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Giovanni [1st Edition]
Wizards of the Coast•2000
$99.09Market Price
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Giovanni [1st Edition] Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Card History
Giovanni is one of the few WotC-era Trainer cards to get a true holofoil treatment, making this Gym Challenge pull feel more like a boss-card reveal than a standard utility Trainer.
Artist
This card was illustrated by Ken Sugimori, the original Pokémon character designer, which gives Giovanni’s holo an extra layer of authenticity for collectors who love early franchise artwork.
Set Lore
Gym Challenge was the seventh main Pokémon TCG expansion and centered on the darker, more devious Kanto Gym Leaders, so pulling Giovanni feels perfectly matched to the set’s villain-leaning identity.
In-Game
Giovanni’s card hits harder for game fans because he isn’t just a Gym Leader in Red and Blue—he’s the secret Viridian Gym boss and the true head of Team Rocket.
Card History
For anime fans, Giovanni’s menace was established early with his association to Team Rocket in the Indigo League era, helping this holo Trainer card capture the aura of one of the franchise’s original power villains.
Card Reference
About Giovanni [1st Edition]
Giovanni [1st Edition] 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 $99.09, 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 [1st Edition]?
The current market price of Giovanni [1st Edition] is $99.09. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Giovanni [1st Edition] from?
Giovanni [1st Edition] is from the Pokemon Gym Challenge set, card number 18, released in 2000.
Is Giovanni [1st Edition] worth grading?
Whether Giovanni [1st Edition] 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 [1st Edition]?
You can buy or sell Giovanni [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.