Donphan Collector’s Guide: SWSH Black Star Promos SWSH067

Character Intro

Donphan from the SWSH Black Star Promos set is a robust Promo card featuring 150 HP. This sturdy Pokémon boasts the powerful Earthquake attack, making it a solid addition to any collection. Its promo rarity adds a unique appeal for collectors seeking distinctive cards.

Quick Facts

• Type: Fighting
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Phanpy)
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Retreat Cost: 4
• Regulation Mark: D
• Flavor Text: The longer and bigger its tusks, the higher its rank in its herd. The tusks take long to grow.
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Key Printings

This Donphan card is exclusively found in the SWSH Black Star Promos set, identified by the number SWSH067. It is a promo rarity card, making it a special collectible outside of regular expansion sets.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is uniquely identified by its set code “swshp” and card number SWSH067. The card features no abilities but has two attacks:
– Earthquake: Deals 120 damage and also inflicts 20 damage to each of your Benched Pokémon (without applying Weakness or Resistance).
– Heavy Impact: Deals 90 damage with a higher energy cost.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its high retreat cost and damage to Benched Pokémon from Earthquake may influence deck strategies if used in casual play.

Care & Storage Tips

As a promo card with unique artwork, store this Donphan in a protective sleeve and keep it in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to preserve its vibrant illustration and card integrity. Avoid bending or exposure to moisture to maintain its collectible value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• SWSH Black Star Promos: This set includes special promotional cards like this Donphan, designed to highlight popular Pokémon with exclusive artwork and unique attacks. The set is known for its promo rarity and collectible appeal rather than tournament legality.