Pinsir 168/167
Set: Twilight Masquerade
Released: May 24, 2024
Pokémon
Grass Type
Illustration Rare Pull Rate: 1 in 271.7 packs (0.4%)
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About Pinsir
These Pokémon judge one another based on pincers. Thicker, more impressive pincers make for more popularity with the opposite gender.
Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #127
- Card Number 168/167
- Card RarityIllustration Rare
- IllustratorYukihiro Tada
- Release Date24/05/2024
- Regulation MarkH
- SeriesScarlet & Violet
- Expansion Twilight Masquerade
- Standard FormatLegal
- Expanded FormatLegal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraModern
- Production StatusIn Print
- RegionKanto
- Generation Generation 1
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Grass - Health Points110 HP
- Weakness
Fire ×2 - Retreat Cost

Colorless ×2
Attacks
- Slow Crunch


Discard all Energy from this Pokémon. At the end of your opponent's next turn, the Defending Pokémon will be Knocked Out.
- Superpowered Horns100



Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Pinsir standing amidst a lush, vibrant forest setting. The scene features a foreground filled with dense foliage and the silhouette of rolling hills that stretch towards a clear blue sky. The heavy shading and bold outlines give the scene a cartoonish, graphic novel feel. The background includes leafy trees and a large, fluffy white cloud, which frames Pinsir and adds depth to the image. The color palette is bright and cheerful, with rich greens, sky blues, and earthy browns, creating a lively and energizing atmosphere. The mood is dynamic and adventurous, perfect for the formidable nature of Pinsir.
Playability Overview
Pinsir’s slow but inevitable knockout ability encourages strategic energy investment and timing to control opponents’ field at the cost of immediate damage output.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Mountain MenaceThis Pinsir card stands out with its rugged mountain backdrop and vibrant greenery. The bold colors and fierce pose create a strong dynamic that pairs well with other aggressive Bug types. It would shine on a page dedicated to powerful Pokémon, especially alongside others with striking nature elements like Scyther or Beedrill.Additional Binder Suggestions: Mountain / Fierce / Bold Colors / Bug Battle / Nature Clash














