| Set | Destined Rivals |
| Card number | 238 |
| Rarity | Special Illustration Rare |
| Type | Trainer |
| HP | 0 |
| Artist | Krgc |
| Released | May 2025 |
Team Rocket's Giovanni #238 Value (Destined Rivals)
Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
Among Destined Rivals' Special Illustration Rares, Team Rocket's Giovanni number 238 gives the set's central villain a dedicated Trainer card with artwork by Krgc. The May 2025 Scarlet & Violet era release places it twelfth by market value on a 244-card checklist, below the leading Pokémon pulls but still high within the set.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price (USD) | $17.91 |
| Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR) | €29.00 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €29.23 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €29.47 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 425 |
| eBay PSA 10 median (USD) | $59.04 |
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What sets the price of Team Rocket's Giovanni #238
Team Rocket's Giovanni #238 is a Special Illustration Rare Trainer card from Destined Rivals, the Scarlet & Violet era (2025). It ranks as number 10 by price out of 244 cards in the set, so it is one of the cards collectors chase when opening packs. A PSA 10 adds about $41.13 over raw (3.3x), so grading only pays off for copies that look flawless. Over the last 30 days the price fell -21%, from $22.74 to $17.91. The illustration is by Krgc.
Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)
| Grading | Grade | Median sold | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACE | 10 | $56.00 | 5 |
| ACE | 9 | $29.00 | 2 |
| BGS | 9 | $26.16 | 1 |
| CGC | 10 | $40.36 | 5 |
| PSA | 10 | $59.04 | 5 |
| PSA | 9 | $26.01 | 5 |
| PSA | 8 | $26.42 | 5 |
| PSA | 7 | $19.24 | 2 |
| TAG | 10 | $88.00 | 5 |
Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.
Team Rocket's Giovanni price history
| Month | Avg Cardmarket low | Avg TCGplayer market |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | €29.00 | $17.90 |
| Oct 2026 | €28.92 | $19.73 |
| Sep 2026 | €27.11 | $23.63 |
| Aug 2026 | €32.73 | $24.86 |
| Jul 2026 | €32.90 | $26.90 |
| Jun 2026 | €33.59 | $30.14 |
| May 2026 | €35.99 | $30.14 |
Frequently asked questions
What is Team Rocket's Giovanni #238 worth on Nov 2, 2026?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $17.91, a PSA 10 sells for around $59.04 on eBay, the Cardmarket low is €29.00. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
What is a PSA 10 Team Rocket's Giovanni #238 worth?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a PSA 10 Team Rocket's Giovanni #238 sells for about $59.04 on eBay (median of recent graded sales), compared with about $17.91 for a raw near mint copy.
Is Team Rocket's Giovanni #238 rare?
Team Rocket's Giovanni #238 is printed at Special Illustration Rare rarity and ranks number 10 by price among the 244 cards in Destined Rivals. That puts it among the set’s chase cards.
Is Team Rocket's Giovanni #238 going up in value?
Over the last 30 days it dropped -21% to about $17.91. Short moves often reverse, so compare the chart with recent sold listings before buying or selling.
Is Team Rocket's Giovanni #238 worth grading?
Only for a copy that looks perfect. A PSA 10 adds about $41.13 over raw (3.3x), and a PSA 9 or lower can end up worth less than the raw card plus fees.
How do I check which printing of Team Rocket's Giovanni I have?
Look at the set symbol and the card number (238) 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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