Team Rocket's Giovanni 238 / 182 Pokemon Card from Destined Rivals Set

About the Team Rocket's Giovanni Trainer Card

Team Rocket's Giovanni is a Supporter Trainer card from the Destined Rivals set, part of the Scarlet & Violet series. It carries the collector number 238/182 and is classified as Special Illustration Rare. The Destined Rivals set was released on May 30, 2025.

Team Rocket's Giovanni Trainer Card Details

Card name: Team Rocket's Giovanni

Card number: 238/182

Set: Destined Rivals

Series: Scarlet & Violet

Rarity: Special Illustration Rare

Card type: Trainer (Supporter)

Artist: Krgc

Release date: May 30, 2025

Why Collect the Team Rocket's Giovanni Trainer Card?

Team Rocket's Giovanni sits at a higher rarity tier, which makes it the kind of card collectors build sets around and use as a display piece. Well-centred, high-grade copies are the most desirable. For collectors completing the Destined Rivals set, a card like this is often a centrepiece.

Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.

Artwork and Illustration of the Team Rocket's Giovanni Trainer Card

Team Rocket's Giovanni was illustrated by Krgc.

For Special Illustration Rare cards, the illustration is a major part of the appeal, and the artwork is one of the main reasons collectors seek these cards out.

Market Price and Value of the Team Rocket's Giovanni Trainer Card

The current aggregated market price for Team Rocket's Giovanni is about $34.94. Recent listings range from roughly $34.06 (low) to $335 (high), with a mid-point near $40.42. These figures are aggregated from marketplace data and change over time; the live price and full price history are shown above on this page.

For context, the Destined Rivals set has a median card value near $0.34 and an average near $9.30, so this card sits above the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved -12% over the last 7 days and -12% over 30 days.

Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Destined Rivals set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.

Grading the Team Rocket's Giovanni Trainer Card

Whether Team Rocket's Giovanni is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.

Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.

PSA has graded 3,649 copies of this card, of which 1,851 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 50.7%. These population figures were last refreshed on June 15, 2026. Population counts only rise as more copies are submitted, so the gem rate and totals shift over time; nothing here is estimated or back-filled.

How Rare Is the Team Rocket's Giovanni Trainer Card?

Special Illustration Rare cards such as Team Rocket's Giovanni are among the harder pulls in a set and are the kind of card collectors actively chase, which is reflected in their relative scarcity.

Its collector number (238/182) sits above the set's printed total of 182, which is typical of special and secret rare cards that fall outside the main numbered set.

Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 3,649 copies to date.

Other Printings of Team Rocket's Giovanni

Team Rocket's Giovanni appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Destined Rivals 225 (around $8.03), Destined Rivals 174 (around $0.37) and Ascended Heroes 204.

These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.

Final Thoughts on the Team Rocket's Giovanni Trainer Card

The Team Rocket's Giovanni trainer card is a Special Illustration Rare card from the Destined Rivals set (Scarlet & Violet series). As a higher-rarity chase card, it appeals to collectors building a complete set or focusing on standout artwork. Its current aggregated market price is about $34.94; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.

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