Pinsir sprite

Pinsir counters, weaknesses & stats

Type: Bug

Looking for the best counters for Pinsir? This page lists the top Pokémon from the Pokémon Champions roster that hit Pinsir super-effectively, along with its full base stats, defensive matchups, abilities and weaknesses. Pinsir is a Bug-type Pokémon that takes super-effective damage from Fire, Flying, Rock.

Base stats

HP
65
Attack
125
Defense
100
Sp. Attack
55
Sp. Defense
70
Speed
85
Total
500

Weaknesses

  • Fire (×2)
  • Flying (×2)
  • Rock (×2)

Resistances

  • Grass (×0.5)
  • Fighting (×0.5)
  • Ground (×0.5)

Abilities

  • Hyper Cutter — Prevents Attack from being lowered by other Pokémon.
  • Mold Breaker — Bypasses targets' abilities if they could hinder or prevent a move.
  • Moxie (hidden) — Raises Attack one stage upon KOing a Pokémon.

Top counters vs Pinsir

  1. Charizard (Fire / Flying)
  2. Mega Charizard X (Fire / Dragon)
  3. Mega Charizard Y (Fire / Flying)
  4. Pidgeot (Normal / Flying)
  5. Mega Pidgeot (Normal / Flying)
  6. Camerupt (Fire / Ground)
  7. Mega Camerupt (Fire / Ground)
  8. Rampardos (Rock)

Frequently asked questions

What is the best counter for Pinsir?

Based on STAB type coverage and defensive safety, the top counter in the Pokémon Champions roster is Charizard. See the full ranked list above for more options.

What are Pinsir's weaknesses?

Pinsir is weak to Fire, Flying, Rock.

What type is Pinsir?

Pinsir is a Bug-type Pokémon.