Giovanni's Persian (サカキのペルシアン)
Pokemon TCG • Gym 2: Challenge from the Darkness (Gym Challenge)
Card Type
Stage 1 Pokemon (evolves from Giovanni's Meowth)
Set & Number
Gym 2: Challenge from the Darkness (Gym Challenge) - No. 053
Rarity
Holo Rare (indicated by the star symbol in bottom right)
Edition & Language
Japanese Original (No rarity symbol denotes early Gym sets, though this includes the standard rarity mark) • Japanese
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Grade
Near Mint (NM)
Estimated Market Value
Raw: $20 - $35; PSA 10: $250 - $400; PSA 9: $60 - $80
Recent Sales
Recent eBay sold listings for Near Mint Japanese copies range from $22 to $38. Graded PSA 9 copies have recently sold for approximately $75.
Condition Details
The centering appears slightly heavy on the right border. Surface looks clean with no visible scratches on the holo; edges appear crisp from the photo angle, though the back would be needed for a final assessment of edge whitening.
Grading Recommendation
Worth grading if the surface is flawless. This card is popular due to the 'Gym Leader' theme and Giovanni's popularity. A potential PSA 10 drastically increases value, but PSA 9 or lower may only marginally cover grading costs.
Card Description
HP60. Pokemon Power: Call for the Boss - When you play this card from your hand, search your deck for a card with 'Giovanni' in its name. Attack: Ambush (3 Colorless) - 20+ damage. Flip a coin; if heads, this attack does 20 more damage.
Notable Features
Includes a Gym leader portrait of Giovanni in the bottom right. Features Ken Sugimori's iconic art style. Notable for the 'Swirl' holofoil pattern possibility (though not clearly visible in this specific lighting).
Authentication Notes
The font, holofoil style, and card borders are consistent with authentic 1999 Japanese Gym expansion production. No bleeding edges or font inconsistencies noted.
Scanned: 2026-03-19T12:59:08.135019