Giovanni's Scheme

BREAKthrough 138/162 • uncommon

Set: BREAKthrough
Number: 138/162
Rarity: Uncommon
Released: 2015
Market price: $0.25
Artist: Ken Sugimori

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Market

What it's worth

$0.25market price via TCGplayer · Sep 10, 2026$0.20 – $0.25 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This card represents a strategic choice for players, allowing them to dictate the pace of a match by forcing an opponent to discard or by boosting their own damage output. As an uncommon find from this set, it serves as a versatile tool that rewards those who can effectively manage their hand and board state during competitive play.

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Card face

What it does

Supporter

Choose 1: • Draw cards until you have 5 cards in your hand. • During this turn, your Pokémon's attacks do 20 more damage to your opponent's Active Pokémon (before applying Weakness and Resistance).

You may play only 1 Supporter card during your turn (before your attack).

Formats

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Provenance

Where it came from

Giovanni's Scheme was released as part of the Pokémon Trading Card Game expansion BREAKthrough, which arrived in Western markets in late 2015. The card represents the leader of Team Rocket, a central antagonist figure in the Pokémon franchise, capturing the essence of his manipulative control over the game state. As a supporter card, it allows players to choose between drawing cards to increase their hand size or placing damage counters on the opponent's active Pokémon, reflecting the character's strategic and ruthless nature.

The artwork was illustrated by Ken Sugimori, the primary character designer and art director for the Pokémon series. Sugimori's minimalist yet sharp style emphasizes Giovanni's authoritative presence, utilizing a stark background that draws focus to his iconic suit and composed expression. Within the competitive community, the card is recognized for its versatility and remains a notable piece for collectors interested in the long-running history of the franchise's most prominent villains.

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Other printings

Others named Giovanni's Scheme

Same name, different printings and different cards — these sources have no shared id tying a reprint to its original.

Giovanni's SchemeBREAKthrough · #162/162 · ultra-rare · 2015$27.45

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