Giovanni Sakaki is a prominent character in the Pokémon series, known as the leader of Team Rocket. As the head of this notorious organization, Giovanni is a cunning and ambitious villain who seeks to control powerful Pokémon to achieve his goals. He serves as the primary antagonist in several Pokémon games and is a Gym Leader in the Kanto region, where he challenges trainers with his ground-type Pokémon. Giovanni's influence extends throughout the series, making him one of the most formidable and intriguing characters.