Giovanni (Masters)

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Giovanni
サカキ Sakaki

Giovanni's model
No. 74
English voice actor Andrew Russell[1]
Japanese voice actor Kōji Ishii[2]
Description This leader of the expansive Team Rainbow Rocket enterprise, which aims to use Pokémon to rule the world, believes Pokémon are no more than tools.

Giovanni (Japanese: サカキ Sakaki) is a Pokémon Trainer in Pokémon Masters EX, based on the character of the same name in the core series. He forms a sync pair with Mewtwo, which is capable of Mega Evolving after acquiring its Power Boost from the villain event Spreading Shadows. This sync pair was first made available on December 5, 2019. The pair's potential can be upgraded to 6★ EX from September 16, 2021, which unlocks Giovanni's EX style. However, unlike most sync pairs, this pair cannot be upgraded with Champion Spirits—only Custom Legendary Spirits from the villain event Looming Shadow of Kanto or the Legendary Adventures story Lurking Shadow can be used.

Giovanni in his sygna suit forms a sync pair with Nidoking, which is capable of Dynamaxing. This sync pair was first made available on May 19, 2022. This pair can be raised to 6★ EX from the day it was released.

Giovanni in his Classic attire forms a sync pair with Persian. This pair was first made available through a sync pair-up event on August 15, 2022, and could be raised to 6★ EX from the day it was released.

Giovanni also forms a sync pair with his Rhydon. This pair can be obtained through a variety sync pair scout beginning on September 6, 2023. This pair can also be raised to 6★ EX since it first released, though this pair lacks an EX style.

Giovanni also forms a sync pair with his Nidorino. This pair can be obtained by reaching Friendship Level 100 with Giovanni in the Trainer Lodge beginning on October 1, 2023. This pair can also be raised to 6★ EX since it first released, though this pair lacks an EX style.

Giovanni in his Alt. Sygna Suit forms a sync pair with Guzzlord. This pair can be obtained through a Master Fair sync pair scout beginning on December 31, 2024. This pair can be raised to 6★ EX since it first released.

In the games

Mewtwo

Raising this sync pair to 6★ EX will unlock Song Key 01005, which allows "Battle! (Giovanni) (Pokémon Masters EX Version)" to be played in the Jukebox.

Type Psychic
Move types Psychic / Ghost
Role Strike (Special)
EX Role Field
Base Potential ★★★★★☆EX
Mewtwo Mega Mewtwo Y Weakness Dark
Mewtwo is a Pokémon that was created by genetic manipulation. However, even though the scientific power of humans created this Pokémon's body, they failed to endow Mewtwo with a compassionate heart.
Stats HP Attack Defense Sp. Atk Sp. Def Speed
Lv. 140, Base Potential 528 391 104 480 104 426
Lv. 140, Max Potential 628 431 144 520 144 466
Mega Mewtwo
Lv. 140, Base Potential 528 391 104 575 104 511
Lv. 140, Max Potential 628 431 144 623 144 559

Availability

Giovanni could be teamed up with during the legendary event Lurking Shadow. Starting November 24, 2021, he can be teamed up with during the Legendary Adventures of the same name.

Moves

Giovanni's Mewtwo uses Confusion, Psychic, and Shadow Ball as its three damage-dealing moves. Upon Mega Evolving, Confusion is replaced with Psystrike.

Name Type Category Move gauge Base Power Max Power Accuracy Target Description
Confusion Psychic
Special 1 18 21 100% An opponent Has a chance (10%) of leaving the target confused.
(Only before Mega Evolving)
Psychic Psychic
Special 3 99 118 100% An opponent Has a chance (10%) of lowering the target's Sp. Def by one stat rank.
Nowhere to Hide! None Status 0
(2 uses)
Self Raises the user's evasiveness by one stat rank. Raises the user's critical-hit rate by two stat ranks.
Shadow Ball Ghost
Special 3 99 118 100% An opponent Has a chance (10%) of lowering the target's Sp. Def by one stat rank.
Psystrike Psychic
Special 3 100 120 100% An opponent Deals damage based on the target's Defense rather than Sp. Def.
(Only after Mega Evolving)
Sync moves
World Domination Psystrike Psychic
Special 250 300 An opponent Become Mega Mewtwo Y until the end of battle.*
(6★ EX effect: Sync moves will target all opposing sync pairs.)
(EX role effect: Implements the following field effect just before the user's sync move is used the first time each battle. Extends the field effect duration only that time.
• Psychic Terrain)

Skills

Name Description
Passive Skills
Power Reserves 2 Powers up moves in a pinch.
Exclusive Lucky Skills
Mind Games 9 Lowers the target's Sp. Def by one stat rank when the user's attack move against it is successful.
Theme Skills
Psychic Strike Raises allies' Attack and Sp. Atk by 30 when using Psychic-type attacks.
Kanto Strike Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 8.
Villain Strike Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 8.
Complicated Family Strike Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 9.
Expedition Skills
Rare ↑ 2 Soothing ↓ 1 Wistful ↓ 1 Raises the following discovery level by 2:
Rare Cache
Lowers the following discovery levels by 1:
Soothing Crystal
Wistful Crystal

Sync grid

The sync grid for Giovanni & Mewtwo is an expanded grid, made available on July 26, 2021.

Name Effect Energy required Sync orb required Move level required
HP +10 HP +10 0 5 1
HP +10 HP +10 2 24 1
HP +10 HP +10 2 24 1
HP +10 HP +10 2 24 1
HP +20 HP +20 4 48 3
Defense +5 Defense +5 0 5 1
Defense +5 Defense +5 2 24 1
Defense +10 Defense +10 4 48 1
Sp. Atk +5 Sp. Atk +5 0 5 1
Sp. Atk +5 Sp. Atk +5 0 5 1
Sp. Atk +5 Sp. Atk +5 2 24 1
Sp. Atk +5 Sp. Atk +5 2 24 1
Sp. Atk +10 Sp. Atk +10 4 48 1
Sp. Def +5 Sp. Def +5 0 5 1
Sp. Def +5 Sp. Def +5 2 24 1
Sp. Def +5 Sp. Def +5 2 24 1
Sp. Def +5 Sp. Def +5 2 24 1
Speed +5 Speed +5 0 5 1
Speed +5 Speed +5 2 24 1
Speed +5 Speed +5 2 24 1
Speed +20 Speed +20 7 84 2
Confusion: Power +4 Confusion: Power ↑ +4 3 36 1
Confusion: Power +4 Confusion: Power ↑ +4 3 36 1
Confusion: Power +4 Confusion: Power ↑ +4 3 36 2
Confusion: Power +4 Confusion: Power ↑ +4 3 36 3
Confusion: Move Gauge Refresh 3 Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. 7 84 2
Psychic: Power +3 Psychic: Power ↑ +3 4 48 1
Psychic: Power +3 Psychic: Power ↑ +3 4 48 1
Psychic: Power +3 Psychic: Power ↑ +3 4 48 2
Psychic: Power +3 Psychic: Power ↑ +3 4 48 2
Psychic: Move Gauge Refresh 3 Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. 7 84 1
Psychic: On a Roll 2 Raises the chance of lowering stat values with the additional effects of moves. 7 84 2
Psychic: On a Roll 2 Raises the chance of lowering stat values with the additional effects of moves. 7 84 3
Nowhere to Hide!: MP Refresh 2 Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful. 7 84 2
Nowhere to Hide!: Move Gauge Refresh 3 Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. 7 84 3
Shadow Ball: Power +3 Shadow Ball: Power ↑ +3 4 48 1
Shadow Ball: Power +3 Shadow Ball: Power ↑ +3 4 48 2
Shadow Ball: Power +3 Shadow Ball: Power ↑ +3 4 48 2
Shadow Ball: Power +3 Shadow Ball: Power ↑ +3 4 48 3
Shadow Ball: Move Gauge Refresh 3 Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. 7 84 1
Shadow Ball: On a Roll 1 Raises the chance of lowering stat values with the additional effects of moves. 4 48 2
Smarty-Pants The more the target's Sp. Def is lowered, the more it powers up the user's sync moves. 10 120 2
Critical Strike 3 Powers up the user's attacks when they become critical hits. 10 120 2
Weird Recovery 1 Restores the user's HP whenever its Pokémon takes an action when the field is Psychic Terrain. 9 108 3
Brainteaser The more the target's Sp. Def is lowered, the more it powers up the user's moves. 10 120 3
Endurance When the user enters battle with full HP, applies the Enduring effect to it. 10 120 3
World Domination Psystrike: Power +25 World Domination Psystrike: Power ↑ +25 5 60 3
World Domination Psystrike: Power +25 World Domination Psystrike: Power ↑ +25 5 60 3

Rhydon

Type Ground
Move types Ground / Ice / Water
Role Field
EX Role Strike (Physical)
Base Potential ★★★★★☆EX
Rhydon Weakness Grass
Rhydon's horn can crush even uncut diamonds. One sweeping blow of its tail can topple a building. This Pokémon's hide is extremely tough. Even direct cannon hits don't leave a scratch.
Stats HP Attack Defense Sp. Atk Sp. Def Speed
Lv. 140, Base Potential 684 351 174 351 154 244
Lv. 140, Max Potential 844 431 214 431 194 284
Mega Rhydon
Lv. 140, Base Potential
Lv. 140, Max Potential

Availability

Giovanni & Rhydon are exclusive to variety scouts. Their offering rate was increased in the following sync pair scouts:

Banner Dates Notes
Team Rocket Variety Scout September 6 to 27, 2023 Debut
Team Rocket Variety Scout January 9 to 27, 2025
All banners lasted from 06:00 UTC on the start date to 05:59 UTC on the end date unless noted otherwise.

