Pinsir #0127
Mega Pinsir
The data on this page are from Legends: Z-A, the most recent appearance of Mega Pinsir. Use the left menu (blue tab) to see data from other games!
| Typing | BugFlying |
| Abilities | Aerilate - Ability 1 Aerilate - Ability 2 Aerilate - Hidden |
| Classification | The Stag Beetle Pokémon |
| National ID | #0127 |
Type Effectiveness
Official Artwork

Base Stats
| Stat | Amount | Negative | Neutral | Positive | |
| HP | 65 | 125—172 | |||
| Attack | 155 | 144—186 | 160—207 | 176—227 | |
| Defense | 120 | 112—154 | 125—172 | 137—189 | |
| Sp. Attack | 65 | 63—105 | 70—117 | 77—128 | |
| Sp. Defense | 90 | 85—127 | 95—142 | 104—156 | |
| Speed | 105 | 99—141 | 110—157 | 121—172 | |
| Total | 600 | Calculated Stat Range Based on Nature | |||
Breeding and Species Information
| Egg Group(s) | Bug |
| Egg Cycles | 25 |
| Egg Steps | 6400 - Generations II, III, and VII 6375 - Generations IV 6425 - Generations V and VI 6375 - Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl 3200 - Sword, Shield, Scarlet, and Violet |
| Gender Ratio | 50.00% 50.00% |
| Height | 1.7 m (5'7") |
| Weight | 59.0 kg (130.1 lbs.) |
Battle Information
| EV Yield | 2 Attack |
| Base Exp. Yield | 210 |
| Catch Rate | 45 |
| Catch Chance | ~11.95% Success |
| Exp. Growth Rate | Slow |
| Base Friendship | 50 |
Learnset via Level-up
The following moves are learned by Mega Pinsir via level-up in Pokémon Legends: Z-A:
| Level | Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harden | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| 1 | Tackle | 40 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| 4 | Focus Energy | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| 8 | Rock Smash | 40 | 100 | Fighting | Phys. |
| 16 | Brutal Swing | 60 | 100 | Dark | Phys. |
| 20 | Detect | — | — | Fighting | Stat. |
| 24 | Take Down | 90 | 85 | Normal | Phys. |
| 32 | X-Scissor | 80 | 100 | Bug | Phys. |
| 36 | Lunge | 80 | 100 | Bug | Phys. |
| 40 | Swords Dance | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| 50 | Close Combat | 120 | 100 | Fighting | Phys. |
Learnset via TM
The following moves are learned by Mega Pinsir via TM in Pokémon Legends: Z-A:
| TM | Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM004 | Rock Smash | 40 | 100 | Fighting | Phys. |
| TM010 | Brick Break | 75 | 100 | Fighting | Phys. |
| TM011 | Bulk Up | — | — | Fighting | Stat. |
| TM012 | Rock Slide | 75 | 90 | Rock | Phys. |
| TM017 | Protect | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM022 | Aerial Ace | 60 | — | Flying | Phys. |
| TM028 | Dig | 80 | 100 | Ground | Phys. |
| TM030 | Swords Dance | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM035 | Endure | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM036 | Rock Tomb | 60 | 95 | Rock | Phys. |
| TM037 | Stealth Rock | — | — | Rock | Stat. |
| TM044 | Hyper Beam | 150 | 90 | Normal | Spec. |
| TM055 | Giga Impact | 150 | 90 | Normal | Phys. |
| TM065 | Stone Edge | 100 | 80 | Rock | Phys. |
| TM069 | Earthquake | 100 | 100 | Ground | Phys. |
| TM080 | Iron Defense | — | — | Steel | Stat. |
| TM081 | X-Scissor | 80 | 100 | Bug | Phys. |
| TM085 | Substitute | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM093 | Outrage | 120 | 100 | Dragon | Phys. |
| TM102 | Focus Blast | 120 | 70 | Fighting | Spec. |
| TM107 | Close Combat | 120 | 100 | Fighting | Phys. |
How to Obtain
Available In
Generation VI
Generation VII
Sun
TransferMoon
TransferUltra Sun
TransferUltra Moon
TransferLet's Go, Pikachu!
TransferLet's Go, Eevee!
TransferGeneration IX
Legends: Z-A
TransferWhat does each category mean?
Catchable Can be caught in the base game without special requirements. It spawns somewhere in game.
Obtainable Available only through an in-game gift, such as a starter or in-game trade with an NPC.
Evolve Only available through evolution. A pre-evolution is available for catching or obtaining.
Event Only available through some sort of event or distribution.
Transfer Exists within the game's data, but can only be obtained via a trade with another player (version exclusive) or transfer through another means like Pokémon HOME.
In-Game Images
Standard Sprites

Main Sprite
Shiny Sprites

Main Sprite