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Donphan
Neo Genesis 21/111 • rare
- Set
- Neo Genesis
- Number
- 21/111
- Rarity
- Rare
- Released
- 2000
- Energy type
- fighting energy
- Market price
- $7.00
- Artist
- Ken Sugimori
What it does
Does 10 damage times the number of damage counters on Donphan.
If your opponent has any Benched Pokémon, he or she chooses 1 of them and switches it with his or her Active Pokémon, then, if you have any Benched Pokémon, you switch 1 of them with your Active Pokémon. (Do the damage before switching the Pokémon.)
It has sharp, hard tusks and a rugged hide. Its tackle is strong enough to knock down a house.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
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- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
The Donphan card from the Neo Genesis set was released in 2000 as part of the first expansion in the second generation of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. This set introduced players to the Johto region, marking a significant shift as it incorporated the newly discovered Pokémon from the Gold and Silver video games. Designed by Hironobu Yoshida, the artwork captures the robust, armored aesthetic of the Ground-type species, reflecting the transition toward more detailed and dynamic illustrations that characterized the Neo-era of the franchise.
Upon its release, the card was received with interest by players due to its status as a Rare-tier fighting type, providing utility in competitive decks of the era. The Neo Genesis expansion itself remains a milestone in the hobby, as it was the first to implement the card backs and layout refinements that would define the game for years to follow. As an early representation of a Generation II creature, this Donphan serves as a piece of history that illustrates the franchise's successful expansion beyond the original 151 species.
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