They were also available in the following sync pair scouts:

Banner Dates Notes
Red Mix Scout November 1, 2023 to May 1, 2024 Available using paid gems only
5★-Select Variety Scout ×11 March 5 to 19, 2024 Available using paid gems only
Blue Mix Scout May 1 to September 1, 2024 Available using paid gems only
Leaf Mix Scout September 1, 2024 to January 1, 2025 Available using paid gems only
Daily Scout Starting September 1, 2024 One scout available daily
Lucas Mix Scout January 1 to May 1, 2025 Available using paid gems only
5★-Select Variety Scout ×11 A February 17 to March 10, 2025 Available using paid gems only
Dawn Mix Scout May 1 to September 1, 2025 Available using paid gems only
Six-Year Anniversary Ticket Scout August 28 to October 14, 2025 Players could obtain up to 100 tickets for this scout
Barry Mix Scout September 1, 2025 to January 1, 2026 Available using paid gems only
Presents! Limit 1! 5★-Select Variety Scout ×11 September 11 to 29, 2025 Available using paid gems only
Pokémon Masters Day One-Time-Only Happy Scout Starting September 25, 2025 One scout ×11 available on the 25th of each month
Pokémon Masters Day One-Time-Only 5★-Guaranteed Scout A Starting September 25, 2025 Available using paid gems only; one scout ×11 available on the 25th of each month
Pokémon Masters Day One-Time-Only 5★-Guaranteed Scout B Starting September 25, 2025 Available using paid gems only; one scout ×11 available on the 25th of each month
New Year's exclusive! 5★-Only Lucky Scout December 31, 2025 to January 9, 2026 Available using paid gems only; could only be used once; began at 15:00 UTC
Elio Mix Scout January 1 to May 1, 2026 Available using paid gems only
All banners lasted from 06:00 UTC on the start date to 05:59 UTC on the end date unless noted otherwise.

Moves

Name Type Category Move gauge Base Power Max Power Accuracy Target Description
Crushing Earthquake Ground
Physical 4 180 216 100% All opponents Activation Condition: When the user's Attack is raised. Deactivation Condition: When the user's Attack is not raised.
The more the user's Sp. Atk is raised, the greater the power of this attack. Causes a sandstorm the first time this attack move is successful each battle. Lowers the target's Speed by one stat rank.
Icy Wind Ice
Special 4 138 165 95% All opponents Lowers the target's Speed by one stat rank.
Surf Water
Special 4 150 180 100% All opponents No additional effect.
Do Not Defy Me! None Status 0
(2 uses)
An ally Applies the Critical Hit Next effect to an ally. Applies the Supereffective ↑ Next effect to an ally. Applies the Free Move Next effect to an ally. Increases the Physical Moves ↑ Next effect and Special Moves ↑ Next effect of an ally by one rank during a sandstorm.
Sync moves
Remembering the Past Ground Impact Ground
Physical 250 300 An opponent (6★ EX effect: Implements the following field effect just before the user's sync move is used the first time each battle. Extends the field effect duration only that time.)
• Ground Zone

(EX role effect: Sync moves will target all opposing sync pairs.)

Skills

Name Description
Passive Skills
Giovanni's Experience Powers up the user's moves during a sandstorm. Extends the duration of a sandstorm when a sandstorm is caused while the user is on the field. Protects all allied sync pairs from damage from a sandstorm.
Hit the Gas 5 Increases the amount of move gauge slots needed to use attack moves by one and powers up moves.
Ferocious Entry 6 Raises the user's Attack and Sp. Atk by six stat ranks when it enters a battle.
Theme Skills
Ground Field Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 24.
Raises the Speed of all allied sync pairs by 24.
Kanto Field Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 7.
Raises the Speed of all allied sync pairs by 7.
Villain Field Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 7.
Raises the Speed of all allied sync pairs by 7.
Expedition Skills
Rare ↑ 2 Fiery ↓ 2 Raises the following discovery level by 2:
Rare Cache
Lowers the following discovery level by 2:
Fiery Crystal

Sync grid

Giovanni & Rhydon's sync grid is an expanded grid, made available since the pair first released.

Name Effect Energy required Sync orb required Move level required
HP +10 HP +10 0 5 1
HP +10 HP +10 2 24 1
HP +10 HP +10 2 24 1
Attack +5 Attack +5 0 5 1
Attack +5 Attack +5 2 24 1
Attack +20 Attack +20 7 84 2
Defense +5 Defense +5 0 5 1
Defense +5 Defense +5 2 24 1
Sp. Atk +5 Sp. Atk +5 0 5 1
Sp. Atk +5 Sp. Atk +5 2 24 1
Sp. Atk +20 Sp. Atk +20 7 84 2
Speed +5 Speed +5 0 5 1
Speed +5 Speed +5 2 24 1
Speed +5 Speed +5 2 24 1
Speed +5 Speed +5 2 24 1
Crushing Earthquake: Power +3 Crushing Earthquake: Power ↑ +3 3 36 1
Crushing Earthquake: Power +3 Crushing Earthquake: Power ↑ +3 3 36 1
Crushing Earthquake: Power +3 Crushing Earthquake: Power ↑ +3 3 36 1
Crushing Earthquake: Power +3 Crushing Earthquake: Power ↑ +3 3 36 2
Crushing Earthquake: Power +3 Crushing Earthquake: Power ↑ +3 3 36 2
Icy Wind: Power +3 Icy Wind: Power ↑ +3 3 36 1
Icy Wind: Power +3 Icy Wind: Power ↑ +3 3 36 1
Icy Wind: Power +3 Icy Wind: Power ↑ +3 3 36 1
Icy Wind: Accuracy +5 Icy Wind: Accuracy ↑ +5 3 36 1
Icy Wind: Move Gauge Refresh 3 Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. 7 84 2
Icy Wind: Stupefy 9 Lowers the target's Sp. Def by one stat rank when a move targeting that opponent is successful. 10 120 3
Surf: Power +3 Surf: Power ↑ +3 3 36 1
Surf: Power +3 Surf: Power ↑ +3 3 36 1
Surf: Power +3 Surf: Power ↑ +3 3 36 1
Surf: Move Gauge Refresh 3 Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. 7 84 2
Surf: Brain Gain 9 Increases the user's Special Moves ↑ Next effect by one rank when its move is successful. 10 120 3
Do Not Defy Me!: MP Refresh 2 Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful. 7 84 2
Do Not Defy Me!: Catalytic Kick 9 Applies the Move Gauge Acceleration effect to the allied field of play when the user's move is successful. 10 120 3
Headstrong Attack cannot be lowered. 5 60 1
Soothing Sand 1 Restores the user's HP whenever its Pokémon takes an action during a sandstorm. 8 96 2
Sands of Time 3 Quickly charges the move gauge during a sandstorm. 10 120 2
Sand Castle 2 Reduces damage when the user is hit by an attack move during a sandstorm. 10 120 2
Super Syncer Applies the Supereffective ↑ Next effect to the user the first time its sync move is used each battle. 10 120 2
Sand Fortress The user's stats cannot be lowered during a sandstorm. 10 120 2
Superduper Effective 5 Powers up moves that are super effective. 8 96 3
Haymaker The more the user's Attack is raised, the more it powers up the user's sync move. 10 120 3
Sand Blaster 9 Powers up the user's sync move during a sandstorm. 10 120 3
Twofer 2 Has a chance (30%) of applying the Free Move Next effect to the user when its Pokémon uses a move. 10 120 3
Critical Crit 9 Applies the Critical Hit Next effect to the user when it lands a critical hit. 10 120 3
Remembering the Past Ground Impact: Power +25 Remembering the Past Ground Impact: Power ↑ +25 5 60 3
Remembering the Past Ground Impact: Power +25 Remembering the Past Ground Impact: Power ↑ +25 5 60 3

Nidorino

Type Poison
Move types Poison / Ground
Role Support
Base Potential ★★★★☆☆EX
Nidorino Weakness Ground
Nidorino has a horn that is harder than a diamond. If it senses a hostile presence, all the barbs on its back bristle up at once, and it challenges the foe with all its might.
Stats HP Attack Defense Sp. Atk Sp. Def Speed
Lv. 140, Base Potential 631 220 227 200 227 225
Lv. 140, Max Potential 711 260 267 240 267 265
Mega Nidorino
Lv. 140, Base Potential
Lv. 140, Max Potential

Availability

Giovanni & Nidorino can be teamed up with by scouting Giovanni and raising him to friendship level 100 in the Trainer Lodge.

