Pinsir in Pokémon GO
By Matt · Updated Quick answer
Pinsir is Bug type, so it's weak to Fire, Flying and Rock.
What is Pinsir weak to?
Pinsir is Bug type, so it takes extra damage from Fire, Flying and Rock attacks.
Defending Pinsir 
Bug
Bug Hits it hard
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Fire160% damage 1.6× -
Flying160% damage 1.6× -
Rock160% damage 1.6×
Bounces off
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Fighting62.5% damage -
Grass62.5% damage -
Ground62.5% damage
Leave Fighting, Grass and Ground attackers at home: Pinsir resists them.
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What is Pinsir weak to in Pokémon GO?
Pinsir is Bug type. It's weak to Fire, Flying and Rock. It resists Fighting, Grass and Ground.
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