| Set | BREAKthrough |
| Card number | 162 |
| Rarity | Rare Ultra |
| Type | Trainer |
| HP | 0 |
| Artist | Ken Sugimori |
| Released | Nov 2015 |
Giovanni's Scheme #162 Value (BREAKthrough)
Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
Giovanni's Scheme is a Rare Ultra Trainer from the XY BREAKthrough series released in 2015. This card features classic artwork by Ken Sugimori, the original Pokémon illustrator. It ranks within the top fifteen value cards in the set.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price (USD) | $18.43 |
| Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR) | €22.24 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €22.87 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €29.26 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 128 |
| eBay PSA 10 median (USD) | $291.57 |
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Why Giovanni's Scheme #162 is priced where it is
Giovanni's Scheme #162 is a Rare Ultra Trainer card from BREAKthrough, the XY era (2015). It ranks as number 14 by price out of 165 cards in the set. A PSA 10 sells for about 16x the raw price, so centering and surface condition decide most of what a copy is worth. Over the last 30 days the price fell -14%, from $21.47 to $18.43. The illustration is by Ken Sugimori.
Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)
| Grading | Grade | Median sold | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACE | 7 | $12.38 | 1 |
| CGC | 10 | $96.82 | 1 |
| CGC | 9 | $34.49 | 2 |
| PSA | 10 | $291.57 | 5 |
| PSA | 9 | $70.00 | 5 |
| PSA | 8 | $21.56 | 5 |
| PSA | 7 | $15.16 | 3 |
Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.
Giovanni's Scheme price history
| Month | Avg Cardmarket low | Avg TCGplayer market |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | €22.24 | $18.43 |
| Oct 2026 | €21.94 | $20.34 |
| Sep 2026 | €22.20 | $21.85 |
| Aug 2026 | €23.11 | $20.66 |
| Jul 2026 | €23.84 | $15.24 |
| Jun 2026 | €23.88 | $15.24 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Giovanni's Scheme #162 worth on Nov 2, 2026?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $18.43, a PSA 10 sells for around $291.57 on eBay, the Cardmarket low is €22.24. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
What is a PSA 10 Giovanni's Scheme #162 worth?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a PSA 10 Giovanni's Scheme #162 sells for about $291.57 on eBay (median of recent graded sales), compared with about $18.43 for a raw near mint copy.
Is Giovanni's Scheme #162 rare?
Giovanni's Scheme #162 is printed at Rare Ultra rarity and ranks number 14 by price among the 165 cards in BREAKthrough. Demand for the character and condition matter more than the rarity symbol.
Is Giovanni's Scheme #162 going up in value?
Over the last 30 days it dropped -14% to about $18.43. Short moves often reverse, so compare the chart with recent sold listings before buying or selling.
Is Giovanni's Scheme #162 worth grading?
Often, if your copy is clean. A PSA 10 sells for about 15.8x raw ($273.14 more), but a PSA 9 is worth far less than a 10, so check centering, corners and surface first.
How do I check which printing of Giovanni's Scheme I have?
Look at the set symbol and the card number (162) at the bottom of the card, then match both to this page. A phone scanner such as Card Value Scanner on iPhone reads them from one photo; on Android, search the number in the price guide.
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