Partner ideasfor Pinsir

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Pairing ideas, not prescriptions — ideas to test, with every reason traceable. Each card sums up what the partner does for Pinsir: completing its plan, patching weaknesses, breaking walls — and how often the two already team up in ranked play. Downsides sit under the card, never hidden. Open a card’s Partnership Report for every reason.

What holds up

Every reason is derived from the pinned dataset, never written by hand
Coverage, resistances, and role gaps are calculated per pair
“On X% of teams” is counted from ranked play, not estimated

Still growing

Not exhaustive — partners that work exist beyond what these rules reach
Some pairings are theory or niche rather than something you meet on ladder
The order is a ranking heuristic; the reasons are the evidence, not the rank

Plan partners (4)

Aerodactyl
RockFlying
Sets the Tailwind Pinsir wants
Resists Fire Resists FlyingImmune to Pinsir's BulldozeImmune to Pinsir's EarthquakeHits Fire super-effectively with Rock SlideHits Flying super-effectively with Rock Slide
Both weak to Rock
Gliscor
GroundFlying
Sets the Tailwind Pinsir wants
Immune to Pinsir's BulldozeImmune to Pinsir's EarthquakePinsir resists its EarthquakeHits Fire super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Flying super-effectively with Rock SlideHits Rock super-effectively with Earthquake
Corviknight
FlyingSteel
Sets the Tailwind Pinsir wants
Resists FlyingImmune to Pinsir's BulldozeImmune to Pinsir's EarthquakeHits Rock super-effectively with Iron HeadAdds anti-Trick Room pressure Adds long-game durability
Both weak to Fire
Skarmory
SteelFlying
Sets the Tailwind Pinsir wants
Resists FlyingImmune to Pinsir's BulldozeImmune to Pinsir's EarthquakeHits Rock super-effectively with Iron HeadAdds anti-Trick Room pressureBreaks Fighting walls with Brave Bird
Both weak to Fire

Spicy Tech (3)

paldean Tauros
Fighting
A friendly crit → Anger Point max Attack
Resists RockResists Pinsir's Brutal SwingPinsir resists its BulldozePinsir resists its EarthquakeHits Fire super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Flying super-effectively with Stone Edge
Both weak to Flying
aqua Tauros
FightingWater
A friendly crit → Anger Point max Attack
Resists Fire Resists RockResists Pinsir's Brutal SwingHits Fire super-effectively with Wave CrashHits Flying super-effectively with Wild ChargeHits Rock super-effectively with Close Combat
Both weak to Flying
blaze Tauros
FightingFire
A friendly crit → Anger Point max Attack
Resists FireResists Pinsir's Brutal SwingPinsir resists its EarthquakeHits Fire super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Flying super-effectively with Rock SlideHits Rock super-effectively with Close Combat
Both weak to Flying

Defensive glue (17)

