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{{samename|character in the games whose Japanese name is Giovanni|Earl Dervish}} | {{samename|character in the games whose Japanese name is Giovanni|Earl Dervish}} ''For the episode of [[Pokémon Origins]], see [[PO03]].'' | ||
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'''Giovanni''' (Japanese: '''サカキ''' ''Sakaki'') | '''Giovanni''' (Japanese: '''サカキ''' ''Sakaki'') was the head of [[Team Rocket]], and serves as the secretive [[Gym Leader]] of [[Viridian City]]'s [[Gym]], known officially as the [[Viridian Gym]]. He handed out the {{Badge|Earth}} to {{pkmn|Trainer}}s who defeated him. As a Gym Leader, he specialized in {{type|Ground}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, but his master plan includes collecting rare Pokémon of all [[type]]s. He is the only character in the games to have the [[Trainer class]] '''Boss''' (Japanese: '''ロケットだんボス''' ''Team Rocket Boss''). In the English Generation IV games, his Trainer class is '''Rocket Boss'''. | ||
==In the games== | ==In the games== | ||
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Giovanni's role in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} is much the same; the one difference is that defeating him in the Gym battle will earn the player {{TM|26|Earthquake}}, instead of TM27 (Fissure). He also implies that he intends to return to power one day rather than being moved to dedicate his life to the study of Pokémon. There is a side-plot in the [[Sevii Islands]] that revolves around Giovanni; a group of Team Rocket members are trying to continue the aims of Team Rocket, but they abandon this when they realize that their leader has been defeated once and for all. | Giovanni's role in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} is much the same; the one difference is that defeating him in the Gym battle will earn the player {{TM|26|Earthquake}}, instead of TM27 (Fissure). He also implies that he intends to return to power one day rather than being moved to dedicate his life to the study of Pokémon. There is a side-plot in the [[Sevii Islands]] that revolves around Giovanni; a group of Team Rocket members are trying to continue the aims of Team Rocket, but they abandon this when they realize that their leader has been defeated once and for all. | ||
In {{game5|Gold|Silver|Crystal|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, a group of Team Rocket members tries to relaunch the old team. They take over [[Goldenrod Radio Tower]], and broadcast a radio announcement intended for Giovanni. Only in HeartGold and SoulSilver is it revealed that Giovanni does hear the broadcast, from his hideout in [[Tohjo Falls]] | In {{game5|Gold|Silver|Crystal|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, a group of Team Rocket members tries to relaunch the old team. They take over [[Goldenrod Radio Tower]], and broadcast a radio announcement intended for Giovanni. Only in HeartGold and SoulSilver is it revealed that Giovanni does hear the broadcast, from his hideout in [[Tohjo Falls]] - an event in the remakes involving a time-traveling {{p|Celebi}} allows {{ga|Ethan}} and {{ga|Lyra}} to travel back in time and defeat Giovanni at the same time the rest of Team Rocket is being defeated. Like before, once defeated, Giovanni will disappear. Later, in Kanto, it is revealed that {{ga|Blue}} took over the Viridian Gym after his disappearance. | ||
The Celebi event also reveals some of Giovanni's background from the three years between Generation I/III and Generation II/IV. While it was mentioned in FireRed and LeafGreen that Giovanni has a son with red hair, the son's identity wasn't revealed until the time-travel event in HeartGold and SoulSilver. As many fans speculated (and as was mentioned in the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga series), this son is the [[rival]] of the Johto player character, {{ga|Silver}}. Much of Silver's personality is a result of the treatment he received from Giovanni, which includes abandonment. Like many of Giovanni's other actions throughout the games, this reflects on his selfishness. | The Celebi event also reveals some of Giovanni's background from the three years between Generation I/III and Generation II/IV. While it was mentioned in FireRed and LeafGreen that Giovanni has a son with red hair, the son's identity wasn't revealed until the time-travel event in HeartGold and SoulSilver. As many fans speculated (and as was mentioned in the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga series), this son is the [[rival]] of the Johto player character, {{ga|Silver}}. Much of Silver's personality is a result of the treatment he received from Giovanni, which includes abandonment. Like many of Giovanni's other actions throughout the games, this reflects on his selfishness. | ||
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==In the anime== | ==In the anime== | ||
===Main series=== | |||
[[File:Giovanni BW anime.png|thumb|240px|Giovanni in the {{series|Best Wishes}}]] | [[File:Giovanni BW anime.png|thumb|240px|Giovanni in the {{series|Best Wishes}}]] | ||
{{main|Giovanni (anime)}} | {{main|Giovanni (anime)}} | ||
Giovanni appears in the anime as the head of [[Team Rocket]]. | Giovanni appears in the anime as the head of [[Team Rocket]]. | ||
===Pokémon Origins=== | |||
[[File:PO03.png|200px|thumb|Giovanni in the Pokémon Origins]] | |||
{{OBP|Red|Origins}} met Giovanni at Silph Co. when he and Team Rocket took over the building. Giovanni has a battle with Red's {{p|Charizard}} where he was able to defeat Charizard with {{p|Nidoqueen}} and leaves Silph Co., prompting Red to train harder in order to beat the Team Rocket boss. Giovanni reappears as the Viridian City Gym leader where he was able to overwhelm most of Red's team but lost to Red in the end. This loss caused Giovanni to respect Red as a Trainer and disband Team Rocket. | |||
===Pokémon=== | |||
====On Hand==== | |||
{{TrainerPoké | |||
|trainer=Giovanni | |||
|pkmn=Nidoqueen | |||
|gender=female | |||
|type1=Poison | |||
|type2=Ground | |||
|img=Giovanni Nidoqueen PO.png | |||
|epnum=PO03 | |||
|epname= | |||
|desc=Giovanni sent out {{p|Nidoqueen}} to battle {{OBP|Red|Origins}}'s {{p|Charizard}} and easily won.}} | |||
{{TrainerPoké | |||
|trainer=Giovanni | |||
|pkmn=Rhyhorn | |||
|type1=Ground | |||
|type2=Rock | |||
|img=Giovanni Rhyhorn PO.png | |||
|epnum=PO03 | |||
|epname= | |||
|desc={{p|Rhyhorn}} was the first Pokémon Giovanni used in his Gym battle against Red. It was able to defeat Red's {{p|Victreebel}}, {{p|Kabutops}}, and {{p|Jolteon}} despite the former two having the type-advantage. When Rhyhorn went up against his {{p|Hitmonlee}}, it drew against him.}} | |||
{{TrainerPoké | |||
|trainer=Giovanni | |||
|pkmn=Rhydon | |||
|type1=Ground | |||
|type2=Rock | |||
|img=Giovanni Rhydon PO.png | |||
|epnum=PO03 | |||
|epname= | |||
|desc={{p|Rhydon}} was another Pokémon Giovanni used in his Gym battle against Red. It went against his Charizard and lost after a long fight.}} | |||
====Status unknown==== | |||
{{TrainerPoké | |||
|trainer=Giovanni | |||
|pkmn=Charmander | |||
|type1=Fire | |||
|img=Giovanni Charmander PO.png | |||
|epnum=PO03 | |||
|epname= | |||
|desc={{p|Charmander}} only appeared in a flashback when Giovanni recalled the time having one in his youth when Red sent out Charizard.}} | |||
==In the manga== | ==In the manga== | ||
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|epname=Viridian City | |epname=Viridian City | ||
|desc={{p|Kangaskhan}} only appeared shadowed in Satoshi's imagination.}} | |desc={{p|Kangaskhan}} only appeared shadowed in Satoshi's imagination.}} | ||
==In the TCG== | ==In the TCG== | ||