Pinsir vs Scizor: Stats, Type Matchups & Which Is Better
Base Stats
| Pinsir | Stat | Scizor |
|---|---|---|
| 65 | HP | 70 |
| 125 | Attack | 130 |
| 100 | Defense | 100 |
| 55 | Sp. Atk | 55 |
| 70 | Sp. Def | 80 |
| 85 | Speed | 65 |
| 500 | Total | 500 |
Stat Spread
- Pinsir
- Scizor
Quick Verdict
Scizor owns the type matchup, landing 1× on Pinsir with STAB. Scizor hits harder, its Attack of 130 topping the other's 125 by 5. Pinsir outspeeds by 20 points (85 vs 65) and moves first. Scizor is the bulkier wall, 15 points ahead on combined HP/Def/Sp.Def (250 vs 235).
Type Matchup
Pinsir → Scizor: 0.5×
Scizor → Pinsir: 1×
Pinsir
Weak toFire 2×Rock 2×
ResistsGrass 0.5×Fighting 0.5×Ground 0.5×
Scizor
Weak toFire 4×
ResistsGrass 0.25×Normal 0.5×Ice 0.5×Psychic 0.5×Bug 0.5×Dragon 0.5×Steel 0.5×Fairy 0.5×
Immune toPoison 0×
Pinsir vs common attackers: takes super-effective hits from Fire (2×), Rock (2×), but resists Ground (0.5×), Fighting (0.5×), Grass (0.5×). Scizor vs common attackers: takes super-effective hits from Fire (4×), but resists Ice (0.5×), Grass (0.25×).
Which Should You Pick?
Choose Pinsir if…
- you want to move first — 20 more Speed
Choose Scizor if…
- you want the bigger hitter — Attack 130 vs 125
- you want to eat hits — 15 more combined bulk
- you value raw HP (70)
- you want the type edge (1× STAB into Pinsir)
- you prefer fewer weaknesses (1 vs 3)