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Giovanni's Pinsir
Gym Challenge 24/132 • rare
- Set
- Gym Challenge
- Number
- 24/132
- Rarity
- Rare
- Released
- 2000
- Energy type
- grass energy
- Market price
- $24.79
- Artist
- Ken Sugimori
What it does
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 10 damage plus 10 more damage; if tails, this attack does 10 damage.
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.)
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
Giovanni's Pinsir was released in the Gym Challenge expansion of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, which debuted in English in 2000. This set focused on the iconic leaders of the Kanto region gyms, with this particular card representing the signature grass-type strength of Team Rocket's boss, Giovanni. It served as a thematic expansion of the game's mechanics, integrating personality-driven cards that tied directly to the narrative of the Pokémon anime and video games.
The artwork for the card features the stylized aesthetic typical of the late Wizards of the Coast era, emphasizing the creature's aggressive stance. Designed to reflect Giovanni's intimidating reputation, the card's mechanics prioritize raw physical damage, mirroring the boss's preference for powerful, straightforward combatants. Upon release, it was well-received by players for its synergy within grass-type decks and remains a nostalgic staple for collectors of the Gym leader sub-series.
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