Pinsir

Pinsir

Selected Masterpiece • 9/64
Market Price $77.77
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 of tension in a vibrant, lush environment, where Pinsir stands poised with its powerful pincers ready to strike. The background shimmers with a subtle sparkle, suggesting the energy of the forest around it. This scene conveys a sense of both strength and determination, as Pinsir embodies the fierce spirit of a stag beetle in its natural habitat. The overall atmosphere invites viewers to appreciate the raw power of this Pokémon as it prepares for its next move.”

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.

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