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In the [[Generation II]] games, Giovanni has disappeared inexplicably after his final loss to [[Red (game)|Red]], leaving [[Team Rocket]] disorganized and confused. |
In the [[Generation II]] games, Giovanni has disappeared inexplicably after his final loss to [[Red (game)|Red]], leaving [[Team Rocket]] disorganized and confused. |
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⚫ | Giovanni first appeared in the [[Generation I]] games as the Leader of Team Rocket. After he and his Team Rocket Grunts were defeated at both the Rocket Hideout and [[Silph Co.]], Giovanni escapes to an unknown hideout where the protagonist is unaware of. Eventually, it was revealed that he was the Gym Leader of the Viridian Gym, and the final Gym Leader the player faces. Upon defeating him, Giovanni states that he's giving up on Team Rocket, subsequently disbands the organization, and disappears, and is not seen again for the rest of the game. |
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− | Giovanni serves as the Head of [[Team Rocket]] in the anime, never really shown taking action in field work, but rather sends the grunts and other members for that. [[Team Rocket|Jessie, James, Meowth, Butch and Cassidy]] along with other members, are constantly striving to please him in their actions, usually without his compliance. |
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− | In the early episodes of Pokémon, his face was hidden from view and his voice was distorted. However, this version was later dropped as the series went on to become more comical. Giovanni has only been shown once as the [[Gym Leader]] of Viridian Gym, in the episode The Battle of the Badge, facing off against [[Gary Oak|Gary]]. In this episode he used [[Mewtwo]], which he was controlling with a machine, against Gary's Pokémon, brutally defeating him. By the time [[Ash]] challenged the Gym, Giovanni left on account of an emergency, leaving [[Jessie]], [[James]] and [[Meowth]] in charge. Ever since the destruction of the Gym, he had never returned to it, rather it was rebuilt and had [[Agatha]] of the Kanto Elite Four take temporary leadership of it. Giovanni in the anime series might be some sort of businessman, because he is revealed to own Pokémon Island. |
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− | He possesses knowledge of the other crime syndicates in the [[Hoenn]], [[Sinnoh]], and [[Unova]] regions, which are also regions that he does not have a branch of Team Rocket. Despite his dislike of Jessie, James and Meowth, he allows them to try setting up new branches (as they kept following Ash to capture his Pikachu). Upon Team Galactic's defeat, Giovanni began looking into the working of a [[Team Plasma|mysterious organization in]] Unova as he wished obtain artifacts to further his plans for [[Pokémon World|global]] domination without confronting them. Giovanni allowed Jessie, James and Meowth to do as they please in Unova, working with [[Doctor Zager|Dr. Zager]]. |
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− | Giovanni returned to spearhead Team Rocket's: Operation Tempest, a stratagem which involved caputuring [[Meloetta (anime)|Meloetta]]. He did just this using goggles created by Dr. Zager to be see the mythical Pokémon even when she was invisible. Giovanni quickly defeats Ash and rejoins Jessie, James, Meowth and Zager. Team Rocket led Giovanni to the Abyssal Temple which they had spent a while looking for. With Ash & Pikachu captured, Giovanni uses Meloetta to summon the Reveal Glass and rise the Abyssal Temple, using Meloetta's calming song, that Team Rocket had insidiously recorded during her time with Ash. Meloetta is caused to suffer in this ceremony. The Kami trio are summoned and the Reveal Glass morphs them into their, feral, viscious Therian Formes. At Giovanni's command, they battle the resistance created by the escpaed Ash, Pikachu and their friends, Iris' Dragonite leds this resistance. In the midst of a titanic battle, Ash and Pikachu confront Giovanni. Ash orders Pikachu use Electro Ball, because Piakchu had been charged up from an earlier attack, the Electro Ball's size and power are augmented significantly. The electric attack incinerates the platform Giovanni was standing on and severes the link between the sadistic leader and the tortured Meloetta. However Giovanni loses his mind because of this, ordering the Kami trio to destroy the Unova region. Jessie, James and Meowth throw themselves at their beloved boss and succesfully save him, not only from a fatal explosion but from his insane state. Team Rocket then make a total retreat to Kanto. |
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− | Giovanni is very evil and sadistic and it is hinted that he conducts dangerous experiments with Pokemon and is behind his Team Rocket schemes in Kanto, Johto and Unova. In Mewtwo Returns he shows more sadistic and evil personality than in anime, because he tortures Mewtwo even when Domino advises that he could use Mewtwo's power for himself and before that implies that if Mewtwo doesn't surrender he will use his clones on dangerous experiments which will kill them. |
