National Pokédex • Stag Beetle Pokémon

A Mega Evolution of Pinsir

#0127 in the National Pokédex • Stag Beetle Pokémon

A Mega Evolution of Pinsir

Stats

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

240

334

Attack

155

283

449

Defense

120

220

372

Sp. Atk

121

251

Sp. Def

166

306

Speed

105

193

339

Total

600

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Magmar

Tauros

Normal

Shiny

Mega Pinsir

Stag Beetle Pokémon

#0127

Bug Flying

Height

1.7 m (5'07")

Weight

59 kg (130.1 lbs)

Abilities

Aerilate

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Mega Pinsir takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

Rock

4×

Fire

2×

Electric

2×

Ice

2×

Flying

2×

Resists

Ground

0×

Grass

0.25×

Fighting

0.25×

Bug

0.5×

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Pinsir #0127	Mega Evolution	Mega Pinsir #0127

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.

			Class				Description
Start	Vise Grip	Normal	Physical	55	100	30	Grips with power ful pincers.
Start	Focus Energy	Normal	Status	-	-	30	Raises the criti cal hit ratio.
4	Bind	Normal	Physical	15	85	20	Binds the target for 2-5 turns.
8	Seismic Toss	Fighting	Physical	-	100	20	The user's level equals damage HP.
11	Harden	Normal	Status	-	-	30	Raises the user's DEFENSE.
15	Revenge	Fighting	Physical	60	100	10	An attack that gains power if injured by the foe.
18	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	75	100	15	Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.
22	Vital Throw	Fighting	Physical	70	-	10	A 2nd-strike move that never misses.
22	Double Hit	Normal	Physical	35	90	10	The user slams the foe with a tail, etc. The target is hit twice in a row.
26	Submission	Fighting	Physical	80	80	20	An attack that al so hurts the user.
29	X-Scissor	Bug	Physical	80	100	15	The user slashes at the foe by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.
33	Storm Throw	Fighting	Physical	60	100	10	The user strikes the target with a fierce blow. This attack always results in a critical hit.
36	Thrash	Normal	Physical	120	100	10	Works 2-3 turns and confuses user.
40	Swords Dance	Normal	Status	-	-	20	A dance that in creases ATTACK.
43	Superpower	Fighting	Physical	120	100	5	Boosts strength sharply, but lowers abilities.
47	Guillotine	Normal	Physical	-	30	5	A one-hit KO, pincer attack.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines.

		Class				Description
Cut	Normal	Physical	50	95	30	Cuts using claws, scythes, etc.
Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150	90	5	1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest
Strength	Normal	Physical	80	100	15	A powerful physi cal attack.
Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100	100	10	Tough but useless vs. flying foes.
Dig	Ground	Physical	80	100	10	1st turn: Burrow 2nd turn: Attack
Toxic	Poison	Status	-	90	10	A poison move with increasing damage.
Double Team	Normal	Status	-	-	15	Heightens evasive ness.
Rest	Psychic	Status	-	-	10	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	75	90	10	An attack that may cause flinching.
Substitute	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP.
Thief	Dark	Physical	60	100	25	An attack that may steal a held item.
Protect	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
False Swipe	Normal	Physical	40	100	40	Leaves the foe with at least 1HP.
Swagger	Normal	Status	-	85	15	Causes confusion and raises ATTACK.
Attract	Normal	Status	-	100	15	Makes the opposite gender infatuated.
Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	-	-	10	Randomly attacks while asleep.
Return	Normal	Physical	-	100	20	An attack that is based on loyalty.
Frustration	Normal	Physical	-	100	20	An attack based on lack of loyalty.
Hidden Power	Normal	Special	60	100	15	The power varies with the POKéMON.
Rain Dance	Water	Status	-	-	5	Boosts water-type moves for 5 turns.
Sunny Day	Fire	Status	-	-	5	Boosts fire-type moves for 5 turns.
Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	40	100	15	An attack that may lower DEFENSE.
Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100	20	Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	60	95	15	Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts SPEED.
Bulk Up	Fighting	Status	-	-	20	Bulks up the body to boost both ATTACK and DEFENSE.
Fling	Dark	Physical	-	100	10	The user flings its held item at the foe to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.
Focus Blast	Fighting	Special	120	70	5	The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.
Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150	90	5	The user charges at the foe using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.
Stone Edge	Rock	Physical	100	80	5	The user stabs the foe with a sharpened stone. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
Smack Down	Rock	Physical	50	100	15	The user throws a stone or projectile to attack an opponent. A flying Pokémon will fall to the ground when hit.
Round	Normal	Special	60	100	15	The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.
Struggle Bug	Bug	Special	50	100	20	While resisting, the user attacks the opposing Pokémon. The targets’ Sp. Atk stat is reduced.
Bulldoze	Ground	Physical	60	100	20	The user stomps down on the ground and attacks everything in the area. Hit Pokémon’s Speed stat is reduced.
Confide	Normal	Status	-	-	20	The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.
Secret Power	Normal	Physical	70	100	20	An attack with effects that vary by location.
Brutal Swing	Dark	Physical	60	100	20	The user swings its body around violently to inflict damage on everything in its vicinity.
Headbutt	Normal	Physical	70	100	15	An attack that may make foe flinch.
Outrage	Dragon	Physical	120	100	10	Works 2-3 turns and confuses user.
Helping Hand	Normal	Status	-	-	20	Boosts the power of the recipient’s moves.

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.

		Class				Description
Bug Bite	Bug	Physical	60	100	20	The user bites the foe. If the foe is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.
Close Combat	Fighting	Physical	120	100	5	The user fights the foe in close without guarding itself. It also cuts the user’s Defense and Sp. Def.
Feint	Normal	Physical	30	100	10	An attack that hits a foe using Protect or Detect. It also lifts the effects of those moves.
Feint Attack	Dark	Physical	60	-	20	An attack that never misses.
Flail	Normal	Physical	-	100	15	Stronger if the user's HP is low.
Fury Attack	Normal	Physical	15	85	20	Jabs the target 2-5 times.
Me First	Normal	Status	-	-	20	The user tries to cut ahead of the foe to steal and use the foe’s intended move with greater power.
Quick Attack	Normal	Physical	40	100	30	Lets the user get in the first hit.