Phanpy · Neo Genesis, what to know.
About the Phanpy card
Numbered 43 of 111 in Neo Genesis, released in December 2000, Phanpy is an Uncommon, a Basic Fighting-type carrying 40 HP.
As a Basic Pokémon, Phanpy needs no prior evolution to put into play, which made it a practical card in the era's decks.
Illustrated by Ken Sugimori. Sugimori is the lead character designer of Pokémon itself, so his card art carries the tight, on-model look that defined how the creatures appear in the games.
Printed on the card, the Phanpy Pokédex entry reads: "It swings its long snout around playfully, but, because it is so strong, that can be dangerous."
What is Phanpy worth?
Phanpy is an Uncommon, so raw copies are inexpensive and easy to find. The value is in condition: a genuine PSA 10, especially 1st Edition, can still reach a surprising figure for an otherwise common card. The live price above breaks it down by grade.
Print variants and how to spot them
Neo Genesis produced 1st Edition, Unlimited prints. For Phanpy, the print variant can change the price several times over, so identify it before you buy.
Grading and condition
Phanpy grades forgivingly, but the same centering and edge standards apply. Pack-fresh raw copies are easy to find, which makes a clean PSA 10 submission a low-cost way to learn how the cardstock behaves under grading.
If you are collecting Phanpy
Raw copies of Phanpy are inexpensive enough that grading rarely pays unless you have a clearly pack-fresh example. For set completion, a clean sleeved Phanpy is the practical move.
