Donphan [Reverse Holo] Pokemon Ruby & Sapphire #17
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Donphan [Reverse Holo] Card Facts & History
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Card History
This card comes from EX Ruby & Sapphire, the first main English expansion of the EX Series, a landmark set that introduced Generation III Pokémon, Pokémon-ex, and the era’s redesigned card layout to the TCG.
Set Lore
As a Reverse Holo, this Donphan belongs to one of the earliest English EX-era waves where EX Ruby & Sapphire cards were also available in reverse foil, giving even a non-holo rare a distinctly premium collector appeal.
Card History
Donphan’s e-Reader strip is a very early-2000s time capsule, storing Pokédex data, a TCG glossary snippet, and even a brief area summary for Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire.
In-Game
The card’s Pokédex flavor leans into Donphan’s signature identity as the Armor Pokémon that curls into a ball and charges at high speed, perfectly matching attacks like Rend and the coin-flip-heavy Double Spin.
Cultural Impact
Donphan was memorable enough in the Pokémon Adventures Ruby & Sapphire arc to headline the chapter 'I’m Your Biggest Fan, Donphan,' where Wattson and the Trick Master build traps to catch a rampaging one near Mauville.
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About Donphan [Reverse Holo] (Pokemon Ruby & Sapphire #17)
Donphan [Reverse Holo] is a Pokemon trading card from the Pokemon Ruby & Sapphire set, card number 17. This card has a Rare rarity, is printed in English, belongs to the EX Series era, and was released in 2003. The current market price is $19.37, 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 $15.00 to $20.51, with a median of $15.00.
Card details
- Card Number
- #17
- Rarity
- Rare
- Release Year
- 2003
- Language
- English
- Era
- EX Series
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Frequently asked questions
What is the current market price of Donphan [Reverse Holo] from Pokemon Ruby & Sapphire #17?
The current market price of Donphan [Reverse Holo] is $19.37. Market price reflects recent Raw NM sales on Double Holo and updates as new sales come in.
What set is Donphan [Reverse Holo] from?
Donphan [Reverse Holo] is from the Pokemon Ruby & Sapphire set, card number 17, released in 2003.
Is Donphan [Reverse Holo] worth grading?
Whether Donphan [Reverse Holo] 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 [Reverse Holo]?
You can buy or sell Donphan [Reverse Holo] 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 100 PSA graded copies tracked.
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