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Team Rocket's Giovanni
Destined Rivals 238/182 • ultra-rare
- Set
- Destined Rivals
- Number
- 238/182
- Rarity
- Special Illustration Rare
- Released
- 2025
- Finish
- Full art
- Market price
- $28.79
- Artist
- Krgc
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 is a Special Illustration Rare card featured in the Destined Rivals expansion, which was released as part of the ongoing Pokémon Trading Card Game Scarlet & Violet series. This card focuses on Giovanni, the iconic antagonist and leader of the criminal organization Team Rocket, highlighting his role as a foundational villain in the Pokémon franchise. Its design emphasizes his authoritative, stoic nature, placing him within a cinematic, narrative-driven frame that captures the gravity of his influence over the Kanto region's criminal underworld.
The artwork for this specific card was crafted to evoke a sense of nostalgia while adhering to the modern, dynamic aesthetic of high-rarity collector pieces. Special Illustration Rares are designed to offer a deeper, more evocative visual experience than standard card prints, often utilizing intricate background details and unique artistic styles to depict characters in moments of quiet intensity or strategic planning. The card was met with significant interest from collectors who appreciate both the competitive utility of trainer cards and the character-driven history of the franchise's original villains.
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