Donphan

ドンファン · Donphan

If DONPHAN were to tackle with its hard body, even a house could be destroyed. Using its massive strength, the POKéMON helps clear rock and mud slides that block mountain trails.

Type: Ground
Stage: 2 of 2

Category: Armor Pokémon
Japanese: ドンファン
Height: 1.1 m
Weight: 120.0 kg
Habitat: Rough-terrain
Color: Gray
Shape: Quadruped

§ I

Evolution & biology

A 2-stage line — walk through the morphology of Donphan.

#0231

Phanpy

Stage 1

Base form

#0232

Donphan

Stage 2

From Phanpy

§ II

Base stats

Plotted against the dex maximum of 255.

HP 090

/255
Attack 120

/255
Defense 120

/255
Sp. Atk 060

/255
Sp. Def 060

/255
Speed 050

/255

§ III

Best Donphan cards

Curated for composition, atmosphere, and lasting reading. 6 of 20 cards.

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§ IV

Donphan through its illustrators

The hands that shaped this Pokémon’s visual identity across the TCG.

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01 KS

Ken Sugimori

Ken Sugimori is credited on more than 1,100 Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2022, spanning sets such as Base, Gym Heroes, and Neo Genesis. The work favors clear, character-forward staging, playful moods, and vibrant-to-pastel color palettes with balanced, simple compositions.

3 cards
Base era → Sun & Moon era
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02 KK

Kent Kanetsuna

Kent Kanetsuna is credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 2007 to 2021, with artwork appearing across the Diamond & Pearl era and into HeartGold & SoulSilver and Black & White. The work is often digital, colorful, and playful, with clear, focused compositions.

2 cards
Platinum era → Sword & Shield era
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03 MH

Midori Harada

Midori Harada has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 2003 to 2024, spanning more than 350 illustrations. Across EX, Diamond & Pearl, and Sun & Moon, the work favors vibrant, playful color and clear, character-forward compositions with occasional action-driven framing.

2 cards
Platinum era
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04 SN

Shin Nagasawa

Shin Nagasawa has illustrated Pokémon TCG cards from 2009 to 2025, with work appearing across Sun & Moon, Sword & Shield, and Scarlet & Violet. The art leans into action-forward clarity—vibrant, contrasting color and focused, character-led staging.

2 cards
Black & White era → Scarlet & Violet era
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05 AD

Anesaki Dynamic

Anesaki Dynamic has been credited on more than 100 Pokémon TCG cards from 2016 to 2025, spanning Sun & Moon through Scarlet & Violet. The work leans into action-forward framing, focused character staging, and vibrant, high-contrast color that keeps scenes energetic and clear.

1 card
Sword & Shield era
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