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Ethan's Pinsir card from the Destined Rivals set
Illustration by GIDORA. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Basic Pokémon

Ethan's Pinsir

Boosts recovery with a powerful finisher.

Grass120 HPBasicBeginner to play

What this card does

Ethan's Pinsir can use Vise Grip to deal 20 Grass energy damage.

Rallying Horn deals extra 100 damage if any of your Pokémon were knocked out by an opponent's attack last turn.

Signature attack

Rallying Horn

If any of your Ethan's Pokémon were Knocked Out by damage from an attack during your opponent's last turn, this attack does 100 more damage. (70+ damage)

Rallying Horn is a key ability that helps recover from setbacks, making it valuable in decks needing resilience.

Attacks

G
Vise Grip20
CCC
Rallying Horn70+

If any of your Ethan's Pokémon were Knocked Out by damage from an attack during your opponent's last turn, this attack does 100 more damage.

Which deck it belongs in

Works well in balanced decks needing both offense and recovery. Great for battling against strong offensive sets.

Strengths
  • Versatile attack options
  • Recovery potential
  • Uncommon rarity makes it a sought-after addition
Watch out for
  • Limited by Grass energy availability
  • Weak against Fire types
Pro tip

Pair with Grass Energy Supporters to maximize Vise Grip and Rallying Horn's effectiveness.

From the Pokédex

Pinsir is known for its powerful mandibles, which can crush through tough opponents.

Note for the parent

This card can turn the tide of a game if your Pokémon were knocked out recently.

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