Pinsir Deck (Starter) Card List - Strategy and Counters

Last Updated: November 5, 2024 8:12 AM

The card list for Pinsir Deck (Starter) in Pokemon TCG Pocket (Pokemon Card App). Learn strategy, card breakdown, and counters to refine your build for Pokemon TCGP!

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Pinsir Deck (Starter) - Decklist and Card Breakdown

Pinsir Deck (Starter)

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Pinsir Deck (Starter) Strategy

Start with a Pokemon that Attacks with 1 Energy
Develop Pinsir and Parasect on the Bench
Attack with Pinsir or Parasect Once They're Ready

Start with a Pokemon that Attacks with 1 Energy

Select a Pokemon with a 1 Energy attack, such as Farfetch'd or Scyther, to place in the Active Spot first.

Develop Pokemon on the Bench

Place Pinsir or Paras on the Bench and attach the necessary Energy for them to attack. When you draw Parasect, use it to evolve Paras.

Attack with Pinsir or Parasect Once They're Ready

Once Pinsir or Parasect is ready to attack, switch them into the Active Spot and start attacking.

Alternative Cards

Card	Description
	Exeggutor ex - Can swap with Jigglypuff, Pidgey, and Raticate lines - Evolves from Exeggcute - High HP and can use Attack with just 1 Energy
	Exeggutor - Can swap with Jigglypuff, Pidgey, and Raticate lines - Evolves from Exeggcute - High HP and can use Attack with just 1 Energy
	Scyther - Can swap with Jigglypuff, Pidgey, and Raticate lines - Uses Attack with just 1 Energy - Excellent as an early-game attacker
	Farfetch'd - Can swap with Jigglypuff, Pidgey, and Raticate lines - Uses Attack with just 1 Energy - Excellent as an early-game attacker
	Potion - Swappable with any card - Can heal your Pokemon - Increases chances of enduring attacks
	X Speed - Swappable with any card - Reduces retreat cost by 1 Energy - Allows smooth switching with Bench
	Erika - Can swap with Jigglypuff, Pidgey, and Raticate lines - Restores a significant amount of HP to Grass-type Pokemon - Ideal for long battles
	Sabrina - Swappable with any card - Can bring a Benched Pokemon to the Active Spot - Allows change of attack targets or delays
	Giovanni - Swappable with any card - Increases Attack damage by 10 - Expands the range of Pokemon that can be defeated

Exeggutor and Exeggutor ex can evolve from Exeggcute, so consider prioritizing them in your deck. Scyther and Farfetch'd are excellent as early-game attackers, making a second copy a viable choice.

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High Tier Decks
Starmie ex	Pikachu ex	Mewtwo ex
Mid-Tier Decks
Articuno ex	Venusaur ex	Dragonite	Charizard ex
Marowak ex	Weezing	Koga	Alakazam
Blaine	Greninja	Blastoise ex	Exeggutor ex
Zapdos ex
Low Tier Deck
Centiskorch	Misty	Primeape	Lt. Surge
Arcanine ex	Arbok	Machamp ex	Melmetal
Gengar ex	Wigglytuff ex	Lapras ex	Eelektross
Gyarados	Omastar	Brock	Kabutops
Nidoqueen & Nidoking	Cinccino