Giovanni's Persian [1st Edition] - Pokemon Gym Challenge #8
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Giovanni's Persian [1st Edition] Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Card History
Giovanni's Persian stands out in Gym Challenge for its 'Call the Boss' Pokémon Power, a flavorful effect that literally lets Giovanni's signature cat fetch the Giovanni Trainer card the moment it hits the field.
Artist
This holo was illustrated by Ken Sugimori, the original Pokémon character designer, which gives the card an added layer of vintage prestige for collectors who love early franchise artwork.
In-Game
The card directly reflects game canon, because Giovanni is the secretive Viridian Gym Leader and Team Rocket boss in Generation I, making his Persian an extension of one of Kanto's most iconic villain reveals.
Card History
In the anime, Giovanni is famously shown stroking Persian at his side, which helped turn this Pokémon into a visual shorthand for Team Rocket power long before many fans ever pulled the card.
Set Lore
As a 1st Edition holo from Gym Challenge, this card comes from the October 16, 2000 expansion that closed out the English Gym-era sets and cemented Gym Leader-owned Pokémon as a defining Wizards of the Coast collectible niche.
Card Reference
About Giovanni's Persian [1st Edition] (Pokemon Gym Challenge #8)
Giovanni's Persian [1st Edition] 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 $249.99, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
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Over the last 90 days, the Raw NM market price has ranged from $194.99 to $249.99, with a median of $249.99.
Card details
- Card Number
- #8
- Rarity
- Holo Rare
- Release Year
- 2000
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
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Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Giovanni's Persian [1st Edition] from Pokemon Gym Challenge #8?
The current market price of Giovanni's Persian [1st Edition] is $249.99. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Giovanni's Persian [1st Edition] from?
Giovanni's Persian [1st Edition] is from the Pokemon Gym Challenge set, card number 8, released in 2000.
Is Giovanni's Persian [1st Edition] worth grading?
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How can I buy or sell Giovanni's Persian [1st Edition]?
You can buy or sell Giovanni's Persian [1st Edition] 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.
Approximately 3,000 PSA graded copies tracked.