Question 1

What is the current market value of Giovanni's Scheme #162?

Accepted Answer

Latest market snapshots place Giovanni's Scheme in BREAKthrough at roughly $22.19. The 7-day delta remains near neutral at +0.9%. Against its 30-day baseline of $21.57, this card is pricing 2.9% higher. The 90-day window shows a floor near $14.82 and a peak around $22.19 (33% total spread), which maps to moderate-volatility movement. This version is categorized as Rare Ultra.

Question 2

Is Giovanni's Scheme #162 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Current valuation lens: We observe a +0.9% shift this week, which points toward price consolidation rather than immediate volatility. With a 33% 90-day spread ($14.82-$22.19), this card currently tracks as moderate-volatility. Current value remains close to its 30-day mean ($21.57). Condition sensitivity is substantial: PSA 10 carries a +1683% premium over raw value. PSA 9 is currently around $75.78, while PSA 10 is $395.63.

Question 3

What is Giovanni's Scheme #162 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Giovanni's Scheme is a BREAKthrough card from the 2015 release window. Core profile: Its card type is Trainer. The rarity label is Rare Ultra. Card subtype classification is Supporter. Printed card effect: Choose 1: • Draw cards until you have 5 cards in your hand. • During this turn, your Pokémon's attacks do 20 more damage to your opponent's Active Pokémon (before applying Weakness and Resistance). You may play only 1 Supporter card during your turn (before your attack). No explicit attack names are available in the loaded card metadata. This rarity tier generally sits in premium chase segments relative to base rarities.

Question 4

What are the alternative Giovanni's cards available?

Accepted Answer

Other Giovanni's printings create a useful comparison set for Giovanni's Scheme. Comparable entries in this snapshot: 1 cards, 1 distinct set. Only one priced comparison is available in this sample ($0.22). Notable alternatives include Giovanni's Scheme #138 (BREAKthrough) at $0.22.

Question 5

What set is Giovanni's Scheme #162 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

BREAKthrough entered circulation in 2015. It belongs to the XY series. With 165 listed cards, this is a mid-size set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 11 years old and now falls into an established back-catalog period. Within this set, Giovanni's Scheme is card number 162 with a Rare Ultra designation.

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