Giovanni's Meowth

Gym Challenge 74/132 • common

Set: Gym Challenge
Number: 74/132
Rarity: Common
Released: 2000
Energy type: colorless energy
Market price: $8.06
Artist: Ken Sugimori

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Market

What it's worth

$8.06market price via TCGplayer · Sep 21, 2026$5.52 – $8.52 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As part of the Gym Challenge set released in the early 2000s, this card highlights the connection between Pokémon and the iconic villains of the series. Collectors often prize these cards for their thematic focus on the specific teams led by gym leaders and antagonists, marking a distinct era in the game's history.

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Card face

What it does

50 HPBasic

Cost: colorless energyCat Fleas

Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Confused.

Cost: colorless energy colorless energy colorless energyCat Kick30

Weaknessfighting energy×2Resistancepsychic energy-30Retreatcolorless energy colorless energy

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
ExpandedNot legal
UnlimitedLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

Giovanni's Meowth was released as part of the Gym Challenge expansion in the Pokémon Trading Card Game, which debuted in English in 2000. This set was designed to spotlight the signature Pokémon of the Kanto region Gym Leaders, reflecting the strategic emphasis placed on iconic trainers within the anime and video game series. The card features artwork by Ken Sugimori, whose distinct, clean linework defined the visual identity of the early Pokémon franchise.

The card captures the opportunistic personality associated with Team Rocket's mascot, depicting Giovanni's Meowth in a characteristic pose. Within the competitive landscape of the time, the card was notable for its simple, flavor-driven mechanics that reinforced the card's connection to the Team Rocket narrative. While it was a common card, it remains a sentimental favorite for collectors who value the Gym Leader series for its focus on character-based world-building rather than purely competitive utility.

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Other printings

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Giovanni's MeowthGym Challenge · #43/132 · uncommon · 2000$17.86

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