Dark-donphan – Neo Destiny (#3)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Dark-donphan (#3) is a Rare Holo card from Neo - Neo Destiny released in 2002. It showcases artwork by Shin-ichi Yoshida and the Tusk Toss attack, If your opponent has any Benched Pokémon, flip a coin. If heads, return the Defending Pokémon and all cards attached to it to your opponent's hand. If tails, your opponent chooses 1 of his or her Benched Pokémon and switches it with the Defending Pokémon.. Cardmarket average sale is €53.44, Floor listings start near €6.99.
- Cardmarket trend price: €35.38
- Recent low listing: €6.99
Card Details
- Set
- Neo Destiny
- Card Number
- 3
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Shin-ichi Yoshida
- HP
- 60
- Type
- ✊ Fighting
- Weaknesses
- Grass ×2
- Resistances
- Lightning -30
- Retreat Cost
- 3 (Colorless, Colorless, Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Tusk Toss
[Fighting, Fighting]
If your opponent has any Benched Pokémon, flip a coin. If heads, return the Defending Pokémon and all cards attached to it to your opponent's hand. If tails, your opponent chooses 1 of his or her Benched Pokémon and switches it with the Defending Pokémon. - Giant Tusk [Fighting, Fighting, Colorless] — 50
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Dark-donphan from Neo Destiny (Rare Holo) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2002, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Shin-ichi Yoshida.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Vintage cards from this era have shown strong long-term appreciation potential.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Dark-donphan 3 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Dark-donphan's Tusk Toss for Fighting + Fighting energy. Special effect: If your opponent has any Benched Pokémon, flip a coin. If heads, return the Defending Pokémon and al...
Stats Overview: 60 HP • Fighting Type • Weak to Grass ×2 • Resistant to Lightning -30
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
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| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neo Destiny #3 ← Current | 60 | 2 attacks | Rare Holo | N/A |
�📦 Neo Destiny Set Context
This Dark-donphan is part of the Neo Destiny expansion , released as part of the Neo series in 2002.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Shin-ichi Yoshida, whose distinctive illustration style has made their cards highly collectible. Explore more cards illustrated by this artist to discover similar art styles and collecting themes.
💎 Professional Grading Guide
Professional grading can significantly increase the value of your Dark-donphan card. Here's what you need to know:
Industry standard • Value multiplier: 2-4x
Best for: High-value cards, modern sets
Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 2-3x
Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering
Fast turnaround • Value multiplier: 1.5-3x
Best for: Budget-friendly option, bulk
💡 Should You Grade This Card?
- Yes, consider grading if: Card value exceeds $20 and is in excellent condition
- Grading cost: $20-100+ per card (depending on service level)
- Break-even point: Card should be worth $50+ raw to justify grading costs
- Turnaround time: 2 weeks to 6 months depending on service
Collector Notes
- Rare Holo cards from Neo Destiny are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Shin-ichi Yoshida resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Fighting typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Dark-donphan 3 was released in 2002 in the Neo Destiny expansion. This set is part of the Neo series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Shin-ichi Yoshida. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Neo Destiny is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Fighting type Pokémon like Dark-donphan with versatile attack options provide flexibility in deck building and can adapt to different matchups. Currently legal in Unlimited format.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Dark-donphan card with these essential products:
- Penny sleeves: Basic protection
- Perfect fit sleeves: Pre-grading
- Top loaders: Display & storage
- Binders with side-loading pages
- Storage boxes (800-count)
- ETB (Elite Trainer Box) storage
- Premium display cases
- Pair with Fighting energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Dark-donphan works best in Fighting type decks. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.