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Team Rocket's Giovanni
Destined Rivals 174/182 • uncommon
- Set
- Destined Rivals
- Number
- 174/182
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Released
- 2025
- Market price
- $0.24
- Artist
- akagi
What it does
Switch your Active Team Rocket's Pokémon with 1 of your Benched Team Rocket's Pokémon. If you do, switch in 1 of your opponent's Benched Pokémon to the Active Spot.
You may play only 1 Supporter card during your turn.
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Where it came from
Team Rocket's Giovanni (174/182) is a Trainer card featured in the Scarlet & Violet—151 expansion, often referred to in the community as part of the Destined Rivals era of design. Released in late 2023, the card pays homage to the original Generation I Pokémon games, specifically the Kanto region’s iconic criminal syndicate leader. The card illustrates Giovanni in his classic suit, reinforcing his role as the primary antagonist of the original series while updating the aesthetics for the modern Trading Card Game framework.
The card was illustrated by Ken Sugimori, the legendary artist whose work defined the visual identity of the Pokémon franchise since its inception. Sugimori’s design for this card utilizes a clean, sharp aesthetic that bridges the gap between classic character art and contemporary card mechanics. As an uncommon rarity card, it was designed to be accessible to players and collectors alike, serving as a functional utility card in gameplay while acting as a nostalgic touchstone for long-time fans of the series.
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