Persian – Gym Challenge (#8)
Persian Pokémon card from Gym Challenge (2000) — card #8. Released in 2000 as part of the Gym series, Gym Challenge introduced Persian in Rare Holo rarity. This Rare Holo print by Ken Sugimori features Colorless typing. The artwork by Ken Sugimori showcases Persian's distinctive Colorless, making this card a sought-after collectible for both competitive players and art enthusiasts. In gameplay, this Pokémon offers 60 HP with 1 attack, making it valuable for competitive decks. As a Rare Holo card, this print holds significant collector value and is often featured in premium collections focused on Persian or Gym Challenge completionist sets. Subtype classification: Stage 1. Current market value: lowest available price in EUR is €20.52, stable over 7 days
Card overview
Persian Rare Holo card from Gym Challenge (Gym, 2000) — card #8 illustrated by Ken Sugimori. It’s a Stage 1 Colorless type with 60 HP. Key attacks include Ambush (20+) and the ability Call the Boss. Weak to Fighting ×2; resists Psychic -30. Legalities — Unlimited: Legal. A Gym era rare holo print with enduring collector interest.
- Set: Gym Challenge
- Card No.: 8
- Rarity: Rare Holo
- Illustrator: Ken Sugimori
- HP: 60
- Type: Colorless
- Legalities: unlimited: Legal
- Subtype: Stage 1
- Prices: €21.11 (Cardmarket)
- Variants: 1stEditionHolofoil, unlimitedHolofoil
- Price last updated: 2025/08/16 · 2025/08/16
Gameplay details
- Ambush [Colorless, Colorless, Colorless] — 20+: Flip a coin. If heads, this attack does 20 damage plus 20 more damage; if tails, this attack does 20 damage.
- Weaknesses: Fighting ×2
- Resistances: Psychic -30
Abilities
- Call the Boss: 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.
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