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Giovanni's Pinsir [1st Edition]
Wizards of the Coast•2000
$24.95Market Price
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Giovanni's Pinsir [1st Edition] Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Card History
Giovanni's Pinsir stands out as a Rare from Gym Challenge, the 132-card seventh main Pokémon TCG expansion that brought Gym Leader-owned Pokémon deeper into the spotlight in the English release on October 16, 2000.
Artist
This card was illustrated by Ken Sugimori, the original Pokémon art director whose name gives Giovanni's Pinsir an especially authentic early-era feel for WotC collectors.
In-Game
Giovanni is one of Kanto's most memorable twists because he is revealed in the games as both Team Rocket's boss and Viridian City's Gym Leader, making any Pokémon tied to him feel like part of Pokémon's classic villain lore.
In-Game
Pinsir's Pokédex lore fits this card's aggressive flavor perfectly, since its classic entries describe it crushing foes in its pincers or swinging and tossing them if they resist.
Card History
Giovanni's Pinsir feels extra distinctive in binder pages because, despite being associated with Giovanni, it is printed as a Grass-type card rather than reflecting Giovanni's Ground-type specialty from the video games.
Card Reference
About Giovanni's Pinsir [1st Edition]
Giovanni's Pinsir [1st Edition] 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 $24.95, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
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 [1st Edition]?
The current market price of Giovanni's Pinsir [1st Edition] is $24.95. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Giovanni's Pinsir [1st Edition] from?
Giovanni's Pinsir [1st Edition] is from the Pokemon Gym Challenge set, card number 24, released in 2000.
Is Giovanni's Pinsir [1st Edition] worth grading?
Whether Giovanni's Pinsir [1st Edition] 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 [1st Edition]?
You can buy or sell Giovanni's Pinsir [1st Edition] on the Double Holo marketplace, which pairs live listings with a bid and ask order book, so you can set your own price or take the best available offer. Sellers pay a 4.9% platform fee on completed sales, with a $1 minimum.