Mega Pinsir
Mega-evolved form of Pinsir. Bug / Flying-type. Mega bonus during the 8-hour window: +10% damage to all matching-type attackers in your party (+30% during raids). First-time energy cost: 200. Recurring: 40.
Compared to standard Pinsir (#0127): 238 ATK / 182 DEF / 163 STA. Mega Pinsir gains +28% attack while Mega-evolved.
Required to unlock Mega Pinsir for the first time. After this, the recurring cost applies for subsequent evolutions.
Cost after the first evolution. Drops further with Mega Level progression — Super Max Level cuts cost to ~40 energy with a 1-day cooldown.
- ▸Beat Mega Pinsir Mega Raids — primary source, 30-50 Mega Energy per win depending on damage + remaining time bonus.
- ▸Walk Pinsir as your buddy — once you've Mega-evolved once, walking earns 25 Mega Energy per 1 km. Best long-term passive source.
- ▸Special Research lines — occasionally award 100-200 Mega Energy as a one-time bonus.
- ▸Field Research — themed events offer Mega Energy as task rewards.
When Mega Pinsir is active during a raid, every team member with a matching primary type (Bug) gets +30% damage. Non-matching teammates get +10%.
This stacks with the standard weather boost (+20%) — perfect timing: Mega-evolve right before the raid lobby starts, weather matches the type, then everyone deals 156% normal damage.
How much Mega Energy does Mega Pinsir cost?
200 for the first-ever evolution, then 40 for each recurring Mega evolution. Cost drops further as you level up the Mega (Super Max Level = 40 energy with 1-day cooldown).
How do I get Mega Pinsir Energy in Pokémon GO?
Sources: (1) Defeat Mega Pinsir in Mega Raids — 30-50 Energy per win, (2) walk Pinsir as your buddy after the first Mega evolution — 25 Energy per km, (3) Special Research line rewards, (4) Field Research tasks during themed events.
What's the stat boost on Mega Pinsir?
Mega Pinsir has 305 Attack, 231 Defense, 163 Stamina. That's +28% attack vs. the standard form. Mega-evolution also unlocks the raid damage bonus to teammates.
What's the raid bonus of Mega Pinsir?
Mega Pinsir grants +30% damage to all Bug-type attackers in your raid party during its 8-hour active window. Non-matching teammates get +10%. This is the single largest force-multiplier in Pokémon GO PvE.
How long does Mega Pinsir last?
Each Mega evolution lasts 8 hours, then the species reverts to standard form. You can re-Mega the same species multiple times, but each cycle costs Mega Energy.