Pinsir is a Bug-type Pokémon from the Kanto region. It does not evolve into or from any other Pokémon. It can Mega Evolve into Mega Pinsir initially after being given 200 Mega Energy.
Pokédex description
Pinsir is astoundingly strong. It can grip a foe weighing twice its weight in its horns and easily lift it. This Pokémon's movements turn sluggish in cold places.
After Mega Evolution, it becomes able to fly. Perhaps because it's so happy, it rarely touches the ground.
Possible attacks
Fast attacks
Charged attacks
Attack availability
- Bug Bite, Close Combat: added on February 16th, 2017
- Superpower: added on December 11th, 2019
- Submission: removed on February 16th, 2017
- Fury Cutter: removed on February 16th, 2017, added back on December 11th, 2019
Evolution family
Pinsir is part of a one-member family.
Availability
Pinsir
- Pinsir was released along with the game launch on July 6th, 2016.
- Shiny form of Pinsir was released at the start of Safari Zone in Tainan on November 1st, 2018.
- Shadow form of Pinsir was released on February 3rd, 2020.
- Shiny form of Shadow Pinsir was released on the same day.
Method | Maximum CP | Details |
---|---|---|
Wild |
2,536 2,747 (weather boosted) |
In wild since 2016 Jul 6
Increased spawns in: |
Eggs |
1,690 |
Increased chance/Previously in: |
Raid Battles |
1,690 2,113 (weather boosted) |
Tier 3 CP 21,306
Visit List of Raid Bosses changes for complete appearance |
Research tasks |
1,268 | Field Research: Hatch an Egg: 2021 Oct Battle in a raid: 2020 Mar Catch 5 Normal-type Pokémon: 2018 Nov Catch 3 Bug-type Pokémon: 2018 Apr - Jun Special Research/Timed Research: GO Tour 2024: It's About Time (and Space) - 3rd part: Evolve 3 Pokémon Bug Out! Catch Challenge - Completing 2nd part Distracted by Something Shiny - Completing 2nd part Mega Battle Challenge - 3rd part: Battle in 3 raids A Drive to Investigate - Completing 1st part Research Breakthrough: 2023 Mar - May Collection Challenge: Bug Out Collection Challenge 2 |
Team GO Rocket |
667 1,099 (weather boosted) |
Rescuing from Jessie and James: 2021 Oct 1 - 15 2020 Dec 14 - 2021 Feb 28 Rescuing from Leaders: Cliff: 2020 Feb 3 - Jul 10 |
GO Battle League |
1,690 | Obtainable starting from rank: 1 (Season 12) |
Mega Pinsir
- Mega Pinsir was released at the start of A Valorous Hero on May 11th, 2023.
- Shiny form of Mega Pinsir was released on the same day.
Mega Energy required: | ||||
Initial | Base | High | Max | |
200 | 40 | 20 | 10 |
Energy Sources | Details |
---|---|
Mega Raid Battles |
Obtain Mega Energy from Mega Raid Battle Boss CP 47,614 Catch CP 1,690/2,113 (weather boosted) |
Research tasks |
Field Research: 25× - Power up Pokémon 10 times: Max Out 25× - Evolve 3 Pokémon: Bug Out 2024 25× - Power up Pokémon 10 times: Adventures Abound Special Research/Timed Research: 50× - Glittering Garden: Timed Research Collection Challenge: 50× - Bug Out Collection Challenge 2 |
Gallery
Stickers
Trivia
- Pinsir is a tier 3 Raid Boss most recently. However, it used to be a tier 2 and 4 before.
- A tier 3 Pinsir Raid Day was originally scheduled during Bug Out 2020 on June 28th from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. local time.[1] It was canceled for an unknown reason.
References
- ↑ Updates to events: Pinsir Raid Day. Pokémon GO Live. Retrieved on 2020-06-25.