Mega Pinsir Weakness & Counters

Type matchups

Base stats

HP

65

Attack

155

Defense

120

Sp. Atk

65

Sp. Def

90

Speed

105

Total

600

Best counters to Mega Pinsir

• DiancieHits for 4×
• NihilegoHits for 4×
• StakatakaHits for 4×
• ArcheopsHits for 4×
• Hisuian ArcanineHits for 4×
• AggronHits for 4×

Other Bug/Flying Pokémon

• Butterfree
• Scyther
• Ledyba
• Ledian
• Yanma
• Beautifly
• Masquerain
• Ninjask
• Mothim
• Combee
• Vespiquen
• Yanmega

Frequently asked questions

What is Mega Pinsir weak to?

As a Bug/Flying type, Mega Pinsir takes super-effective damage from Rock (4×), Flying, Fire, Electric and Ice moves.

What is Mega Pinsir resistant to?

Mega Pinsir resists Bug, Fighting (¼×) and Grass (¼×) moves. It is immune to Ground.

What are the best counters to Mega Pinsir?

Strong type-based picks include Diancie, Nihilego and Stakataka, which hit Mega Pinsir with super-effective attacks.