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Donphan 40/123

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Set: HeartGold & SoulSilver Base Released: Feb 10, 2010

Pokémon: Donphan

Fighting Type Uncommon Illustrator: Midori Harada Pull Rate:1 in 12.7 packs (7.9%) Evolves From: Phanpy

Raw Prices

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Found in Booster Packs

0.64

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reverse Holofoil

Found in Booster Packs

2.91 $1.41 (94.00%)

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league Stamp

Promotional / Event Release

4.41 $0.02 (0.46%)

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Donphan 40/123 Graded Prices

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw	Add To Collection	eBay
PSA9	16.81	—	x26
PSA8	73.77	—	x115

Donphan 40/123 Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
2
40.00%
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PSA 9 Mint
2
40.00%
$16.81
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
1
20.00%
$73.77
PSA 7 Near Mint
0
0.00%
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PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
0
0.00%
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PSA 5 Excellent
0
0.00%
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PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
0
0.00%
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PSA 3 Very Good
0
0.00%
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PSA 2 Good
0
0.00%
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PSA 1 Poor
0
0.00%
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Is Donphan 40/123 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $0.64 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $32.92

$0.64

Raw

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PSA 1 —

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PSA 3 —

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PSA 4 —

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PSA 5 —

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PSA 6 —

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PSA 7 —

$73.77

PSA 8 +$35.54

$16.81

PSA 9 −$14.02

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PSA 10 —

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $0.64 raw cost.

Keep in mind: Don't forget about PSA upcharges! High-value cards that get top grades are often bumped to higher pricing tiers by PSA, which can alter your final profit margins.

Donphan 40/123 Population Report

About Donphan

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

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Donphan
TypeFighting
National Pokédex #[232]
Card Number 40/123
Card RarityUncommon
Pull Rate1 in 12.7 packs (7.9%)
IllustratorMidori Harada
LanguageEnglish
Release Date10/02/2010
SeriesHeartGold & SoulSilver
Expansion HeartGold & SoulSilver Base
Evolves From
Phanpy
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatNot Legal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraVintage
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionJohto
Generation Generation 2

Card Attributes

Energy Type Fighting
Health Points100 HP
Weakness Water ×2
Resistance Lightning -20
Retreat Cost Colorless ×3

Attacks

Rock Hurl50
This attack's damage isn't affected by Resistance.
Double Spin70×
Flip 2 coins. This attack does 70 damage times the number of heads.

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Donphan charging fiercely through a rocky terrain, its large tusks raised and powerful legs creating ripples in the water as determination radiates from its eyes.

Playability Overview

Donphan offers strategic versatility with a consistent damage attack and a high-risk, high-reward flip-based attack, encouraging players to balance reliability with potential burst damage in battle.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Earthly PowerThis Donphan card radiates strength and stability with its earthy tones and the powerful stance it takes. I’d place this in a "Ground Dominance" section, surrounded by other heavy hitters like Garchomp or Rhydon. The rugged texture of the art complements the raw power theme beautifully.Additional Binder Suggestions: Rocky Terrain / Determined / Earthy Palette / Grounded Strength / Heavy Hitter

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