Is Pinsir-Mega viable in Gen 7 OU?

Pinsir-Mega is ranked #53 in Gen 7 OU with 3.07% usage according to Smogon Feb 2026 - Apr 2026 data.

What beats Pinsir-Mega in Gen 7 OU?

The best counter for Pinsir-Mega in Gen 7 OU is Magearna with a 39.4% win rate when they meet. Based on Smogon's Feb 2026 - Apr 2026 usage data, the top Pokémon that beat Pinsir-Mega include Magearna, Landorus-Therian.

What is the best counter for Pinsir-Mega in Gen 7 OU?

Magearna is the best counter for Pinsir-Mega in Gen 7 OU, KOing or forcing it out in 39.4% of their encounters.

Pinsir-Mega counters

Gen 7 OU · Sorted by reliability score · Smogon · Feb 2026 - Apr 2026

#0127 Pinsir-Mega

BugFlying

USAGE 3.1% #53

BASE STATS

HP 65

ATK 155

DEF 120

SPA 65

SPD 90

SPE 105

BST600

TYPE MATCHUPS

4×

Rock

2×

FireElectricIceFlying

½×

Bug

¼×

GrassFighting

0×

Ground

Moves

Swords Dance 98.9% Quick Attack 97.1% Frustration 81.9% Close Combat 55.7% Earthquake 42.3% Return 15.4% Substitute 2.8% Stealth Rock 2.4%

Items

Pinsirite 100.0%

Common Teammates

Tornadus-Therian30.4%

Thundurus-Therian30.0%

Checks & Counters

Ranked by reliability — blends KO rate with how often each Pokémon is matched up.

# Checker Encounters Reliability KO Rate

Magearna

SteelFairy SOFT CHECK

22.033

39.4% dies 10.41%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Magearna Fleur Cannon vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Pinsir-Mega: 180-213 (53.8 - 63.7%) -- guaranteed 2HKO

View Magearna counters → Teams with Magearna →

Landorus-Therian

GroundFlying SOFT CHECK

50.759

18.9% dies 7.74%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ Atk Landorus-Therian Stone Edge vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Pinsir-Mega: 444-524 (132.9 - 156.8%) -- guaranteed OHKO

View Landorus-Therian counters → Teams with Landorus-Therian →

Ranked #53 with 3.07% usage. Sorted by reliability score.