Partner ideas
for 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.
Plan partners (5)
Aerodactyl
RockFlyingSets the Tailwind Pinsir wants
Resists FireResists FlyingImmune to Pinsir's BulldozeImmune to Pinsir's EarthquakeHits Fire super-effectively with Rock SlideHits Flying super-effectively with Rock Slide
Altaria
DragonFlyingSets the Tailwind Pinsir wants
Resists FireImmune to Pinsir's BulldozeImmune to Pinsir's EarthquakePinsir resists its EarthquakeHits Fire super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Rock super-effectively with Earthquake
Corviknight
FlyingSteelSets the Tailwind Pinsir wants
Resists FlyingImmune to Pinsir's BulldozeImmune to Pinsir's EarthquakeHits Rock super-effectively with Iron HeadAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressurealso: Skarmory
Gliscor
GroundFlyingSets 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
Spicy Tech (2)
Taurospaldean
FightingA 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
Taurosaqua breed
FightingWaterA friendly crit → Anger Point max Attack
Resists FireResists RockResists Pinsir's Brutal SwingHits Fire super-effectively with Wave CrashHits Flying super-effectively with Rock SlideHits Rock super-effectively with Close Combat
Defensive glue (17)
Tyranitar
RockDarkCovers its Fire and Flying weaknesses
Resists Pinsir's Brutal SwingPinsir resists its EarthquakeHits Fire super-effectively with Rock SlideHits Flying super-effectively with Rock SlideHits Rock super-effectively with EarthquakeAdds anti-Trick Room pressure
Wash Rotom
ElectricWaterCovers 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
Hydreigon
DarkDragonSpread-safe together for 3 spread moves
Resists FireHits Fire super-effectively with Earth PowerHits Rock super-effectively with Earth PowerAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressureBreaks Fire walls with Earth Power
Stunfisk
GroundElectricCovers 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
Gyarados
WaterFlyingSpread-safe together for Bulldoze, Earthquake and Earthquake
Resists FireHits Fire super-effectively with WaterfallHits Rock super-effectively with WaterfallAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressureBreaks Fire walls with Waterfall
Krookodile
GroundDarkSpread-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 pressureAdds anti-setup pressure
Aggron
SteelRockCovers its Flying and Rock weaknesses
Pinsir resists its EarthquakeHits Fire super-effectively with Head SmashHits Flying super-effectively with Head SmashHits Rock super-effectively with Steel RollerAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressure
Steelix
SteelGroundCovers its Flying and Rock weaknesses
Pinsir resists its EarthquakeHits Fire super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Flying super-effectively with Rock SlideHits Rock super-effectively with EarthquakeAdds team-wide guard supportAdds anti-Trick Room pressure
Emolga
ElectricFlyingSpread-safe together for Bulldoze and Earthquake
Resists FlyingHits Flying super-effectively with ThunderboltHits Rock super-effectively with Energy BallAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressureBreaks Fighting walls with Air Slash
Stunfiskgalarian
GroundSteelCovers 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
Swampert
WaterGroundCovers 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
Rhyperior
GroundRockCovers 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
Eelektross
ElectricSpread-safe together for Bulldoze and Earthquake
Resists FlyingHits Flying super-effectively with ThunderHits Rock super-effectively with Drain PunchBreaks Flying walls with ThunderBreaks Steel walls with Flamethrower
Hawlucha
FightingFlyingSpread-safe together for 3 spread moves
Hits Fire super-effectively with Rock SlideHits Flying super-effectively with Rock SlideHits Rock super-effectively with Close CombatAdds team-wide guard supportAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressure
Quaquaval
WaterFightingCovers its Fire and Rock weaknesses
Resists Pinsir's Brutal SwingHits Fire super-effectively with Wave CrashHits Flying super-effectively with Ice SpinnerHits Rock super-effectively with Close CombatAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressure
Avalugghisuian
IceRockSpread-safe together for Bulldoze and Earthquake
Resists FlyingHits Fire super-effectively with Stone EdgeHits Flying super-effectively with Mountain GaleHits Rock super-effectively with EarthquakeAdds team-wide guard supportAdds long-game durability
Mawile
SteelFairyCovers its Flying and Rock weaknesses
Resists Pinsir's Brutal SwingHits Fire super-effectively with Stone EdgeHits Flying super-effectively with Stone EdgeHits Rock super-effectively with Steel BeamAdds anti-Trick Room pressureAdds anti-setup pressure