Donphan (ex8-30) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Donphan from the ex Deoxys set is an uncommon card numbered 30. With 80 HP and the attacks Spinning Horn and Rock Hurl, this sturdy Stage 1 Pokémon offers solid gameplay potential for collectors and players alike.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Phanpy)
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Attacks:
• Spinning Horn: Deals 10 damage to each of your opponent’s Pokémon (excluding Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon).
• Rock Hurl: Deals 50 damage and is not affected by Resistance.
• Abilities: None
• Resistances: None
• Flavor Text: Unknown
• Regulation Mark: Unknown

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the ex “Deoxys” set, card number 30. It is an uncommon rarity card illustrated by Yuka Morii. No other print variants are documented for this card.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Donphan card. Identifiers include the set code “ex8” and the card number “30.” The card’s Fighting type and Stage 1 subtype help distinguish it within the set.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to available data. Its attacks offer versatile damage options, with Spinning Horn providing spread damage and Rock Hurl bypassing Resistance.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve this uncommon card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface, especially the illustrated front by Yuka Morii.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• ex Deoxys: Donphan appears as a solid Fighting-type Stage 1 card with balanced HP and two distinct attacks. This set focuses on Pokémon from the Deoxys era, and Donphan fits the theme with its rugged design and practical attack options.