Learn all about the Max CP, Base Stats, Recommended move, Type Strength & Weakness, Rating & Climate Boost for Pinsir in Pokemon GO!
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Pinsir - Rating, Stats & Max CP

Pinsir - Type & Rating
Check Out All Pokemon ListMax CP & Base Stats
*Base Stats indicates the specie unique hidden status.
| Max CP | ![]() ![]() | 74 / 461 |
|---|---|---|
| HP | ![]() ![]() | 203 / 461 |
| Attack | ![]() ![]() | 34 / 461 |
| Defense | ![]() ![]() | 85 / 461 |
Pinsir - Type Strength / Weakness Chart
| Damage Multiplier | Type |
|---|---|
| ×2.56 | None |
| ×1.6 | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
| ×0.625 | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
| ×0.39 | None |
| ×0.244 | None |
Pinsir - Learnable & Recommended Move Sets
Recommended Move Sets
*Recommended move are rated based on its DPS, EPS, Matching Type Damage Multiplier (x1.2), windup time and number of effective types.
| Attack | Defense | |
|---|---|---|
| Fast Attack | Bug Bite | Rock Smash |
| Charge Attack | Close Combat | X-Scissor |
Learnable Moves
Fast Attack
| Move | Damage (DPS) | EPS | Recovery |
|---|---|---|---|
Rock Smash | 15 (11.54) | 7.7 | 1.3 sec |
Bug Bite | 5 (12.00) | 12.0 | 0.5 sec |
Fury Cutter (※) | 3 () | 15.0 | 0.4 sec |
Charge Attack
| Move | Gauges | Power | Recovery |
|---|---|---|---|
Vice Grip | 3 | 35 | 1.9 sec |
X-Scissor | 3 | 45 | 1.6 sec |
Close Combat | 1 | 100 | 2.3 sec |
Submission (※) | 2 | 60 | 2.2 sec |
(*)Legacy Moves are unobtainable today.
Check Out Legacy Moves ListCombo DPS
| Ranking | Fast Attack / Charge Attack | Combo DPS |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | Bug Bite / X-Scissor | 19.57 |
| 2nd | Fury Cutter / X-Scissor | 19.50 |
| 3rd | Bug Bite / Close Combat | 18.71 |
| 4th | Fury Cutter / Close Combat | 18.47 |
| 5th | Bug Bite / Submission | 17.02 |
| 6th | Rock Smash / X-Scissor | 16.77 |
| 7th | Fury Cutter / Submission | 16.56 |
| 8th | Rock Smash / Close Combat | 16.34 |
| 9th | Rock Smash / Submission | 15.52 |
| 10th | Bug Bite / Vice Grip | 14.49 |
| DPS | Power / Casting Time (*Power value includes the value after adding the type-match Damage Multiplier). DPS value does not include the multiplier from IV or Pokemon's Levels. |
|---|---|
| EPS | Charge Time / Casting Time. Represents the meter gain efficiency of the said move. |
| Startup | Amount of time from when the move was initiated up to the time the damage is dealt. |
| Recovery | Amount of time required to initiate a dodge or next attack once a move have been initiated. |
Pinsir - Shiny Information
Pinsir - Shiny Version
| Normal | Shiny |
|---|---|
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Difference Between Normal vs. Shiny
Pinsir's body will be violet and its horns will be yellow instead of white.
Check Out What Are Shiny Pokemon: GuidePinsir - Evolution & Pokedex Entry
Pinsir - Evolution List
| Pokemon | Requirements |
|---|---|
Pinsir | - |
Where to Find & Buddy Candy Distance
| In Wild | On Flat Areas |
|---|---|
| Egg | From 5km Eggs |
| Raid | None |
| Buddy Distance | 5km |
Pokedex Information & Description
| No | Weight | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 127 | 55kg | 1.5m |
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