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Giovanni's Gyarados
Gym Challenge 5/132 • holo-rare
- Set
- Gym Challenge
- Number
- 5/132
- Rarity
- Rare Holo
- Released
- 2000
- Energy type
- water energy
- Finish
- Cosmos
- Market price
- $321.99
- Artist
- Ken Sugimori
What it does
Flip 2 coins. If both of them are heads, this attack does 20 damage to each other Pokémon (even your own). Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for this attack.
Unless this attack Knocks Out the Defending Pokémon, choose 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon and switch it with the Defending Pokémon.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
Giovanni's Gyarados was released as part of the Gym Challenge expansion in October 2000, serving as the final installment of the original Wizards of the Coast Gym series. This set was designed to spotlight the signature Pokémon of the Kanto region's Gym Leaders, moving away from standard trainer-owned variants to reflect the specific aesthetic and personality of the iconic boss of Team Rocket.
The card features artwork by Ken Sugimori, whose distinct, clean linework and minimalist approach defined the early visual identity of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. As a Rare Holo, the card was highly sought after by players and collectors alike, representing a powerful addition to the game's evolving meta at the turn of the millennium and standing as a classic example of the era's focus on character-themed decks.
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