Moves

Name Type Category Move gauge Base Power Max Power Accuracy Target Description
Poison Tail Poison
Physical 2 38 45 100% An opponent Critical hits land more easily. Has a chance (10%) of leaving the target poisoned.
Potion None Status 0
(2 uses)
An ally Restores an ally's HP by approximately 40% of its maximum HP.
Stomping Tantrum Ground
Physical 2 44 52 100% An opponent This attack's power is doubled when the user's previous move failed.
Well, Well... None Status 0
(2 uses)
All allies Raises the Defense of all allied sync pairs by two stat ranks. Raises the critical-hit rate of all allied sync pairs by one stat rank.
Sync moves
World-Eroding Poison Impact Poison
Physical 250 300 An opponent (6★ EX effect: The sync buff is doubled the first time a sync move is used.)

Skills

Name Description
Passive Skills
Take Hit: Opp Poisoned 2 Has a chance (30%) of leaving an opponent that attacked the user poisoned when the user is hit by an attack move.
Revenge Boost 4 Has a chance (50%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when the user is hit by an attack move.
Natural Remedy Removes all status conditions from the user the first time it is inflicted by any status condition each battle.
Theme Skills
Poison Support Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 60.
Kanto Support Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 13.
Villain Support Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 13.
Expedition Skills
Rare ↑ 2 Fiery ↓ 1 Soothing ↓ 1 Raises the following discovery level by 2:
Rare Cache
Lowers the following discovery levels by 1:
Fiery Crystal
Soothing Crystal

Sync grid

Giovanni & Nidorino's sync grid is an expanded grid, made available since the pair first released.

Name Effect Energy required Sync orb required Move level required
HP +10 HP +10 0 5 1
HP +10 HP +10 2 24 1
HP +10 HP +10 2 24 1
HP +20 HP +20 4 48 2
Attack +5 Attack +5 0 5 1
Attack +5 Attack +5 0 5 1
Defense +5 Defense +5 0 5 1
Defense +5 Defense +5 2 24 1
Defense +5 Defense +5 2 24 1
Defense +5 Defense +5 2 24 1
Defense +5 Defense +5 2 24 1
Defense +10 Defense +10 4 48 2
Sp. Def +5 Sp. Def +5 0 5 1
Sp. Def +5 Sp. Def +5 2 24 1
Sp. Def +5 Sp. Def +5 2 24 1
Sp. Def +5 Sp. Def +5 2 24 1
Speed +5 Speed +5 0 5 1
Speed +5 Speed +5 2 24 1
Speed +5 Speed +5 2 24 1
Poison Tail: Power +3 Poison Tail: Power ↑ +3 3 36 1
Poison Tail: Power +3 Poison Tail: Power ↑ +3 3 36 1
Poison Tail: Power +3 Poison Tail: Power ↑ +3 3 36 1
Poison Tail: Power +3 Poison Tail: Power ↑ +3 3 36 1
Poison Tail: Power +3 Poison Tail: Power ↑ +3 3 36 2
Poison Tail: Move Gauge Refresh 3 Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. 7 84 2
Poison Tail: Hostile Environment 4 Raises the chance of inflicting status conditions with the additional effects of moves. 10 120 3
Stomping Tantrum: Power +3 Stomping Tantrum: Power ↑ +3 3 36 1
Stomping Tantrum: Power +3 Stomping Tantrum: Power ↑ +3 3 36 1
Stomping Tantrum: Power +3 Stomping Tantrum: Power ↑ +3 3 36 1
Stomping Tantrum: Power +3 Stomping Tantrum: Power ↑ +3 3 36 1
Stomping Tantrum: Power +3 Stomping Tantrum: Power ↑ +3 3 36 2
Stomping Tantrum: Move Gauge Refresh 3 Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. 7 84 2
Potion: MP Refresh 2 Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful. 7 84 3
Potion: Master Healer 1 Increases the amount of HP restored by the user's healing moves. 10 120 3
Well, Well...: MP Refresh 2 Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful. 7 84 2
Well, Well...: Berserk Bunch 1 Raises the Attack of all allied sync pairs by one stat rank when the user's move is successful. 10 120 3
Unbending Defense cannot be lowered. 5 60 1
Antitoxin Prevents the user from getting poisoned or badly poisoned. 5 60 2
Unflappable Prevents the user from flinching. 5 60 2
Team Sync Cure 9 Removes all status conditions from all allied sync pairs after using the user's sync move. 7 84 2
Tighten Up 4 Has a chance (50%) of raising the user's Sp. Def by one stat rank when it is hit by an attack move. 7 84 2
Healthy Healing Applies the Gradual Healing effect to the user when its HP is full when it enters a battle. 8 96 2
First Aid 4 Restores the user's HP by approximately 40% of its maximum HP the first time it is in a pinch each battle. 10 120 3
Team Sharp Entry 1 Raises the critical-hit rate of all allied sync pairs by one stat rank when the user enters a battle. 10 120 3
Toxic Hit (Speed ↑) 9 Raises the user's Speed by one stat rank when its attack move is successful against a poisoned or badly poisoned opponent. 10 120 3
Catalyst Applies the Move Gauge Acceleration effect to the allied field of play the first time the user's sync move is used each battle. 10 120 3
World-Eroding Poison Impact: Power +25 World-Eroding Poison Impact: Power ↑ +25 5 60 3
World-Eroding Poison Impact: Power +25 World-Eroding Poison Impact: Power ↑ +25 5 60 3

Nidoking

Raising this sync pair to 6★ EX will unlock Song Key 01013, which allows "Decisive Battle! (Giovanni) (Pokémon Masters EX Version)" to be played in the Jukebox.

Sygna Suit Giovanni
マジコスサカキ Serious Costume Sakaki

Sygna Suit Giovanni's model
No. 74
English voice actor Andrew Russell
Japanese voice actor Kōji Ishii
Description Giovanni's back with a slick new outfit and a newfound understanding of Dynamaxing. He's teamed up with Nidoking, which can use a large repertoire of moves.
Type Ground
Move types Ground / Steel / Poison
Role Strike (Physical)
EX Role Support
Base Potential ★★★★★☆EX
Nidoking Weakness Psychic
Nidoking's thick tail packs enormously destructive power. With one swing, it can topple a metal transmission tower. Once this Pokémon goes on a rampage, there is no stopping it.
Stats HP Attack Defense Sp. Atk Sp. Def Speed
Lv. 140, Base Potential 633 375 133 224 133 295
Lv. 140, Max Potential 793 415 213 264 213 335
Mega Nidoking
Lv. 140, Base Potential
Lv. 140, Max Potential

Availability

Sygna Suit Giovanni is exclusive to Poké Fair scouts. His offering rate was increased in the following sync pair scouts:

Banner Dates Notes
Sygna Suit Giovanni Poké Fair Scout May 19 to June 16, 2022 Debut
Triple Feature Poké Fair Scout C April 27 to May 9, 2024 Vertical sync grid expansion and EX role received
Special Event Celebration One-Time-Only Fair-Exclusive Guaranteed Scout February 10 to 28, 2025 One fair-exclusive sync pair guaranteed
All banners lasted from 06:00 UTC on the start date to 05:59 UTC on the end date unless noted otherwise.

