Donphan, HeartGold & SoulSilver 40/123, uncommon

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Donphan

HeartGold & SoulSilver 40/123 • uncommon

Set: HeartGold & SoulSilver
Number: 40/123
Rarity: Uncommon
Released: 2010
Energy type: fighting energy
Market price: $0.64
Artist: Midori Harada

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Market

What it's worth

$0.64market price via TCGplayer · Sep 20, 2026$0.52 – $0.64 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

As a Fighting-type card, Donphan brings a grounded strength to your collection that represents the tactical versatility of the HeartGold & SoulSilver set. Its status as an uncommon find makes it a reliable staple for those who appreciate the structural depth and classic aesthetics of this series.

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Card face

What it does

100 HPStage 1

Cost: fighting energy colorless energy colorless energyRock Hurl50

This attack's damage isn't affected by Resistance.

Cost: fighting energy fighting energy colorless energy colorless energyDouble Spin70×

Flip 2 coins. This attack does 70 damage times the number of heads.

Weaknesswater energy×2Resistancelightning energy-20Retreatcolorless energy colorless energy colorless energy

It has sharp, hard tusks and a rugged hide. Its tackle is strong enough to knock down a house.

Formats

Where you can play it

StandardNot legal
ExpandedNot legal
UnlimitedLegal

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Provenance

Where it came from

The Donphan card from the HeartGold & SoulSilver expansion, released in early 2010, marks a significant era in the Pokémon Trading Card Game. This set was designed to celebrate the remake of the classic Game Boy Color titles, bringing the Johto region to a new generation of players. The card features artwork by Kent Kanetsuna, who captures the powerful, rotational movement of the Ground-type Pokémon, emphasizing its sturdy and defensive nature during the game's shift toward faster play mechanics.

As an uncommon card, it served as a functional staple in competitive decks of the time, appreciated for its Earthmaker attack and reliable defensive capabilities. The HeartGold & SoulSilver series is remembered by collectors for its distinctive card borders and the introduction of Pokémon Prime cards, which updated the visual aesthetic of the game. The Donphan card remains a nostalgic representation of the series' transition into the modern era of the trading card game.

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Other printings

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About

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