Wash Rotom
ElectricWater
Covers its Fire and Flying weaknesses
Immune to Pinsir's BulldozeImmune to Pinsir's EarthquakeHits Fire super-effectively with Hydro PumpHits Flying super-effectively with ThunderboltHits Rock super-effectively with Hydro PumpBreaks Fire walls with Hydro Pump
Aggron
SteelRock
Covers its Flying and Rock weaknesses
Pinsir resists its BulldozePinsir resists its EarthquakeHits Fire super-effectively with Head SmashHits Flying super-effectively with Head SmashHits Rock super-effectively with Steel BeamAdds anti-Trick Room pressure
Stunfisk
GroundElectric
Covers its Flying and Rock weaknesses
Pinsir resists its BulldozePinsir resists its EarthquakeHits Fire super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Flying super-effectively with ThunderHits Rock super-effectively with EarthquakeBreaks Fire walls with Earthquake
Tyranitar
RockDark
Covers its Fire and Flying weaknesses
Resists Pinsir's Brutal SwingHits Fire super-effectively with Rock SlideHits Flying super-effectively with Rock SlideHits Rock super-effectively with SuperpowerAdds anti-Trick Room pressure Adds weather control
Hydreigon
DarkDragon
Spread-safe together for 3 spread moves
Resists FireHits Fire super-effectively with Earth PowerHits Rock super-effectively with Earth PowerAdds anti-Trick Room pressureBreaks Fire walls with Earth PowerBreaks Poison walls with Earth Power
galarian Stunfisk
GroundSteel
Covers its Flying and Rock weaknesses
Pinsir resists its BulldozePinsir resists its EarthquakeHits Fire super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Flying super-effectively with Stone EdgeHits Rock super-effectively with Steel BeamBreaks Fire walls with Earthquake
Both weak to Fire
Rhyperior
GroundRock
Covers its Fire, Flying and Rock weaknesses
Pinsir resists its EarthquakeHits Fire super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Flying super-effectively with Rock SlideHits Rock super-effectively with EarthquakeBreaks Fire walls with EarthquakeBreaks Poison walls with Earthquake
Krookodile
GroundDark
Spread-safe together for Brutal Swing and Earthquake
Resists RockHits Fire super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Flying super-effectively with Rock SlideHits Rock super-effectively with EarthquakeAdds anti-Trick Room pressureBreaks Fire walls with Earthquake
Swampert
WaterGround
Covers its Fire and Rock weaknesses
Pinsir resists its EarthquakeHits Fire super-effectively with Wave CrashHits Flying super-effectively with Ice BeamHits Rock super-effectively with Wave CrashAdds team-wide guard supportBreaks Fire walls with Wave Crash
Barbaracle
RockWater
Covers its Fire and Flying weaknesses
Pinsir resists its EarthquakeHits Fire super-effectively with Stone EdgeHits Flying super-effectively with Stone EdgeHits Rock super-effectively with LiquidationAdds anti-Trick Room pressureBreaks Fire walls with Stone Edge
Eelektross
Electric
Spread-safe together for Bulldoze and Earthquake
Resists FlyingHits Flying super-effectively with Supercell SlamHits Rock super-effectively with Drain PunchBreaks Flying walls with Supercell SlamBreaks Steel walls with Flamethrower
Steelix
SteelGround
Covers its Flying and Rock weaknesses
Pinsir resists its EarthquakeHits Fire super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Flying super-effectively with Head SmashHits Rock super-effectively with EarthquakeAdds team-wide guard support Adds anti-Trick Room pressure
Both weak to Fire
Gyarados
WaterFlying
Spread-safe together for Bulldoze and Earthquake
Resists FireHits Fire super-effectively with WaterfallHits Rock super-effectively with WaterfallAdds anti-Trick Room pressureBreaks Fire walls with WaterfallBreaks Ghost walls with Crunch
Both weak to Rock
Garchomp
DragonGround
Covers its Fire and Rock weaknesses
Pinsir resists its EarthquakeHits Fire super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Flying super-effectively with Rock SlideHits Rock super-effectively with EarthquakeBreaks Fire walls with EarthquakeBreaks Poison walls with Earthquake
Heat Rotom
ElectricFire
Covers its Fire and Flying weaknesses
Immune to Pinsir's BulldozeImmune to Pinsir's EarthquakeHits Flying super-effectively with ThunderboltBreaks Flying walls with ThunderboltBreaks Steel walls with Overheat
Both weak to Rock
Torterra
GrassGround
Spread-safe together for Bulldoze, Earthquake and Earthquake
Resists RockHits Fire super-effectively with Headlong RushHits Flying super-effectively with Rock SlideHits Rock super-effectively with Headlong RushAdds team-wide guard support Adds long-game durability
Both weak to Fire Both weak to Flying
Hawlucha
FightingFlying
Spread-safe together for 3 spread moves
Hits Fire super-effectively with Stone EdgeHits Flying super-effectively with Stone EdgeHits Rock super-effectively with Close CombatAdds team-wide guard support Adds anti-Trick Room pressureBreaks Fire walls with Stone Edge
Both weak to Flying