GIOVANNI-HOLO | 2000 POKEMON GYM CHALLENGE 18 | PSA MINT 9
PSA Graded Card - Certification #94905772 - Grade: MINT 9
This is a 2000 Pokémon Gym Challenge Giovanni Trainer card in holofoil format. The card features a full-color image of Giovanni, a major villain from the Pokémon franchise, set against a dark, holographic background depicting the Team Rocket logo. The card design uses the classic yellow-bordered layout, with black and gold lettering defining it as a 'TRAINER' card at the top and Giovanni's name just below. The center art features an anime-style illustration of Giovanni by Ken Sugimori. Below the illustration is the card's effect text, which impacts Pokémon gameplay by allowing special evolution rules for Pokémon with Giovanni in their name. Card number is 18/132, as printed. The card is graded by PSA as Mint 9, indicating minimal wear with excellent centering, sharp corners, and clean surfaces. The holofoil effect adds shine and depth, a distinguishing feature for certain Gym Challenge Trainer cards. There are no autographs or serial numbers. The bottom of the card notes Ken Sugimori as illustrator and credits to Nintendo, GAMEFREAK, and Wizards. This card is notable for being part of the last few English Pokémon TCG sets released by Wizards of the Coast and for showcasing a key character from the original video game and TV series franchise.
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Subject: GIOVANNI-HOLO
Card Name: 2000 POKEMON GYM CHALLENGE
Card Number: 18
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PSA Graded Card - Certification #94905772 - Grade: MINT 9
This is a 2000 Pokémon Gym Challenge Giovanni Trainer card in holofoil format. The card features a full-color image of Giovanni, a major villain from the Pokémon franchise, set against a dark, holographic background depicting the Team Rocket logo. The card design uses the classic yellow-bordered layout, with black and gold lettering defining it as a 'TRAINER' card at the top and Giovanni's name just below. The center art features an anime-style illustration of Giovanni by Ken Sugimori. Below the illustration is the card's effect text, which impacts Pokémon gameplay by allowing special evolution rules for Pokémon with Giovanni in their name. Card number is 18/132, as printed. The card is graded by PSA as Mint 9, indicating minimal wear with excellent centering, sharp corners, and clean surfaces. The holofoil effect adds shine and depth, a distinguishing feature for certain Gym Challenge Trainer cards. There are no autographs or serial numbers. The bottom of the card notes Ken Sugimori as illustrator and credits to Nintendo, GAMEFREAK, and Wizards. This card is notable for being part of the last few English Pokémon TCG sets released by Wizards of the Coast and for showcasing a key character from the original video game and TV series franchise.
Card Details:
Subject: GIOVANNI-HOLO
Card Name: 2000 POKEMON GYM CHALLENGE
Card Number: 18
