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Giovanni
Gym Challenge 18/132 • holo-rare
- Set
- Gym Challenge
- Number
- 18/132
- Rarity
- Rare Holo
- Released
- 2000
- Finish
- Cosmos
- Market price
- $99.09
- 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.
Where you can play it
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Where it came from
The Giovanni card was released as part of the Gym Challenge expansion in the Pokémon Trading Card Game, which debuted in English in 2000. This set served as the second half of the Gym series, focusing on the leaders of the Kanto region gyms and their signature partners. As the final gym leader and the secret leader of Team Rocket, Giovanni holds a significant place in the franchise lore, representing the ultimate challenge for players in the original Red and Blue video games.
The card artwork was illustrated by Ken Sugimori, the primary character designer and art director for the Pokémon series. His minimalist, character-focused style defined the early aesthetic of the trading card game. By featuring Giovanni alongside his iconic partner Persian, the design emphasizes his authoritative role as both a syndicate boss and a gym leader. Upon release, the card was highly sought after by players for its tactical utility and by collectors for its status as a cornerstone character card within the Gym series.
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