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Team Rocket's Giovanni
Destined Rivals 225/182 • ultra-rare
- Set
- Destined Rivals
- Number
- 225/182
- Rarity
- Ultra Rare
- Released
- 2025
- Finish
- Full art
- Market price
- $5.54
- 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 (225/182) was released as part of the Pokémon Trading Card Game's Scarlet & Violet—151 expansion, known in some markets as Destined Rivals. This special set was designed as a modern celebration of the original 151 Pokémon, intentionally calling back to the aesthetics and nostalgia of the Kanto region. The card features Giovanni, the iconic leader of Team Rocket and the final gym leader of the first generation, captured in a dynamic, high-rarity art style characteristic of the modern Ultra Rare tier.
The illustration was created to emphasize Giovanni's authoritative and villainous presence, a stark departure from the typical trainer cards found in core sets. It reflects a design philosophy that elevates legendary figures through full-art treatments and unique textures, appealing to collectors who value the history of the Pokémon franchise. Upon its release, the card was widely received as a definitive centerpiece for those curating collections centered on the Team Rocket narrative arc and the classic villains of the early games.
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