Note on TTV (True Total Value): TTV is a total sum of all stats except the unused attack stat. It includes either Attack or Special Attack, depending on which is more likely to be used in battles.
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Weakness Chart for Bug/Flying-type:
Bug
Dark
Dragon
Electric
Fairy
Fighting
Fire
Flying
Ghost
0.5x
2x
0.25x
2x
2x
Grass
Ground
Ice
Normal
Poison
Psychic
Rock
Steel
Water
0.25x
0x
2x
4x
¼x
½x
2x
4x
Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Pinsir-mega? These builds are optimized for X/Y Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the X/Y metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Prepare for battle with Pinsir-Mega, an impressive Pokémon boasting Bug and Flying attributes. Pinsir-Mega is a common Pokémon to see in the XY metagame. It is weak to Electric, Fire, Flying, Ice, and Rock-typed attacks. Discover Pinsir-Mega's movesets below and unleash its potential in battles!
In single battles, Pinsir's Physical Sweeper role is a magnificent. It tries to take down the opponent's team with powerful physical attacks. With Aerilate, Pinsir's normal-type moves become flying type and have 1.3x power. With a Pinsirite equipped to it, if held by a pinsir, this item allows it to mega evolve in battle.
◆ 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). ◆ X-Scissor is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Bug-type move that deals a large amount of damage. ◆ Bug Bite is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Bug-type move (Pinsir steals and eats the target's berry). ◆ 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). ◆ Thief is a physical 60-base power Dark-type move (if your Pinsir has no item, it steals the target's).
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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 X/Y 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 X/Y metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
In double battles, Pinsir is known as a fabulous Physical Sweeper. It's primary goal is to overwhelm foes with brute physical moves. With Aerilate, Pinsir's normal-type moves become flying type and have 1.3x 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). ◆ 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). ◆ 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). ◆ 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).
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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 X/Y 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.
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Note: The damage listed here under Versus is not actually calculated using the in-game damage formula. It is simply calculated using typing weaknesses and resistances from the selected type-matchup modifier along with STAB (if applied) to help sort through and give a general idea as to how powerful certain moves might be towards that selected typing after modifiers are applied. Several moves listed here may have additional effects that might alter actual damage output which are not factored on this specific list. Use damage calculators to find actual damage amounts.
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Pinsir-mega can perform in X/Y. 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 XY 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: 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
Harden
Iron Defense
Swords Dance
Most notable and possible best moves for Pinsir-mega
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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