Dark Donphan Pokemon Neo Destiny #3
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Dark Donphan Card Facts & History
5 facts about this card
Card History
Dark Donphan stands out as one of Neo Destiny’s holo rares, and that matters to collectors because Neo Destiny was the final set in the Neo Series and the English release that brought Dark and Light Pokémon to a dramatic close in the Wizards of the Coast era.
Set Lore
This card’s attack name has a hidden martial-arts twist: Bulbapedia notes that the Japanese name for Tusk Toss refers to sukui-nage, a beltless arm throw from sumo wrestling, giving Dark Donphan an unusually specific cultural flavor for a Gen 2 holo.
In-Game
Dark Donphan borrows its flavor text from Pokémon Silver, where Donphan’s towering tusks are tied to herd status, making the card feel closely connected to its original Johto game identity.
Card History
Donphan already had a reputation as a hype machine before this card existed, because it famously appeared in Pokémon: The First Movie before most fans had even played Pokémon Gold and Silver.
Cultural Impact
For longtime Gen 2 fans, Donphan carries extra nostalgia because its version-exclusive status actually flipped between Japanese and international Gold and Silver releases, a weird little localization quirk that makes Johto collectors remember it instantly.
Card Reference
About Dark Donphan (Pokemon Neo Destiny #3)
Dark Donphan is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Neo Destiny set, card number 3. This card has a Holo Rare rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the Wizards of the Coast era, and was released in 2002. The current market price is $55.66, based on recent Raw NM sales tracked on Double Holo.
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Over the last 90 days, the Raw NM market price has ranged from $55.02 to $57.03, with a median of $55.71.
Card details
- Card Number
- #3
- Rarity
- Holo Rare
- Release Year
- 2002
- Language
- English
- Era
- Wizards of the Coast
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Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Dark Donphan from Pokemon Neo Destiny #3?
The current market price of Dark Donphan is $55.66. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Dark Donphan from?
Dark Donphan is from the Pokemon Neo Destiny set, card number 3, released in 2002.
Is Dark Donphan worth grading?
Whether Dark Donphan 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 Dark Donphan?
You can buy or sell Dark Donphan 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.
Approximately 700 PSA graded copies tracked.
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