Pinsir

Pinsir

Selected Masterpiece • 25/64
Market Price $15.76
Jungle Base 1999
The Illustrator

Kagemaru Himeno

Kagemaru Himeno has been credited on Pokémon TCG art from 1999 to 2024, spanning 656 cards. Work appears across sets including Jungle, Team Rocket, and Black & White, with a craft built on playful, character-forward staging, balanced layouts, and vibrant, often pastel-leaning color.

Curatorial Commentary

“The Pinsir card captures a moment where this stag beetle Pokémon is poised and ready for action, its powerful pincers prominently displayed against a vibrant, swirling backdrop. The scene conveys a sense of tension, as Pinsir seems to be preparing to engage with an unseen opponent, embodying both strength and determination. The colors and dynamic pose suggest a world full of energy and movement, inviting the viewer to imagine the wild environment it inhabits. This snapshot of Pinsir highlights its fierce nature and”

Editorial & Data

Published by Artchu Editorial. Card facts are based on structured reference data and Artchu enrichment. Visual commentary is AI-assisted and human-reviewed. Visual ranking reflects Artchu’s internal art_score methodology. Market data reflects the latest source shown on the page. Data refreshed: January 16, 2026.

Rarity Rare
Card Type Grass
Era
Base
Release
16/06/1999

Irongrip

20

Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.

Guillotine

50
Weakness
×2
Retreat Cost