He was also available in the following sync pair scouts:

Banner Dates Notes
5★-Select Poké Fair Scout ×25 August 31 to October 3, 2022 Available using paid gems only
Red Mix Scout November 1, 2023 to May 1, 2024 Available using paid gems only
5★-Select Poké Fair Scout ×15 (A) December 31, 2023 to January 31, 2024 Available using paid gems only; began at 15:00 UTC
Fair-exclusive pairs included! 10-Pair Scout (Max 100 Pairs) February 19 to March 25, 2024 Players could obtain up to 10 tickets for this scout
5★-Select Poké Fair Scout ×15 (A) February 28 to March 26, 2024 Available using paid gems only
Blue Mix Scout May 1 to September 1, 2024 Available using paid gems only
72 Hours Only! Champion Stadium Hard Level Celebration Scout Starting July 31, 2024 Available for 72 hours after unlocking Champion Stadium (Hard Lv. 1)
Fair-exclusive pairs included! 10-Pair Scout (Max 100 Pairs) August 18 to September 22, 2024 Players could obtain up to 10 tickets for this scout
Leaf Mix Scout September 1, 2024 to January 1, 2025 Available using paid gems only
Daily Scout Starting September 1, 2024 One scout available daily
5★-Select Poké Fair Scout ×15 (A) September 2 to 30, 2024 Available using paid gems only
Lucas Mix Scout January 1 to May 1, 2025 Available using paid gems only
5★-Select Poké Fair Scout ×15 (A) January 2 to 20, 2025 Available using paid gems only
Fair-exclusive pairs included! 10-Pair Scout (Max 100 Pairs) February 17 to April 7, 2025 Players could obtain up to 10 tickets for this scout
Fair-exclusive pairs included! Special Collaboration 5★-Guaranteed Ticket Scout February 17 to April 30, 2025 Players could obtain one free ticket for this scout
Dawn Mix Scout May 1 to September 1, 2025 Available using paid gems only
Fair-Exclusive 5★-Guaranteed Ticket Scout Starting July 28, 2025 Players can obtain at least five tickets for this scout
Presents! Limit 1! Scout ×25 + 5★-Select Poké Fair A August 18 to 28, 2025 Available using paid gems only
Presents! Limit 1! Scout ×25 + 5★-Select Poké Fair B August 18 to 28, 2025 Available using paid gems only
Presents! Limit 1! Scout ×25 + 5★-Select Poké Fair C August 18 to 28, 2025 Available using paid gems only
Presents! Limit 1! Scout ×25 + 5★-Select Poké Fair D August 18 to 28, 2025 Available using paid gems only
Presents! Limit 1! Scout ×25 + 5★-Select Poké Fair E August 18 to 28, 2025 Available using paid gems only
Fair-exclusive pairs included! 10-Pair Scout (Max 100 Pairs) August 18 to September 22, 2025 Players could obtain up to 10 tickets for this scout
Six-Year Anniversary Paid-Gem Scout ×25 EX Master Fair August 28 to October 7, 2025 Available using paid gems only
Six-Year Anniversary Ticket Scout August 28 to October 14, 2025 Players could obtain up to 100 tickets for this scout
Red EX Master Fair August 28 to October 7, 2025
Irida EX Master Fair August 30 to October 7, 2025
Gloria EX Master Fair September 1 to October 7, 2025
Barry Mix Scout September 1, 2025 to January 1, 2026 Available using paid gems only
Volo EX Master Fair September 15 to October 25, 2025
Pokémon Masters Day One-Time-Only Happy Scout Starting September 25, 2025 One scout ×11 available on the 25th of each month
Pokémon Masters Day One-Time-Only 5★-Guaranteed Scout A Starting September 25, 2025 Available using paid gems only; one scout ×11 available on the 25th of each month
Pokémon Masters Day One-Time-Only 5★-Guaranteed Scout B Starting September 25, 2025 Available using paid gems only; one scout ×11 available on the 25th of each month
5★-Select Fair-Exclusive Scout ×11 October 9 to 21, 2025 Available using paid gems only
5★-Select Fair-Exclusive Scout ×11 November 2 to 11, 2025 Available using paid gems only
Hilbert EX Master Fair November 28, 2025 to January 7, 2026
Hilda EX Master Fair November 30, 2025 to January 7, 2026
5★-Select Fair-Exclusive Scout ×11 December 5 to 18, 2025 Available using paid gems only
Sygna Suit Carmine EX Master Fair December 27, 2025 to February 5, 2026
New Year's exclusive! Daily Lucky Poké Fair December 31, 2025 to January 9, 2026 One scout ×11 available daily; began at 15:00 UTC
New Year's exclusive! 5★-Only Lucky Scout December 31, 2025 to January 9, 2026 Available using paid gems only; could only be used once; began at 15:00 UTC
Elio Mix Scout January 1 to May 1, 2026 Available using paid gems only
5★-Select Fair-Exclusive Scout ×11 January 9 to 18, 2026 Available using paid gems only
All banners lasted from 06:00 UTC on the start date to 05:59 UTC on the end date unless noted otherwise.

Moves

Name Type Category Move gauge Base Power Max Power Accuracy Target Description
Mega Kick Normal
Physical 4 250 300 75% An opponent No additional effect.
Iron Tail Steel
Physical 4 198 237 75% An opponent Has a chance (30%) of lowering the target's Defense by one stat rank.
Poison Jab Poison
Physical 4 138 165 100% An opponent Has a chance (30%) of leaving the target poisoned.
World of Pain! None Status 0
(1 use)
Self Raises the user's Attack by six stat ranks. Applies the Critical Hit Next effect to the user. Applies the Supereffective ↑ Next effect to the user.
Sync moves
Unstoppable Ambition Ground Impact Ground
Physical 250 300 An opponent (6★ EX effect: Sync moves will target all opposing sync pairs.)
(EX role effect: The sync buff is doubled the first time a sync move is used.)
Max moves
Max Quake Ground
Physical 0
(1 use)
400 480 An opponent Raises the Sp. Def of all allied sync pairs by two stat ranks.
Max Steelspike Steel
Physical 0
(1 use)
400 480 An opponent Raises the Defense of all allied sync pairs by two stat ranks.
Max Ooze Poison
Physical 0
(1 use)
400 480 An opponent Raises the Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by two stat ranks.

Skills

Name Description
Passive Skills
Giovanni's Cunning Normal-type moves become Ground-type moves. Moves never miss.
MAX Double Down 5 Powers up the user's max moves that are super effective.
Hit the Gas 5 Increases the amount of move gauge slots needed to use attack moves by one and powers up moves.
Superawakened Passive Skill
Mysterious Gym Leader's True Identity Reduces the user's sync move countdown by one the first time it enters a battle each battle. Reduces the user's sync move countdown by one the first time its sync move is used each battle. Turns the field of play's zone into a Ground Zone after using the user's Max Quake. (A Ground Zone powers up Ground-type attacks.)
Theme Skills
Ground Strike Raises allies' Attack and Sp. Atk by 30 when using Ground-type attacks.
Johto Strike Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 8.
Villain Strike Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 8.
Sygna Suit Strike Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 9.
Expedition Skills
Rare ↑ 3 Soothing ↓ 2 Wistful ↓ 2 Raises the following discovery level by 3:
Rare Cache
Lowers the following discovery levels by 2:
Soothing Crystal
Wistful Crystal

Sync grid

Sygna Suit Giovanni & Nidoking's sync grid is an expanded grid, made available since the pair first released. It was further expanded on April 27, 2024.

