Giovanni
Giovanni is a Rare Pokémon TCG printing from Gym Challenge (#104). Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $5.67 for ungraded copies. The set released in 2000. Scan your copy in the Cactaur app for condition-aware pricing.
Who is this card for?
Giovanni suits collectors working on Gym Challenge who need the Rare slot. Verify how the promo was distributed (meal toy, league, box insert) because identical artwork can exist across multiple promo printings.
What is Giovanni from Gym Challenge?
Giovanni is a Trainer card in Gym Challenge numbered 104. Giovanni (#104) is a promo-line printing from Gym Challenge where distribution story and scarcity often explain price as much as gameplay utility. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What is Giovanni worth today?
Cactaur tracks a TCGPlayer market reference near $5.67 for Giovanni. Low and high spread runs $3.20 to $48.25. Per-finish references: unlimited: $5.67; 1stEdition: $17.78. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
| Set | Gym Challenge |
|---|---|
| Number | 104 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $5.67 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €10.65 |
| unlimited | $5.67 |
| 1stEdition | $17.78 |
How collectible is Giovanni?
Giovanni is listed as Rare in Gym Challenge. Promo printings often appeal to completionists tracking event or retail exclusives. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What are the key details for Giovanni?
Catalog fields: set Gym Challenge, rarity Rare. Illustrated by Ken Sugimori. Cross-check holo pattern and language when buying online. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
Cactaur's take
Giovanni (#104) is a promo-line printing from Gym Challenge where distribution story and scarcity often explain price as much as gameplay utility.
Pros
- Giovanni is catalogued as Rare printing in Gym Challenge, making set and number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a TCGPlayer reference near $5.67 across finishes (unlimited: $5.67; 1stEdition: $17.78).
- Illustrator Ken Sugimori has strong collector followings, which can add art-premium demand beyond play value.
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition, language, and holo variant — NM estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Use $5.67 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
How much is Giovanni worth?
Cactaur's catalog shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $5.67 for ungraded Giovanni from Gym Challenge. Actual value depends on condition, language, and finish such as holo or reverse holo. Scan your card in the Cactaur app for a tailored estimate.
What set is Giovanni from?
Giovanni is listed in Gym Challenge (Gym) as card #104. Always match both name and collector number because many Pokémon share names across sets. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
How rare is Giovanni?
Our catalog lists Giovanni as Rare in Gym Challenge. Rarity guides pull rates but does not alone determine price — chase art, demand, and condition matter.
Is Giovanni good for collectors or players?
Giovanni is primarily a collector reference in Gym Challenge. Compare finish and centering if you are buying graded or sealed-collection copies. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What is the difference between holo and reverse holo Giovanni?
Finish variants of Giovanni carry separate market listings. unlimited: $5.67; 1stEdition: $17.78 before buying — sellers often mix up reverse holo and non-holo photos. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
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