In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, Mold Breaker changes the entire equation for Pinsir. The 500 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as a wallbreaker. Close Combat with Focus Sash is the standard set.

Does Pinsir mega evolve?

In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, Pinsir can Mega Evolve into Mega Pinsir. That's 600 BST, up from 500. The stat redistribution often changes its best role. Mega Stone required, one per battle.

What is Pinsir weak to?

In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, watch for Arcanine (Fire), Dodrio (Flying), and Aerodactyl (Rock) when using Pinsir. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB.

What is the best ability for Pinsir?

Mold Breaker is what you want on Pinsir. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Hyper Cutter, Moxie) work on paper but Mold Breaker is what makes Pinsir worth using. On wall sets, Mold Breaker pairs with Pinsir's base 100 Defense to absorb physical hits on the switch.

What role does Pinsir play in battle?

Base 85 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Pinsir is a physical attacker with base 125 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a wallbreaker.

Pinsir - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Physical

Wallbreaker

CTier

85Speed · Above Avg

Stats & Training

Attack and Defense carry most of Pinsir's stat budget. Sp. Atk's the obvious dump stat. Tough to catch and yields 2 Attack EVs. Follows a slow 1.25M XP grind.

Base Stats

High

HP65

Attack125

Defense100

Sp. Atk55

Sp. Def70

Speed85

Total500

Details

Catch Rate

Challenging45 / 255

Growth Rate

Slow1.25M XP

Height1.5 m

Weight55.0 kg

Base XP175

Abilities

Hyper Cutter

Prevents Attack from being lowered by other Pokémon.

Mold BreakerTop Pick

Bypasses targets' abilities if they could hinder or prevent a move.

MoxieHANiche

Raises Attack one stage upon KOing a Pokémon.

EV Yield

HPAtk+2DefSpASpDSpe

Attack training target

Pokedex Entries

With its vaunted horns, it can lift an opponent 10 times heavier than itself and fly about with ease.

Pinsir Weakness

Pinsir's Bug typing leaves it vulnerable to Fire, Flying, and Rock. Pinsir's physical bulk (base 100 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.

Pinsir Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
2x (Weak)	Fire, Flying, Rock
0.5x (Resist)	Grass, Fighting, Ground

Type ChartAvg

3Weak

3Resist

0Immune

Score-3

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

Fire Flying Rock

½xResist

Grass Fighting Ground

¼xResist

None

0xImmune

None

STAB (3)

Grass Psychic Dark

How to Beat Pinsir in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee (Best Counters)

Articuno IceFlying	C
Obtain MethodSeafoam Islands Interact Encounter Available Move Moves GustLv. 1 Damage vs Pinsir Gust 2x 44-51% View Articuno builds →
Arcanine Fire	C
Obtain MethodVermilion City Gift Available Move Moves EmberLv. 1 Damage vs Pinsir Ember 2x 45-54% View Arcanine builds →
Charizard FireFlying	C
Available Moves Moves Heat WaveLv. 1 FlamethrowerLv. 54 Wing AttackLv. 1 EmberLv. 13 Damage vs Pinsir Heat Wave 2x 111-131%KO Flamethrower 2x 105-124%KO Wing Attack 2x 44-51% Ember 2x 49-58% View Charizard builds →
Rapidash Fire	C
Available Moves Moves Fire BlastLv. 38 EmberLv. 5 Fire SpinLv. 26 Damage vs Pinsir Fire Blast 2x 100-118%KO Ember 2x 38-45% Fire Spin 2x 34-41% View Rapidash builds →
Pidgeot NormalFlying	C
Available Moves Moves Sky AttackLv. 1 Heat WaveLv. 1 Air SlashLv. 43 Wing AttackLv. 15 Damage vs Pinsir Sky Attack 2x 96-114%KO Heat Wave 2x 52-61% Air Slash 2x 64-75% Wing Attack 2x 44-51% View Pidgeot builds →

Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee Evolution

Pinsir is what you get. No evolutions, but it breeds through one egg group with a small partner pool. Hatching is average hatch time. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

No Evolution

#127PinsirDoes not evolve

Breeding is not available in this game

Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee Pinsir Best Moveset

One guaranteed turn is all Pinsir needs. Focus Sash buys it, max Attack and Speed EVs make it count, and Mold Breaker adds something extra. The goal: get Stealth Rock up and deal damage with Close Combat. Ground coverage gives it play beyond just the lead turn.