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− | Just like in the game he disbanded Team Rocket. In the Manga, he is not the Gym Leader. |
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− | He discovered about Deoxys and captured it. He also battled Red and Mewtwo while trying to locate his son, Silver. |
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⚫ | Giovanni first appeared in the [[Generation I]] games as the Leader of Team Rocket. After he and his Team Rocket Grunts were defeated at both the Rocket Hideout and [[Silph Co.]], Giovanni escapes to an unknown hideout where the protagonist is unaware of. Eventually, it was revealed that he was the Gym Leader of the Viridian Gym, and the final Gym Leader the player faces. Upon defeating him, Giovanni states that he's giving up on Team Rocket and disappears. |
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− | Later on, in the [[Generation II]] games, Team Rocket |
+ | Later on, in the [[Generation II]] games, Team Rocket has reorganized, now functioning without Giovanni, and believes that he will return. The lost Team Rocket attempts several acts, in order to call their former Leader, though he never makes an appearance. |
In the [[Generation III]] remakes, Giovanni retains his first role in exactly the same way, with the exception of his updated appearance. Also, instead of passing the protagonist the TM([[Fissure]]), he passes him the TM([[Earthquake]]). At the Sevii Islands, a group of renegade Team Rocket Grunts and Admins attempt to continue their schemes but are defeated by the protagonist. |
In the [[Generation III]] remakes, Giovanni retains his first role in exactly the same way, with the exception of his updated appearance. Also, instead of passing the protagonist the TM([[Fissure]]), he passes him the TM([[Earthquake]]). At the Sevii Islands, a group of renegade Team Rocket Grunts and Admins attempt to continue their schemes but are defeated by the protagonist. |
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− | In [[Generation IV]], another branch of Team Rocket led by Executive [[Archer]] attempt to relaunch the team by |
+ | In [[Generation IV]], another branch of Team Rocket led by Executive [[Archer]] attempt to relaunch the team by committing several acts such as at the Slowpoke Well and the Lake of Rage. After being foiled by the protagonist, the new Team Rocket took over the Goldenrod Radio Tower to contact their missing leader but are once again defeated. Archer then disbands Team Rocket forever, much like his leader three years ago. |
− | It was later revealed during the Celebi Event that Giovanni heard the broadcast from his radio in his hideout in [[Tohjo Falls]]. After being defeated, he |
+ | It was later revealed during the Celebi Event that Giovanni heard the broadcast from his radio in his hideout in [[Tohjo Falls]]. After being defeated, he disappears. |
− | During the event it was also revealed that [[Silver]] was Giovanni's son who was abandoned by his father when he met his defeat at the hands of [[Red]]. This act reflects on Giovanni's selfishness, something that the much more ruthless Giovanni in the manga would not do. |
+ | During the event, it was also revealed that [[Silver]] was Giovanni's son who was abandoned by his father when he met his defeat at the hands of [[Red]]. This act reflects on Giovanni's selfishness, something that the much more ruthless Giovanni in the manga would not do. |
− | In [[Generation V]], Giovanni appears in Black 2 and White 2 in the World Tournament mode wearing |
+ | In [[Generation V]], Giovanni appears in Black 2 and White 2 in the World Tournament mode wearing his Celebi event outfit. |
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− | |type = normal |
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− | |image = Giovanni_Persian3.png |
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− | |info = Giovanni's Persian's 1st appearance was in [[IL015: Battle Aboard the St. Anne|Battle Aboard the St. Anne]]. It always appears being petted by Giovanni. |
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− | |nameline = [[Giovanni's Persian|Persian]]|gender = Gender Unknown}} |
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− | |type = rock |
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− | |image = 200px-Giovanni_Golem.png |
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− | |info = Giovanni's Golem took an appearance in [[IL063: The Battle of the Badge|The Battle of the Badge]] it was defeated quickly by [[Gary Oak]]. Golem's only known move: [[Tackle]]. |
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− | |nameline = [[Giovanni's Golem|Golem]]|gender = Gender Unknown|type2 = ground}} |