Name Effect Energy required Sync orb required Move level required
HP +10 HP +10 0 5 1
HP +20 HP +20 4 48 2
Attack +5 Attack +5 0 5 1
Attack +5 Attack +5 0 5 1
Attack +20 Attack +20 7 84 2
Defense +5 Defense +5 0 5 1
Defense +5 Defense +5 2 24 1
Defense +5 Defense +5 2 24 1
Sp. Def +5 Sp. Def +5 0 5 1
Sp. Def +5 Sp. Def +5 2 24 1
Sp. Def +5 Sp. Def +5 2 24 1
Speed +5 Speed +5 0 5 1
Speed +5 Speed +5 2 24 1
Speed +5 Speed +5 2 24 1
Speed +5 Speed +5 2 24 1
Mega Kick: Power +3 Mega Kick: Power ↑ +3 4 48 1
Mega Kick: Power +3 Mega Kick: Power ↑ +3 4 48 1
Mega Kick: Power +3 Mega Kick: Power ↑ +3 4 48 1
Mega Kick: Move Gauge Refresh 3 Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. 7 84 2
Iron Tail: Power +3 Iron Tail: Power ↑ +3 4 48 1
Iron Tail: Power +3 Iron Tail: Power ↑ +3 4 48 1
Iron Tail: Power +3 Iron Tail: Power ↑ +3 4 48 2
Iron Tail: Move Gauge Refresh 3 Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. 7 84 1
Iron Tail: On a Roll 1 Raises the chance of lowering stat values with the additional effects of moves. 8 96 2
Poison Jab: Power +3 Poison Jab: Power ↑ +3 4 48 1
Poison Jab: Power +3 Poison Jab: Power ↑ +3 4 48 1
Poison Jab: Power +3 Poison Jab: Power ↑ +3 4 48 2
Poison Jab: Move Gauge Refresh 3 Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. 7 84 1
Poison Jab: Superduper Effective 3 Powers up moves that are super effective. 7 84 2
Poison Jab: Furious Brawn The more the user's Attack is raised, the more it powers up the user's moves. 10 120 3
World of Pain!: MP Refresh 2 Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful. 7 84 1
Antitoxin Prevents the user from getting poisoned or badly poisoned. 5 60 1
Headstrong Attack cannot be lowered. 5 60 1
Sand Shelter Protects the user from damage from a sandstorm. 5 60 1
Quick Cure Removes the confused, flinching, and trapped conditions from the user the first time they are inflicted each battle. 7 84 2
Natural Remedy Removes all status conditions from the user the first time it is inflicted by any status condition each battle. 7 84 2
Double Down 3 Powers up sync moves that are super effective. 8 96 2
Sands of Time 2 Quickly charges the move gauge during a sandstorm. 8 96 2
MAX Super Preparation Applies the Supereffective ↑ Next effect to the user after using its max move. 9 108 2
Superduper Effective 2 Powers up moves that are super effective. 10 120 2
Surging Sand 2 Powers up the user's moves during a sandstorm. 10 120 2
Super Syncer Applies the Supereffective ↑ Next effect to the user the first time its sync move is used each battle. 9 108 3
Critical Crit 9 Applies the Critical Hit Next effect to the user when it lands a critical hit. 10 120 3
Haymaker The more the user's Attack is raised, the more it powers up the user's sync moves. 10 120 3
Rejuvenate 6 Charges the user's move gauge by six after using a sync move. 10 120 3
Max Move: Team Defense ↓ 2 Lowers the Defense of all opposing sync pairs by two stat ranks after using the user's max move. 9 108 4
Move Gauge Refresh 9 Charges the user's move gauge by one when its move is successful. 10 120 4
MAX Countdown 3 Reduces the user's sync move countdown by three after using its max move. 10 120 5
First Aid 6 Restores the user's HP by approximatel 60% of its maximum HP the first time it is in a pinch each battle. 10 120 5
Max Quake: Power +100 Max Quake: Power ↑ +100 8 96 3
Max Steelspike: Power +100 Max Steelspike: Power ↑ +100 8 96 3
Max Ooze: Power +100 Max Ooze: Power ↑ +100 8 96 3
Unstoppable Ambition Ground Impact: Power +25 Unstoppable Ambition Ground Impact: Power ↑ +25 5 60 3
Unstoppable Ambition Ground Impact: Power +25 Unstoppable Ambition Ground Impact: Power ↑ +25 5 60 3

Persian

Giovanni (Classic)
サカキ(アナザー) Sakaki (Another)

Giovanni (Classic)'s model
No. 74
English voice actor Andrew Russell
Japanese voice actor Kōji Ishii
Description Giovanni is wearing the same outfit he wore during his time in the Kanto region. His subordinates are familiar with this outfit and say it suits him well.
Type Normal
Move types Normal / Dark
Role Support
Base Potential ★★★★☆☆EX
Persian Weakness Fighting
This Pokémon is popular with rich people. It's also targeted by hunters who are after the jewel in its forehead.
Stats HP Attack Defense Sp. Atk Sp. Def Speed
Lv. 140, Base Potential 532 200 231 200 234 326
Lv. 140, Max Potential 612 240 271 240 274 366
Mega Persian
Lv. 140, Base Potential
Lv. 140, Max Potential

Availability

Giovanni (Classic) could be teamed up with during the special sync pair event Giovanni & Persian (August 15 to September 15, 2022; February 22 to March 18, 2023; August 20 to October 4, 2023; December 19, 2024 to January 3, 2025).

Moves

Name Type Category Move gauge Base Power Max Power Accuracy Target Description
Slash Normal
Physical 2 50 60 100% An opponent Critical hits land more easily.
Dire Hit All + None Status 0
(2 uses)
All allies Raises the critical-hit rate of all allied sync pairs by two stat ranks.
Bite Dark
Physical 2 42 50 100% An opponent Has a chance (30%) of making the target flinch.
Enough! None Status 0
(1 use)
All allies Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by three stat ranks. Applies the Gradual Healing effect to all allied sync pairs.
Sync moves
Perfectly Evil Normal Impact Normal
Physical 300 360 An opponent (6★ EX effect: The sync buff is doubled the first time a sync move is used.)

Skills

Name Description
Passive Skills
Speedy Entry 2 Raises the user's Speed by two stat ranks when it enters a battle.
Panic Button Applies the Move Gauge Acceleration effect to the allied field of play the first time the user is in a pinch each battle.
Natural Remedy Removes all status conditions from the user the first time it is inflicted by any status condition each battle.
Theme Skills
Normal Support Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 60.
Kanto Support Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 13.
Villain Support Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 13.
Expedition Skills
Rare ↑ 2 Fiery ↓ 1 Soothing ↓ 1 Raises the following discovery level by 2:
Rare Cache
Lowers the following discovery levels by 1:
Fiery Crystal
Soothing Crystal

Sync grid

Giovanni (Classic) & Persian's sync grid is an expanded grid, made available since the pair first released.

Name Effect Energy required Sync orb required Move level required
HP +10 HP +10 0 5 1
HP +10 HP +10 2 24 1
HP +10 HP +10 2 24 1
HP +10 HP +10 2 24 1
HP +30 HP +30 5 60 2
Attack +5 Attack +5 0 5 1
Attack +5 Attack +5 0 5 1
Defense +5 Defense +5 0 5 1
Defense +5 Defense +5 2 24 1
Defense +5 Defense +5 2 24 1
Defense +5 Defense +5 2 24 2
Sp. Def +5 Sp. Def +5 0 5 1
Sp. Def +5 Sp. Def +5 2 24 1
Sp. Def +5 Sp. Def +5 2 24 1
Sp. Def +5 Sp. Def +5 2 24 1
Speed +5 Speed +5 0 5 1
Speed +5 Speed +5 2 24 1
Speed +5 Speed +5 2 24 1
Speed +5 Speed +5 2 24 1
Speed +5 Speed +5 2 24 1
Slash: Power +3 Slash: Power ↑ +3 3 36 1
Slash: Power +3 Slash: Power ↑ +3 3 36 1
Slash: Power +3 Slash: Power ↑ +3 3 36 1
Slash: Power +3 Slash: Power ↑ +3 3 36 1
Slash: Power +3 Slash: Power ↑ +3 3 36 2
Slash: Move Gauge Refresh 3 Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. 7 84 2
Bite: Power +3 Bite: Power ↑ +3 3 36 1
Bite: Power +3 Bite: Power ↑ +3 3 36 1
Bite: Power +3 Bite: Power ↑ +3 3 36 1
Bite: Power +3 Bite: Power ↑ +3 3 36 1
Bite: Power +3 Bite: Power ↑ +3 3 36 2
Bite: Move Gauge Refresh 3 Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when a move is successful. 7 84 2
Dire Hit All +: MP Refresh 2 Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful. 7 84 2
Enough!: MP Refresh 2 Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful. 7 84 3
Enough!: Slippery 1 Raises the user's evasiveness by one stat rank when its move is successful. 7 84 2
Enough!: Berserk Bunch 1 Raises the Attack of all allied sync pairs by one stat rank when the user's move is successful. 10 120 3
Enough!: All Ramped Up 1 Raises the Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by one stat rank when the user's move is successful. 10 120 3
Quick Cure Removes the confused, flinching, and trapped conditions from the user the first time they are inflicted each battle. 7 84 2
Stamina Reserves 2 Charges the user's move gauge by two the first time it is in a pinch each battle. 8 96 2
Amped Up 1 Raises the user's Speed by one stat rank when it lands a critical hit. 10 120 2
Ramming Speed The more the user's Speed is raised, the more it powers up the user's moves. 10 120 2
Team Sync Regen Applies the Gradual Healing effect to all allied sync pairs after the user uses a sync move. 7 84 3
Catalyst Applies the Move Gauge Acceleration effect to the allied field of play the first time the user's sync move is used each battle. 10 120 3
First Aid 4 Restores the user's HP by approximately 40% of its maximum HP the first time it is in a pinch each battle. 10 120 3
Safety Tether Applies the Enduring effect to the user the first time its sync move is used each battle. 10 120 3
On the Run 2 Raises the user's evasiveness by two stat ranks the first time it is in a pinch each battle. 10 120 3
Perfectly Evil Normal Impact: Power +25 Perfectly Evil Normal Impact: Power ↑ +25 5 60 3
Perfectly Evil Normal Impact: Power +25 Perfectly Evil Normal Impact: Power ↑ +25 5 60 3

Guzzlord

Raising this sync pair to 6★ EX will unlock Song Key 01026, which allows "Giovanni's Goal" to be played in the Jukebox.

