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Pinsir

Team Up 9/181 • rare

Set: Team Up
Number: 9/181
Rarity: Rare
Released: 2019
Energy type: grass energy
Market price: $0.45
Artist: Eri Yamaki

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Market

What it's worth

$0.45market price via TCGplayer · Nov 6, 2026$0.33 – $0.45 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a rare card from the Team Up set, this grass-type Pinsir serves as a distinct centerpiece for any collection. Its status as a rare printing makes it a meaningful find for those who appreciate the strategic variety brought by this specific series.

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Card face

What it does

120 HPBasic

Cost: colorless energy colorless energyGrip and Squeeze30

The Defending Pokémon can't retreat during your opponent's next turn.

Cost: grass energy colorless energy colorless energyGuillotine Hug

Flip 2 coins. If both of them are heads, your opponent's Active Pokémon is Knocked Out.

Weaknessfire energy×2Retreatcolorless energy colorless energy colorless energy

It gets into territorial disputes with Vikavolt. For some reason, it apparently gets along well with Heracross in Alola.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
ExpandedLegal
UnlimitedLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Pinsir card from the Team Up expansion, released in early 2019, represents a pivotal moment in the Pokémon Trading Card Game's Sun & Moon series. This set was notable for introducing TAG TEAM Pokémon-GX cards, which featured powerful pairings of iconic creatures working in tandem. As a rare-tier card, this Pinsir served as a functional grass-type support piece within a meta-game that was increasingly focused on high-speed synergy and tactical deck building.

The artwork for this particular card was illustrated by match, a long-time contributor to the Pokémon franchise known for a clean, dynamic style that emphasizes the physical intensity of the creatures. The design aims to capture Pinsir's aggressive nature, utilizing sharp lines and a high-contrast palette typical of the era's aesthetic. Upon its release, the set was well-received by players for refreshing the competitive environment and providing a fresh visual language for the franchise's expanding roster of cards.

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About

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