# Giovanni's Persian #008/132

The Giovanni's Persian (#008/132, Gym Challenge, 2000) is a holo rare Pokemon card. Across 2 ZeroPop community scans it averages a 7.0/10 grade (NM), with 0% grading Gem Mint 9.5 or higher.

Canonical URL: https://zeropop.app/card/giovanni-s-persian-gym-challenge-008-132

## Card details

- Set: Gym Challenge
- Number: #008/132
- Year: 2000
- Game: Pokemon
- Rarity: Holo Rare
- Printing: 1st Edition Holofoil
- Set released: Oct 16, 2000
- Set size: 133 cards

## Market price

- Current raw value: $250
- 4-month change: +250.0%

## Community grade population

- Scans: 2
- Average overall grade: 7.0 / 10
- Average corners: 7.0
- Average edges: 7.8
- Average surface: 7.8
- Average centering: 9.3
- Gem Mint (9.5+) rate: 0%
- Highest community grade: 9.0

### Value by grade

| Grade | % of scans | Avg value |
|-------|------------|-----------|
| 9 | 50% | $51 |
| 6 & below | 50% | $195 |

### Most common condition issues

- Whitening: 50% of scans
- Whitening; Bl B: 50% of scans
- Whitening; B B: 50% of scans

## Is it worth grading?

A raw Giovanni's Persian carries a market value of $250. Community scans grading 9 are worth roughly $51, about 0.2× the raw price. Submission economics depend on the grade your specific copy would actually receive.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is a Giovanni's Persian worth?

The Giovanni's Persian from Gym Challenge has a live raw market value that moves with recent sales, and graded copies sell for more. Create a free ZeroPop account and start a 3-day Pro trial to see its current value, full price history, and the estimated price at every grade.

### What grade do most Giovanni's Persian cards get?

Across 2 community scans on ZeroPop, the Giovanni's Persian averages a 7.0/10 overall grade. 0% reach Gem Mint (9.5+). Sub-grade averages: corners 7.0, edges 7.8, surface 7.8, centering 9.3.

### What are the most common defects on a Giovanni's Persian?

The most frequently flagged condition issues on scanned Giovanni's Persian cards are Whitening (50% of scans), Whitening; Bl B (50% of scans), Whitening; B B (50% of scans).

### Is the Giovanni's Persian worth grading?

Whether the Giovanni's Persian is worth submitting depends on its raw value versus its graded value and your predicted grade. ZeroPop scans the card, predicts a PSA/BGS/CGC grade, and runs the break-even math before you pay submission fees.

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Source: ZeroPop community grade data. ZeroPop is an AI-powered trading card grading app at https://zeropop.app