Is Pinsir-Mega viable in Gen 7 OU?

Pinsir-Mega is ranked #52 in Gen 7 OU with 3.05% usage according to Smogon Apr 2026 - Jun 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 Apr 2026 - Jun 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 · Apr 2026 - Jun 2026

#0127 Pinsir-Mega

BugFlying

USAGE 3.1% #52

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 99.6% Quick Attack 99.5% Frustration 85.3% Close Combat 63.7% Earthquake 31.6% Return 10.9% Stealth Rock 4.0% Facade 3.7%

Items

Pinsirite 100.0%

Common Teammates

Landorus-Therian32.1%

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

76.506

20.6% dies 8.01%

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 #52 with 3.05% usage. Sorted by reliability score.