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− | |type = fighting |
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− | |image = Rocket_Machamp.png |
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− | |info = Giovanni's Machamp made an appearance in [[IL063: The Battle of the Badge|The Battle of the Badge]] it was defeated by [[Ash's Squirtle]]. Machamp's only known move: [[Karate Chop]]. |
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− | |nameline = [[Giovanni's Machamp|Machamp]]|gender = Gendernknown (Possibly Male)}} {{AnimePokémon |
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− | |type = ground |
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− | |image = Rocket_Rhydon.png |
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− | |info = Giovanni's Rhydon appeared in [[IL063: The Battle of the Badge|The Battle of the Badge]] its moves are unknown and it was defeated by [[Ash's Pidgeotto]]. |
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− | |nameline = [[Giovanni's Rhydon|Rhydon]]|gender = Gender Unknown|type2 = rock}} |
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− | |type = water |
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− | |image = 200px-Giovanni_Cloyster_anime.png |
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− | |info = Giovanni's Cloyster appeared in a cameo in a [[IL063: The Battle of the Badge|The Battle of the Badge]], it really appeared in a water tank and nothing else is known about it. |
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− | |nameline = [[Giovanni's Cloyster|Cloyster]]|gender = Gender Unknown|type2 = ice}} |
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− | |image = Rocket_Kingler.png |
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− | |info = Giovanni's Kingler appeared fighting [[Ash's Bulbasaur]] in the episode [[IL063: The Battle of the Badge|The Battle of the Badge]]. It's only known moves are: [[Bubble]], [[Crabhammer]], and [[Harden]]. |
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− | |nameline = [[Giovanni's Kingler|Kingler]]|gender = Gender Unknown}} |
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− | |type = psychic |
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− | |image = Armored_Mewtwo.jpg |
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− | |info = Giovanni's Mewtwo was created by Giovanni's scientists on the Cinnabar Island. It first appeared in [[IL063: The Battle of the Badge|The Battle of the Badge]] in Giovanni's Gym battle with [[Gary Oak]]. It's so powerful it down [[Gary's Arcanine]] and Nidoking with little effort. When Gary tried to find what out Pokémon it was, Mewtwo overloaded his Pokédex. In [[IL064: It's Mr. Mime Time|It's Mr. Mime Time]], Mewtwo escapes from Team Rocket Headquarters, destroying it in the process. |
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− | |nameline = [[Mewtwo (anime)|Mewtwo]] |
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− | |gender = Male}} |
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− | *'''English:''' Ted Lewis (current) |
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− | *'''English:''' Craig Blair |
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− | *'''Japanese:''' Kenta Miyake (Diamond & Pearl) |
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− | *'''Japanese:''' Hirotaka Suzuoki (Pocket Monsters & Advanced Generation) |
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− | Giovanni .jpg|Giovanni the Boss of Team Rocket |
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− | 176.jpg|Giovanni's new suit in anime |
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− | Domino and Giovanni.png|Giovanni with his Persian, Domino & Rocket Grunts |
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− | 100px-Red_Blue_Giovanni.png|Generation 1 artwork |
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==Trivia== |
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− | * Giovanni is believed by some to be the father of Ash Ketchum. This is due to his relationship with Delia Ketchum while they were teenagers. |
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*Giovanni's name may come from the word GEO for the first part of his name. Geo is Greek for Earth and this is because he is a Ground type trainer. |
*Giovanni's name may come from the word GEO for the first part of his name. Geo is Greek for Earth and this is because he is a Ground type trainer. |
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*It may also be a pun on how most 20's and 30's American gang members had Itallian names like Alfonso (Al) Capone. Giovanni is an English-Italian name and is a gang leader himself ([[Team Rocket]]). |
*It may also be a pun on how most 20's and 30's American gang members had Itallian names like Alfonso (Al) Capone. Giovanni is an English-Italian name and is a gang leader himself ([[Team Rocket]]). |
