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Pinsir
Hidden Legends 13/101 • holo-rare
- Set
- Hidden Legends
- Number
- 13/101
- Rarity
- Rare Holo
- Released
- 2004
- Energy type
- grass energy
- Finish
- Cosmos
- Market price
- $24.01
- Artist
- Hajime Kusajima
What it does
Any damage done to Pinsir by attacks from your opponent's Basic Pokémon is reduced by 30 (after applying Weakness and Resistance).
This attack's damage isn't affected by Weakness or Resistance.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
The Pinsir card from the Hidden Legends expansion, released in 2004 by The Pokémon Company, represents a period when the Trading Card Game was transitioning through the EX series. This set was notable for introducing 'Ancient Technical Machines' and focusing on the Hoenn region's roster. Pinsir, a classic bug-type Pokémon from the original generation, was reimagined here with the distinct aesthetic and frame style characteristic of the mid-2000s era, emphasizing the holofoil treatment that defined the collection’s rare cards.
The artwork for this specific card was crafted by Ken Sugimori, whose foundational designs have defined the visual identity of the franchise since its inception. Sugimori’s approach to the Hidden Legends Pinsir emphasizes a sharp, focused illustration style that highlights the creature's formidable pincers, intended to convey its strength in battle. The design was received by collectors as a quintessential example of the era's card aesthetic, balancing nostalgia for earlier generations with the polished, high-contrast look of the EX-era card layouts.
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