| Set | Gym Challenge |
| Card number | 5 |
| Rarity | Rare Holo |
| Type | Pokémon |
| HP | 90 |
| Artist | Ken Sugimori |
| Released | Oct 2000 |
Giovanni's Gyarados #5 Value (Gym Challenge)
Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
Among the 2000 Gym Challenge holos, Giovanni's Gyarados stands near the top of the set's price hierarchy. Ken Sugimori illustrates the Gym Leader's imposing Water-type partner, and the Rare Holo treatment gives it the visual weight expected of an early Gym-era centerpiece. Its strong ranking reflects sustained vintage demand rather than ordinary set-fill status.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price (USD) | $115.40 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €112.50 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €95.76 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 95 |
| eBay PSA 10 median (USD) | $4,400 |
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Why Giovanni's Gyarados #5 is priced where it is
Giovanni's Gyarados #5 is a Rare Holo Pokémon card from Gym Challenge, the Gym era (2000). A PSA 10 sells for about 38x 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 ($115.40 to $115.40). The illustration is by Ken Sugimori.
Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)
| Grading | Grade | Median sold | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACE | 9 | $275.00 | 5 |
| ACE | 8 | $134.02 | 5 |
| ACE | 7 | $93.58 | 1 |
| BGS | 9 | $380.74 | 5 |
| BGS | 8 | $132.13 | 4 |
| CGC | 10 | $785.37 | 5 |
| CGC | 9 | $223.96 | 5 |
| CGC | 8 | $294.74 | 5 |
| CGC | 7 | $115.00 | 4 |
| PSA | 10 | $4,400 | 5 |
| PSA | 9 | $708.47 | 5 |
| PSA | 8 | $170.24 | 5 |
| PSA | 7 | $125.41 | 5 |
| TAG | 9 | $249.99 | 1 |
Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.
Giovanni's Gyarados price history
| Month | Avg Cardmarket low | Avg TCGplayer market |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | - | $115.40 |
| Oct 2026 | €450.00 | $115.40 |
| Sep 2026 | €313.33 | $115.25 |
| Aug 2026 | €126.87 | $108.62 |
| Jul 2026 | €124.29 | $105.73 |
| Jun 2026 | €142.18 | - |
| May 2026 | €126.66 | - |
| Apr 2026 | €100.00 | - |
| Mar 2026 | €112.99 | - |
| Feb 2026 | €91.50 | - |
| Jan 2026 | €105.50 | - |
| Dec 2025 | €113.33 | - |
Frequently asked questions
What is Giovanni's Gyarados #5 worth on Nov 2, 2026?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $115.40, a PSA 10 sells for around $4,400 on eBay. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
What is a PSA 10 Giovanni's Gyarados #5 worth?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a PSA 10 Giovanni's Gyarados #5 sells for about $4,400 on eBay (median of recent graded sales), compared with about $115.40 for a raw near mint copy.
Is Giovanni's Gyarados #5 going up in value?
Not much right now. Its price has stayed within a few percent over the last 30 days, at about $115.40.
Is Giovanni's Gyarados #5 worth grading?
Often, if your copy is clean. A PSA 10 sells for about 38.1x raw ($4,285 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 Gyarados I have?
Look at the set symbol and the card number (5) 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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