The Pokémon Neo Genesis Donphan card #21 is a Stage 1 Fighting-type Pokémon released in 2000, featuring unique attacks like Fighting Flail and Rapid Spin.
Donphan
2000 • Pokémon • Neo Genesis
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The Pokémon Neo Genesis Donphan card #21 stands as a significant piece of early Pokémon Trading Card Game history, released in the year 2000. As a Stage 1 Fighting-type Pokémon, it evolves from Phanpy and serves as a foundational component for collectors building out the Neo Genesis subset. Designed by artist Ken Sugimori, this card captures the rugged nature of the Ground-type Pokémon, which is known for its sharp tusks and powerful tackle. Collectors appreciate this card for its strategic gameplay mechanics within the TCG. Donphan boasts 70 HP and offers versatile offensive options through its attacks. Fighting Flail allows the card to deal damage proportional to the number of damage counters it has accumulated, rewarding aggressive playstyles. Alternatively, Fighting Rapid Spin provides a powerful 50-damage move that can disrupt an opponent's strategy by forcing them to switch a Benched Pokémon with their Active Pokémon, provided both players have Benched Pokémon available. For set builders, card #21 is a standard Rare rarity card, essential for completing the full Neo Genesis collection. The card’s design and mechanics reflect the strategic depth of the early 2000s era of the Pokémon TCG. Whether you are a nostalgic collector looking to complete your Neo Genesis archive or a player interested in the unique damage-scaling mechanics of Fighting Flail, this Donphan card offers a tangible connection to the franchise's rich history.
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Card Details
The catalog profile below summarizes the card identity, featured subject, and notable collectible traits.
Catalog Profile
The core identity of the card within the set.
Featured Subject
The subject, team, league, and sport context tied to this card.
Featured
Donphan
Game
Pokémon
TCG Attributes
Rarity, print treatment, and game-specific stats for this card.
Rare
Ken Sugimori
Card Stock
English
70
Fighting
Stage 1
Phanpy
Grass ×2
Lightning -30
3
232
Card Text
Abilities, attacks, oracle text, and flavor text printed on the card.
Attack: Flail (10×)
Does 10 damage times the number of damage counters on Donphan.
Attack: Rapid Spin (50)
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.
