Persian Pokemon Skyridge #42
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Persian Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Set Lore
Persian #42 comes from Skyridge, the final English e-Card expansion and the last Pokémon TCG set released by Wizards of the Coast, which gives even its uncommons a special place in hobby history.
Card History
As a Skyridge card, this Persian was printed in the e-Reader format, part of a short-lived era when Pokémon cards carried dot-code borders that could interact with Nintendo’s e-Reader hardware.
Artist
This card was illustrated by Atsuko Nishida, one of Pokémon’s foundational designers and the artist widely credited with creating Pikachu, giving this Persian an extra layer of pedigree for collectors who follow legendary card artists.
In-Game
Persian has long been tied to Giovanni’s image across the games, including Pokémon Yellow and Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu!, which helps cards like this evoke classic Kanto villain energy even without being a dedicated Trainer-owned card.
Cultural Impact
Persian’s association with Giovanni became so iconic in the anime that the poised cat-at-the-boss’s-side look turned it into one of the franchise’s clearest symbols of Team Rocket authority and old-school Kanto style.
Card Reference
About Persian (Pokemon Skyridge #42)
Persian is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Skyridge set, card number 42. This card has a Uncommon rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the Wizards of the Coast era, and was released in 2003. The current market price is $23.07, 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 $19.27 to $23.07, with a median of $22.26.
Card details
- Card Number
- #42
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Release Year
- 2003
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
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Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Persian from Pokemon Skyridge #42?
The current market price of Persian is $23.07. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Persian from?
Persian is from the Pokemon Skyridge set, card number 42, released in 2003.
Is Persian worth grading?
Whether 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 Persian?
You can buy or sell 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.
Approximately 100 PSA graded copies tracked.
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