Pokémon counters guide

Best Counters for Pinsir-Mega

Find practical counter Pokémon, attacking types, and defensive matchup notes for Pinsir-Mega.

BugFlying
Pinsir-Mega Pokémon sprite

Pinsir-Mega

#0127

Quick answer

Rock is the strongest answer because both Bug and Flying are weak to Rock, creating a 4x weakness. Fire, Electric, and Ice are strong secondary attacking types.

Best move types

Rock×4Fire×2Electric×2Ice×2

Biggest weakness

Rock×4

Type matchup table

Rock type iconRock4x
Fire type iconFire2x
Electric type iconElectric2x
Ice type iconIce2x
Flying type iconFlying2x
Normal type iconNormal1x
Water type iconWater1x
Poison type iconPoison1x
Psychic type iconPsychic1x
Ghost type iconGhost1x
Dragon type iconDragon1x
Dark type iconDark1x
Steel type iconSteel1x
Fairy type iconFairy1x
Grass type iconGrass0.25x
Fighting type iconFighting0.25x
Bug type iconBug0.5x
Ground type iconGround0x

Recommended practical counters

Arcanine-Hisui Pokémon sprite

Arcanine-Hisui

#0059

Resists both STABs
FireRock
  • Deals 4x damage with Rock-type attacks
  • Has STAB Rock-type attacks
  • Resists the target's Bug 0.5x, Flying 0.5x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
Best typeRock×4

Safe into Bug 0.5x, Flying 0.5x

115 offense · 90 Speed

Midnight Lycanroc Pokémon sprite

Midnight Lycanroc

#0745

Bulky switch-inBudget option
Rock
  • Deals 4x damage with Rock-type attacks
  • Has STAB Rock-type attacks
  • Resists the target's Flying 0.5x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
Best typeRock×4

Safe into Flying 0.5x

115 offense · 82 Speed

Strong theoretical counters

Best move types to use

Rock×4Fire×2Electric×2Ice×2Flying×2

Move availability depends on game version and learnset data, so this page recommends move types rather than guaranteed moves.

Rock type pageFire type pageElectric type pageIce type pageFlying type page

Counter notes for Pinsir-Mega

  • Pinsir-Mega's Bug / Flying typing makes Rock the cleanest answer because it reaches 4x damage. Its 105 base Speed means very slow counters still need enough bulk to take a hit first.
  • Fire, Electric, and Ice attackers are useful secondary options when the top weakness is unavailable, but they should be chosen for safety, Speed, or team fit rather than raw multiplier alone.
  • Known abilities include Aerilate. This page does not assume ability-specific battle effects, so verify the format before relying on a single counter.
  • Avoid counters that are weak to Bug / Flying unless they are fast enough to pressure immediately or bulky enough to survive the exchange.
  • Pinsir-Mega has alternate forms that can change this matchup, including Pinsir. Check the specific form before relying on this defensive profile.

What not to use

Ground×0Grass×0.25Fighting×0.25Bug×0.5

These attacking types are resisted or blocked by the defender's typing, so they are usually lower-priority choices unless they provide a special battle role.

Battle caveats

  • This ranking uses modern Gen 6+ type matchups, STAB value, defensive switch-in safety, and base stats.
  • Abilities, held items, Terastallization, weather, terrain, and format rules can change real battle outcomes.
  • Coverage moves can punish obvious counters, so treat this as type-based guidance rather than a full matchup simulator.
  • Move availability depends on game version and learnset data; this page recommends attacking types rather than guaranteed moves.

Related pages

Pinsir-Mega weakness chartPinsir-Mega PokédexBug / Flying countersRock type pageFire type pageElectric type pagePokémon type chartSpeed tiers

FAQ

What is the best counter for Pinsir-Mega?

Pinsir-Mega is best countered by Pokémon that can use Rock (4x) attacks while avoiding bad defensive matchups into Bug / Flying STAB attacks. Because this is a 4x weakness, even moderate attackers can create pressure if they can enter safely.

What type is best against Pinsir-Mega?

Rock is the strongest attacking type against Pinsir-Mega, dealing 4x damage under the modern Gen 6+ type chart.

How many useful attacking types hit Pinsir-Mega super-effectively?

Pinsir-Mega has 5 super-effective attacking options: Rock, Fire, Electric, Ice, and Flying. Use the highest multiplier first, then choose a Pokémon that is not exposed to Bug / Flying STAB attacks.

Are abilities included in this counter ranking?

No. The ranking uses base typing and base stats. Abilities, items, Terastallization, weather, terrain, and special move rules can change the real matchup.

Does Terastallization change Pinsir-Mega counters?

Yes. Terastallization can replace the defensive typing used here, so the recommended counter types may change completely in formats where Tera is active.

What should I avoid using against Pinsir-Mega?

Avoid relying on Ground, Grass, Fighting, and Bug attacks unless they have a special role or unusually high power.

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