Giovanni's Persian
Gym Challenge · 008/132 · Holo Rare
Current Prices
Set
Gym ChallengeNumber
008/132
Rarity
Holo Rare
Variant
Unlimited_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Giovanni's Persian Worth?
Giovanni's Persian (Unlimited_Holofoil variant) is a holographic rare from Gym Challenge, card number 008/132. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it carries real mid-range value and is worth keeping protected in a sleeve and top-loader.
Giovanni's Persian Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Giovanni's Persian (Gym Challenge, 008/132) is worth around $38.20 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $38.20, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $9.89. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $38.20, Lightly Played $27.51, Moderately Played $18.64, Heavily Played $14.05, Damaged $9.89 — so grading the condition correctly before you buy or sell matters more than almost anything else. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $6,056 — about 159x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $135.98.
Is It Worth Grading Giovanni's Persian?
Grading Giovanni's Persian can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($38.20) and a PSA 10 ($6,056) is about $6,017 — a 159x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $135.98, CGC 10 $299.00, CGC 9.5 $225.00. Grading is worth considering if your copy looks clean — the PSA 10 premium can comfortably clear the fee.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | DAMAGED | $14.95 | $14.95 | $14.95 | 5 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $30.00 | $30.00 | $30.00 | 7 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $29.00 | $29.00 | $29.00 | 12 |
| ebay | BGS 6 | $41.86 | $41.86 | $41.86 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $164.98 | $164.98 | $164.98 | 5 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $285.00 | $285.00 | $285.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $299.00 | $299.00 | $299.00 | 20 |
| ebay | CGC 6 | $34.99 | $34.99 | $34.99 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 6 5 | $28.00 | $28.00 | $28.00 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 7 | $38.00 | $38.00 | $38.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $82.17 | $82.17 | $82.17 | 8 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $74.99 | $74.99 | $74.99 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $56.00 | $56.00 | $56.00 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $84.99 | $84.99 | $84.99 | 19 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $225.00 | $225.00 | $225.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | $1,500 | 7 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $6,056 | $6,056 | $6,056 | 16 |
| ebay | PSA 2 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 3 | $20.50 | $20.50 | $20.50 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $29.99 | $29.99 | $29.99 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $22.99 | $22.99 | $22.99 | 33 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $37.99 | $37.99 | $37.99 | 29 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $55.00 | $55.00 | $55.00 | 26 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $66.00 | $66.00 | $66.00 | 33 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $135.98 | $135.98 | $135.98 | 14 |
| ebay | SGC 4 | $14.99 | $14.99 | $14.99 | 1 |
| ebay | SGC 5 | $18.99 | $18.99 | $18.99 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $2,475 | $2,475 | $2,475 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $9.89 | $10.99 | $11.00 | 123 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $14.05 | $14.05 | $14.05 | 88 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $27.51 | $28.47 | $28.47 | 163 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $18.64 | $18.89 | $32.99 | 170 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $38.20 | $38.20 | $38.20 | 79 |
Is Giovanni's Persian a Good Buy?
Holos like Giovanni's Persian are among the most collected cards and tend to hold value well. Mid-value cards from popular sets tend to hold up well over time. Whatever you decide, recheck Giovanni's Persian's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
