Giovanni (Masters)

Giovanni サカキ Sakaki
Giovanni's model
No.	74
English voice actor	Andrew Russell
Japanese voice actor	Kōji Ishii
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. This pair can be raised to 6★ EX from September 16, 2021. However, unlike other sync pairs, this pair cannot be upgraded with Champion Spirits - only Custom Legendary Spirits from the Villain Event Looming Shadow of Kanto can be used.

Giovanni in his sygna suit forms a sync pair with Nidoking. 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.

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)
	Base Potential			★★★★★☆EX
Mewtwo	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

Moves

Giovanni's Mewtwo uses Confusion, Psychic, and Shadow Ball as its three damage-dealing moves. Upon Mega Evolution, 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 1 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 1 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 move targets all opponents.

Skills

Name	Description
Passive Skills
Power Reserves 2	Powers up moves in a pinch.
Theme Skills
Psychic Strike	Raises allies' Attack and Sp. Atk by 15 when using Psychic-type attacks.
Kanto Strike	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 2.
Villain Strike	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 2.
Complicated Family Strike	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 3.
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 and 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

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 Cosplay 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)
	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	733	415	173	264	173	335
Lv. 140, Base Potential	—	—	—	—	—	—
Lv. 140, Max Potential	—	—	—	—	—	—

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 1 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 6 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 move targets all opponents.
Max moves
Max Quake	Ground	Physical	0 (1 use)	400	480	—	An opponent	Raises the Sp. Def of all allied sync pairs by 2 stat ranks.
Max Steelspike	Steel	Physical	0 (1 use)	400	480	—	An opponent	Raises the Defense of all allied sync pairs by 2 stat ranks.
Max Ooze	Poison	Physical	0 (1 use)	400	480	—	An opponent	Raises the Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 2 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.
Theme Skills
Ground Strike	Raises allies' Attack and Sp. Atk by 15 when using Ground-type attacks.
Johto Strike	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 2.
Villain Strike	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 2.
Sygna Suit Strike	Raises the Attack and Sp. Atk of all allied sync pairs by 3.
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

Giovanni and Nidoking's sync grid is an expanded grid, made available when the sync pair first released.

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
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 6 after using a sync move.	10	120	3
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
Lv. 140, Base Potential	—	—	—	—	—	—
Lv. 140, Max Potential	—	—	—	—	—	—

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 2 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 3 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: Once per battle, the stat increase after using a sync move is doubled.

Skills

Name	Description
Passive Skills
Speedy Entry 2	Raises the user's Speed by 2 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 30.
Kanto Support	Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 4.
Villain Support	Raises the maximum HP of all allied sync pairs by 4.
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 and 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 1 stat rank when its move is successful.	7	84	2
Enough!: Berserk Bunch 1	Raises the Attack of all allied sync pairs by 1 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 1 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 2 the first time it is in a pinch each battle.	8	96	2
Amped Up 1	Raises the user's Speed by 1 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 2 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

Availability

Giovanni was first available in the Lurking Shadow Legendary event from December 5 to 18, 2019. This event reran in the following dates:

• March 6 to 16, 2020
• February 8 to March 10, 2021
• July 26 to August 19, 2021
• September 16 to October 16, 2021

Lurking Shadow was added to Legendary Adventures on November 24, 2021.

Giovanni and Mewtwo can be battled against in:

• Legendary event: Lurking Shadow (December 5 to 18, 2019; March 6 to 16, 2020; February 8 to March 10, 2021)
• Legendary event: Father or Foe (May 4 to 20, 2021)
• Villain Event: Spreading Shadows (September 30 to October 16, 2021)
• Villain Arc Kanto: Team Rocket Returns
• Villain Arc Johto: Team Rocket Revival*

Sygna Suit Giovanni and Nidoking can be battled against in:

• Villain Arc Johto: Team Rocket Revival

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

• Nidoqueen
  • Villain Event Prelude: Looming Shadow of Kanto (September 16 to October 16, 2021)
• Arcanine
  • Extreme Battle Event: Team Rocket Takedown (September 18 to 30, 2021)
• Golem
  • Extreme Battle Event: Giovanni's Malice (October 1 to 16, 2021)
• Exeggutor
  • Villain Event: Team Rocket Attacks (May 30 to June 16, 2022)

Sync Pair Stories

Giovanni and Mewtwo

• A Day with Giovanni

Sygna Suit Giovanni and Nidoking

• A Day with Sygna Suit Giovanni

Giovanni (Classic) and Persian

• Team Rocket's Ambition

Quotes

Main article: Giovanni/Quotes → Pokémon Masters EX

In the anime

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 and Mewtwo on Pokémon Masters EX Dream Team Maker

Giovanni's sync move mindscape (Team Rocket's Castle)

Artwork of Kanto chapter of the Villain Arc

Medal 1★ Lurking Shadow

5★ model

5★ VS model

6★ EX model

6★ EX VS model

Trainer emote Nice!