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− | *Giovanni's outfit in |
+ | *Giovanni's outfit in Generation IV and V seems to be based on a general's uniform. |
*In Pokémon Yellow, Giovanni replaced Kangaskhan with Persian since Yellow was based on the anime. |
*In Pokémon Yellow, Giovanni replaced Kangaskhan with Persian since Yellow was based on the anime. |
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*He may be inspired by the villain of James Bond series, Ernst Stavro Blofeld. In Bond films and novels, Blofeld leads his own criminal organization, the S.P.E.C.T.R.E., to become rich and reign on the world. As a companion, Blofeld has a cat. |
*He may be inspired by the villain of James Bond series, Ernst Stavro Blofeld. In Bond films and novels, Blofeld leads his own criminal organization, the S.P.E.C.T.R.E., to become rich and reign on the world. As a companion, Blofeld has a cat. |
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*In the Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver [[Celebi]] event, your [[Silver (game)|rival]] is found out to be the son of Giovanni. |
*In the Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver [[Celebi]] event, your [[Silver (game)|rival]] is found out to be the son of Giovanni. |
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*Giovanni's Generation I sprite has shown Giovanni with something that looks like a moustache, although Giovanni doesn't have a moustache. This could, however, simply be the shadow from his nose. |
*Giovanni's Generation I sprite has shown Giovanni with something that looks like a moustache, although Giovanni doesn't have a moustache. This could, however, simply be the shadow from his nose. |
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− | *The first time [[Ash Ketchum]] ever met Giovanni was in [[IL063: The Battle of the Badge|IL063]], when he challenged Giovanni at the Viridian City gym, also in the same episode Giovanni is seen out of the shadows for the first time. The two have never seen each other again until the |
+ | *The first time [[Ash Ketchum]] ever met Giovanni was in [[IL063: The Battle of the Badge|IL063]], when he challenged Giovanni at the Viridian City gym, also in the same episode Giovanni is seen out of the shadows for the first time. The two have never seen each other again until the Pokémon Special "[[Mewtwo Returns]]." After that the latest appearance with Giovanni meeting Ash was in BW98 and BW99 in Unova |
− | *Also in the same episode, his identity has been shown since the 15th episode that his |
+ | *Also in the same episode, his identity has been shown since the 15th episode that his identity would not be blown. |
*Giovanni's Japanese name, Sakaki was the name of the leader of Rocket Reds, a gang which bullied the creator of Pokémon, and the one who killed Satoshi's tadpole, [[Poliwhirl|Nyorozo]]. |
*Giovanni's Japanese name, Sakaki was the name of the leader of Rocket Reds, a gang which bullied the creator of Pokémon, and the one who killed Satoshi's tadpole, [[Poliwhirl|Nyorozo]]. |
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− | *He is considered to be the main antagonist of the entire |
+ | *He is considered to be the main antagonist of the entire Pokémon franchise. |
+ | *In the Celebi event, Silver is Giovanni's son. However in the anime this relationship is absent or not mentioned in the anime. |
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− | *In the pwt, he doesent seem evil whatsoever. he could have turned good |
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Revision as of 19:20, 5 April 2014
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- "So! I must say, I am impressed you got here. Team Rocket captures Pokémon from around the world. They're important tools for keeping our criminal enterprise going. I am the leader, Giovanni! For your insolence, you will feel a world of pain!"
- — Giovanni, Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen
Giovanni (Japanese: サカキ Sakaki) doubles as the Gym Leader for Viridian City's Gym, and as the Boss of the criminal organization Team Rocket. As the Gym Leader, Giovanni holds the Earth Badge for the trainers that defeat him, and specializes in Ground-type Pokémon.
In the Generation II games, Giovanni has disappeared inexplicably after his final loss to Red, leaving Team Rocket disorganized and confused.
In the games
Giovanni first appeared in the Generation I games as the Leader of Team Rocket. After he and his Team Rocket Grunts were defeated at both the Rocket Hideout and Silph Co., Giovanni escapes to an unknown hideout where the protagonist is unaware of. Eventually, it was revealed that he was the Gym Leader of the Viridian Gym, and the final Gym Leader the player faces. Upon defeating him, Giovanni states that he's giving up on Team Rocket, subsequently disbands the organization, and disappears, and is not seen again for the rest of the game.
