Pinsir
Stag Beetle Pokémon
If it fails to crush the victim in its pincers, it will swing it around and toss it hard.
Recommended set
Best Pinsir build
Moveset
Tap a move for detailsNullifies Detect, Protect, and Quick/Wide Guard.
30% chance to paralyze the target.
Always results in a critical hit.
Prevents moves from affecting the user this turn.
Other moves it runs
Protect37.4%
Lunge28.5%
Close Combat19.3%- X-Scissor16.1%
Super effective on
3 physical · 1 statusLoadout
Allows Pinsir to Mega Evolve during battle.
- Also
Expert Belt1.8%
Choice Scarf1.7%
Life Orb1.6%
Quick Claw1.5%
Prevents Attack from being lowered by other Pokémon.
- Also
- Moxie18.7%
- Mold Breaker11.6%
- Also
- Adamant26.3%
- Timid2.3%
- Brave2.1%
- Impish1.8%
Competitive usage
Top moves
- 1Feint57.2%
- 2Body Slam54.7%
- 3Storm Throw48.0%
- 4Detect39.9%
- 5Protect37.4%
- 6Lunge28.5%
- 7Close Combat19.3%
- 8X-Scissor16.1%
Held items
- 1Pinsirite86.5%
- 2Expert Belt1.8%
- 3Choice Scarf1.7%
- 4Life Orb1.6%
- 5Quick Claw1.5%
- 6Silver Powder0.9%
- 7Focus Sash0.8%
- 8Metronome0.6%
Natures
- 1Jolly61.0%
- 2Adamant26.3%
- 3Timid2.3%
- 4Brave2.1%
Abilities
- 1Hyper Cutter69.7%
- 2Moxie18.7%
- 3Mold Breaker11.6%
Full movepool
Common teammates
Used in champion teams on ReplicaDex
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Pinsir in Pokémon Champions?
The most popular moveset for Pinsir in Doubles (Current) includes Feint, Body Slam, Storm Throw, Detect.
What is the best nature for Pinsir in Pokémon Champions?
Jolly is the most commonly used nature for Pinsir in current Pokémon Champions competitive data.
What is the best held item for Pinsir in Pokémon Champions?
Pinsirite is the most popular held item for Pinsir in Doubles (Current).
What is the best ability for Pinsir in Pokémon Champions?
Hyper Cutter is the most commonly used ability for Pinsir in Doubles (Current).
What are the best teammates for Pinsir in Pokémon Champions?
Pinsir's most common teammates in current data are Whimsicott, Metagross, and Farigiraf.
