# Pinsir-Mega - VGC 18 Global Link Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Pinsir-Mega in VGC 18 Global Link. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 18 Global Link (`vgc2018pgl`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2018pgl |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018pgl/Pinsir-Mega)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018pgl/Pinsir-Mega
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 18 Global Link Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018pgl)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2018pgl](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018pgl)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Pinsir-Mega.

## Common Moves
- **Return**: 92.435%
- **Protect**: 91.850%
- **Feint**: 84.228%
- **Close Combat**: 53.194%
- **Rock Slide**: 28.188%
- **Swords Dance**: 19.299%
- **X-Scissor**: 8.925%
- **Earthquake**: 8.832%
- **Other**: 13.050%

## Common Abilities
- **Aerilate**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Pinsirite**: 100.000%

## Common Teammates
- **Tapu Fini**: 79.867%
- **Kartana**: 76.312%
- **Hitmontop**: 40.906%
- **Metagross**: 40.654%
- **Nidoking**: 40.654%
- **Naganadel**: 28.056%

## FAQ for Pinsir-Mega in vgc2018pgl-1760

### What are the top moves for Pinsir-Mega?
The most common moves for Pinsir-Mega are Return, Protect, Feint, Close Combat. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Pinsir-Mega?
Pinsir-Mega is frequently paired with Tapu Fini, Kartana, Hitmontop, Metagross. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Pinsir-Mega?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Pinsir-Mega?
The top build for Pinsir-Mega features a **Jolly** nature with an EV spread of `4/252/0/0/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 38.677% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Pinsir-Mega?
Pinsir-Mega is most effectively run with the ability **Aerilate** (100.000%) and the item **Pinsirite** (100.000%).

### What is the most common role for Pinsir-Mega?
Based on common item usage (Pinsirite), Pinsir-Mega often functions as a **tactical** in the vgc2018pgl-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Pinsir-Mega?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 65 |
| Attack | 155 |
| Defense | 120 |
| Sp. Atk | 65 |
| Sp. Def | 90 |
| Speed | 105 |
| **BST** | **600** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Pinsir-Mega on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018pgl/Pinsir-Mega) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 18 Global Link Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018pgl) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2018pgl) - Build teams with Pinsir-Mega
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*