Phanpy Collector’s Guide: Deoxys Set (ex8-69)

Character Intro

Phanpy is a Common, Basic Fighting-type from the Deoxys set, card 69. It has 50 HP and features the coin-flip attack Double Spin—an easy, straightforward addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Attacks:
• Corkscrew Punch (10 damage, costs 1 Fighting energy)
• Double Spin (Flip 2 coins; does 20 damage times the number of heads, costs 2 Colorless energy)
• Abilities: None
• Flavor Text: Unknown
• Regulation Mark: None

Key Printings

This guide focuses exclusively on the ex Deoxys printing of Phanpy, card number 69. As a Common, it’s accessible yet a meaningful pickup for collectors specializing in the ex series or Fighting-type Pokémon.

Variants & Identifiers

No alternate print variants are known for this card. Identification is straightforward via the set code “ex8,” card number “69,” and the illustrator credit to Yuka Morii. The card’s Fighting type and unique attack combination also help distinguish it.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality status: unknown. This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its simple attacks and low HP suggest a design aimed at early gameplay rather than competitive play.

Care & Storage Tips

• Store in a protective sleeve; keep 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 (ex8): A mix of Pokémon centered on the Deoxys storyline. Phanpy fits as a basic Fighting-type with straightforward attacks, aligning with the set’s accessible yet strategic gameplay. The set’s design and card art add to its appeal among collectors of early 2000s Pokémon cards.