Team Rocket's Giovanni #225
Team Rocket's Giovanni is card #225 from Destined Rivals, a Ultra Rare Trainer card currently trading near $5.05 for its Holofoil printing.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
Net estimates use each marketplace's default seller tier and typical shipping — fees vary by category, account status and payment method, so confirm current rates before selling.
Team Rocket's Giovanni #225 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Team Rocket's Giovanni at a glance
- Ultra Rare rarity.
- Cardmarket trend price €6.02.
- Current TCGplayer market value $5.05 (Holofoil).
- 7-day average €5.71; 30-day average €6.15.
- Set: Destined Rivals (Scarlet & Violet, 2025).
Team Rocket's Giovanni price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Team Rocket's Giovanni #225.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $3.47
- Mid
- $5.71
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
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About Team Rocket's Giovanni #225
Destined Rivals placed Team Rocket's Giovanni at #225; the Trainer card entered the market in 2025 within the Scarlet & Violet series. This Trainer (Supporter) is used in decks as well as collections.
akagi illustrated this card. Its Holofoil printing is priced near $5.05, with listings from $3.47 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Destined Rivals
- Series
- Scarlet & Violet
- Number
- #225 / 182
- Rarity
- Ultra Rare
- Illustrator
- akagi
- Subtype
- Supporter
- Released
- 2025/05/30
Team Rocket's Giovanni attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Team Rocket's Giovanni #225 — the playability layer behind the price.
Battle stats
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- —
Team Rocket's Giovanni price analysis
What drives the current market value of Team Rocket's Giovanni #225.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Holofoil ($5.05) — 1 version in total.
At $5.05 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
$5.05 gives Team Rocket's Giovanni real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
Cardmarket values Team Rocket's Giovanni at a trend of €6.02, an average sold price of €6.38 and a near-mint floor of €2.50.
Team Rocket's Giovanni price history & movement
The card is cooling off: the 7-day average sold price is €5.71, 7.2% below the 30-day average of €6.15.
Single-day average: €6.75; Cardmarket trend price €6.02.
Team Rocket's Giovanni has been tracked here for 3 days, ranging from $5.00 to $5.05; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
Daily moves average a volatility of 0.5%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0%.
The latest reading is a new recorded all-time high for this card.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 3 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Team Rocket's Giovanni?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $5.05 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $4.08 via eBay's default tier, $4.11 on TCGplayer, $4.45 on Cardmarket, $4.20 on Whatnot and $5.05 selling directly — a $0.97 spread after fees and typical shipping.
As a ultra rare card, Team Rocket's Giovanni sells differently by venue: marketplaces maximise reach, personal channels maximise margin. Use the calculator to weigh reach against take-home.
Your sale
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Modelled on each marketplace's default seller tier with your shipping input. Net payout = sale price − selling fees − outbound shipping. Fee figures are estimates (last reviewed October 15, 2026) and vary by category, account status and payment method — confirm current rates with the marketplace. Open the full seller fee calculator to model account tiers and buyer-paid shipping.
Should you grade Team Rocket's Giovanni?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Team Rocket's Giovanni #225 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.
Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $5.05 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets — versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $51.02 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-66.4% return on cost basis).
Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.
Team Rocket's Giovanni within Destined Rivals
Team Rocket's Giovanni ranks #33 of 33 tracked Destined Rivals cards by market value, against a set median of $16.41.
That is 69% below the middle of the set — a top-3% position.
The set's top card is Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex (#231), valued at $335.30.
What makes Team Rocket's Giovanni valuable
- Ultra Rare is an upper-tier rarity, which concentrates demand on comparatively few copies.
- The akagi artwork gives Team Rocket's Giovanni appeal beyond pure playability.
- This Trainer appeals to players completing decks and collectors completing sets.
- Contemporary-era cards like Team Rocket's Giovanni (2025) are still in print, tying value to playability and demand.
- Its steady supply status keeps entry costs low, which supports steady turnover.
Buying & selling Team Rocket's Giovanni
- For Team Rocket's Giovanni, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $5.05 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Bulk lots of Team Rocket's Giovanni can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€5.71 and €6.15) to time entries and exits.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $5.05 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
Team Rocket's Giovanni value questions
How much is Team Rocket's Giovanni worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $5.05 for the Holofoil printing, with a low of $3.47 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €6.02.
Will Team Rocket's Giovanni hold its value?
As a contemporary Ultra Rare card it is trending down in the short term (-7.2% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Value will track playability and collector demand.
What rarity is Team Rocket's Giovanni?
Team Rocket's Giovanni is a Ultra Rare card from Destined Rivals (Scarlet & Violet series, 2025). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.
What print variants exist for Team Rocket's Giovanni?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($5.05). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Team Rocket's Giovanni?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $5.05. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Team Rocket's Giovanni cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Ultra Rare rarity tier, the contemporary Scarlet & Violet set pedigree, playability (Trainer), and condition. Artwork by akagi also matters to collector demand.
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