Competitive Information for Pinsir (Mega) [Sun/Moon]
Bug / Flying
Abilities:
This Pokemon's Normal-type moves become Flying type and have 1.2x power.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Pinsir-mega? These builds are optimized for Sun/Moon Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sun/Moon metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Prepare for battle with Pinsir-Mega, a noteworthy Pokémon boasting Bug and Flying attributes. Pinsir-Mega is a common Pokémon to see in the SM metagame. It is weak to Electric, Fire, Flying, Ice, and Rock-typed attacks. Curious about Pinsir-Mega's movesets? Check our suggestions listed below!
Item: Pinsirite
Ability: Aerilate
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Close Combat
- Earthquake
- Quick Attack
- Swords Dance / Frustration
Dominating single battles, Pinsir is an impressive Physical Sweeper. It is meant to take down the opponent's team with potent physical moves. With Aerilate, Pinsir's normal-type moves become flying type and have 1.2x power. With a Pinsirite equipped to it, if held by a pinsir, this item allows it to mega evolve in battle.
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ Quick Attack is a physical priority-increased 40-base power Normal-type move (usually goes first).
◆ Swords Dance is a status move (raises your Pinsir's attack by 2 stages).
◆ Frustration is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at minimum happiness).
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Item: Pinsirite
Ability: Aerilate
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 52 Hp / 252 Atk / 204 Spe
Moveset:
- X-Scissor / Bug Bite
- Close Combat / Storm Throw
- Earthquake / Bulldoze
- Knock Off / Throat Chop
Pinsir excels as a top-notch Physical Sweeper during single battles. This technique aims to overwhelm foes with powerful physical power. With Aerilate, Pinsir's normal-type moves become flying type and have 1.2x power. With a Pinsirite equipped to it, if held by a pinsir, this item allows it to mega evolve in battle.
◆ Bug Bite is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Bug-type move (Pinsir steals and eats the target's berry).
◆ Close Combat is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Pinsir's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Storm Throw is a physical 60-base power Fighting-type move (always results in a critical hit).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ Bulldoze is a physical 60-base power Ground-type move (100% chance lower adjacent Pokemon speed by 1 stage).
◆ Knock Off is a physical 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
◆ Throat Chop is a physical 80-base power Dark-type move (for 2 turns, the target cannot use sound moves).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Pinsir-mega? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Sun/Moon Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Sun/Moon metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Pinsirite
Ability: Aerilate
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Nature: Jolly (+Spe, -SpA)
EVs: 52 Hp / 252 Atk / 204 Spe
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Bulldoze
- Rock Slide / Rock Tomb
- X-Scissor / Bug Bite
- Close Combat / Storm Throw
When it comes to double battles, Pinsir shines as a first-rate Physical Sweeper. It is primarily designed to crush rivals using intense physical attacks. With Aerilate, Pinsir's normal-type moves become flying type and have 1.2x power. With a Pinsirite equipped to it, if held by a pinsir, this item allows it to mega evolve in battle.
◆ Bulldoze is a physical 60-base power Ground-type move (100% chance lower adjacent Pokemon speed by 1 stage).
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Rock Tomb is a physical 60-base power Rock-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
◆ X-Scissor is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Bug-type move that deals a decent amount of damage.
◆ Bug Bite is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Bug-type move (Pinsir steals and eats the target's berry).
◆ Close Combat is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Pinsir's defense and special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Storm Throw is a physical 60-base power Fighting-type move (always results in a critical hit).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Pinsir-mega can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sun/Moon generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Pinsir-mega.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Pinsir-mega can perform in Sun/Moon. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive SM Move and Ability Combos for Pinsir-mega
- Moves: Endure + Flail
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Fling + Item: King's Rock
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Move: Double Hit + Item: King's Rock
- Moves with Priority: Bide, Endure, Helping Hand, Protect, Feint, Quick Attack
- Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
- Moves that inflict status: Toxic
Moves that boost Pinsir-mega's stats
- Bulk Up
- Curse
- Harden
- Iron Defense
- Rage
- Swords Dance
Most notable and possible best moves for Pinsir-mega
- Close Combat
- Earthquake
- Frustration
- Hidden Power
- Knock Off
- Protect
- Quick Attack
- Rest
- Return
- Stealth Rock
- Swords Dance
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Pinsir-mega in Sun and Moon
- Jolly Nature ( 0/252/0/0/4/252/ )
- Jolly Nature ( 0/252/4/0/0/252/ )
- Optimize Pinsir-mega's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Sun and Moon
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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