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Giovanni has been a recurring name in manyPokemongames, andPokemon TCG Pocketfully embraces Team Rocket’s leader in its diverse card lineup. In this game, Giovanni shifts away from his typical villainous role, becoming a supportive Trainer who enhances your Active Slot’s attack damage. As for the good news, unlocking him isn’t a daunting task; you can acquire multiple copies of Giovanni relatively early. Here’s everything you need to know.
An Overview of Giovanni in Pokemon TCG Pocket
InPokemon TCG Pocket, Giovanni is an S-Tier Supporter who boosts your attack damage by 10 for one round. However, if you skip attacking after playing him, the buff is wasted. With a limit of two per deck, Giovanni’s maximum buff is 20—particularly valuable in early rounds.
What makes Giovanni META is his universal synergy. Regardless of your deck archetype, his effect is useful, especially when your attack falls just short of a knockout. Giovanni ensures your opponent doesn’t get a chance to retreat by delivering the decisive damage.
How to Get Giovanni
You canobtain Giovanni by opening Mewtwo booster packsinthe Genetic Apex expansion. There’s a 4.562% chance of pulling a two-diamond or two-star Giovanni Trainer Card. The two-diamond version is his base form, while the two-star is a full-art variant. Both share identical stats and abilities.
4th Slot
5th Slot
2.571%
0.222%
Two-star (full-art)
0.055%
1.714%
How to Craft Giovanni
You canexchange 70 Pack Points for one Giovanni card. To do this, you’ll need toopen at least 14 booster packsto gather the required points. Once you have enough, go to the Pack Point Exchange menu in the booster pack tab and craft Giovanni. He’ll be listed alongside other two-diamond Supporter Cards.
Crafting Giovanni’s two-star variant will cost you 1,250 Pack Points, which isn’t worth it unless you’re working on one ofPokemon Pocket’s secret missions.
How to Get Giovanni in Wonder Picks
If you wishlist Giovanni, you’ll be notified with a heart icon hovering overthe Wonder Pick buttonwhenever he appears in offers. You can then spend some of your Hourglasses to try pulling for Giovanni, with a one-in-five chance of getting him.
Is Giovanni Worth It?
Thanks to his universal synergy with all archetypes inPokemon Pocket, Giovanni is a must-have Trainer Card. you may use him as a plug-and-play card, adding up to 20 extra damage without any drawbacks. In ourtier list of the best Supporters inPocket, we ranked Giovanni among the top three trainers, highlighting how strong he is in the current metagame.
