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Giovanni
Wizards of the Coast•2000
$46.40Market Price
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Giovanni Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
In-Game
This card spotlights Giovanni’s signature double life from the Kanto games, where the feared boss of Team Rocket is ultimately revealed to be Viridian City’s Ground-type Gym Leader and the keeper of the Earth Badge.
Card History
Giovanni’s effect is a perfect flavor win for the Gym-era TCG, letting you fast-track evolution for Pokémon with Giovanni in their name just like a boss suddenly pushing his hand-picked team into action.
Artist
Because this holo was illustrated by Ken Sugimori, the card carries the touch of Pokémon’s original character designer, making it feel especially authentic for a card centered on one of Kanto’s most iconic villains.
Card History
Giovanni’s menace reached another level in the anime, where his Viridian Gym identity was tied to one of the franchise’s most memorable power plays: crushing Gary Oak with Mewtwo.
Cultural Impact
Collectors love Giovanni because he is more than a Gym Leader—Bulbapedia notes he helped establish the series template for villainous team bosses, with his mafia-styled image becoming one of Pokémon’s defining antagonist archetypes.
Card Reference
About Giovanni
Giovanni is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Gym Challenge set, card number 18. 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 $46.40, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
Card details
- Set
- Pokemon Gym Challenge
- Card Number
- #18
- Rarity
- Holo Rare
- Release Year
- 2000
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Giovanni?
The current market price of Giovanni is $46.40. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Giovanni from?
Giovanni is from the Pokemon Gym Challenge set, card number 18, released in 2000.
Is Giovanni worth grading?
Whether Giovanni 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?
You can buy or sell Giovanni 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.