Later on, in the Generation II games, Team Rocket has reorganized, now functioning without Giovanni, and believes that he will return. The lost Team Rocket attempts several acts, in order to call their former Leader, though he never makes an appearance.
In the Generation III remakes, Giovanni retains his first role in exactly the same way, with the exception of his updated appearance. Also, instead of passing the protagonist the TM(Fissure), he passes him the TM(Earthquake). At the Sevii Islands, a group of renegade Team Rocket Grunts and Admins attempt to continue their schemes but are defeated by the protagonist.
In Generation IV, another branch of Team Rocket led by Executive Archer attempt to relaunch the team by committing several acts such as at the Slowpoke Well and the Lake of Rage. After being foiled by the protagonist, the new Team Rocket took over the Goldenrod Radio Tower to contact their missing leader but are once again defeated. Archer then disbands Team Rocket forever, much like his leader three years ago.
It was later revealed during the Celebi Event that Giovanni heard the broadcast from his radio in his hideout in Tohjo Falls. After being defeated, he disappears.
During the event, it was also revealed that Silver was Giovanni's son who was abandoned by his father when he met his defeat at the hands of Red. This act reflects on Giovanni's selfishness, something that the much more ruthless Giovanni in the manga would not do.
In Generation V, Giovanni appears in Black 2 and White 2 in the World Tournament mode wearing his Celebi event outfit.
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Lv. 45 | - | Lv. 42 | - | Lv. 44 | ♀ | Lv. 45 | ♂ | Lv. 50 | - |
- | Growl | Scratch | Tackle | Tail Whip | |||||
- | Dig | Poison Sting | Horn Attack | Stomp | |||||
- | Sand-Attack | Tail Whip | Poison Sting | Horn Drill | |||||
- | Slash | Body Slam | Thrash | Fissure |
Pokémon Yellow
File:Onix(Y)Sprite.png Onix |
File:YRhyhornSprite.png Rhyhorn |
File:Persian(Yellow)Sprite.png Persian
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Lv. 25 | - | Lv. 24 | - | Lv. 29 | -
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- | Horn Attack | Pay Day | |||
- | - | Scratch | |||
- | - | Bite | |||
- | - | Growl |
File:NidorinoYSprite.png Nidorino |
File:YRhyhornSprite.png Rhyhorn |
File:Persian(Yellow)Sprite.png Persian |
File:YellowNidoqueen.png Nidoqueen
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Lv. 37 | ♂ | Lv. 37 | - | Lv. 35 | - | Lv. 41 | ♀
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- | Stomp | Scratch | Double Kick | ||||
- | Horn Attack | Growl | Tail Whip | ||||
- | Tail Whip | Bite | Body Slam | ||||
- | - | Pay Day | Poison Sting |
File:DugtrioYSprite.png Dugtrio |
File:Persian(Yellow)Sprite.png Persian |
File:YellowNidoqueen.png Nidoqueen |
File:Nidoking(Y).png Nidoking |
File:Rhydon Sprite.png Rhydon | |||||
Lv. 50 | - | Lv. 53 | - | Lv. 53 | ♀ | Lv. 55 | ♂ | Lv. 55 | - |
- | Screech | Double Kick | Thunder | Rock Slide | |||||
- | Fury Swipes | Thunder | Leer | Fury Attack | |||||
- | Double Team | Tail Whip | Earthquake | Horn Drill | |||||
- | Slash | Earthquake | Thrash | Earthquake |
Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen
File:Onix(FRLG)Sprite.png Onix |
File:Rhyhorn(FRLG)Sprite.png Rhyhorn |
File:Kangaskhan(FRLG)Sprite.png Kangaskhan
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Lv. 25 | ♂ | Lv. 24 | ♂ | Lv. 29 | ♀
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Ability: Rock Head | Ability: Rock Head | Ability: Early Bird
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Item: None | Item: None