Best Build

Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee uses different battle mechanics.

Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.

Moves

Leveling does the heavy lifting. Pinsir picks up Thrash and Superpower along the way, building toward a complete offensive set. TMs add Normal and Fighting coverage and more, but the foundation's already strong by then.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1

Focus Energy

D——30Normal

Lv 1

Vise Grip

—5510030Normal

Lv 4

Bind

—158520Normal

Lv 8

Seismic Toss

D—10020Fighting

Lv 12

Harden

D——30Normal

Lv 16

Brick Break

C7510015Fighting

Lv 20

X-Scissor

B8010015Bug

Lv 26

Submission

—808020Fighting

Lv 32

Swords Dance

C——20Normal

Lv 38

Thrash

B12010010Normal

Lv 44

Superpower

B1201005Fighting

Lv 50

Guillotine

——305Normal

TM Moves

TM13

Brick Break

C7510015Fighting

TM30

Bulk Up

C——20Fighting

TM10

Dig

C8010010Ground

TM41

Earthquake

S10010010Ground

TM12

Facade

C7010020Normal

TM01

Headbutt

C7010015Normal

TM03

Helping Hand+5

C——20Normal

TM48

Hyper Beam

C150905Normal

TM39

Outrage

B12010010Dragon

TM07

Protect+4

C——10Normal

TM05

Rest

C——10Psychic

TM22

Rock Slide

C759010Rock

TM15

Seismic Toss

D—10020Fighting

TM56

Stealth Rock

S——20Rock

TM08

Substitute

C——10Normal

TM49

Superpower

B1201005Fighting

TM27

Toxic

C—9010Poison

TM24

X-Scissor

B8010015Bug

Egg Moves

Pinsir doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Pinsir can't learn any Tutor moves

Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee Pinsir Locations

You'll want late-game access before hunting Pinsir. Low spawn rates across 2 encounter spots means the location matters. Sort by Best below and target the top-rated area first.

Best Locations to Catch Pinsir in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee

Route 14

Grass Lv.33-38 Route

1%Late

Route 15

Grass Lv.33-38 Route

1%Late

Pinsir Guide

In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, Mold Breaker changes the entire equation for Pinsir. The 500 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as a wallbreaker. Close Combat with Focus Sash is the standard set.
In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, Pinsir can Mega Evolve into Mega Pinsir. That's 600 BST, up from 500. The stat redistribution often changes its best role. Mega Stone required, one per battle.
In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, watch for Arcanine (Fire), Dodrio (Flying), and Aerodactyl (Rock) when using Pinsir. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB.
Mold Breaker is what you want on Pinsir. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Hyper Cutter, Moxie) work on paper but Mold Breaker is what makes Pinsir worth using. On wall sets, Mold Breaker pairs with Pinsir's base 100 Defense to absorb physical hits on the switch.
Base 85 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Pinsir is a physical attacker with base 125 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a wallbreaker.

Game Availability

Since debuting in Red & Blue, Pinsir has appeared in 20 titles over 10 generations. Along the way, it received a Mega form in Generation 7, keeping it relevant across different competitive metas.

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Volcanion FireWater	A
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves Steam Eruption Earth Power Sludge Bomb Fire Blast Damage vs Pinsir Sludge Bomb 72-85% Fire Blast 2x 265-312%KO View Volcanion builds →
Togekiss FairyFlying	A
Recommended Build AbilitySerenegrace ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves Air Slash RoostRecovery Nasty Plot Heal Bell Damage vs Pinsir Air Slash 2x 115-135%KO View Togekiss builds →
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