Pinsir Weakness & Counters

Type matchups

Base stats

HP

65

Attack

125

Defense

100

Sp. Atk

55

Sp. Def

70

Speed

85

Total

500

Best counters to Pinsir

• Ho-OhHits for 2×
• HeatranHits for 2×
• Galarian ZapdosHits for 2×
• MoltresHits for 2×
• EnamorusHits for 2×
• Therian EnamorusHits for 2×

Other Bug Pokémon

• Caterpie
• Metapod
• Pineco
• Wurmple
• Silcoon
• Cascoon
• Volbeat
• Illumise
• Kricketot
• Kricketune
• Burmy
• Karrablast

Frequently asked questions

What is Pinsir weak to?

As a Bug type, Pinsir takes super-effective damage from Flying, Rock and Fire moves.

What is Pinsir resistant to?

Pinsir resists Fighting, Ground and Grass moves.

What are the best counters to Pinsir?

Strong type-based picks include Ho-Oh, Heatran and Galarian Zapdos, which hit Pinsir with super-effective attacks.