Donphan
Neo Genesis · 021/111 · Rare
Current Prices
Set
Neo GenesisNumber
021/111
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Unlimited
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Donphan: Rarity & Collectibility
Donphan in its sought-after Unlimited variant is a genuine Rare that print runs hold back, so collectors have to hunt for clean copies. Cataloged as Rare #021/111 of the Neo Genesis set, it is the kind of card RarePokemonCard tracks for scarcity and collector demand rather than raw price alone. The harder a card is to pull in top condition, the more weight serious collectors place on it.
How Rare & Valuable Is Donphan?
In 2026, a Near Mint Donphan (Rare, Neo Genesis #021/111) changes hands at roughly $3.49, and desirability among set-builders keeps that number firm. Because demand concentrates on clean copies, surface wear is punished hard: a Near Mint example commands about $3.49, whereas a Damaged one slides to around $1.09. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $3.49, Lightly Played $2.95, Moderately Played $2.00, Heavily Played $1.48, Damaged $1.09 — proof that for a collectible like this, presentation is inseparable from value. At the very top, a gem-mint PSA 10 Donphan is valued near $25.65 — about 7.3x the raw copy, the clearest sign of how much collectors pay for flawless scarcity.
Graded Donphan: Gem Mint & Population
Even for a card at this rarity, the top of the market belongs to certified gem-mint copies. A PSA 10 (or CGC 10 / BGS Black Label equivalent) Donphan sits around $25.65 — roughly 7.3x a raw copy. That gap exists because relatively few examples ever earn a perfect grade, so gem-mint population is the real scarcity collectors chase. Step down a notch and demand spreads across PSA 9 $53.92, CGC 10 $50.00, PSA 8 $19.99 — each tier a smaller, scarcer pool than the one below it. The rule of thumb for collectors: the rarer the card, the more a certified high grade matters to its standing.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $3.75 | $3.75 | $3.75 | 14 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $32.96 | $32.96 | $32.96 | 3 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $0.99 | $0.99 | $0.99 | 5 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $50.00 | $50.00 | $50.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $25.65 | $25.65 | $25.65 | 8 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $3.25 | $3.25 | $3.25 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $53.92 | $53.92 | $53.92 | 16 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $1.09 | $1.08 | $1.30 | 60 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $1.48 | $1.20 | $2.79 | 52 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $2.95 | $2.11 | $7.68 | 217 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $2.00 | $1.47 | $2.39 | 133 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $3.49 | $3.49 | $3.49 | 189 |
Collector Outlook for Donphan
Donphan holds steady chase appeal: a Rare that completists actively track down in top condition. An accessible pickup whose pull is enjoyment and progress toward a finished set. Whether you are chasing it for a set or as a centerpiece, revisit Donphan on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
