#232
Donphan
Abilities
Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- Generation
- II (Johto)
- Color
- Gray
- Shape
- Quadruped
- Habitat
- Rough Terrain
- Growth Rate
- Medium
- Capture Rate
- 60 (23.5%)
- Gender Ratio
- 50% Male / 50% Female
- Egg Groups
- Ground
- Hatch Counter
- 20 cycles (~5,376 steps)
- Base Experience
- 175
- EV Yield
- 1 Atk, 1 Def
- Height
- 1.1 m (3'07")
- Weight
- 120.0 kg (264.6 lbs)
Damage taken when attacked by each type.
Prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP.
Increases evasion to 1.25× during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.
Generation V
It attacks by curling up, then rolling into its foe. It can blow apart a house in one hit.
It attacks by curling up then rolling into its foe. It can blow apart a house in one hit.
Generation VI
It has sharp, hard tusks and a rugged hide. Its Tackle is strong enough to knock down a house.
The longer and bigger its tusks, the higher its rank in its herd. The tusks take long to grow.
Donphan’s favorite attack is curling its body into a ball, then charging at its foe while rolling at high speed. Once it starts rolling, this Pokémon can’t stop very easily.
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.
Show older entries (Gen II, III, IV)
Generation II
It has sharp, hard tusks and a rugged hide. Its TACKLE is strong enough to knock down a house.
The longer and bigger its tusks, the higher its rank in its herd. The tusks take long to grow.
Because this POKéMON's skin is so tough, a normal attack won't even leave a scratch on it.
Generation III
DONPHAN’s favorite attack is curling its body into a ball, then charging at its foe while rolling at high speed. Once it starts rolling, this POKéMON can’t stop very easily.
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.
A DONPHAN is so strong it can easily haul a dump truck. Its hide has toughened to a rock-hard state. An ordinary sort of attack won’t even leave a scratch.
The longer and bigger its tusks, the higher its rank in its herd. The tusks take a long time to grow.
It has sharp, hard tusks and a rugged hide. Its TACKLE is strong enough to knock down a house.
Generation IV
It attacks by curling up, then rolling into its foe. It can blow apart a house in one hit.
It has sharp, hard tusks and a rugged hide. Its tackle is strong enough to knock down a house.
The longer and bigger its tusks, the higher its rank in its herd. The tusks take long to grow.
Level Up
21 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Horn Attack | nor | P | 65 | 100% | 25 |
| 1 | Take Down | nor | P | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| 1 | Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| 1 | Growl | nor | N | — | 100% | 40 |
| 1 | Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| 1 | Charm | fai | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| 1 | Thunder Fang | ele | P | 65 | 95% | 15 |
| 1 | Fire Fang | fir | P | 65 | 95% | 15 |
| 1 | BulldozeSTAB | gro | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| 9 | Defense Curl | nor | N | — | — | 40 |
| 19 | Knock Off | dar | P | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| 24 | Slam | nor | P | 80 | 75% | 20 |
| 25 | Fury Attack | nor | P | 15 | 85% | 20 |
| 30 | Rock Tomb | roc | P | 60 | 95% | 15 |
| 30 | Stomping TantrumSTAB | gro | P | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| 31 | Assurance | dar | P | 60 | 100% | 10 |
| 33 | Rollout | roc | P | 30 | 90% | 20 |
| 39 | Scary Face | nor | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| 41 | Rapid Spin | nor | P | 50 | 100% | 40 |
| 49 | EarthquakeSTAB | gro | P | 100 | 100% | 10 |
| 54 | Giga Impact | nor | P | 150 | 90% | 5 |
TM / HM
57 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Press | fig | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| BulldozeSTAB | gro | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Charm | fai | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| Curse | gho | N | — | — | 10 |
| Defense Curl | nor | N | — | — | 40 |
| DigSTAB | gro | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Earth PowerSTAB | gro | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| EarthquakeSTAB | gro | P | 100 | 100% | 10 |
| Encore | nor | N | — | 100% | 5 |
| Endeavor | nor | P | — | 100% | 5 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Facade | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Fire Fang | fir | P | 65 | 95% | 15 |
| Giga Impact | nor | P | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Gunk Shot | poi | P | 120 | 80% | 5 |
| Gyro Ball | ste | P | — | 100% | 5 |
| Heavy Slam | ste | P | — | 100% | 10 |
| Helping Hand | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| High HorsepowerSTAB | gro | P | 95 | 95% | 10 |
| Hyper Beam | nor | S | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Hyper Voice | nor | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Ice Fang | ice | P | 65 | 95% | 15 |
| Ice Spinner | ice | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Iron Defense | ste | N | — | — | 15 |
| Iron Head | ste | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Knock Off | dar | P | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| Mud ShotSTAB | gro | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Mud SlapSTAB | gro | S | 20 | 100% | 10 |
| Play Rough | fai | P | 90 | 90% | 10 |
| Poison Jab | poi | P | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Rain Dance | wat | N | — | — | 5 |
| Rest | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Roar | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Rock Slide | roc | P | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| Rock Tomb | roc | P | 60 | 95% | 15 |
| Rollout | roc | P | 30 | 90% | 20 |
| Sand TombSTAB | gro | P | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| Sandstorm | roc | N | — | — | 10 |
| Scary Face | nor | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| Seed Bomb | gra | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Smack Down | roc | P | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| Smart Strike | ste | P | 70 | — | 10 |
| Stealth Rock | roc | N | — | — | 20 |
| Stomping TantrumSTAB | gro | P | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Stone Edge | roc | P | 100 | 80% | 5 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sunny Day | fir | N | — | — | 5 |
| Take Down | nor | P | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| Tera Blast | nor | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Thief | dar | P | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| Throat Chop | dar | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Thunder Fang | ele | P | 65 | 95% | 15 |
| Trailblaze | gra | P | 50 | 100% | 20 |
Move Tutor
18 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| Defense Curl | nor | N | — | — | 40 |
| Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Earth PowerSTAB | gro | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Endeavor | nor | P | — | 100% | 5 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Gunk Shot | poi | P | 120 | 80% | 5 |
| Hyper Voice | nor | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Iron Defense | ste | N | — | — | 15 |
| Knock Off | dar | P | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| Mud SlapSTAB | gro | S | 20 | 100% | 10 |
| Rock Slide | roc | P | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| Rollout | roc | P | 30 | 90% | 20 |
| Seed Bomb | gra | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Stealth Rock | roc | N | — | — | 20 |
| Stomping TantrumSTAB | gro | P | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
Items that wild Donphan may be holding when encountered.
Best STAB Moves
Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)
Best Coverage Moves
Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses
Tools for Donphan
Damage Calculator
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Team Builder
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EV Optimizer
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Coverage Solver
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Where To Catch
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Stat Calculator
Calculate stats with IVs, EVs, and nature
About Donphan
Donphan is a Ground-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 2 (Johto). It has sharp, hard tusks and a rugged hide. Its Tackle is strong enough to knock down a house. Donphan stands 1.1 m (3'07") tall and weighs 120.0 kg (264.6 lbs), making it a small Pokemon.
Donphan Base Stats
Donphan has a base stat total of 500, which is above average, giving it solid potential in battle. Its highest stat is Attack at 120 (excellent), while its lowest is Speed at 50 (below average). Donphan serves as a bulky physical attacker. Donphan is average speed with a base Speed of 50.
Donphan Weaknesses & Resistances
As a Ground-type, Donphan is weak to Water, Grass, Ice-type moves, resists Poison, Rock-type attacks, and is completely immune to Electric-type moves. This gives Donphan 3 weaknesses, 2 resistances, and 1 immunity.
Donphan Abilities
Donphan's abilities include Sturdy, Sand Veil. Sturdy prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP. Its Hidden Ability is Sand Veil, which increases evasion to 1.25× during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.
Donphan Moves & Learnset
Donphan can learn 96 moves in Generation 9, including 21 by leveling up, 57 via TM/HM, and 18 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Earthquake (Ground, 100 power), High Horsepower (Ground, 95 power), Earth Power (Ground, 90 power), Dig (Ground, 80 power). For coverage, Donphan can learn Giga Impact (Normal), Hyper Beam (Normal), Double Edge (Normal).
Training Donphan
Donphan has a moderate capture rate of 60 (23.5%), meaning it may take a few attempts to catch. Defeating Donphan yields 1 Attack, 1 Defense EVs. It has a medium growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Donphan belongs to the Ground egg group. Donphan is part of a 2-stage evolution line (Phanpy → Donphan). Wild Donphan may be found holding Passho Berry.
Use the tools above to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Donphan. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Donphan, or use the team builder to see how Donphan fits into your squad.
