Pinsir 3 / 162 Pokemon Card from BREAKthrough Set

About the Pinsir Pokémon Card

Pinsir is a Grass-type Pokémon card with 100 HP from the BREAKthrough set, part of the XY series. It carries the collector number 3/162 and is classified as Uncommon. The BREAKthrough set was released on November 4, 2015.

The card includes the flavor text: “It swings its long antlers wildly to attack. During cold periods, it hides deep in forests.”.

Pinsir Pokémon Card Details

Card name: Pinsir

Card number: 3/162

Set: BREAKthrough

Series: XY

Rarity: Uncommon

Subtypes: Basic

Type: Grass

HP: 100

Artist: Satoshi Shirai

Release date: November 4, 2015

National Pokédex number: 127

Why Collect the Pinsir Pokémon Card?

Pinsir is most often collected as part of a complete BREAKthrough set rather than as a standalone chase card.

Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.

Artwork and Illustration of the Pinsir Pokémon Card

Pinsir was illustrated by Satoshi Shirai.

Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.

Market Price and Value of the Pinsir Pokémon Card

The current aggregated market price for Pinsir is about $0.45. Recent listings range from roughly $0.12 (low) to $5.01 (high), with a mid-point near $0.45. These figures are aggregated from marketplace data and change over time; the live price and full price history are shown above on this page.

For context, the BREAKthrough set has a median card value near $0.90 and an average near $8.23, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved -7% over the last 7 days and 0% over 30 days.

Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the BREAKthrough set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.

Grading the Pinsir Pokémon Card

Whether Pinsir is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.

Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.

How Rare Is the Pinsir Pokémon Card?

As an Uncommon card, Pinsir sits just above commons in print frequency and appears regularly in booster packs.

Other Printings of Pinsir

Pinsir appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Jungle 9 (around $84.70), Aquapolis 101 (around $52.28) and Legend Maker 24 (around $32.75).

These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.

Final Thoughts on the Pinsir Pokémon Card

The Pinsir pokémon card is a Uncommon card from the BREAKthrough set (XY series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the BREAKthrough set. Its current aggregated market price is about $0.45; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.

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