Donphan #8
📉 Dip AlertDonphan #8 sits in the POP series and carries a live market value of $23.32, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
Net estimates use each marketplace's default seller tier and typical shipping — fees vary by category, account status and payment method, so confirm current rates before selling.
Donphan #8 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Donphan at a glance
- Live market value $23.32 for the Normal print.
- Recent averages: €7.08 (7d), €8.73 (30d).
- Set: POP Series 3 (POP, 2006).
- Rarity: Uncommon.
- Cardmarket values it at €7.88 (EUR).
Donphan price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Donphan #8.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $19.57
- Mid
- $22.66
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Donphan #8
Card #8 of POP Series 3 is Donphan, a classic-era Pokémon card from the POP series (2006). A Fighting-type (80 HP), this stage 1 copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Artwork is by Tomoaki Imakuni; the Normal printing sits around $23.32, spanning $19.57–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- POP Series 3
- Series
- POP
- Number
- #8 / 17
- Rarity
- Uncommon
- Illustrator
- Tomoaki Imakuni
- HP
- 80
- Type
- Fighting
- Subtype
- Stage 1
- Released
- 2006/04/01
Donphan attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Donphan #8 — the playability layer behind the price.
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Fury Attack
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Battle stats
- Weakness
- Grass ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Donphan price analysis
What drives the current market value of Donphan #8.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Normal ($23.32) — 1 version in total.
A $23.32 card attracts serious buyers, so condition, centring and the specific print variant matter more than the headline price.
This $23.32 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €7.88, with an average sold price of €4.66 and a lowest near-mint ask of €1.00.
Donphan price history & movement
The card is cooling off: the 7-day average sold price is €7.08, 18.9% below the 30-day average of €8.73.
The most recent 24-hour average is €3.15, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €7.88.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 4 days for Donphan, with a recorded low of $23.32 and high of $23.32; current value is at 100% of that band.
Daily moves average a volatility of 0%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0%.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Donphan?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $23.32 market translates to a net of about $19.93 (eBay), $20.05 (TCGplayer), $21.80 (Cardmarket), $20.48 (Whatnot) or $23.32 (direct). That $3.39 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
As a uncommon card, Donphan sells differently by venue: marketplaces maximise reach, personal channels maximise margin. Use the calculator to weigh reach against take-home.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Donphan #8.
Modelled on each marketplace's default seller tier with your shipping input. Net payout = sale price − selling fees − outbound shipping. Fee figures are estimates (last reviewed October 15, 2026) and vary by category, account status and payment method — confirm current rates with the marketplace. Open the full seller fee calculator to model account tiers and buyer-paid shipping.
Should you grade Donphan?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Donphan #8 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.
Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $23.32 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $10.72 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $69.30 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-15.6% return on cost basis).
Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.
Donphan within POP Series 3
Within POP Series 3 it is the #11 most valuable of 15 tracked cards; the set median is $38.81.
That is 40% below the middle of the set — a top-33% position.
The set's top card is Blastoise (#1), valued at $217.50.
What makes Donphan valuable
- Priced at $23.32 with steady supply, Donphan sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
- Classic-era (2006) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
- Donphan is a Fighting card with 80 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- Tomoaki Imakuni illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- Donphan is a Uncommon, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
Buying & selling Donphan
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $23.32 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Bulk lots of Donphan can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Normal market of $23.32 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Uncommon cards; a clean copy of Donphan can realise well above the $19.57 low end.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€7.08 and €8.73) to time entries and exits.
Donphan value questions
How much is Donphan worth?
Live pricing puts the Normal print at $23.32 (low $19.57, high —); the Cardmarket trend is €7.88.
Will Donphan hold its value?
Short-term momentum is softening (-18.9%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
What rarity is Donphan?
Donphan is a Uncommon card from POP Series 3 (POP series, 2006). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Which versions of Donphan are there?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Normal ($23.32). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Donphan?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $23.32. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Donphan cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Uncommon rarity tier, the classic-era POP set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Fighting), and condition. Artwork by Tomoaki Imakuni also matters to collector demand.
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