Sygna Suit Giovanni (Alt.)
マジコスサカキ(アナザー) Serious Costume Sakaki (Another)

Sygna Suit Giovanni's model (Alt.)
No. 74
English voice actor Andrew Russell
Japanese voice actor Kōji Ishii
Description Giovanni is wearing a sygna suit overflowing with greed. He's been using Guzzlord's insatiable appetite to rid Team Rocket of those who might get in their way.
Type Dark
Move type Dark
Role Support
EX Role Field
Base Potential ★★★★★☆EX
Guzzlord Weakness Fairy
An unknown life-form called a UB. It may be constantly hungry—it is certainly always devouring something.
Stats HP Attack Defense Sp. Atk Sp. Def Speed
Lv. 140, Base Potential 1100 356 288 224 288 239
Lv. 140, Max Potential 1260 396 348 264 348 319
Mega Guzzlord
Lv. 140, Base Potential
Lv. 140, Max Potential

Availability

Sygna Suit Giovanni (Alt.) is exclusive to Master Fair scouts. His offering rate was increased in the following sync pair scouts:

Banner Dates Notes
Sygna Suit Giovanni Master Fair Scout December 31, 2024 to February 10, 2025 Debut; began at 15:00 UTC
Triple Feature Master Fair Scout November 25 to December 25, 2025
All banners lasted from 06:00 UTC on the start date to 05:59 UTC on the end date unless noted otherwise.

He was also available in the following sync pair scouts:

Banner Dates Notes
Daily Scout Starting April 1, 2025 One scout available daily
Pokémon Masters Day One-Time-Only 5★-Guaranteed Scout B Starting September 25, 2025 Available using paid gems only; one scout ×11 available on the 25th of each month
New Year's exclusive! 5★-Only Lucky Scout December 31, 2025 to January 9, 2026 Available using paid gems only; could only be used once; began at 15:00 UTC
New Year's exclusive! Select Master Fair Lucky Scout December 31, 2025 to January 9, 2026 Available using paid gems only; could only be used once; began at 15:00 UTC
All banners lasted from 06:00 UTC on the start date to 05:59 UTC on the end date unless noted otherwise.

Moves

Name Type Category Move gauge Base Power Max Power Accuracy Target Description
Stockpile Normal
Status 2 Self Raises the user's Defense and Sp. Def by one stat rank.
Guzzling Swallow Normal
Status 2
(2 uses)
All allies Activation Condition: When the user uses Stockpile. Deactivation Condition: When this move is used.
Restores the HP of all allied sync pairs by approximately 20% of their maximum HP. The more the user's Defense or Sp. Def are raised, the more it also restores its HP. Removes all of the user's Defense and Sp. Def increases.
Gorging Crunch Dark
Physical 2 100 120 100% An opponent Activation Condition: When the user's Defense and Sp. Def total six stat ranks or higher. Deactivation Condition: When the user's Defense and Sp. Def total five stat ranks or less.
The more the user's Defense or Sp. Def are raised, the greater the power of this attack. Lowers the target's Defense and Sp. Def by one stat rank. Removes all of the user's Defense and Sp. Def increases.
Endless Ambition! None Status 0
(1 use)
All allies Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by two stat ranks. Applies the Take Next "All" Move effect to the user.
Sync moves
Crunch That Satisfies the Insatiable Dark
Physical 250 300 An opponent (6★ EX effect: The sync buff is doubled the first time a sync move is used.)
(EX role effect: Implements the following field effect just before the user's sync move is used the first time each battle. Extends the field effect duration only that time.
• Dark Zone)

Skills

Name Description
Passive Skills
Johto Flag Bearer Powers up the moves of all allied sync pairs by 10%. Reduces attack move damage taken by all allied sync pairs by 20%. The more allied sync pairs with the Johto theme you have on your team, the higher these percentages are. (Each additional sync pair powers up moves by 10% and reduces damage by 3%. The maximum power-up is 30%, and the maximum damage reduction is 26%.)
Giovanni's Greed When a status move used by the user's Pokémon raises its stats only, raises the same stats by the same amount for all allied sync pairs instead. When an ally's stat is raised by a status move used by the user's Pokémon, it is raised by three times the stat ranks. Increases the Sync Move ↑ Next effect of all allied sync pairs by two ranks when the user's Pokémon uses a status move.
B-Move: Restore T-Move MP 9 Restores 1 MP for the user's Trainer when it uses a buddy move.
Team Sharp Entry 3 Raises the critical-hit rate of all allied sync pairs by three stat ranks when the user enters a battle.
Exclusive Lucky Skills
Quick Tempo Applies the Move Gauge Acceleration effect to the allied field of play the first time the user enters a battle each battle.
Theme Skills
Dark Support Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 60.
Johto Support Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 13.
Villain Support Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 13.
Sygna Suit Support Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 15.
Sunglasses Support Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 15.
Expedition Skills
Rare ↑ 2Fiery ↓ 1Soothing ↓ 1 Raises the following discovery level by 2:
Rare Cache
Lowers the following discovery levels by 1:
Fiery Crystal
Soothing Crystal

Sync grid

Sygna Suit Giovanni (Alt.) & Guzzlord's sync grid is an expanded grid, made available since the pair first released.

Name Effect Energy required Sync orb required Move level required
HP +10 HP +10 0 5 1
HP +10 HP +10 2 24 1
Attack +5 Attack +5 0 5 1
Attack +5 Attack +5 0 5 1
Attack +5 Attack +5 2 24 1
Attack +5 Attack +5 2 24 1
Attack +5 Attack +5 2 24 1
Defense +5 Defense +5 0 5 1
Defense +5 Defense +5 2 24 1
Defense +5 Defense +5 2 24 1
Defense +5 Defense +5 2 24 1
Sp. Def +5 Sp. Def +5 0 5 1
Sp. Def +5 Sp. Def +5 2 24 1
Sp. Def +5 Sp. Def +5 2 24 1
Sp. Def +5 Sp. Def +5 2 24 1
Speed +5 Speed +5 0 5 1
Speed +5 Speed +5 2 24 1
Speed +5 Speed +5 2 24 1
Speed +5 Speed +5 2 24 1
Speed +5 Speed +5 2 24 1
Speed +10 Speed +10 4 48 1
Stockpile: Move Gauge Refresh 3 Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when its move is successful. 7 84 2
Stockpile: Move: Team Sync Move Boost ↑1 9 Increases the Sync Move ↑ Next effect of all allied sync pairs by one rank when the user's move is successful. 10 120 3
Stockpile: Team Strengthening Status 9 Increases the Physical Moves ↑ Next effect and Special Moves ↑ Next effect of all allied sync pairs by one rank when the user's Pokémon uses a status move. 0 5 5
Guzzling Swallow: Move Gauge Refresh 3 Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when its move is successful. 7 84 2
Gorging Crunch: Power +4 Gorging Crunch: Power ↑ 4 3 36 1
Gorging Crunch: Power +4 Gorging Crunch: Power ↑ 4 3 36 1
Gorging Crunch: Power +4 Gorging Crunch: Power ↑ 4 3 36 1
Gorging Crunch: Power +4 Gorging Crunch: Power ↑ 4 3 36 1
Gorging Crunch: Power +4 Gorging Crunch: Power ↑ 4 3 36 2
Gorging Crunch: Move Gauge Refresh 3 Has a chance (40%) of charging the user's move gauge by one when its move is successful. 7 84 2
Endless Ambition!: MP Refresh 2 Has a chance (30%) of restoring one MP of the user's move when that move is successful. 7 84 2
Flameproof Prevents the user from getting burned. 5 60 1
Quick Cure Removes the confused, flinching, and trapped conditions from the user the first time they are inflicted each battle. 7 84 2
Natural Remedy Removes all status conditions from the user the first time it is inflicted by any status condition each battle. 7 84 2
T-Move: Allied Field MG → 9 Applies the Move Gauge Acceleration effect to the allied field of play when the user's Trainer uses a move. 7 84 2
Team Sync Regen Applies the Gradual Healing effect to all allied sync pairs after the user uses a sync move. 8 96 2
Team Fast-Track 9 Raises the Speed of all allied sync pairs by one stat rank when the user's Pokémon uses a move. 8 96 2
Team Fierce Entry 2 Raises the Attack of all allied sync pairs by two stat ranks when the user enters a battle. 10 120 2
Team Grand Entry 2 Raises the Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by two stat ranks when the user enters a battle. 10 120 2
1st S-Move: Restore B-Move MP 1 Restores one MP of the user's buddy move the first time its sync move is used each battle. 10 120 3
Endurance Applies the Enduring effect to the user if its HP is full when it enters a battle. 10 120 3
Team Smart Command 9 Increases the Special Moves ↑ Next effect of all allied sync pairs by one rank when the user's Trainer uses a move. 10 120 3
Infliction Freebie 9 Applies the Free Move Next effect to the user when its Pokémon uses a status move. 10 120 3
T-Move: Team Physical Boost ↑1 9 Increases the Physical Moves ↑ Next effect of all allied sync pairs by one rank when the user's Trainer uses a move. 10 120 3
Guarded Entry 3 Raises the user's Defense and Sp. Def by three stat ranks when it enters a battle. 10 120 3
Vigilance Protects the user against critical hits. 10 120 3
Debut: Dark Zone Turns the field of play's zone into a Dark Zone the first time the user enters a battle each battle. (A Dark Zone powers up Dark-type attacks.) 0 5 4
Crunch That Satisfies the Insatiable: Power +25 Crunch That Satisfies the Insatiable: Power ↑ +25 5 60 3
Crunch That Satisfies the Insatiable: Power +25 Crunch That Satisfies the Insatiable: Power ↑ +25 5 60 3

