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· 'Mega Pinsir', a Water/Bug-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 7, has climbed to 4th place in usage in Pokémon Champions, emerging as a beacon of hope for Bug-type Pokémon.
· This Pokémon, famously known as Guzma's partner from his days as the leader of an evil team, is demonstrating powerful performance in Champions after gaining Mega Evolution through Z-Moves.

· 'Heracross', another of Guzma's partners, has also made a dramatic re-entry into the rankings this season after disappearing from previous usage charts.
· In this way, Guzma's partners are currently causing a huge stir in Champions.

· Mega Pinsir boasts powerful offense and defense, with the exception of its slow speed.
· Its ability 'Mold Breaker' increases the power of contact moves by 1.3x, and it also possesses high-power priority moves.
· Upon Mega Evolution, it changes from Water/Bug-type to Steel/Bug-type, with only Fire-type being a weakness.
· Recommended moves include 'Headbutt', a priority move powered up to 100 base power, 'Bug Bite' which attacks upon switching, and 'Drill Run' to hit weaknesses.

· Heracross, having yielded the Mega Stone to Mega Pinsir, charges in with a Choice Scarf.
· It challenges rank matches as part of Guzma's partner combo.

· Currently, Mega Pinsir ranks 4th in the Pokémon Champions usage rankings, bringing a smile to Guzma's face.
· Meanwhile, Heracross, which had disappeared, has re-entered the rankings with a drop of over 50 places, but it's mentioned that a top 10 rank next season isn't out of the question.

· Among Heracross's moves, 'Earthquake' and 'Rock Slide' are seeing decreased usage, and 'Binding Band' stands out in item usage.
· Excluding Mega Stones, Heracross with 'Flame Body' also appears, and it seems to be primarily used in mono-Bug type teams, with Mega Pinsir taking the ace role.

· Mega Pinsir holds a high usage rate at 4th place, with priority moves like 'Firework' showing high adoption rates.
· A strategy of recovering HP using 'Bug Seed' is also effective, but one must consider its weakness to Fire-type moves.
· The ability 'Mechanized Power' left a strong impression in the Sun & Moon story, but it's a somewhat disappointing image in Champions.

· The first battle is between Mega Pinsir and Charizard.
· Mega Pinsir counters Charizard's Mega Evolution using the priority move 'Headbutt' and 'Quick Guard'.
· However, Mega Pinsir takes significant damage from Charizard's powerful Flamethrower, and ultimately Heracross defeats Charizard using its Choice Scarf.

· In the second battle, Mega Pinsir faces Rotom, Empoleon, and the opponent's Mega Pinsir.
· Mega Pinsir pressures the opponent with its powerful offense and defense, but is vulnerable to Fire-type moves.
· Heracross plays as a bench member, leading to victory through strategic switching depending on the situation.
· Finally, Mega Pinsir and Rotom's coordinated play overwhelms the opponent, securing the win.

· When utilizing Guzma's partner combo, caution is needed against Fire-type Pokémon.