Shadow Pinsir

PVE Movesets Grades

Quick	Charge	ATK	DEF
Bug Bite	X-Scissor	A	C
Fury Cutter	X-Scissor	A-	X
Rock Smash	X-Scissor	X	A
Rock Smash	Superpower	B	A

Quick	Charge	ATK	DEF
Bug Bite	Close Combat	D	X
Fury Cutter	Close Combat	D	X
Rock Smash	Close Combat	C	X
Bug Bite	Submission*	X	X
Fury Cutter	Submission*	X	X
Rock Smash	Submission*	X	C
Bug Bite	Vise Grip	X	X
Fury Cutter	Vise Grip	X	X
Rock Smash	Vise Grip	X	D
Bug Bite	Superpower	C	C
Fury Cutter	Superpower	C	C

PVE Offensive Moves Explanation

• Bug Bite is superior to Fury Cutter and should be paired with X-Scissor for Bug-type offense.

• Rock Smash can pair with Superpower, or less preferably, Close Combat if no Fighting-type Pokemon are available. 

• Submission is inferior. 

• Vice Grip is not a good move. Use your TM here.

PVE Defensive Moves Explanation

• On defense, Rock Smash does over double the DPS of Pinsir’s other fast moves.

• X-Scissor is fast and frequent, but ineffective against Pinsir’s counters.

• Vice Grip is overall just a slightly worse version of X-Scissor.

• Superpower has better coverage than X-Scissor but is more reactable.

• Submission is a downgrade due to its inferior base power. 

• A 1-bar charge move like Close Combat is poor due to Pinsir’s low bulk.

PVE Overview

PVP Movesets Grades

Quick	Charge	ATK
Fury Cutter	X-Scissor Close Combat	A
Fury Cutter	X-Scissor Superpower	A
Bug Bite	X-Scissor Close Combat	A

PvP Moveset Explanation

Fury Cutter + X-Scissor and Close Combat or Superpower

With 2 DPT (Damage Per Turn) and 4 EPT (Energy Per Turn), Fury Cutter is a great move for building energy, and it allows Pinsir to throw out X-Scissor (45 Power/35 Energy) very early and often. 
Close Combat (100 Power/45 Energy) and Superpower (85 Power/40 Energy) are both powerful Fighting-type moves that provide wide coverage, don't cost a lot of energy, and apply self-debuffs. However, they're risky to use and could leave Pinsir vulnerable to be farmed. 

PvP Rating Explanation

Great League: 2 / 5

Pinsir is a fast mono-Bug type Pokemon, but not a particularly bulky one. Bug-types aren't very valuable in the meta, though Pinsir stands out with its access to two very powerful Fighting-type charge moves which hit hard and provide wide relevant coverage. While other Pokemon can do Pinsir's role a lot better, Pinsir's unique moveset may give it a niche in specific formats. 

Ultra League: 2 / 5

Pinsir has a few very good matchups in the tier and can be useful in some ways, though Scizor does basically the same job even better.

Master League: 0 / 5

The lack of many good Bug types with high a CP allows Pinsir to slip into the Master League to some degree. However, it doesn't have many note-worthy matchups, so while worthwhile on paper, it's not great in practice.

Fast Moves

5

Bug Bite

More Info

Bug

1.6x Damage	VS
1.6x Damage	VS
1.6x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS

0.7 secs

CD	DW	EPS	EPU	DPS	DPS w/STAB	True DPS
0.50	0.20	12.00		10.00	12.50

15

Rock Smash

More Info

Fighting

1.6x Damage	VS
1.6x Damage	VS
1.6x Damage	VS
1.6x Damage	VS
1.6x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.51x Damage	VS

0.7 secs

CD	DW	EPS	EPU	DPS	DPS w/STAB	True DPS
1.30	0.25	7.69		11.54	14.42

3

Fury Cutter

More Info

Bug

1.6x Damage	VS
1.6x Damage	VS
1.6x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS

0.7 secs

CD	DW	EPS	EPU	DPS	DPS w/STAB	True DPS
0.40	0.30	15.00		7.50	9.38

Charge Moves

100

Close Combat

1 Energy

More Info

Fighting

1.6x Damage	VS
1.6x Damage	VS
1.6x Damage	VS
1.6x Damage	VS
1.6x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.51x Damage	VS

0.7 secs

CD	DW	EPS	DPE	DPS	DPS w/STAB	DPE*DPS
2.30	1.30	0.00	1.00	43.48	54.35		43.48

35

Vise Grip

3 Energy

More Info

Normal

.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.51x Damage	VS

0.7 secs

CD	DW	EPS	DPE	DPS	DPS w/STAB	DPE*DPS
1.90	0.40	0.00	1.06	18.42	23.03		19.54

45

X-Scissor

3 Energy

More Info

Bug

1.6x Damage	VS
1.6x Damage	VS
1.6x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS

0.7 secs

CD	DW	EPS	DPE	DPS	DPS w/STAB	DPE*DPS
1.60	0.20	0.00	1.36	28.13	35.16		38.35

85

Superpower

2 Energy

More Info

Fighting

1.6x Damage	VS
1.6x Damage	VS
1.6x Damage	VS
1.6x Damage	VS
1.6x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.51x Damage	VS

0.7 secs

CD	DW	EPS	DPE	DPS	DPS w/STAB	DPE*DPS
3.00	0.70	0.00	1.70	28.33	35.42		48.17

Elite Charge Moves

60

Submission

2 Energy

More Info

Fighting

1.6x Damage	VS
1.6x Damage	VS
1.6x Damage	VS
1.6x Damage	VS
1.6x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.51x Damage	VS

0.7 secs

CD	DW	EPS	DPE	DPS	DPS w/STAB	DPE*DPS
2.20	0.20	0.00	1.20	27.27	34.09		32.73

Exclusive Charge Moves

10

Frustration

3 Energy

More Info

Normal

.714x Damage	VS
.714x Damage	VS
.51x Damage	VS

0.7 secs

CD	DW	EPS	DPE	DPS	DPS w/STAB	DPE*DPS
2.00	0.80	0.00	0.30	5.00	6.25		1.52

Purification Cost

Pokemon Type Chart

Vulnerable

	160% damage
	160% damage
	160% damage

Resistant

	62.5% damage
	62.5% damage
	62.5% damage

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