Pinsir

Market outlook

Stable Outlook 5/10

Consistent low-to-mid sales in 2024-2026 with no major spikes; nostalgia supports floor but lacks hype of top Jungle cards.

Next months. Stable $20-$150 graded, minor fluctuations from auctions.

Long term. Holds value for completers, slow appreciation 2-5% annually barring market crash.

History

Pinsir is a Bug-type Pokémon from Generation I, known as the Stag Beetle Pokémon. It features large pincers capable of crushing foes, with lore describing it as territorial and using its horns to squeeze enemies with 10x the force of a hydraulic press.

First released in the Pokémon Jungle expansion set in January 2000 in English, originally printed in Japan as part of the Pokémon Card Game's early sets in 1999.

• Pinsir #9/64 is a Basic Grass-type Pokémon with 60 HP and attacks Irongrip (20 damage, coin flip for paralysis) and Guillotine (variable damage based on flips).
• From the first English expansion after Base Set, Jungle introduced Grass-types.
• No special stamps or variants beyond 1st Edition, Unlimited, and No Symbol printings.

Rarity and print run

Tier

Rare

Print run

High

First printed in

Jungle (1st Edition)

Demand

Medium

Supply

High

• 1st Edition significantly scarcer than Unlimited; holo scratch-prone lowering high grades.
• Jungle set had large print runs post-Base Set boom.
• No major errors or promo variants boosting scarcity.

Collector notes

Condition. Check for holo bleeding on edges, centering issues common in Jungle holos, surface scratches on foil, print lines, and whitening on borders; corners prone to dings from early 90s card stock.

Storage. Use semi-rigid holders or top loaders with sleeves; store in cool, dry place away from light to prevent holo oxidation; avoid stacking without dividers.

Authenticity. Verify black dot matrix pattern on back, crisp holo pattern without pixelation, correct font on attacks; fakes often have dull foil, off-color artwork, or modern printing gloss; compare to graded population reports.