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Giovanni's Persian
Gym Challenge 8/132 • holo-rare
- Set
- Gym Challenge
- Number
- 8/132
- Rarity
- Rare Holo
- Released
- 2000
- Energy type
- colorless energy
- Finish
- Cosmos
- Market price
- $159.99
- Artist
- Ken Sugimori
What it does
When you play Giovanni's Persian from your hand, you may search your deck for the Trainer card named Giovanni, show it to your opponent, and put it into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward.
Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 20 damage plus 20 more damage; if tails, this attack does 20 damage.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
Giovanni's Persian was released as part of the Gym Challenge expansion in October 2000, serving as one of the flagship cards for the set. The Gym Challenge series was designed to showcase the signature Pokémon of the Kanto region's Gym Leaders, providing a narrative connection to the popular anime and video game series. This specific card represents the Persian belonging to the Team Rocket leader, Giovanni, and was intended to emphasize his strategic, cutthroat approach to Pokémon battling.
The artwork for this card was created by Ken Sugimori, the primary character designer and illustrator for the Pokémon franchise. Sugimori utilized a classic, bold linework style that defined the early era of the trading card game, aiming to capture the sleek and menacing aesthetic of Persian. Upon its release, the card was well-regarded by players for its 'Fast Call' Pokémon Power, which provided a tactical advantage in searching for cards, solidifying its place as a functional and collectible staple of the Gym era.
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