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Giovanni's Persian
Wizards of the Coast•2000
$51.03Market Price
Raw NM
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Giovanni's Persian Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Card History
Giovanni's Persian stands out among vintage holos because its Pokémon Power, Call the Boss, can fetch the Trainer card Giovanni the moment you evolve it, making the card feel like a direct extension of Team Rocket’s boss issuing orders from the bench.
Artist
This holo was illustrated by Ken Sugimori, the original Pokémon character designer, which gives Giovanni's Persian the unmistakable early-era look that many Wizards of the Coast collectors chase.
Set Lore
Giovanni's Persian comes from Gym Challenge, the seventh main English Pokémon TCG expansion, released on October 16, 2000, a set celebrated for turning Kanto Gym Leaders and their signature partners into centerpiece collectibles.
In-Game
The card hits harder for collectors who know Giovanni’s game legacy, because he is both Viridian Gym Leader and Team Rocket’s secret boss, one of the defining twists of the original Kanto storyline.
Card History
Giovanni made his anime debut in "Battle Aboard the St. Anne," and that long-running portrayal of him with Persian helped cement Persian as his most iconic partner across Pokémon media.
Card Reference
About Giovanni's Persian
Giovanni's Persian is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Gym Challenge set, card number 8. This card has a Holo Rare rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the Wizards of the Coast era, and was released in 2000. The current market price is $51.03, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo, with 1 listing currently available.
Card details
- Set
- Pokemon Gym Challenge
- Card Number
- #8
- Rarity
- Holo Rare
- Release Year
- 2000
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Giovanni's Persian?
The current market price of Giovanni's Persian is $51.03. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Giovanni's Persian from?
Giovanni's Persian is from the Pokemon Gym Challenge set, card number 8, released in 2000.
Is Giovanni's Persian worth grading?
Whether Giovanni's Persian is worth grading depends on its condition and the graded population for the card. Higher grades command larger premiums, so review recent graded sales and use Double Holo's Grading ROI tools to weigh the cost of grading against the expected graded value before submitting.
How can I buy or sell Giovanni's Persian?
You can buy or sell Giovanni's Persian on the Double Holo marketplace, which pairs live listings with a bid and ask order book, so you can set your own price or take the best available offer. Sellers pay a 4.9% platform fee on completed sales, with a $1 minimum.