Giovanni’s Scheme (BREAKthrough 138) Collectors Guide

Overview

Giovanni’s Scheme is an Uncommon Trainer card from the BREAKthrough set. Numbered 138, it offers tactical flexibility for both collectors and players through its Supporter effect.

Quick Facts

Card Details

• Card ID: xy8-138
• Stage: Supporter
• Retreat Cost: 0
• No listed weaknesses or resistances
• No abilities or attacks
• Rules text: Choose 1: draw cards until you have 5 cards in hand, or your Pokémon’s attacks do 20 more damage this turn. Only one Supporter card may be played per turn.

Key Printings

This card is known from a single printing in the BREAKthrough set, identified by the code xy8-138. It is an uncommon rarity card, making it moderately accessible for collectors focusing on the XY series.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for Giovanni’s Scheme. The card is identified by its set code xy8 and number 138. The illustrator credit to Ken Sugimori helps confirm authenticity and adds collectible value.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its Supporter effect offers strategic options for drawing cards or boosting attack damage, but it is limited to one Supporter play per turn.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vivid artwork and card condition, store Giovanni’s Scheme in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its uncommon status and unique illustration, maintaining mint condition can enhance its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• BREAKthrough (xy8): Giovanni’s Scheme appears as an uncommon Supporter card with a versatile effect, illustrated by Ken Sugimori. It adds tactical depth to decks but is not currently tournament-legal. No additional printings or variants are known.