Pincurchin 073/193
Set: Paldea Evolved
Released: Jun 9, 2023
Pokémon
Lightning Type
Uncommon Pull Rate: 1 in 23.3 packs (4.3%)
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About Pincurchin
This Pokémon generates electricity when it digests food. It uses its five hard teeth to scrape seaweed off surfaces and eat it.
Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #871
- Card Number 073/193
- Card RarityUncommon
- Illustratormiki kudo
- Release Date09/06/2023
- Regulation MarkG
- SeriesScarlet & Violet
- Expansion Paldea Evolved
- Standard FormatLegal
- Expanded FormatLegal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraModern
- Production StatusIn Print
- RegionGalar
- Generation Generation 8
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Lightning - Health Points90 HP
- Weakness
Fighting ×2 - Retreat Cost


Colorless ×3
Attacks
- Stun Needle20

Flip a coin. If heads, your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
- Follow-Up Kerzap100

You can use this attack only if this Pokémon used Stun Needle during your last turn.
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Pincurchin emerging from a dark hole, its electric spines crackling with bright yellow sparks against a vibrant pink and purple background, surrounded by underwater plants.
Playability Overview
Pincurchin's playability hinges on its two-turn combo, using Stun Needle to potentially paralyze and setting up Follow-Up Kerzap for high damage, encouraging strategic patience despite its high retreat cost.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Electric SurgeThis Pincurchin card really captures the energy of electricity with those bright yellow and black contrasts. Its dynamic pose suggests movement, perfect for a "Zap Zone" page. Pair it with other electric types like Zapdos or Electivire for an electrifying display.Additional Binder Suggestions: Ocean / Energetic / Bold Colors / Electric Attack / Paralyzed Play







