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Giovanni's Pinsir
Wizards of the Coast•2000
$11.52Market Price
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Giovanni's Pinsir Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Card History
Giovanni's Pinsir is a true WotC-era oddity: despite Pinsir being a Bug-type in the games, this card appears as a Grass-type because early Pokémon TCG grouped many Bug Pokémon under Grass.
Set Lore
This card comes from Gym Challenge, the October 16, 2000 English expansion that doubled down on the fan-favorite Gym Leader concept by pairing Pokémon directly with trainers like Giovanni.
Artist
Giovanni's Pinsir was illustrated by Ken Sugimori, the original Pokémon character designer, which gives the card that unmistakable authentic Gen I look collectors instantly recognize.
In-Game
Pinsir fits Giovanni surprisingly well because Giovanni’s in-game identity was never just about Ground types alone—Bulbapedia notes his larger goal was collecting rare Pokémon of all types, making a brutal bug like Pinsir feel right at home on his roster.
Cultural Impact
Giovanni remains one of Kanto’s most iconic villains because he is both Viridian Gym Leader and Team Rocket boss, so a card like Giovanni's Pinsir captures that classic Gen I twist where a respected leader was secretly the region’s crime kingpin.
Card Reference
About Giovanni's Pinsir
Giovanni's Pinsir is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Gym Challenge set, card number 24. This card has a Rare rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the Wizards of the Coast era, and was released in 2000. The current market price is $11.52, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo, with 1 listing currently available.
Card details
- Set
- Pokemon Gym Challenge
- Card Number
- #24
- Rarity
- Rare
- Release Year
- 2000
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Giovanni's Pinsir?
The current market price of Giovanni's Pinsir is $11.52. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Giovanni's Pinsir from?
Giovanni's Pinsir is from the Pokemon Gym Challenge set, card number 24, released in 2000.
Is Giovanni's Pinsir worth grading?
Whether Giovanni's Pinsir is worth grading depends on its condition and the graded population for the card. Higher grades command larger premiums, so review recent graded sales and use Double Holo's Grading ROI tools to weigh the cost of grading against the expected graded value before submitting.
How can I buy or sell Giovanni's Pinsir?
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