Giovanni's Persian
Giovanni's Persian is a Rare Holo Pokémon TCG printing from Gym Challenge (#8). Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $47.80 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's Persian suits collectors working on Gym Challenge who need the Rare Holo slot. Verify how the promo was distributed (meal toy, league, box insert) because identical artwork can exist across multiple promo printings.
What is Giovanni's Persian from Gym Challenge?
Giovanni's Persian is a Pokémon card in Gym Challenge numbered 8. It evolves from Giovanni's Meowth. National Pokédex #53. 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 is Giovanni's Persian worth today?
Cactaur tracks a TCGPlayer market reference near $47.80 for Giovanni's Persian. Low and high spread runs $30.00 to $9999.00. Per-finish references: unlimitedHolofoil: $47.80; 1st Edition Holofoil: $194.99. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
| Set | Gym Challenge |
|---|---|
| Number | 8 |
| Rarity | Rare Holo |
| TCGPlayer USD | $47.80 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €59.56 |
| unlimitedHolofoil | $47.80 |
| 1st Edition Holofoil | $194.99 |
Gameplay stats
| HP | 60 |
|---|---|
| Types | Colorless |
| Evolves from | Giovanni's Meowth |
| Ambush | ColorlessColorlessColorless 20+ Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 20 damage plus 20 more damage; if tails, this attack does 20 damage. |
| Call the Boss | When you play Giovanni's Persian from your hand, you may search your deck for the Trainer card named Giovanni, show it to your opponent, and put it into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward. |
| Weakness | Fighting ×2 |
How collectible is Giovanni's Persian?
Giovanni's Persian is listed as Rare Holo 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's Persian?
Catalog fields: set Gym Challenge, rarity Rare Holo. 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's Persian (#8) is a promo-line printing from Gym Challenge where distribution story and scarcity often explain price as much as gameplay utility.
Pros
- Giovanni's Persian is catalogued as Rare Holo printing in Gym Challenge, making set and number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a TCGPlayer reference near $47.80 across finishes (unlimitedHolofoil: $47.80; 1st Edition Holofoil: $194.99).
- 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 $47.80 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
How much is Giovanni's Persian worth?
Cactaur's catalog shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $47.80 for ungraded Giovanni's Persian 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's Persian from?
Giovanni's Persian is listed in Gym Challenge (Gym) as card #8. Always match both name and collector number because many Pokémon share names across sets.
How rare is Giovanni's Persian?
Our catalog lists Giovanni's Persian as Rare Holo in Gym Challenge. Rarity guides pull rates but does not alone determine price — chase art, demand, and condition matter.
Is Giovanni's Persian good for collectors or players?
Giovanni's Persian includes gameplay stats in Gym Challenge. Players should review format legality; collectors often prioritize set symbol, number, and visual variant over raw power.
What is the difference between holo and reverse holo Giovanni's Persian?
Finish variants of Giovanni's Persian carry separate market listings. unlimitedHolofoil: $47.80; 1st Edition Holofoil: $194.99 before buying — sellers often mix up reverse holo and non-holo photos.
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