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Giovanni
Gym Challenge 104/132 • rare
- Set
- Gym Challenge
- Number
- 104/132
- Rarity
- Rare
- Released
- 2000
- Market price
- $16.19
- Artist
- Ken Sugimori
What it does
Choose 1 of your Pokémon in play with Giovanni in its name. For the rest of your turn, you may evolve that Pokémon even if you just played or evolved it this turn or if this is your first turn. This effect also applies to the Pokémon it evolves into.
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Where it came from
The Giovanni card was released as part of the Gym Challenge expansion in October 2000, serving as the final English-language set for the original Pokémon Trading Card Game base era. This card represents the leader of the Viridian City Gym and the head of Team Rocket, capturing his dual role as a gym leader and a criminal mastermind. It was designed to function as a Supporter-style trainer card that allowed players to discard cards from their hand to draw a specific number of new ones, reflecting the strategic and calculated nature of Giovanni’s character.
The illustration was rendered by Ken Sugimori, the primary character designer and art director for the Pokémon franchise. Sugimori’s art style during this period is characterized by clean lines and bold compositions that emphasize the gravitas of the gym leaders. The card was well-received by collectors and competitive players alike for its thematic relevance and its utility in high-level deck building, cementing its place as a significant highlight of the Gym Challenge set.
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