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Pinsir Card Details

Pinsir

Basic Information

  • Name: Pinsir (カイロス)
  • Card Type: Basic Pokémon
  • Type: Grass (🌿)
  • HP: 120
  • Card Number: 006/175
  • Rarity: Common
  • Illustrator: Uninori

Card Statistics

  • Pokédex Entry: No. 0127 Stag Beetle Pokémon
  • Height: 1.5m
  • Weight: 55.0kg
  • Weakness: Fire (🔥) ×2
  • Retreat Cost: ⚪⚪ (2 Energy)

Attack Details

Slash (きりさく)

  • Cost: 🌿⚪ (1 Grass Energy + 1 Colorless Energy)
  • Damage: 60
  • Effect: None

Card Art Description

The artwork depicts Pinsir in its natural habitat, a savanna-like environment with acacia trees in the background. The Pokémon is shown in a crouching position among tall grass, with its signature large horns prominently displayed. The illustration style emphasizes the Pokémon's tough, beetle-like appearance while maintaining a friendly character design.

Card Text

The flavor text at the bottom reads in Japanese, describing Pinsir's popularity due to its powerful pincers and strong nature.

Strategy Guide

For Beginners

  • Simple and straightforward attack makes it easy to use
  • Decent HP for a Basic Pokémon
  • No complex effects to remember
  • Good starting card for learning the basics

For Intermediate Players

  • Can be used as a reliable backup attacker
  • Consider pairing with Grass-type support cards
  • Reasonable energy cost for the damage output
  • Works well in simple Grass-type decks

For Advanced Players

  • Could be used in specific format limitations
  • Potential role in Pinsir-themed collector decks
  • Consider as a tech card against certain matchups
  • May have value in limited format events

Competitive Tips

  1. Use as an early game attacker
  2. Can function as a decent wall with 120 HP
  3. Simple attack makes it reliable under Special Conditions
  4. Consider tools to boost its base damage
  5. Watch out for common Fire-type threats

Collection Notes

  • Part of the Scarlet & Violet: Paldea Evolved set
  • Features classic Ken Sugimori-style artwork
  • Common rarity makes it accessible for new collectors
  • Demonstrates the traditional TCG design philosophy