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Giovanni's Persian

Gym Challenge / #8/132

Giovanni's Persian

Printed language: English · Pokémon

Set (printed edition)
Gym Challenge
Rarity (source)
Holo Rare
Illustrator
Ken Sugimori
Source reference
gym2-8

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About the species

Persian moves with a suppleness that makes its footsteps almost inaudible. Its six large whiskers detect air movements and help it sense what is nearby. Its elegant bearing and forehead gem attract collectors, but its proud nature makes it difficult to tame. If it feels annoyed, its claws emerge quickly. The Pokédex thus contrasts the grace of its gait with very real vigilance and aggression.

This account describes the species in the video games. It does not describe its Trainer’s history or that of this copy, and does not identify the depicted form or sex.

A detail worth noticing

Persian’s forehead gem attracts thieves, according to Pokémon Ultra Moon. The same entry states that it was prized by the wealthy. Its prestigious appearance therefore has a downside: the ornament that makes it famous can also make it a target.

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Card details

HP
60
Type (source)
Colorless
Stage (source)
Stage1
Evolves from (printed name)
Meowth
Pokédex number
53
Retreat cost
0 Energy
Weakness (source)
Fighting x2
Resistance (source)
Psychic -30

Printed card text — English

Quoted source text is retained in the card’s printed language so this exact printing can be identified. The CarDex background above is translated into English.

Abilities

Call the Boss

Pokemon Power

When you play Giovanni's Persian from your hand, you may search your deck for the Trainer card named Giovanni, show it to your opponent, and put it into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward.

Attacks

Ambush

Cost: Colorless · Colorless · Colorless

Damage: 20+

Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 20 damage plus 20 more damage; if tails, this attack does 20 damage.

Documented variants

Versions reported by the source; identification for sales still needs verification.

  • Holographic
  • First Edition
  • holo · standard
  • holo · standard · 1st-edition

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