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Cards/Mega Pinsir ex
Mega Pinsir ex card from the Mega Rising set
Illustration by PLANETA CG Works. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Basic Pokémon ex

Mega Pinsir ex

A powerful Grass-type attacker that relies on luck to deal massive damage.

Grass170 HPBasicBeginner to play

What this card does

Mega Pinsir ex has 170 HP and costs three Energy to use its attack.

The Critical Scissors attack deals 80 damage plus a random extra 70 if a coin flip is heads.

Signature attack

Critical Scissors

Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 70 more damage. (80 damage)

The key feature is the coin flip mechanic. If you get heads, the attack deals 150 damage which can knock out many opponents in one hit.

Attacks

GGC
Critical Scissors80

Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 70 more damage.

Which deck it belongs in

This card suits aggressive decks that aim to win quickly by knocking out opponent Pokémon fast.

Strengths
  • High damage potential
  • One-hit knockout capability
  • Basic Pokemon status
Watch out for
  • Weak to Fire types
  • Unreliable coin flips
  • Valuable Prize target
Pro tip

Include cards that protect it from Fire attacks or help with Energy attachment speed.

From the Pokédex

Pinsir uses its massive horns to lift heavy objects and throw them at rivals.

Note for the parent

Explain to your child that the extra damage is random so they do not get too upset if the coin flip does not go their way.

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