Pinsir Weaknesses
Pinsir takes double damage from these attack types — lead with them in any Pinsir matchup.
Pinsir Resistances
Avoid these attack types — Pinsir takes reduced damage from them.
Best Pinsir Counters
The strongest attackers among the types that hit Pinsir for 2× damage. Pick the game you're playing to only see Pokémon you can actually get:
Your Party vs Pinsir
Your party is empty — add some Pokémon! Open any Pokémon's page and tap ♥ Add to Party (and star up to 4 of its moves), then come back to see exactly which of your Pokémon — and which attack — beats Pinsir.
Pinsir Weakness Q&A
- What is Pinsir weak to?
- Pinsir takes extra damage from Flying (2×), Rock (2×), and Fire (2×) type attacks.
- What attacks does Pinsir resist?
- Pinsir takes reduced damage from Fighting (½×), Ground (½×), and Grass (½×) type attacks.
- What is the best counter to Pinsir?
- Strong Flying, Rock, and Fire attackers like Rampardos, Rayquaza, and Archeops beat Pinsir — their attacks hit it for 2× damage.