Pinsir

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Pinsir - Base Set 2 (#29)

Pokémon Basic Rare HP 60
TCGplayer market reference
$4.29
normal
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Number
29
Illustrator
Kagemaru Himeno
Energy
Grass
If it fails to crush the victim in its pincers, it will swing its victim around and toss it hard.
i About this card

Pinsir - Base Set 2

Pinsir is a Rare Pokémon card from the Base Set 2 Pokémon TCG set, released 2000, illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno. It sits at card number 29 in the Base Set 2 checklist, classified as a Grass-type Pokémon with 60 HP and the Basic subtype.

In collector terms, this is a standard rare. The stored TCGplayer market reference for normal is $4.29. Available values are listed below; inconsistent ranges are hidden.

Pinsir has been printed 9 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#29 in Base Set 2) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.

Catchinary Index Value

CIV 67Solid

Strong grading upside, era strength.

Market Heat 56

30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.

Grading Upside 100

PSA 10 premium over raw NM.

Icon Status 42

Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.

Era Strength 95

Release-window weight.

Score blends market heat, grading upside, icon status, era strength. How CIV works →

Price references USD

Card record updated 2026-10-31. The source's price refresh time is not available. A history snapshot records stored values and does not confirm a new source update.

normal
$4.29 market
Range hidden: the stored low, mid, and high values are inconsistent with the reference price. This reference is not a guaranteed sale price.

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Market price history

Latest
$4.29
Low
$1.81
Dec 2021
High
$4.67
Oct 2026
Avg
$4.06
Days tracked
241
data points
Change
+22.6%
since first tracked
Tracked since Jan 1, 2021 · 241 data points

Sale History 220 sales · since 2021-01-01

PSA 10 high $109.74 PSA 9 high $35.59 Raw high $4.03
Date Grade Price Lot
RAW $3.71
RAW $3.01
RAW $3.81
RAW $3.78
RAW $3.75
RAW $3.40
RAW $2.99
RAW $3.00
RAW $3.19
RAW $3.89
RAW $3.85
RAW $4.03
RAW $3.38
RAW $3.29
RAW $3.84
? Card FAQ

Pinsir FAQ

Pricing and details from this card's stored record.

How much is Pinsir from Base Set 2 worth?

The stored TCGplayer market reference for normal is $4.29. Card record updated 2026-10-31. The source's price refresh time is not available. Reference prices are not guaranteed sale prices. The variant table shows the available values; inconsistent ranges are hidden. Historical chart values may use different sources or variants.

How rare is Pinsir?

This printing is a standard rare (the card is labeled "Rare" on the checklist). Pinsir has been printed 9 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.

Who illustrated Pinsir?

Kagemaru Himeno illustrated this card. See Kagemaru Himeno's full Catchinary page for every Pokémon card they've drawn, grouped by set with current market prices, career stats, and alt-art highlights.

When was Pinsir released?

The Base Set 2 set released in 2000, so this card (#29 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.

Where can I buy Pinsir?

The "Where to buy on eBay" panel above shows live listings. For long-term holds, consider graded copies (PSA / CGC) which trade separately and usually at a premium over raw.

Is Pinsir legal in Standard format?

Check the current Pokémon TCG format rules and this exact printing's eligibility before tournament play. A card's age or set alone does not confirm its legality.