Question 1

What is the current market value of Donphan #17?

Accepted Answer

Latest market snapshots place Donphan in Ruby & Sapphire at roughly $0.74. Compared with last week, pricing is 2.8% higher. It is currently 2.4% below the 30-day average of $0.76. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $0.53 to $0.96 (58% spread), a high-volatility profile. The listed rarity for this print is Rare.

Question 2

Is Donphan #17 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Pricing context for collectors: Recent direction is upward at 2.8%; current pricing is 40% above the 90-day floor. Observed 90-day bounds of $0.53 and $0.96 create a 58% band, matching a high-volatility profile. Relative to the 30-day baseline ($0.76), pricing is near equilibrium. No consistent graded benchmark is available in this snapshot, so condition-adjusted pricing should be reviewed with active listings.

Question 3

What is Donphan #17 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Donphan is a Ruby & Sapphire card from the 2003 release window. Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Rare. Printed HP is 80. Energy typing is Fighting. This card evolves from Phanpy. Notable move text references "Rend" and "Double Spin". It is weak to Grass type energy. Within set composition, this rarity normally lands above common and uncommon print tiers.

Question 4

What are the alternative Donphan cards available?

Accepted Answer

Donphan sits within a broader pool of Donphan variants that can be compared by set, rarity, and price. Comparable entries in this snapshot: 6 cards, 6 distinct sets. In this sample, pricing ranges between $0.02 and $8.23 (41050% total span). Relative to the alternative average ($1.98), this card is -63%. Notable alternatives include Donphan #45 (Chaos Rising) at $0.02, Donphan #72 (Plasma Storm) at $0.88, Donphan #107 (Celebrations: Classic Collection), and Donphan #42 (Call of Legends) at $0.62.

Question 5

What set is Donphan #17 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Ruby & Sapphire entered circulation in 2003. It belongs to the EX series. With 109 listed cards, this is a mid-size set by modern TCG standards. As of 2026, the set is 23 years old and fits a legacy-era profile. Donphan (#17) is one of the Rare prints in this expansion.

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