#127 Pinsir Mega

#127 Pinsir Mega

Height1.7 m(5'07")
Weight59 kg(130.1 lbs)
Gender50%50%
Gen 6

Pinsir Mega's Detailed Stats

Lv
StatBaseLv
EVsIVsTotal
HP 65
271
Attack 155
346
Defense 120
276
Sp. Atk 65
166
Sp. Def 90
216
Speed 105
246
1521
Type Effectiveness

Pinsir Mega Abilities

Normal-type moves become Flying-type moves. The power of those moves is boosted a little.

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Pinsir Mega Moves

Category
Type
MoveTypeCat.PowAccMethodDescription
Pokedex Entries
Red

If it fails to crush the victim in its pincers, it will swing it around and toss it hard.

Yellow

Grips its prey in its pincers and squeezes hard! It can't move if it's cold, so it lives in warm places.

Gold

With its horns, it digs burrows to sleep in at night. In the morning, damp soil clings to its body.

Silver

Swings its long antlers wildly to attack. During cold periods, it hides deep in forests.

Crystal

When the tempera­ ture drops at night, it sleeps on treetops or among roots where it is well hidden.

In Other Languages

Pinsir Mega's Japanese name is Kailios (カイロス). Here are all the official names for Pinsir Mega across different languages:

JapaneseカイロスKailios
Korean쁘사이저
Chinese (Traditional)凱羅斯
FrenchScarabrute
GermanPinsir
SpanishPinsir
ItalianPinsir
Chinese (Simplified)凯罗斯

Pinsir Mega Breeding

Egg Groups
Hatch Time6,400 steps(25 cycles)
Gender DifferencesNone
Misc Data
Catch Rate45
Base Friendship70
Growth RateSlow
Base Experience210

How to Get Pinsir Mega

Pinsir Mega is not catchable in the wild – it is typically obtained through gifts, events, or in-game trades. Here is how to obtain Pinsir Mega in every game where it is available:

GameMethodLocationDetails
X/Y/ORASWildRequires Mega StoneMega Evolution
FAQ

About Pinsir Mega

Pinsir Mega is a Bug/Flying-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 6. With a Base Stat Total (BST) of 600, Pinsir Mega is classified as a Stag Beetle Pokémon and is part of the Pinsir evolution line.

In competitive play, Pinsir Mega is placed in the NatDex Monotype tier where it holds a 8.6% usage rate. Its key abilities are Aerilate, which allow it to function as a versatile team member. Pinsir Mega is weak to Rock, Fire, Electric, Ice, Flying-type moves, so trainers should plan around these vulnerabilities.

Pinsir Mega can learn 69 moves across Level-up, TM, Tutor, and Egg methods. Its most popular competitive moves include Quick Attack, Swords Dance, Close Combat, Return. Standing at 1.7m tall and weighing 59kg, Pinsir Mega has been a fan favorite since its debut in the Kalos region games.