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* While he owns a level 50 Rhydon in the Gym battle in [[Generation I]], it is replaced by a level 50 Rhyhorn in [[Generation III]]. | * While he owns a level 50 Rhydon in the Gym battle in [[Generation I]], it is replaced by a level 50 Rhyhorn in [[Generation III]]. | ||
* Giovanni's Nidoking and Rhydon, both being at level 55 during the Gym battle in Yellow, are the highest leveled Pokémon to be owned by a Gym Leader during the initial battle with them, tied with [[Marlon]]'s {{p|Jellicent}} in Challenge Mode. | * Giovanni's Nidoking and Rhydon, both being at level 55 during the Gym battle in Yellow, are the highest leveled Pokémon to be owned by a Gym Leader during the initial battle with them, tied with [[Marlon]]'s {{p|Jellicent}} in Challenge Mode. | ||
* Giovanni is the only criminal boss not to endanger a [[legendary Pokémon]] with his exploits in the games. This is {{an|Mewtwo|not the case}} in the anime or [[ | * Giovanni is the only criminal boss not to endanger a [[legendary Pokémon]] with his exploits in the games. This is {{an|Mewtwo|not the case}} in the anime or [[Thu-Fi-Zer|in Pokémon Adventures]]. | ||
* Giovanni is likely based on the boss of a {{wp|Yakuza}} faction, possibly more on the {{wp|bakuto}} factions than others, considering [[Team Rocket]]'s former ownership of the [[Celadon Game Corner]]. Outside of Japan, this reference is localized, making him more akin to a {{wp|Mafia}} boss (most especially considering his English name being Italian in origin). | * Giovanni is likely based on the boss of a {{wp|Yakuza}} faction, possibly more on the {{wp|bakuto}} factions than others, considering [[Team Rocket]]'s former ownership of the [[Celadon Game Corner]]. Outside of Japan, this reference is localized, making him more akin to a {{wp|Mafia}} boss (most especially considering his English name being Italian in origin). | ||
* Giovanni and {{ga|Blue}} are the only two Trainers to have three different battle themes. | * Giovanni and {{ga|Blue}} are the only two Trainers to have three different battle themes. | ||