Donphan
Donphan is a Rare Pokémon TCG printing from Ruby & Sapphire (#17). Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $12.05 for ungraded copies. The set released in 2003. Scan your copy in the Cactaur app for condition-aware pricing.
Who is this card for?
Donphan suits collectors working on Ruby & Sapphire who need the Rare slot. Compare listing photos to your target finish; skip impulse buys when variant or wear is unclear. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What is Donphan from Ruby & Sapphire?
Donphan is a Pokémon card in Ruby & Sapphire numbered 17. It evolves from Phanpy. National Pokédex #232. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What is Donphan worth today?
Cactaur tracks a TCGPlayer market reference near $12.05 for Donphan. Low and high spread runs $24.99 to $419.80. Per-finish references: Reverse Holofoil: $12.05; Normal: $1.78. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
| Set | Ruby & Sapphire |
|---|---|
| Number | 17 |
| Rarity | Rare |
| TCGPlayer USD | $12.05 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €0.65 |
| Reverse Holofoil | $12.05 |
| Normal | $1.78 |
Gameplay stats
| HP | 80 |
|---|---|
| Types | Fighting |
| Evolves from | Phanpy |
| Rend | FightingColorless 20+ If the Defending Pokémon has any damage counters on it, this attack does 20 damage plus 20 more damage. |
| Double Spin | FightingColorlessColorlessColorless 60× Flip 2 coins. This attack does 60 damage times the number of heads. |
| Weakness | Grass ×2 |
How collectible is Donphan?
Donphan is listed as Rare in Ruby & Sapphire. Set collectors, type collectors, and art buyers may value this card differently — confirm variant before paying chase premiums. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What are the key details for Donphan?
Catalog fields: set Ruby & Sapphire, rarity Rare. Illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno. Cross-check holo pattern and language when buying online. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
Cactaur's take
Donphan from Ruby & Sapphire should be evaluated with set context, finish, and condition together.
Pros
- Donphan is catalogued as Rare printing in Ruby & Sapphire, making set and number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a TCGPlayer reference near $12.05 across finishes (Reverse Holofoil: $12.05; Normal: $1.78).
- Illustrator Kagemaru Himeno has strong collector followings, which can add art-premium demand beyond play value.
Cons
- Raw market prices vary by condition, language, and holo variant — NM estimates are not slab grades.
Verdict: Use $12.05 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
How much is Donphan worth?
Cactaur's catalog shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $12.05 for ungraded Donphan from Ruby & Sapphire. Actual value depends on condition, language, and finish such as holo or reverse holo. Scan your card in the Cactaur app for a tailored estimate.
What set is Donphan from?
Donphan is listed in Ruby & Sapphire (EX) as card #17. Always match both name and collector number because many Pokémon share names across sets.
How rare is Donphan?
Our catalog lists Donphan as Rare in Ruby & Sapphire. Rarity guides pull rates but does not alone determine price — chase art, demand, and condition matter.
Is Donphan good for collectors or players?
Donphan includes gameplay stats in Ruby & Sapphire. Players should review format legality; collectors often prioritize set symbol, number, and visual variant over raw power.
What is the difference between holo and reverse holo Donphan?
Finish variants of Donphan carry separate market listings. Reverse Holofoil: $12.05; Normal: $1.78 before buying — sellers often mix up reverse holo and non-holo photos.