Other Pokémon

Controlled via sync stone

During the Villain Arc's Final Chapter, Giovanni temporarily controls Hoopa in its Hoopa Unbound form. He uses it to summon powerful Pokémon for Team Rocket, as well as to battle the player, Paulo, and Tina.


Hoopa (Hoopa Unbound)

Appearances

Battle appearances

Giovanni & Mewtwo can be battled against in:

Sygna Suit Giovanni & Nidoking can be battled against in:

  • Villain Arc: Johto: Team Rocket's Revival
  • Villain Arc: Final Chapter: Where Ideals Cross Paths*
  • Special event: Stop the Evil Mastermind! (September 6 to 16, 2023)*
  • Throwback Challenge: Rental Battle Event (September 7 to 15, 2023)
  • Special battle event: Battle with a Theme Team (February 14 to 28, 2025)

Sygna Suit Giovanni (Alt.) & Guzzlord can be battled against in:

Giovanni has also been shown to pair alongside the following Pokémon and can be battled against in:

Story appearances

Giovanni appears in his normal outfit in the following story areas:

Giovanni appears in his sygna suit in the following story areas:

Giovanni appears in his classic outfit in the following story areas:

Giovanni appears in his alternate sygna suit in the following story areas:

Sync pair stories

Giovanni & Mewtwo

  • A Day with Giovanni

Sygna Suit Giovanni & Nidoking

  • A Day with Sygna Suit Giovanni

Giovanni (Classic) & Persian

  • Team Rocket's Ambition

Sygna Suit Giovanni (Alt.) & Guzzlord

  • A Day with Sygna Suit Giovanni

Quotes

Main article: Giovanni/Quotes → Pokémon Masters EX

In animation

Giovanni (center) in the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer

Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer

Giovanni briefly appeared in the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer as part of a team with Archer and Ariana.

Gallery

Giovanni

Giovanni & Mewtwo on
Pokémon Masters EX Dream Team Maker
Giovanni's sync move mindscape
(Team Rocket's Castle)
Medal
1★ Lurking Shadow
Decorative Giovanni Plushie for the Trainer Lodge Artwork of Kanto chapter of the Villain Arc
6★ model
(Normal colors)
VS model
(Normal colors)
6★ model
(EX colors)
VS model
(EX colors)
Artwork from the Final Chapter of the Villain Arc
Trainer emote
Nice!
Trainer emote
Watch out!
Trainer emote
Let's do this!
Trainer emote
Thanks!
Trainer Lodge Friend Snapshot Trainer Lodge Story Snapshot Villain Arc Memories Chapter 1: Kanto artwork
by katano shibire[3]
Comic of the Kanto chapter of the Villain Arc

Sygna Suit Giovanni

VS model
(Normal colors)
6★ model
(Normal colors)
6★ model
(EX colors)
VS model
(EX colors)
Sygna Suit Giovanni's sync move mindscape
(Team Rocket's Castle)
Trainer emote
Nice!
Trainer emote
Watch out!
Trainer emote
Let's do this!
Trainer emote
Thanks!
Medal
1★ Rocket Execs Assemble
Medal
2★ Rocket Execs Assemble
Medal
3★ Rocket Execs Assemble
Medal
Bonds of Evil
Villain Arc Memories Chapter 2: Johto artwork
by katano shibire[4]
Artwork of the Johto chapter of the Villain Arc Silver's Journey of Growth on Pasio comic
by Genzou[5]
Villain Arc Memories Chapter 8: Galar artwork
by 【LIRAN】[6]

Giovanni (Classic)

Artwork of Giovanni in
Pokémon Masters EX
VS model
(Normal colors)
6★ model
(Normal colors)
6★ model
(EX colors)
VS model
(EX colors)
Trainer emote
Nice!
Trainer emote
Watch out!
Trainer emote
Let's do this!
Trainer emote
Thanks!
Giovanni (Classic)'s sync move mindscape
(Team Rocket logo)

Sygna Suit Giovanni (Alt.)

VS model
(Normal colors)
6★ model
(Normal colors)
6★ model
(EX colors)
VS model
(EX colors)
Sygna Suit Giovanni's sync move mindscape (Alt.)
(Team Rocket's Castle)
Trainer emote
Nice!
Trainer emote
Watch out!
Trainer emote
Let's do this!
Trainer emote
Thanks!
Medal
1★ Guzzling Glutton's Target
Medal
2★ Guzzling Glutton's Target
Medal
3★ Guzzling Glutton's Target
Medal
Unstoppable Evil Schemes
Guzzling Glutton's Target artwork

Trivia

  • Giovanni is from an alternate universe where Team Rocket succeeded in taking over the world and he became the leader of Team Rainbow Rocket, which was introduced in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, as noted in his character description.
    • The whereabouts of Giovanni from this game's continuity are currently unknown.
  • Giovanni & Mewtwo were the first sync pair to be obtainable via a legendary event, debuting on December 5, 2019.
  • All versions of Giovanni use special voice-over lines upon entering a team that contains certain Trainers (regardless of their partner Pokémon). Those Trainers include Silver, Archer, Ariana, Petrel, Proton, and Cyrus.
    • Giovanni also uses special voice-over lines upon winning a battle with Silver and Cyrus in the same team.
  • Giovanni & Rhydon were the first variety sync pair to have access to a buddy move.
  • The types of Giovanni & Rhydon's attack moves are identical to Shauntal's weaknesses in the Champion Stadium: Water, Ice, and Ground.
  • Sygna Suit Giovanni (Alt.) & Guzzlord are the first sync pair to have more than one buddy move.
  • Sygna Suit Giovanni (Alt.) & Guzzlord are the first Master Fair-exclusive sync pair to have sync grid tiles exclusive to move levels 4 and 5.
  • Sygna Suit Giovanni (Alt.) & Guzzlord are one of only three sync pairs whose debut scout did not begin at 06:00 UTC, the others being Sygna Suit Leaf & Venusaur and Nemona & Pawmot. This was to coincide the debut scout with the beginning of the new year in Japan.
  • In his alt. sygna suit's sync pair story, Giovanni reveals that his Guzzlord is one of the Ultra Beasts that Team Rocket caught on Pasio at the end of the Villain Arc.

Origin

Giovanni's design is based on his appearance in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon. Mewtwo is Giovanni's highest-level Pokémon in Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, with it Mega Evolving into Mega Mewtwo Y in Ultra Moon. In addition, Giovanni also controlled a Mewtwo for a while in Pokémon the Series, while another iteration of him helped to create Mewtwo in the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga. Mewtwo's Dex entry comes from Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire.

Rhydon is Giovanni's signature Pokémon during the Gym battles against him in the core series games, with the exception of Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen. Rhydon's Dex entry comes from Pokémon Ruby.

Giovanni uses a Nidorino on his team when battling the player at Silph Co. in the core series games, with the exception of Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!. Nidorino's Dex entry comes from Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire.

Nidoking is one of the Pokémon that Giovanni uses in the core series games. Nidoking's Dex entry comes from Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire.

Giovanni (Classic)'s design is based on his appearance in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen. Persian is Giovanni's main Pokémon in Pokémon the Series. It has also appeared on his team in Pokémon Yellow and Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!. Persian's Dex entry comes from Pokémon Ultra Moon.

Guzzlord is one of the Ultra Beasts. Giovanni's goal in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon is to create an army of Ultra Beasts to conquer all worlds, though Giovanni is never seen owning a Guzzlord. Guzzlord's Dex entry comes from Pokémon Ultra Moon.

In other languages

Nowhere to Hide!

Language Title
Japanese 逃げられはしない Nigerare wa shinai
Mandarin Chinese 你逃不掉的 Nǐ Táo-bù-diào de
French Personne ne m'échappe !
German Ihr entkommt mir nicht!
Italian Vi abbiamo in pugno!
Korean 놓치지않는다 Notchiji Anneunda
Spanish ¡No tenéis escapatoria!

World Domination Psystrike

Language Title
Japanese 全世界を支配する サイコブレイク Zensekai o Shihai Suru Saiko Bureiku
Mandarin Chinese 支配全世界之 精神擊破 Zhīpèi Quánshìjiè zhī Jīngshén Jípò
French Pour diriger le monde ! Frappe Psy !
German Psychostoß der Weltherrschaft
Italian Psicobotta alla conquista dei mondi
Korean 전 세계를 지배할 사이코브레이크 Jeon Segyereul Jibaehal Saiko Beureikeu
Spanish Onda Mental Dominadora

Crushing Earthquake

Language Title
Japanese 砕破のじしん Saiha no Jishin
Mandarin Chinese 摧毀之地震 Cuīhuǐ zhī Dìzhèn
French Séisme de l'annihilation totale
Séisme S
German Erdbeben des Tyrannen
Italian Terremoto devastante
Korean 파쇄의지진 Paswae-ui Jijin
Spanish Terremoto del Tirano

Do Not Defy Me!

Language Title
Japanese 歯向かうなら……! Hamukaunara...!
Mandarin Chinese 休想反抗……! Xiūxiǎng Fǎnkàng...!
French Ne te dresse pas sur mon chemin !
German Lehn dich nicht gegen mich auf!
Italian Volete davvero affrontarmi?
Korean 저항하겠다면...! Jeohanghagetdamyeon...!
Spanish ¡Si insistes...!

Remembering the Past Ground Impact

Language Title
Japanese 昔を思いだす グラウンドインパクト Mukashi o Omoidasu Guraundo Inpakuto
Mandarin Chinese 憶起過往之 地面衝擊 Yìqǐ Guòwǎng zhī Dìmiàn Chōngjí
French Souvenirs du passé ! Impact Sol !
German Bodenstoß der erweckten Erinnerungen
Italian Impatto Terra di tanto tempo fa
Korean 옛날을 떠올리는 그라운드임팩트 Yennal-eul Tteoollineun Geuraundeu Impaekteu
Spanish Impacto Tierra que Recuerda al Pasado

Well, Well...

Language Title
Japanese ほほうッ! Hohou!
Mandarin Chinese 很行嘛! Hěn xíng ma!
French Tiens, tiens...
German Soso!
Italian Guarda guarda...
Korean 호오! Hou!
Spanish Bueno, bueno...

World-Eroding Poison Impact

Language Title
Japanese 世界を侵食する ポイズンインパクト Sekai o Shinshoku-suru Poizun Inpakuto
Mandarin Chinese 侵蝕世界之 毒之衝擊 Qīnshí Shìjiè zhī Dú zhī Chōngjí
French Corrodons le monde  ! Impact Poison !
German Giftstoß der Welterosion
Italian Impatto Veleno che corrode il mondo
Korean 세계를 침식하는 포이즌임팩트 Segye-reul Chimsik-haneun Poijeun Impaekteu
Spanish Impacto Veneno que Emponzoña el Mundo

World of Pain!

Language Title
Japanese 痛い目をみるぞ Itai me o Miruzo
Mandarin Chinese 等著痛不欲生吧 Děngzhe Tòngbúyùshēng ba
French Ton insolence sera punie !
German Jetzt lernst du Schmerz kennen!
Italian Pagherete questa insolenza!
Korean 쓴맛을볼거다 Sseunmaseul Bol Geoda
Spanish ¡Sufrirás mi ira!

Unstoppable Ambition Ground Impact

Language Title
Japanese 滅びぬ野望の グラウンドインパクト Horobinu Yabō no Guraundo Inpakuto
Mandarin Chinese 野心不滅之 地面衝擊 Yěxīn Búmiè zhī Dìmiàn Chōngjí
French Ambition inarrêtable ! Impact Sol !
German Bodenstoß der steinharten Ambitionen
Italian Impatto Terra di chi non cederà mai
Korean 불멸하는 야망의 그라운드임팩트 Bulmyeolhaneun Yamang-ui Geuraundeu Impaekteu
Spanish Impacto Tierra de la Ambición Implacable

Enough!

Language Title
Japanese せんべつだ Senbetsu da
Mandarin Chinese 這是餞別禮 Zhè shì Jiànbiélǐ
French Voici un cadeau d'adieu pour toi.
German Ein kleines Geschenk!
Italian Questo è il mio contributo!
Korean 이별선물이다 Ibyeolseonmur-ida
Spanish ¡Es mi regalo!

Perfectly Evil Normal Impact

Language Title
Japanese 悪の気位を高める ノーマルインパクト Aku no Kigurai o Takameru Nōmaru Inpakuto
Mandarin Chinese 提升邪惡品格之 一般衝擊 Tíshēng Xié'è Pǐngé zhī Yībān Chōngjí
French Orgueil maléfique ! Impact Normal !
German Normalstoß des bösen Stolzes
Italian Impatto Normale fieramente malvagio
Korean 악의 긍지를 높이는 노멀임팩트 Ag-ui Geungjireul Nop-ineun Nomeol Impaekteu
Spanish Impacto Normal del Orgullo Maligno

Guzzling Swallow

Language Title
Japanese のみこむ・暴飲 Nomikomu - Bōin
Mandarin Chinese 吞下・暴飲 Tūnxià - Bàoyǐn
French Avale à l'excès
German Verzehrer des Übermaßes
Italian Introenergia: sete insaziabile
Korean 꿀꺽:대식 Kkulkkeok: Daesik
Spanish Tragar Desmedido

Gorging Crunch

Language Title
Japanese かみくだく・暴食 Kamikudaku - Bōshoku
Mandarin Chinese 咬碎・暴食 Yǎosuì - Bàoshí
French Mâchouille extrême
German Knirscher des Gierschlunds
Italian Sgranocchio: fame insaziabile
Korean 깨물어부수기:폭식 Kkaemur-eobusugi: Poksik
Spanish Triturar Voraz

Endless Ambition!

Language Title
Japanese 欲望は尽きない Yokubō wa Tsukinai
Mandarin Chinese 慾望無盡 Yùwàng Wújìn
French Insatiable voracité
German Maßlose Ambitionen!
Italian Brama senza fine
Korean 끝없는욕망 Kkeudeomneun Yongmang
Spanish Hambre infinita

Crunch That Satisfies the Insatiable

Language Title
Japanese 果てのない欲望を満たす かみくだく Hate no Nai Yokubō o Mitasu Kamikudaku
Mandarin Chinese 滿足無盡慾望之 咬碎 Mǎnzú Wújìn Yùwàng zhī Yǎosuì
French Assouvissement d'une avidité démesurée ! Mâchouille !
German Knirscher der gesättigten Begierde
Italian Sgranocchio per soddisfare una brama insaziabile
Korean 끝없는 욕망을 채우는 깨물어부수기 Kkeudeomneun Yongmang-eul Chaeuneun Kkaemur-eobusugi
Spanish Triturar de Deseos Insaciables

References

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