| Set | Gym Challenge |
| Card number | 8 |
| Rarity | Rare Holo |
| Type | Pokémon |
| HP | 60 |
| Artist | Ken Sugimori |
| Released | Oct 2000 |
Giovanni's Persian #8 Value (Gym Challenge)
Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Nov 2, 2026.
Few Gym Challenge cards capture Giovanni's character theme as directly as his Persian, a Rare Holo released in 2000 with artwork by Ken Sugimori. The card ranks inside the set's upper price tier and has recently moved above its shorter-term average, giving Giovanni's familiar partner a notable place among vintage Gym holos.
Current prices
| Source | Price |
|---|---|
| TCGplayer market price (USD) | $43.62 |
| Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR) | €375.00 |
| Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR) | €70.73 |
| Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR) | €66.93 |
| Cardmarket listings available | 144 |
| eBay PSA 10 median (USD) | $10,651 |
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Why Giovanni's Persian #8 is priced where it is
Giovanni's Persian #8 is a Rare Holo Pokémon card from Gym Challenge, the Gym era (2000). It ranks as number 7 by price out of 264 cards in the set, so it is one of the cards collectors chase when opening packs. A PSA 10 sells for about 244x 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 ($43.62 to $43.62). The illustration is by Ken Sugimori.
Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)
| Grading | Grade | Median sold | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACE | 10 | $2,191 | 1 |
| ACE | 8 | $31.58 | 1 |
| BGS | 9 | $289.39 | 5 |
| BGS | 8 | $63.64 | 1 |
| CGC | 10 | $448.59 | 5 |
| CGC | 9 | $103.18 | 5 |
| CGC | 8 | $63.64 | 5 |
| CGC | 7 | $34.43 | 2 |
| PSA | 10 | $10,651 | 5 |
| PSA | 9 | $598.13 | 5 |
| PSA | 8 | $89.71 | 5 |
| PSA | 7 | $62.80 | 5 |
| TAG | 10 | $5,850 | 1 |
| TAG | 9 | $125.00 | 2 |
Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.
Giovanni's Persian price history
| Month | Avg Cardmarket low | Avg TCGplayer market |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | €375.00 | $43.62 |
| Oct 2026 | €216.90 | $43.62 |
| Sep 2026 | €124.76 | $43.62 |
| Aug 2026 | €53.19 | $43.36 |
| Jul 2026 | €50.00 | $42.74 |
| Jun 2026 | €48.33 | - |
| May 2026 | €47.50 | - |
| Apr 2026 | €51.62 | - |
| Mar 2026 | €42.15 | - |
Frequently asked questions
What is Giovanni's Persian #8 worth on Nov 2, 2026?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $43.62, a PSA 10 sells for around $10,651 on eBay, the Cardmarket low is €375.00. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.
What is a PSA 10 Giovanni's Persian #8 worth?
As of Nov 2, 2026, a PSA 10 Giovanni's Persian #8 sells for about $10,651 on eBay (median of recent graded sales), compared with about $43.62 for a raw near mint copy.
Is Giovanni's Persian #8 rare?
Giovanni's Persian #8 is printed at Rare Holo rarity and ranks number 7 by price among the 264 cards in Gym Challenge. That puts it among the set’s chase cards.
Is Giovanni's Persian #8 going up in value?
Not much right now. Its price has stayed within a few percent over the last 30 days, at about $43.62.
Is Giovanni's Persian #8 worth grading?
Often, if your copy is clean. A PSA 10 sells for about 244.2x raw ($10,607 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 Persian I have?
Look at the set symbol and the card number (8) 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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