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Giovanni [1st Edition]
Wizards of the Coast•2000
$18.96Market Price
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Giovanni [1st Edition] Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
In-Game
This card spotlights Giovanni at the height of his Gen I mystique, when he was both Viridian City’s Gym Leader and the hidden boss of Team Rocket in the original games.
Card History
For anime fans, Giovanni’s first series appearance traces back to "Battle Aboard the St. Anne," where his Persian is shown before the Team Rocket boss fully steps into the spotlight.
Card History
Giovanni’s effect is a perfect flavor win for Gym-era decks because it lets a Pokémon with Giovanni in its name break normal evolution timing, mirroring his reputation for ruthless control and fast power plays.
Artist
The card is illustrated by Ken Sugimori, Pokémon’s original art director and co-creator, which gives this trainer rare extra prestige for collectors who love cards tied directly to the franchise’s foundational visual style.
Set Lore
As a 1st Edition rare from Gym Challenge—the 132-card seventh main English expansion released on October 16, 2000—this card comes from the beloved set that turned Gym Leaders into the stars of the TCG.
Card Reference
About Giovanni [1st Edition]
Giovanni [1st Edition] is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Gym Challenge set, card number 104. This card has a Rare rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the Wizards of the Coast era, and was released in 2000. The current market price is $18.96, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
Card details
- Set
- Pokemon Gym Challenge
- Card Number
- #104
- Rarity
- 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 $18.96. 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 104, 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.