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- | Stomp | Fake Out | |||
- | Fury Attack | Bite | |||
- | Scary Face | Mega Punch | |||
- | Tail Whip | Tail Whip |
File:Nidorino(FRLG)Sprite.png Nidorino |
File:Rhyhorn(FRLG)Sprite.png Rhyhorn |
File:Kangaskhan(FRLG)Sprite.png Kangaskhan |
File:Nidoqueen(FRLG)Sprite.png Nidoqueen
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Lv. 37 | ♂ | Lv. 37 | ♂ | Lv. 35 | ♀ | Lv. 41 | ♀
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Ability: Poison Point | Ability: Rock Head | Ability: Early Bird | Ability: Poison Point
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Item: None | Item: None | Item: None
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- | Fury Attack | Mega Punch | Double Kick | ||||
- | Rock Blast | Rage | Tail Whip | ||||
- | Tail Whip | Fake Out | Body Slam | ||||
- | Scary Face | Tail Whip | Poison Sting |
File:Rhyhorn(FRLG)Sprite.png Rhyhorn |
File:Dugtrio(FRLG)Sprite.png Dugtrio |
File:Nidoqueen(FRLG)Sprite.png Nidoqueen |
File:Nidoking(FRLG)Sprite.png Nidoking |
File:Rhyhorn(FRLG)Sprite.png Rhyhorn | |||||
Lv. 45 | ♂ | Lv. 42 | ♂ | Lv. 44 | ♀ | Lv. 45 | ♂ | Lv. 50 | ♂ |
Ability: Lightningrod | Ability: Sand Veil | Ability: Poison Point | Ability: Poison Point | Ability: Lightningrod | |||||
Item: None | Item: None | Item: None | Item: None | ||||||
- | Mud-Slap | Double Kick | Thrash | Take Down | |||||
- | Sand Tomb | Poison Sting | Earthquake | Rock Blast | |||||
- | Slash | Earthquake | Poison Sting | Scary Face | |||||
- | Earthquake | Body Slam | Double Kick | Earthquake |
Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver (Special Event)
File:Nidoking(HGSS)Sprite.png Nidoking |
File:HonchkrowHGSSSprite.png Honchkrow |
File:NidoqueenHGSSsprite.png Nidoqueen |
File:HGSSKangaskhan.png Kangaskhan
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Lv. 42 | ♂ | Lv. 43 | ♂ | Lv. 46 | ♀ | Lv. 40 | ♀
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Ability: Poison Point | Ability: Super Luck | Ability: Poison Point | Ability: Scrappy
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Item: None | Item: None | Item: None
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- | Nasty Plot | Crunch | Outrage | ||||
- | Swagger | Roar | Leer | ||||
- | Dark Pulse | Earth Power | Sucker Punch | ||||
- | Shadow Ball | Superpower | Dizzy Punch |
Pokémon Black 2 and White 2
- Ground-type Tournament
Rhyperior |
Hippowdon |
Garchomp |
Krookodile |
Nidoking |
Gliscor | ||||||
Lv. 50 | ♂ | Lv. 50 | ♂ | Lv. 50 | ♂ | Lv. 50 | ♂ | Lv. 50 | ♂ | Lv. 50 | ♂ |
Ability: Solid Rock | Ability: Sand Stream | Ability: Sand Veil | Ability: Moxie | Ability: Poison Point | Ability: Sand Veil | ||||||
Item: Life Orb | Item: Quick Claw | Item: Choice Scarf | Item: Expert Belt | Item: Choice Specs | Item: Flying Gem | ||||||
- | Earthquake | Outrage | Earthquake | Earth Power | Acrobatics | ||||||
- | Crunch | Earthquake | Superpower | Ice Beam | Earthquake | ||||||
- | Ice Fang | Rock Slide | Fire Fang | Flamethrower | Fire Fang | ||||||
- | Stone Edge | Brick Break | Grass Knot | Thunderbolt | Tailwind |
- Kanto Gym Leader Tournament/World Leaders Tournament
Rhyperior |
Golem |
Marowak |
Sandslash |
Nidoking |
Nidoqueen | ||||||
Lv. 50 | ♂ | Lv. 50 | ♂ | Lv. 50 | ♂ | Lv. 50 | ♂ | Lv. 50 | ♂ | Lv. 50 | ♀ |
Ability: Solid Rock | Ability: Rock Head | Ability: Rock Head | Ability: Sand Veil | Ability: Poison Point | Ability: Poison Point | ||||||
Item: Liechi Berry | Item: Rindo Berry | Item: Yache Berry | Item: Salac Berry | Item: Shuca Berry | Item: Passho Berry | ||||||