Trainer emote Watch out!

Trainer emote Let's do this!

Trainer emote Thanks!

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

Artwork of Johto chapter of the Villain Arc

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

Trivia

• Giovanni and 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.

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 the anime. Mewtwo's Dex entry comes from Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire.

Nidoking is one of the Pokémon Giovanni uses in the core series games. In addition, he also uses one in Pokémon Adventures. 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 the anime. 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.

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

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

References

Members of Team Rocket
Bosses:	Giovanni (anime • Adventures • Pocket Monsters • Masters) Madame Boss (anime only) • Masked Man (Adventures only)
Executives:	Archer • Ariana • Petrel • Proton • Grey (Golden Boys only) Adventures only: Carl • Sham • Will (former) • Karen (former)
Trios:	Jessie (Masters), James (Masters), & Meowth (JJM) Koga, Lt. Surge, & Sabrina (Triad) (Adventures only; former) Ken, Al, & Harry (TRET) (Adventures only) Carr, Sird (former), & Orm (T3B) (Adventures only)
Duos:	Anime only: Butch & Cassidy (former) • Attila & Hun • Annie & Oakley (dub only)
Scientists:	Gideon Anime only: Dr. Fuji • Dr. Namba • Sebastian • Dr. Zager Adventures only: Blaine (former)
Others:	Grunts • Rocket BrothersRBYFRLG/Rocket SistersPE Anime only: Domino • Iron-Masked Marauder • Rocket Scout • Wendy Tyson • Jubei • Viper • Christopher (former) • Matori • Pierce • Gozu Radio drama only: Miyamoto • Mondo How I Became a Pokémon Card only: Kaede

Team Rainbow Rocket Boss: Giovanni (Masters) Notable members: Maxie • Archie • Cyrus • Ghetsis • Lysandre Lower members: Faba • Team Rainbow Rocket Grunts Locations: Festival Plaza • Team Rocket's Castle

Characters appearing in Pokémon Masters EX

Pasio Scottie • Bettie • Lear • Rachel • Sawyer Kanto Brock • Misty • Lt. Surge • Erika • Blaine • Lorelei • Bruno • Agatha • Janine • Koga • Blue • Giovanni • Leaf • Lance • Professor Oak • Red • Sabrina • Jessie • James • Ash Johto Kris • Bugsy • Whitney • Pryce • Clair • Will • Karen • Lyra • Ethan • Silver • Jasmine • Morty • Falkner Hoenn Brendan • Roxanne • Brawly • Flannery • Norman • Winona • Tate • Liza • Phoebe • Drake • Noland • Glacia • Zinnia • Steven • Wallace • Wally • Lucy • Lisia • May • Maxie • Archie • Sidney • Courtney Sinnoh Barry • Roark • Gardenia • Maylene • Crasher Wake • Candice • Flint • Thorton • Cheryl • Marley • Cynthia • Fantina • Dawn • Cyrus • Volkner • Darach • Lucas • Aaron • Bertha • Lucian • Looker Unova Rosa • Clay • Skyla • Brycen • Iris • Roxie • Marlon • Shauntal • Marshal • Cheren • Hilbert • Hilda • Elesa • Caitlin • Grimsley • Burgh • Alder • Nate • Bianca • N • Ghetsis • Ingo • Emmet • Hugh • Colress Kalos Grant • Korrina • Ramos • Wulfric • Siebold • Wikstrom • Viola • Calem • Valerie • Clemont • Serena • Lysandre • Professor Sycamore • Diantha • Evelyn • Nita • Helena • Kali • Shauna • Emma Alola Hau • Sophocles • Mina • Olivia • Hapu • Kahili • Nanu • Acerola • Kukui • Plumeria • Guzma • Lusamine • Gladion • Lillie • Molayne • Mallow • Selene • Elio • Lana • Kiawe • Hala • The Masked Royal • Naomi • Anabel Galar Gloria • Piers • Leon • Marnie • Raihan • Nessa • Bea • Hop • Allister • Sonia • Bede • Gordie • Melony • Victor • Ball Guy NPCs Paulo • Professor Bellis • Trista • Tricia • Trinnia • Tina Meowth • Ryuki • Tabitha • Matt • Shelly • Mars • Jupiter • Saturn • Cilan • Chili • Cress • Archer • Ariana • Petrel • Proton • Chuck • Tierno • Trevor • Malva • Drasna • Team Break

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