Pinsir #9
Pinsir #9 sits in the Base series and carries a live market value of $90.73, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
Net estimates use each marketplace's default seller tier and typical shipping — fees vary by category, account status and payment method, so confirm current rates before selling.
There isn't enough recent sold history to call direction on Pinsir #9. Sell on your own schedule.
Pinsir at a glance
- Cardmarket does not list a price.
- Rarity tier — Rare.
- Current TCGplayer market value $90.73 (1st Edition Holofoil).
- Set: Jungle (Base, 1999).
- No published price history.
Pinsir price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Pinsir #9.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $59.35
- Mid
- $99.99
- High
- —
- Low
- $17.00
- Mid
- $22.80
- High
- —
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About Pinsir #9
Card #9 of Jungle is Pinsir, a vintage-era Pokémon card from the Base series (1999). The card carries 60 HP and Grass typing, with a Basic designation.
Artwork is by Kagemaru Himeno; the 1st Edition Holofoil printing sits around $90.73, spanning $59.35–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Jungle
- Series
- Base
- Number
- #9 / 64
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Kagemaru Himeno
- HP
- 60
- Type
- Grass
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 1999/06/16
Pinsir attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Pinsir #9 — the playability layer behind the price.
Irongrip
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Guillotine
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Fire ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Pinsir price analysis
What drives the current market value of Pinsir #9.
There are 2 tracked printings here — 1st Edition Holofoil at $90.73, Unlimited Holofoil at $41.81.
At $90.73, Pinsir draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
This $90.73 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
Cardmarket does not list Pinsir, so TCGplayer and eBay are the reference markets.
Pinsir price history & movement
Cardmarket does not publish recent price history for this card, so use sold listings on eBay and TCGplayer to gauge short-term movement.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 5 days for Pinsir, with a recorded low of $90.73 and high of $90.73; current value is at 100% of that band.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 0% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 0%.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 5 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Pinsir?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Pinsir at $90.73 nets roughly $78.41 on eBay, $78.86 on TCGplayer, $85.84 via Cardmarket, $80.54 on Whatnot or $90.73 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $12.32.
As a rare card, Pinsir sells differently by venue: marketplaces maximise reach, personal channels maximise margin. Use the calculator to weigh reach against take-home.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Pinsir #9.
Modelled on each marketplace's default seller tier with your shipping input. Net payout = sale price − selling fees − outbound shipping. Fee figures are estimates (last reviewed October 15, 2026) and vary by category, account status and payment method — confirm current rates with the marketplace. Open the full seller fee calculator to model account tiers and buyer-paid shipping.
Should you grade Pinsir?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Pinsir #9 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.
Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $90.73 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $196.80 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $38.93. You need a graded sale of $136.71 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $80.45 (61.5% return on cost basis).
Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.
Pinsir within Jungle
By market value Pinsir sits at #12 of 33 in Jungle (set median $25.32).
Relative to the set median it is a premium pick, placing it in the top 67%.
The set's top card is Snorlax (#11), valued at $445.14.
What makes Pinsir valuable
- Pinsir is a Rare, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- A $90.73 card with thin supply status keeps buyer competition steady.
- Pinsir dates to 1999, and vintage-era supply cannot increase, which underpins long-term collector value.
- Artwork by Kagemaru Himeno is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- Pinsir is a Grass card with 60 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
Buying & selling Pinsir
- Jungle was released in 1999; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (when available) to time entries and exits.
- Bulk lots of Pinsir can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- For Pinsir, confirm the exact print variant before buying: 1st Edition Holofoil, Unlimited Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $90.73 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
Pinsir value questions
What is Pinsir #9 worth?
Pinsir trades near $90.73 on TCGplayer (1st Edition Holofoil), ranging $59.35–—; Cardmarket shows —.
Will Pinsir hold its value?
As a vintage-era Rare card it is holding steady in the short term. Finite supply supports long-term value.
How rare is Pinsir?
Pinsir is a Rare card from Jungle (Base series, 1999). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
What print variants exist for Pinsir?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: 1st Edition Holofoil ($90.73), Unlimited Holofoil ($41.81). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Pinsir?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $90.73. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Pinsir cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the vintage-era Base set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Grass), and condition. Artwork by Kagemaru Himeno also matters to collector demand.
Other Pinsir cards
Pinsir appears in multiple sets — compare market values.
