Abilities
MetaMons competitive notes
Pinsir is a bug-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Attack — at 500 BST it is a strong total for competitive play, with above-average speed (base 85) and a physical attacking profile. Its Hyper Cutter ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Pinsir. Build around what Pinsir actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot.
Damage multipliers when attacked by each type
Pinsir does not evolve.
A MetaMons teambuilding read based on base stats and typing
Pinsir takes super-effective damage from Fire, Flying, Rock moves — every one of those types is a check you need an answer for when drafting. Before locking Pinsir into a team, check the weakness guide and count how many of those types your remaining five slots can answer.
- Highest stat
- Attack (125)
- Lowest stat
- Special Attack (55)
- Offensive lean
- physical
- Speed tier
- above-average speed (base 85)
- BST
- 500 (strong for the format)
Pinsir is a bug-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Attack — at 500 BST it is a strong total for competitive play, with above-average speed (base 85) and a physical attacking profile. Its Hyper Cutter ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Pinsir. Build around what Pinsir actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot. Compare this profile against your roster's shared weaknesses in the MetaMons team builder, where the 18-type coverage heatmap reads the whole team, not one slot.
About Pinsir
Pinsir is the Stag Beetle Pokémon a Bug type Pokémon. It has a base stat total of 500 with Hyper Cutter or Mold Breaker as abilities.
What is Pinsir weak to?
Pinsir is a Bug-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Fire, Flying, Rock. It resists Grass, Fighting, Ground.
How to counter Pinsir
To counter Pinsir in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Fire or Flying or Rock moves and can withstand its Bug STAB attacks. Check the type-defense grid above for the full multiplier breakdown.
Using Pinsir in competitive teams
Pinsir can be added to Smogon or VGC teams across Gen 1–9 formats. Build a competitive team with Pinsir on Metamons and get AI reads on your type coverage and threats before you queue.
