Pinsir (Team Up 9) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Pinsir from the Team Up set is a rare card numbered 9 with 120 HP. This Basic Grass-type showcases the attack Grip and Squeeze, emphasizing its powerful hold and disruptive potential. Solid stats and striking artwork make it a notable addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 3
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• Abilities: None
• Attacks:
• Grip and Squeeze: Prevents the Defending Pokémon from retreating during your opponent’s next turn and deals 30 damage.
• Guillotine Hug: Flip 2 coins; if both are heads, the opponent’s Active Pokémon is Knocked Out.
• Flavor Text: It gets into territorial disputes with Vikavolt. For some reason, it apparently gets along well with Heracross in Alola.
• Regulation Mark: None

Key Printings

Printed in the Sun & Moon Team Up set as card number 9. It is a rare card with no known alternate print variants.

Variants & Identifiers

This exact printing has no known print variants or special identifiers beyond its set code “sm9” and card number “9.” The card’s artwork by Eri Yamaki and its Grass typing are distinctive features.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats, but its official tournament status is unknown.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vibrant illustration and maintain condition, store this Pinsir card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its rarity and unknown legality, keeping it in mint condition is advisable for collectors.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Team Up (sm9): This set features Pinsir as a rare Basic Grass-type Pokémon with unique attacks that can disrupt opponent strategies. The set’s focus on versatile Pokémon pairs makes this Pinsir a notable inclusion for collectors interested in Sun & Moon era cards.