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Giovanni’s Pinsir 24/132

Name: Giovanni's Pinsir #24 - Gym Challenge | Price Guide & Historical Value (Ungraded, PSA10/9/8)
Brand: Pokémon
SKU: gym2-24
Price: 23.38 USD
Availability: InStock

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Set: Gym Challenge Released: Oct 16, 2000

Pokémon

Grass Type Rare Pull Rate: 1 in 31.5 packs (3.2%)

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first Edition

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23.38 $1.24 (5.60%)

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unlimited

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11.11 $0.71 (6.83%)

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Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	312.33	—	x13
PSA9	47.01	3.05%	x2.0
PSA8	35.63	—	x1.5
PSA7	22.52	13.38%	x1.0

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	91.44	—	x8.2
PSA9	27.05	—	x2.4
PSA8	14.46	—	x1.3
PSA7	15.92	—	x1.4

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Diancie, Pinsir
National Pokédex #127
Card Number 24/132
Card RarityRare
IllustratorKen Sugimori
Release Date16/10/2000
SeriesGym
Expansion Gym Challenge
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatNot Legal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraVintage
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionKanto
Generation Generation 1

Card Attributes

Energy Type Grass
Health Points70 HP
Weakness Fire ×2
Retreat Cost Colorless ×2

Attacks

Snapping Pincers10+
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 10 damage plus 10 more damage; if tails, this attack does 10 damage.
Overhead Toss40
If you have any Benched Pokémon, flip a coin. If tails, choose 1 of your Benched Pokémon. This attack does 20 damage to that Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Pinsir gripping a tree branch with its powerful pincers, poised in a dense forest. Sunlight filters through lush leaves, highlighting its menacing stance amid the natural surroundings.

Playability Overview

Giovanni's Pinsir has decent HP and moderate damage output, but its reliance on coin flips and a two-color retreat cost limit its consistency and overall competitiveness in most decks.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Bug's LifePlace Giovanni's Pinsir in the center of a bug-themed page. It fits well with other Grass and Bug types, creating a nice ecosystem feel. Surround it with Pokémon that have earthy tones to complement its natural vibe.Additional Binder Suggestions: Forest / Energetic / Earthy Green / Insect Kingdom / Nature's Fury