Giovanni's Scheme
League & Championship Cards · 138/165 · Promo
Current Prices
Number
138/165
Rarity
Promo
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Aug 1, 2026
Giovanni's Scheme: Rarity & Collectibility
Giovanni's Scheme in its sought-after Reverse_Holofoil variant sits at the most plentiful end of the rarity scale — easy to pull and easy to find. Cataloged as Common #138/165 of the League & Championship Cards set, it is the kind of card RarePokemonCard tracks for scarcity and collector demand rather than raw price alone. The harder a card is to pull in top condition, the more weight serious collectors place on it.
How Rare & Valuable Is Giovanni's Scheme?
In 2026, a Near Mint Giovanni's Scheme (Common, League & Championship Cards #138/165) changes hands at roughly $54.75, and availability keeps it within easy reach for collectors. Because demand concentrates on clean copies, surface wear is punished hard: a Near Mint example commands about $54.75, whereas a Moderately Played one slides to around $30.35. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $54.75, Lightly Played $37.68, Moderately Played $30.35 — proof that for a collectible like this, presentation is inseparable from value.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $37.68 | $37.68 | $37.68 | 13 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $30.35 | $30.35 | $30.35 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $54.75 | $54.75 | $54.75 | 2 |
Collector Outlook for Giovanni's Scheme
As a Common, Giovanni's Scheme earns its place through set completion rather than chase appeal — but a binder is never finished without it. Cards in this band from beloved sets tend to keep a loyal collector base over time. Whether you are chasing it for a set or as a centerpiece, revisit Giovanni's Scheme on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
