Ethan’s Pinsir Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Ethan’s Pinsir from the Destined Rivals set is a striking Uncommon card numbered 1. It boasts 120 HP and features the dynamic attack Rallying Horn—a solid pickup for collectors focused on the Destined Rivals series.

Quick Facts

• HP: 120
• Type: Grass
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Regulation Mark: I
• Flavor Text: “This Pokémon clamps its pincers down on its prey and then either splits the prey in half or flings it away.”
• Attacks:
• Vise Grip: Deals 20 damage with a single Grass energy.
• Rallying Horn: Costs three Colorless energies and does 70+ damage; it deals 100 more damage if any of your Ethan’s Pokémon were Knocked Out by damage from an attack during your opponent’s last turn.

Key Printings

The only known printing of Ethan’s Pinsir is from the Scarlet & Violet “Destined Rivals” set, card number 1. It is an uncommon card illustrated by GIDORA.

Variants & Identifiers

• There are no known print variants for this card.
• Key identifiers include its Grass type, Basic stage, and the unique “Ethan’s” branding in the card name.
• The card’s regulation mark is I, and it carries the set code sv10.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown. This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its uncommon rarity and detailed illustration, maintaining its surface and edges is important for collectors.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Destined Rivals (sv10): Features Ethan’s Pinsir as card number 1, showcasing a Grass-type Basic Pokémon with solid HP and two attacks that emphasize both steady damage and conditional power boosts. The set’s style and illustration by GIDORA make this card a visually appealing addition for collectors focusing on Scarlet & Violet expansions.