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Mega Pinsir is a Bug/Flying Type Mega Evolution in Pokemon Legends: Z-A. Learn how to get Mega Pinsir and the Pinsirite, along with details on its stats, abilities, weaknesses, and form differences.

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How to Get Mega Pinsir in Pokemon Legends: Z-A

Trade Mega Shards in Quasartico Inc.

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Pinsirite can be acquired by exchanging 240 Mega Shards in the Quasartico Inc. headquarters. You can get Mega Shards by destroying clusters of it around the Lumiose City.

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Mega Evolves from Pinsir

Pinsir Evolution Line
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Mega Pinsir Game Data

Mega Pinsir Type

Regular
Shiny
L-A Dex #178
Mega Pinsir ImageMega Pinsir
Pokemon Flying Type IconPokemon Bug Type Icon
Gen 6
Height 1.7 m
Weight 59 kg
Species Stag Beetle Pokémon
EV Yield Atk +2
L-A Dex #178
Mega Pinsir ImageShiny Mega Pinsir
Pokemon Flying Type IconPokemon Bug Type Icon
Gen 6
Height 1.7 m
Weight 59 kg
Species Stag Beetle Pokémon
EV Yield Atk +2
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Mega Pinsir Weakness and Resistance

Weak to: (4x)
Pokemon Rock Type Icon
(2x)
Pokemon Fire Type Icon Pokemon Electric Type Icon Pokemon Ice Type Icon Pokemon Flying Type Icon
Damaged Normally By: (1x)
Pokemon Normal Type Icon Pokemon Water Type Icon Pokemon Poison Type Icon Pokemon Psychic Type Icon Pokemon Ghost Type Icon Pokemon Dragon Type Icon Pokemon Dark Type Icon Pokemon Steel Type Icon Pokemon Fairy Type Icon
Resists: (0.5x)
Pokemon Bug Type Icon
(0.25x)
Pokemon Grass Type Icon Pokemon Fighting Type Icon
Immune to: (0x)
Pokemon Ground Type Icon

Mega Pinsir Stats

Base Stats
Lv. 50 Stats
Stat Value Rank
HP
65
 #262
Atk
155
 #18
Def
120
 #48
SpAtk
65
 #275
SpDef
90
 #145
Speed
105
 #73
Total
600
 #59
List of Pokemon by Base Stats
Stat Max 0Nat 0EV -Nat Min
HP 172 172 140 140 125
Atk 227 207 175 157 144
Def 189 172 140 126 112
SpAtk 128 117 85 76 63
SpDef 156 142 110 99 85
Spd 172 157 125 112 99
  • Max: Max IVs & EVs and a stat-boosting Nature
  • 0Nat: Max IVs & EVs and a neutral Nature
  • 0EV: Max IVs, 0 EVs, and a neutral Nature
  • -Nat: Max IVs, 0 EVs, and a stat-reducing Nature
  • Min: 0 IVs & EVs, and a stat-reducing Nature

Mega Evolution vs Original Form Differences

Mega Evolution Original
Mega Pinsir ImageMega Pinsir
Pokemon Flying Type Icon Pokemon Bug Type Icon
65/155/120/65/90/105
(0/+30/+20/+10/+20/+20)		 Pinsir ImagePinsir
Pokemon Bug Type Icon
65/125/100/55/70/85

Stats: HP / Atk / Def / SpAtk / SpDef / Speed

Mega Pinsir Best Nature and Moveset for Story

Adamant or Jolly

Nature Stat Changes
Adamant ↑ Attack, ↓ SpAtk
Jolly ↑ Speed, ↓ SpAtk

Since Pinsir is a Fast Physical Attacker, its best Nature is either Adamant or Jolly to boost its Attack or Speed further, while reducing its Special Attack stat.

Alternative Natures

Nature Stat Changes
Lonely ↑ Attack, ↓ Defense
Naughty ↑ Attack, ↓ SpDef

You can also give Pinsir either Lonely or Naughty nature, if you will mainly use it for Story Content.

Keep in mind that giving Pinsir any of the above two natures will increase the damage it receives, making it less ideal for Competitive Play and harder post-game content.

Use Mints to Change Natures

Mint Usage

If your Pinsir has a different Nature than the ones we recommend above, you can use a Mint to change its Nature.
Mints Locations and How to Change Nature

Best Pinsir Moveset for the Story

Move Type Cooldown
Swords Dance Pokemon Normal Type Icon 15
Lunge Pokemon Bug Type Icon 9
Aerial Ace Pokemon Flying Type Icon 9
Close Combat Pokemon Fighting Type Icon 12

We recommend the moves Close Combat, Swords Dance, Aerial Ace, and Lunge when using Pinsir during the main story.

