Giovanni's Persian 8/132
Pokemon card from Gym Challenge · released Oct 16, 2000
Giovanni's Persian is a Holo Rare Colorless-type Stage 1 Pokemon card, number 8/132 in Gym Challenge (released Oct 16, 2000), illustrated by Ken Sugimori. Its TCGplayer market price was ~$292.47 for the 1st edition holofoil finish on Oct 30, 2026. Between Sep 29 and Oct 28, 2026, its 1st Edition Holofoil TCGplayer market price went from ~$159.99 to ~$292.47, up 82.8%.
Prices by finish
| Finish | PriceMarket price | Low | Mid | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Edition Holofoil | ~$292.47 | ~$339.99 | ~$350.00 | CardNexuseBayBuy 1st Edition Holofoil on TCGplayer (opens in a new tab)Search eBaySearch AmazonCardNexus |
| Unlimited Holofoil | ~$53.10 | ~$36.00 | ~$56.75 | CardNexuseBayBuy Unlimited Holofoil on TCGplayer (opens in a new tab)Search eBaySearch AmazonCardNexus |
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Card details
| Set | Gym Challenge |
| Number | 8/132 |
| Rarity | Holo Rare |
| Type | Colorless |
| HP | 60 |
| Stage | Stage 1 — evolves from Meowth |
| Artist | Ken Sugimori |
| Format legality | Not legal in Standard or Expanded |
| Finishes | 1st Edition Holofoil · Unlimited Holofoil |
What the codes mean
- Card number8/132Card 8 of the 132 in the main Gym Challenge list.
- Set symbol
The small Gym Challenge symbol identifies the set. Cards from before Scarlet & Violet print a symbol instead of a set code. - Regulation markNo regulation mark. Cards before Sword & Shield (2020) have none.
- RarityHolo Rare, printed as a small symbol after the number.
- Illustrator“Illus. Ken Sugimori” names the artist who made the art.
Attacks & abilities
Pokemon Power: Call the BossWhen 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.
Ambush20+Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 20 damage plus 20 more damage; if tails, this attack does 20 damage.
Weakness: Fighting x2 · Resistance: Psychic -30 · Retreat cost: 0
More Gym Challenge cards
All Persian cards · Gym Challenge price list
Card data via TCGdex and pokemontcg.io, updated Oct 30, 2026. Prices: TCGplayer market prices via TCGCSV, Oct 30, 2026.