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Donphan [1st Edition]
Wizards of the Coast•2000
$6.78Market Price
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Donphan [1st Edition] Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Set Lore
Donphan feels especially at home in Neo Genesis because this set was the English TCG’s first big leap into Johto, making cards like Donphan part of collectors’ earliest cardboard introduction to Generation II Pokémon.
In-Game
As Pokédex #232, Donphan was one of the new Generation II species introduced in Pokémon Gold and Silver, so this card captures the excitement of the era when fans were first discovering Johto’s heavier-hitting evolutions.
Card History
Donphan has anime cachet beyond the card itself, since Ash’s Phanpy eventually evolved into Donphan, giving the species a memorable long-arc connection for viewers who followed the series across multiple regions.
Artist
This card was illustrated by Ken Sugimori, Pokémon’s original character designer, which gives Donphan the classic early-era look that many WotC collectors chase for its direct link to the franchise’s foundational artwork style.
Card History
Its attack pairing is pure old-school personality: Flail rewards a battered Donphan for hanging on, while Rapid Spin shows off the disruptive battlefield movement that made many Neo-era cards feel more tactical than simple damage races.
Card Reference
About Donphan [1st Edition]
Donphan [1st Edition] is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Neo Genesis set, card number 21. This card has a Rare rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the Wizards of the Coast era, and was released in 2000. The current market price is $6.78, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
Card details
- Set
- Pokemon Neo Genesis
- Card Number
- #21
- Rarity
- Rare
- Release Year
- 2000
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Donphan [1st Edition]?
The current market price of Donphan [1st Edition] is $6.78. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Donphan [1st Edition] from?
Donphan [1st Edition] is from the Pokemon Neo Genesis set, card number 21, released in 2000.
Is Donphan [1st Edition] worth grading?
Whether Donphan [1st Edition] is worth grading depends on its condition and the graded population for the card. Higher grades command larger premiums, so review recent graded sales and use Double Holo's Grading ROI tools to weigh the cost of grading against the expected graded value before submitting.
How can I buy or sell Donphan [1st Edition]?
You can buy or sell Donphan [1st Edition] on the Double Holo marketplace, which pairs live listings with a bid and ask order book, so you can set your own price or take the best available offer. Sellers pay a 4.9% platform fee on completed sales, with a $1 minimum.