Pokémon TCG, Giovanni's Scheme (XY—BREAKthrough #162)

Giovanni's Scheme 162/162 Ultra Rare – Pokémon TCG XY—BREAKthrough

Giovanni's Scheme 162/162 is an Ultra Rare Full Art Supporter card from the Pokémon TCG XY—BREAKthrough expansion, released in 2015. This English loose single card (raw card) is illustrated by Ken Sugimori and features a clear Giovanni/Team Rocket theme, making it an obvious choice for both collectors and players from the XY era.

Gameplay and strategic use

As a Trainer — Supporter card, Giovanni's Scheme offers two flexible options when played:

• Draw cards until you have five cards in your hand.
• Your Pokémon's attack does 20 additional damage to your opponent's Active Pokémon this turn (before Weakness and Resistance).

You may only play one Supporter card per turn, which gives you the option to choose between strengthening your hand or increasing your offensive potential. This versatility makes the card relevant in many deck types and strategies.

Collector interest and visual features

Giovanni's Scheme 162/162 is the Ultra Rare Full Art version from the BREAKthrough set. It differs from the standard version (#138/162) with its Full Art design and holofoil finish. Ken Sugimori's illustration makes the card especially attractive to collectors of XY single cards and fans of character cards with a Team Rocket theme.

The card is particularly suited to collectors who focus on Full Art Supporter cards or Giovanni-related themes.

Technical specifications

Set: XY—BREAKthrough (2015)
Card number: 162/162
Rarity: Ultra Rare, Full Art, holofoil
Card type: Trainer — Supporter
Illustrator: Ken Sugimori
Language: English
Format: Loose single card (raw card)

This card is a strong addition to any collection of Pokémon single cards from the XY series or for those looking to expand a Team Rocket-themed collection. For more cards from the same era, see our full XY selection.