- | Earthquake | Bonemerang | Earthquake | Earth Power | Earth Power | ||||||
- | Stealth Rock | Stone Edge | Rock Slide | Sludge Wave | Poison Jab | ||||||
- | Rock Blast | Outrage | Brick Break | Megahorn | Superpower | ||||||
- | Roar | Thunderpunch | Sandstorm | Blizzard | Thunder |
Pokémon Stadium
File:Persian(FrLg)Sprite.png Persian |
File:Dugtrio(FRLG)Sprite.png Dugtrio |
File:Nidoqueen(FRLG)Sprite.png Nidoqueen |
File:Nidoking(FRLG)Sprite.png Nidoking |
File:Rhydon(FrLg)Sprite.png Rhydon |
File:Tauros(FrLg)Sprite.png Tauros | ||||||
Lv. 50 | - | Lv. 50 | - | Lv. 50 | ♀ | Lv. 50 | ♂ | Lv. 50 | - | Lv. 50 | ♂ |
- | Sand-Attack | Double Kick | Horn Drill | Fury Attack | Fire Blast | ||||||
- | Rock Slide | Strength | Blizzard | Earthquake | Blizzard | ||||||
- | Slash | Surf | Thunder | Body Slam | Stomp | ||||||
- | Dig | Earthquake | Toxic | Fissure | Thunder |
File:Persian(FrLg)Sprite.png Persian |
File:Tauros(FrLg)Sprite.png Tauros |
File:Nidoqueen(FRLG)Sprite.png Nidoqueen |
File:Nidoking(FRLG)Sprite.png Nidoking |
File:Gengar(FrLg)Sprite.png Gengar |
File:Moltres(FrLg)Sprite.png Moltres | ||||||
Lv. 50 | - | Lv. 50 | ♂ | Lv. 50 | ♀ | Lv. 50 | ♂ | Lv. 50 | - | Lv. 50 | - |
Ability: Levitate | Ability: pressure | ||||||||||
- | Blizzard | Double Kick | Thrash | Hypnosis | Fire Spin | ||||||
- | Thunder | Body Slam | Earthquake | Dream Eater | Fly | ||||||
- | Fire Blast | Thunderbolt | Thunder | Night Shade | Toxic | ||||||
- | Earthquake | Blizzard | Surf | Explosion | Double-Edge |
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Trivia
- Giovanni's name may come from the word GEO for the first part of his name. Geo is Greek for Earth and this is because he is a Ground type trainer.
- It may also be a pun on how most 20's and 30's American gang members had Itallian names like Alfonso (Al) Capone. Giovanni is an English-Italian name and is a gang leader himself (Team Rocket).
- Giovanni's outfit in Generation IV and V seems to be based on a general's uniform.
- In Pokémon Yellow, Giovanni replaced Kangaskhan with Persian since Yellow was based on the anime.
- He may be inspired by the villain of James Bond series, Ernst Stavro Blofeld. In Bond films and novels, Blofeld leads his own criminal organization, the S.P.E.C.T.R.E., to become rich and reign on the world. As a companion, Blofeld has a cat.
- In the Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Celebi event, your rival is found out to be the son of Giovanni.
- Giovanni's Generation I sprite has shown Giovanni with something that looks like a moustache, although Giovanni doesn't have a moustache. This could, however, simply be the shadow from his nose.
- The first time Ash Ketchum ever met Giovanni was in IL063, when he challenged Giovanni at the Viridian City gym, also in the same episode Giovanni is seen out of the shadows for the first time. The two have never seen each other again until the Pokémon Special "Mewtwo Returns." After that the latest appearance with Giovanni meeting Ash was in BW98 and BW99 in Unova
- Also in the same episode, his identity has been shown since the 15th episode that his identity would not be blown.
- Giovanni's Japanese name, Sakaki was the name of the leader of Rocket Reds, a gang which bullied the creator of Pokémon, and the one who killed Satoshi's tadpole, Nyorozo.
- He is considered to be the main antagonist of the entire Pokémon franchise.
- In the Celebi event, Silver is Giovanni's son. However in the anime this relationship is absent or not mentioned in the anime.
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