#266 in usage · <0.1% of teams · Reg M-C · 2026-09
Mega Pinsir Champions VGC Set & Usage
How Mega Pinsir is played in Pokémon Champions VGC 2026 Reg M-C: moves, items, abilities, natures, Stat Point spreads and teammates with the share of sets that use them, from 1.63 million Pokémon Showdown battles (2026-09, 1630+ rating).
Most common set
Top ability, item, nature and spread plus the four most used moves, in Showdown format (Stat Points on the EVs line, as the Champions builder exports them).
Pinsir-Mega @ Pinsirite Ability: Aerilate Level: 50 EVs: 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe Jolly Nature - Protect - Body Slam - Feint - Close Combat
Mega Pinsir moves
Share of Mega Pinsir sets running each move (a set has four, so the column adds up to about 400%).
- ProtectNormal73.6%
- Body SlamNormal66.2%
- FeintNormal52.4%
- Close CombatFighting37.5%
- Giga ImpactNormal29.7%
- Quick AttackNormal24.4%
- Storm ThrowFighting24.3%
- DetectFighting24.2%
- LungeBug20.4%
- Rock SlideRock14.7%
Items
- Pinsirite100%
Abilities
- Aerilate100%
Stat Point spreads & natures
The most used nature + Stat Point combinations and the level 50 stats they give. Each Stat Point adds 1 to a stat (max 32 per stat, 66 total).
| Nature | Stat Points | HP | Atk | Def | SpA | SpD | Spe | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jolly+Spe −SpA | 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe | 142 | 207 | 140 | 76 | 110 | 172 | 30.9% |
| Jolly+Spe −SpA | 1 HP / 32 Atk / 1 SpD / 32 Spe | 141 | 207 | 140 | 76 | 111 | 172 | 15.5% |
| Jolly+Spe −SpA | 32 Atk / 2 SpD / 32 Spe | 140 | 207 | 140 | 76 | 112 | 172 | 8.4% |
Natures in these spreads: Jolly 54.8%.
Mega Pinsir teammates
Share of Mega Pinsir teams that also bring each Pokémon.
FAQ
What is the best Mega Pinsir set in Pokémon Champions?
The most common Mega Pinsir set in Reg M-C (2026-09) uses Protect, Body Slam, Feint and Close Combat with Pinsirite (100% of sets) and Aerilate, a Jolly nature and 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe.
What are Mega Pinsir's best teammates in VGC?
Mega Pinsir's most common partners are Araquanid (26.3%), Mega Golisopod (26.1%), Kleavor (23.4%), Vivillon (22%) and Paldean Tauros (Aqua Breed) (16.8%) — the share of Mega Pinsir teams that also bring each one.
What nature should Mega Pinsir use?
Jolly (+Spe −SpA) is the most common nature among Mega Pinsir's top spreads (54.8%). In Champions each Stat Point adds exactly 1 to a stat at level 50, up to 32 per stat and 66 in total.
How fast is Mega Pinsir in Pokémon Champions?
Mega Pinsir has base 105 Speed: 172 at level 50 with a +Speed nature and 32 Stat Points, 157 neutral, and 112 with a −Speed nature and 0 points for Trick Room.
How common is Mega Pinsir in Pokémon Champions?
Mega Pinsir is #266 of 294 in Reg M-C usage for 2026-09, on <0.1% of teams (1.63 million battles at 1630+ rating on Pokémon Showdown).
Source: Smogon / Pokémon Showdown usage statistics, gen9championsvgc2026regmc, 2026-09, 1630+ rating. Refreshed monthly.