This 2000 Gym Challenge release of Giovanni's Pinsir, a rare Basic Grass Pokémon card featuring strategic attacks designed for competitive play.
Giovanni's Pinsir
2000 • Pokémon • Gym Challenge
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| Condition | Value | Comps | Source | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raw / Ungraded | $11.52 | Unknown | Guide estimate Based on TCGplayer Market (reference) | Source observation date unavailable |
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Description
Giovanni's Pinsir is a Basic Grass-type Pokémon card numbered 24 in the 2000 Gym Challenge set. With 70 HP, this card offers a unique tactical advantage in the Pokémon Trading Card Game. The artist for this release is Ken Sugimori, whose distinctive style defines the visual identity of the series. The card features two distinct attacks that provide strategic depth. Snapping Pincers deals 10 damage, with a coin flip that can add an extra 10 damage if successful. Overhead Toss deals 40 damage but carries a risk: if the coin flip fails, you must choose one of your Benched Pokémon to take 20 damage. This risk-reward mechanic requires careful deck building and decision-making during gameplay. Collectors value this card as a rare release from the Gym Challenge subset. As a rare card, it holds significance for those completing the full set or focusing on specific character themes. The retreat cost of 2 energy makes positioning this Pokémon relatively straightforward, though its defensive stats require support from other cards. Pokémon enthusiasts appreciate the card's gameplay mechanics and its place in the broader Pokémon TCG history. The Gym Challenge set remains a popular target for completionists who seek every card, including this rare specimen. Whether you are building a competitive deck or expanding your thematic collection, this card offers both nostalgic value and gameplay utility. The combination of its rarity, artist, and strategic attacks makes it a notable entry in the 2000 Pokémon TCG releases.
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Card Details
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Catalog Profile
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Featured Subject
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Featured
Giovanni's Pinsir
Game
Pokémon
TCG Attributes
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Rare
Ken Sugimori
Card Stock
English
70
Grass
Basic
Fire ×2
2
127
Card Text
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Attack: Snapping Pincers (10+)
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 10 damage plus 10 more damage; if tails, this attack does 10 damage.
Attack: Overhead Toss (40)
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.)
