Giovanni (Gym Challenge 104) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Giovanni is a rare Trainer card from the Gym Challenge set, numbered 104. It stands out with its distinctive design and role within the set, and collectors value its unique place in the Gym Challenge lineup.

Quick Facts

• Card ID: gym2-104
• Retreat Cost: 0
• Stage: None (Trainer card)
• Types: None
• Weaknesses/Resistances: None
• Evolves From: None

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Gym Challenge set, identified by the set code “gym2” and card number 104. It is a rare card with no known alternate printings or reprints.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. The card can be referenced in market queries as “Giovanni Gym Challenge 104.” The illustration by Ken Sugimori is a key identifying feature.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown

This card’s unique rule allows you to choose one of your Pokémon in play with Giovanni in its name and evolve it during your turn even if it was just played or evolved that turn, or if it is your first turn. This effect also applies to the Pokémon it evolves into. The card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Care & Storage Tips

As a rare card with unknown release date and limited print variants, preserving the card in a protective sleeve and storing it in a cool, dry place is recommended. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight to maintain the integrity of Ken Sugimori’s artwork.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Gym Challenge: This set includes the Giovanni card as a rare Trainer card with a distinctive gameplay effect. The set is notable for featuring Gym Leaders and their unique strategies, with this card exemplifying Giovanni’s thematic role in evolving Pokémon rapidly.