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~* PINSIR *~
Pinsir
Type: Bug
Abilities: Hyper Cutter / Mold Breaker / Moxie (Hidden)
Stats: 65 / 125 / 100 / 55 / 70 / 85
Mega Pinsir
Type: Bug / Flying
Ability: Aerilate (Normal-type moves become Flying-type moves, granting a 30% power boost + STAB)
Stats: 65 / 155 / 120 / 65 / 90 / 105
Notable moves:
X-scissor
Storm Throw
Swords Dance
Superpower
Storm Throw
Swords Dance
Superpower
Earthquake
Return
Stone Edge
Stealth Rock (BW2 tutor)
Double-edge (FRLG tutor)
Return
Stone Edge
Stealth Rock (BW2 tutor)
Double-edge (FRLG tutor)
Close Combat
Quick Attack
Quick Attack
Thoughts
This thing looks dangerous, both statistically and aesthetically.
Fantastic attack backed by its exclusive Aerilate ability will break things. Return or Double Edge are the primary STAB options. Unlike most other abusers of the Flying STAB, Pinsir has access to Earthquake which punishes Electric, Rock and Steel switch-ins. Quick Attack is also fantastic priority on Mega Pinsir.
While not outstandingly bulky, Mega Pinsir is chunky enough to live through most priority attacks. The speed is mediocre and might prove to be its main downfall, but in a bulky offensive environment 105 speed could be acceptable. Sticky Web support is probably not worth it due to the overlapping weaknesses of Galvantula/Shuckle.
Mega Pinsir has a crippling x4 weakness to Stealth Rock, which will severely hamper its usage. The Defog buff will help, but as Pinsir appreciates its own Stealth Rock support perhaps the traditional Rapid Spin will better serve it. Fortunately Mega Pinsir has some nice type synergy with Starmie and Excadrill.
The most common set is likely to be:
Pinsir @ Pinsirite
Ability: Hyper Cutter
Nature: Jolly
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe
- Return / Double Edge
- Quick Attack
- Earthquake
- Swords Dance
I don't think this set needs an explanation. Get in there and smash things until you either a) Win or b) Die. I think Close Combat is illegal with Quick Attack (which is basically mandatory), so Earthquake seems like the best coverage move.
Well, those are my thoughts. Splurge away with your own. c: