Pinsir (BREAKthrough XY8-3) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Pinsir from the BREAKthrough set is an Uncommon, number 3, with 100 HP. It features the attacks Overhead Throw and Heavy Suplex, offering straightforward, tactical play and easy collectibility.

Quick Facts

• Type: Grass
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Fire ×2
• No resistances
• No abilities
• Attacks:
• Overhead Throw: Deals 30 damage and 20 damage to one of your Benched Pokémon.
• Heavy Suplex: Deals 40+ damage, increasing by 20 for each Colorless in opponent’s Active Pokémon’s Retreat Cost.
• Flavor Text: “It swings its long antlers wildly to attack. During cold periods, it hides deep in forests.”
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Legal Status: unknown
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the XY BREAKthrough expansion, card number 3. It is an Uncommon rarity card illustrated by Satoshi Shirai. No other printings or reprints of this exact card are documented.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identification is straightforward by its set code “xy8-3,” rarity as Uncommon, and the unique Grass typing for Pinsir in this set.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its play viability is limited by its Grass typing and lack of abilities, but its attacks offer strategic bench damage and retreat cost exploitation.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve this Uncommon card’s vibrant artwork and condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface, especially around the edges and corners.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• BREAKthrough (XY8): Pinsir appears as a Basic Grass-type Pokémon with solid HP and two attacks emphasizing tactical bench damage and retreat cost manipulation. This set focuses on dynamic battle strategies, and Pinsir fits as a versatile, though not tournament-legal, option.

This guide covers all known details for the Pinsir card from the BREAKthrough set, providing collectors and players with essential information for identification and care.