Giovanni 18/132
Set: Gym Challenge
Released: Oct 16, 2000
first Edition Holofoil
Raw market price
125.00
Raw market price
48.05
$0.47 (0.97%)
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First Edition Holofoil
Raw market price
125.00
First Edition Holofoil
PSA population
Recorded graded copies, by grade
Total graded
1,450
PSA 1–10
PSA 10 copies
381
Gem Mint
Gem rate
26.24%
+3.2 pts vs set average
381 of 1,452 recorded copies are PSA 10.
Grade
Distribution
Population
Share
Value
- PSA10 Gem Mint38126.24%$1,166.24
- PSA9 Mint65945.39%$292.26
- PSA8 Near Mint-Mint24216.67%$189.88
- PSA7 Near Mint936.40%$81.15
- PSA6 Excellent-Mint392.69%—
- PSA5 Excellent201.38%—
- PSA4 Very Good-Excellent90.62%—
- PSA3 Very Good50.34%—
- PSA2 Good10.07%—
- PSA1 Poor10.07%—
Grading return calculator
Estimated profit after your costs, for each priced grade.
- Profit
- Loss
- Break-even
Break-even sale price
$175.86
Estimated profit if PSA 10 · $1,166 sale
+$861.63
PSA 1–6: no market prices available to calculate returns.
Break-even $175.86
$125
Raw
$1,166
PSA 10
+$861.63
$292.26
PSA 9
+$101.27
$189.88
PSA 8
+$12.20
$81.15
PSA 7
−$82.40
Estimate excludes any additional PSA upcharges. Actual costs and sale prices may vary.
Card Details
- Card TypeTrainer
- Card Number 18/132
- Card RarityRare Holo
- Pull Rate1 in 60 packs (1.7%)
- IllustratorKen Sugimori
- LanguageEnglish
- Release Date16/10/2000
- SeriesGym
- Expansion Gym Challenge
- Standard FormatNot Legal
- Expanded FormatNot Legal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraVintage
- Production StatusOut of Print
Card Attributes
- Energy Type Trainer
Rules
- Choose 1 of your Pokémon in play with Giovanni in its name. For the rest of your turn, you may evolve that Pokémon even if you just played or evolved it this turn or if this is your first turn. This effect also applies to the Pokémon it evolves into.
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Giovanni standing confidently, adjusting his collar with a stern expression, while a large, glowing golden emblem resembling a stylized "G" looms behind him against a dark, textured background.
Playability Overview
Giovanni is a niche but powerful Trainer card that enables rapid evolution for Giovanni-named Pokémon, offering strategic advantage in fast setup decks focused on these specific Pokémon.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Underworld BossThis Giovanni card fits perfectly as a page anchor for a “Villain’s Den” or “Crime Syndicate” themed page. Its dark green, shadowy background pairs well with other Team Rocket or villainous Trainer cards, creating a moody, underground vibe.Additional Binder Suggestions: Cave / Intense / Dark Green / Crime Syndicate / Team Rocket
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