Mega Pinsir Learnset

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Learnset by Leveling Up

Lv. Move Type Cat Power/CD
Base Tackle Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 40 / 4
The user attacks by charging forward and slamming into targets with its whole body.
Base Harden Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 6
The user boosts its Defense stat for a short time by tensing its muscles to stiffen its body.
4 Focus Energy Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 10
The user takes a deep breath and focuses, increasing the chance of its attacks landing critical hits for a while.
8 Rock Smash Fighting Type Moves Physical Type Moves 40 / 6
The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower targets' Defense stats.
16 Brutal Swing Dark Type Moves Physical Type Moves 60 / 6
The user attacks everything nearby by swinging about violently.
20 Detect Fighting Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 13
The user takes on a protective stance that prevents incoming attacks from landing.
24 Take Down Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 90 / 8
The user attacks by slamming into targets in an all-out charge. The user will also take some damage.
32 X-Scissor Bug Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks using scythes, claws, or the like as if they were a pair of scissors.
36 Lunge Bug Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 9
The user attacks by lunging toward targets with full force. This also lowers targets' Attack stats for a short time.
40 Swords Dance Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user boosts its Attack stat for a while by performing a frenetic dance.
50 Close Combat Fighting Type Moves Physical Type Moves 120 / 12
The user attacks by abandoning defense and charging in close to targets. This lowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def stats for a short time.

Learnset by TM

No. Move Type Cat Power/CD
004 Rock Smash Fighting Type Moves Physical Type Moves 40 / 6
The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower targets' Defense stats.
010 Brick Break Fighting Type Moves Physical Type Moves 75 / 7
The user attacks with a swift chop. This move can also break barriers such as Light Screen and Reflect.
011 Bulk Up Fighting Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 18
The user boosts its Attack and Defense stats for a short time by tensing its muscles to bulk up its body.
012 Rock Slide Rock Type Moves Physical Type Moves 75 / 7
The user attacks by hurling large boulders. This may also make targets flinch.
017 Protect Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user takes on a protective stance that prevents incoming attacks from landing.
022 Aerial Ace Flying Type Moves Physical Type Moves 60 / 9
The user attacks by confounding targets with swift movements before slashing.
028 Dig Ground Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 12
The user attacks by disappearing underground for a short time, then surfacing to strike targets.
030 Swords Dance Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 15
The user boosts its Attack stat for a while by performing a frenetic dance.
035 Endure Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 12
The user takes a ready stance to endure any attack. While in this stance, the user will be able to take a hit and be left with at least 1 HP without fail.
036 Rock Tomb Rock Type Moves Physical Type Moves 60 / 10
The user attacks by hurling a boulder. Boulders that hit will also make targets move more slowly. Boulders that miss will remain on the battlefield.
037 Stealth Rock Rock Type Moves Status Type Moves 20 / 10
The user lays a trap of levitating stones in front of itself. The stones will damage opposing Pokémon that touch them.
044 Hyper Beam Normal Type Moves Special Type Moves 150 / 20
The user attacks by shooting a powerful beam at targets. The recoil will leave the user unable to move for a short time.
055 Giga Impact Normal Type Moves Physical Type Moves 150 / 20
The user attacks by charging into targets using every bit of its power. The recoil will leave the user unable to move for a short time.
065 Stone Edge Rock Type Moves Physical Type Moves 100 / 10
The user attacks by stabbing targets with sharpened stones. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
069 Earthquake Ground Type Moves Physical Type Moves 100 / 10
The user attacks by setting off an earthquake that strikes a wide area.
080 Iron Defense Steel Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 9
The user boosts its Defense stat for a while by hardening the surface of its body until it becomes like iron.
081 X-Scissor Bug Type Moves Physical Type Moves 80 / 8
The user attacks using scythes, claws, or the like as if they were a pair of scissors.
085 Substitute Normal Type Moves Status Type Moves - / 10
The user sacrifices a small amount of HP to create a substitute for itself.
093 Outrage Dragon Type Moves Physical Type Moves 120 / 15
The user attacks in a furious rampage, then becomes confused.
102 Focus Blast Fighting Type Moves Special Type Moves 120 / 12
The user attacks by heightening its mental focus to unleash its power. This may also lower targets' Sp. Def stats.
107 Close Combat Fighting Type Moves Physical Type Moves 120 / 12
The user attacks by abandoning defense and charging in close to targets. This lowers the user's Defense and Sp. Def stats for a short time.

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