Pinsir Counters, Weaknesses & Best Builds — Pokémon Champions
Type: Bug · BST: 500 · Role: Physical Wallbreaker
Pinsir is a Bug-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions that takes super-effective damage from Fire, Flying, Rock. This guide lists the top 8 counters for Pinsir, its defensive matchups, base stats, abilities, best Tera Types, competitive role, and how to beat it in ranked play. The best picks are Charizard, Mega Charizard X, Mega Charizard Y plus 5 more ranked below.
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With a 500 base stat total, Pinsir plays as a Physical Wallbreaker. Its highest stat is Attack (125), and at base 85 Speed it sits faster than 56% of the Pokémon Champions roster. Use this profile when building a counter-team: a bulky Physical wall like Skarmory or Hippowdon can switch in safely.
What counters Pinsir in Pokémon Champions?
The top counters are picked using STAB type coverage + defensive safety across the entire Pokémon Champions roster. Click any Pokémon below to open its own counter page.
Top counters vs Pinsir
- Charizard (Fire / Flying)
- Mega Charizard X (Fire / Dragon)
- Mega Charizard Y (Fire / Flying)
- Pidgeot (Normal / Flying)
- Mega Pidgeot (Normal / Flying)
- Camerupt (Fire / Ground)
- Mega Camerupt (Fire / Ground)
- Rampardos (Rock)
How each counter beats Pinsir
- Charizard (Fire / Flying) outspeeds Pinsir and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fire moves.
- Mega Charizard X (Fire / Dragon) outspeeds Pinsir and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fire moves.
- Mega Charizard Y (Fire / Flying) outspeeds Pinsir and hits it super-effectively with STAB Fire moves.
- Pidgeot (Normal / Flying) outspeeds Pinsir and hits it super-effectively with STAB Flying moves.
- Mega Pidgeot (Normal / Flying) outspeeds Pinsir and hits it super-effectively with STAB Flying moves.
Pinsir weaknesses, resistances & immunities
Weaknesses
- Fire (×2)
- Flying (×2)
- Rock (×2)
Resistances
- Grass (×0.5)
- Fighting (×0.5)
- Ground (×0.5)
Base stats
- HP
- 65
- Attack
- 125
- Defense
- 100
- Sp. Attack
- 55
- Sp. Defense
- 70
- Speed
- 85
- Total
- 500
Best Tera Types for Pinsir
The best Tera Types for Pinsir cover its main weaknesses or boost its STAB offense. Consider:
Abilities
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- Moxie (hidden) — [object Object]
Other Bug-type Pokémon in Pokémon Champions
Want to explore similar picks? These Bug-type Pokémon share matchups and weaknesses with Pinsir:
Frequently asked questions about Pinsir
What counters Pinsir in Pokémon Champions?
The top counters for Pinsir are Charizard, Mega Charizard X, Mega Charizard Y, Pidgeot, Mega Pidgeot. These Pokémon hit Pinsir super-effectively with STAB moves and resist (or avoid) its main STAB types, making them reliable picks in Pokémon Champions.
What is Pinsir weak to?
Pinsir is a Bug-type Pokémon weak to Fire, Flying, Rock. Bring STAB moves of those types for super-effective damage.
What is the best Pokémon against Pinsir?
The single best pick against Pinsir in the Pokémon Champions roster is Charizard, based on STAB type coverage and defensive safety. See the full ranked list above for alternatives.
How do you beat Pinsir in Pokémon Champions?
To beat Pinsir, lead with a Pokémon that resists its STAB types (Bug) and carries super-effective coverage (Fire, Flying, Rock). Avoid Pokémon that share Pinsir's weaknesses, and use PokeCounter's free counter picker to auto-select the optimal team.
Is Pinsir good in Pokémon Champions?
Pinsir's viability in Pokémon Champions depends on the Season roster and tier. Check its base stats (500 BST), ability synergies and current usage rates on PokeCounter's live rankings.
Looking for more Pokémon Champions resources? Check the competitive tier list, the live meta rankings, the speed tiers, the full type chart, or the held items guide.