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Giovanni's Persian

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Gym Challenge symbolGym Challenge (G2) · #8/132 · 2000

RareHolo Rare

Rare: usually one per pack, often shiny.

What it's worth

Near Mint market price
  • Holo
    The picture of the Pokémon is shiny.
    $52.05
    ▲ $1.36 this month
    🛒 Buy: about $52.05 · from $35.95 ↗💵 Sell: about $33.33
  • 1st edition
    Has a small "Edition 1" stamp on the left under the picture.
    $292.47
    Same as last month
    🛒 Buy: about $292.47💵 Sell: about $189.61

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Market prices

TCGplayer US dollars

Updated Nov 14, 2026
KindMarketLowMidHighDirect
1st edition holo$292.47$339.99$350.00$1,599.58—
Unlimited holo$52.05$35.95$58.57$9,999.00$54.39

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About this card

C ColorlessHP 60

Stage 1 · evolves from Meowth

Pokemon Power: 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.

CCCAmbush20+

Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 20 damage plus 20 more damage; if tails, this attack does 20 damage.

Weakness
F x2
Resistance
P -30
Retreat
Free

Special printings

This card was also printed in these versions. Look for the stamp or foil pattern on yours.

Number
8 / 132
Released
October 16, 2000
Illustrator
Ken Sugimori
Category
Pokémon
Pokédex number
#0053 · every Persian card
Tournament play
Not tournament legal