| Set | Gym Challenge |
| Card number | 18 |
| Rarity | Rare Holo |
| Type | Trainer |
| HP | 0 |
| Artist | Ken Sugimori |
| Released | Oct 2000 |
Giovanni #18 Value (Gym Challenge)
Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
Giovanni is a Rare Holo Trainer from Gym Challenge, released near the end of the original English Gym series in 2000. Rather than featuring a Pokémon, the card puts the Team Rocket leader at the center of Ken Sugimori's artwork. It occupies a respectable place in the set's value order, supported by character recognition and vintage holo status.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price (USD) | $40.64 |
| Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR) | €110.00 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €173.14 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €88.98 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 68 |
| eBay PSA 10 median (USD) | $447.93 |
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Similar artwork appears on other printings, so check yours with a Pokémon card scanner before trusting the price.
What sets the price of Giovanni #18
Giovanni #18 is a Rare Holo Trainer card from Gym Challenge, the Gym era (2000). It ranks as number 19 by price out of 264 cards in the set. A PSA 10 sells for about 11x the raw price, so centering and surface condition decide most of what a copy is worth. Its price has held almost flat over the last 30 days ($40.64 to $40.64). The illustration is by Ken Sugimori.
Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)
| Grading | Grade | Median sold | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACE | 9 | $95.19 | 1 |
| BGS | 9 | $100.65 | 2 |
| CGC | 10 | $170.54 | 5 |
| CGC | 9 | $106.97 | 5 |
| CGC | 8 | $110.75 | 4 |
| PSA | 10 | $447.93 | 5 |
| PSA | 9 | $114.45 | 5 |
| PSA | 8 | $116.43 | 5 |
| PSA | 7 | $61.96 | 5 |
Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.
Giovanni price history
| Month | Avg Cardmarket low | Avg TCGplayer market |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | €110.00 | $40.64 |
| Oct 2026 | €110.00 | $40.64 |
| Sep 2026 | €79.57 | $40.73 |
| Aug 2026 | €59.99 | $39.20 |
| Jul 2026 | €59.99 | $38.44 |
| Jun 2026 | €59.99 | - |
| May 2026 | €56.00 | - |
| Apr 2026 | €53.00 | - |
| Mar 2026 | €49.99 | - |
| Feb 2026 | €52.68 | - |
| Jan 2026 | €58.43 | - |
| Dec 2025 | €50.00 | - |
Frequently asked questions
What is Giovanni #18 worth on Nov 2, 2026?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $40.64, a PSA 10 sells for around $447.93 on eBay, the Cardmarket low is €110.00. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
What is a PSA 10 Giovanni #18 worth?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a PSA 10 Giovanni #18 sells for about $447.93 on eBay (median of recent graded sales), compared with about $40.64 for a raw near mint copy.
Is Giovanni #18 rare?
Giovanni #18 is printed at Rare Holo rarity and ranks number 19 by price among the 264 cards in Gym Challenge. Demand for the character and condition matter more than the rarity symbol.
Is Giovanni #18 going up in value?
Not much right now. Its price has stayed within a few percent over the last 30 days, at about $40.64.
Is Giovanni #18 worth grading?
Often, if your copy is clean. A PSA 10 sells for about 11.0x raw ($407.29 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 I have?
Look at the set symbol and the card number (18) 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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