Donphan - Generation 4 learnset

This page lists all the moves that Donphan can learn in Generation 4, which consists of these games:

  • Pokémon Diamond
  • Pokémon Pearl
  • Pokémon Platinum
  • Pokémon HeartGold
  • Pokémon SoulSilver

At the bottom we also list further details for egg moves: which compatible Pokémon can pass down the moves, and how those Pokémon learn said move.

Note: many moves have changed stats over the years. The power, accuracy and other information listed below is as it was in the respective games. Check a move's detail page for stats in the most recent games and when they changed.

Moves learnt by level up

Donphan learns the following moves in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1Defense CurlNormalStatus
1Fire FangFirePhysical 65 95
1FlailNormalPhysical 100
1GrowlNormalStatus 100
1Horn AttackNormalPhysical 65 100
1Thunder FangElectricPhysical 65 95
6Rapid SpinNormalPhysical 20 100
10Knock OffDarkPhysical 20 100
15RolloutRockPhysical 30 90
19MagnitudeGroundPhysical 100
24SlamNormalPhysical 80 75
25Fury AttackNormalPhysical 15 85
31AssuranceDarkPhysical 50 100
39Scary FaceNormalStatus 90
46EarthquakeGroundPhysical 100 100
54Giga ImpactNormalPhysical 150 90

Egg moves

Donphan learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found below.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
AncientPowerRockSpecial 60 100
Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100
CounterFightingPhysical 100
EndeavorNormalPhysical 100
FissureGroundPhysical 30
Focus EnergyNormalStatus
Ice ShardIcePhysical 40 100
SnoreNormalSpecial 40 100

Pre-evolution moves

These moves can only be learned in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl by a previous evolution of Donphan. Check the respective Pokédex for the exact details.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
CharmNormalStatus 100 Level up
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100 Level up
EndureNormalStatus Level up
Last ResortNormalPhysical 130 100 Level up
Natural GiftNormalPhysical 100 Level up
Odor SleuthNormalStatus Level up
TackleNormalPhysical 35 95 Level up
Take DownNormalPhysical 90 85 Level up

Moves learnt by HM

Donphan is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
04StrengthNormalPhysical 80 100
06Rock SmashFightingPhysical 40 100

Moves learnt by TM

Donphan is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Diamond & Pearl:

Transfer-only moves

Donphan can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Diamond & Pearl.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
MimicNormalStatus Generation 3 — Move tutor

Moves learnt by level up

Donphan learns the following moves in Pokémon Platinum at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1Defense CurlNormalStatus
1Fire FangFirePhysical 65 95
1FlailNormalPhysical 100
1GrowlNormalStatus 100
1Horn AttackNormalPhysical 65 100
1Thunder FangElectricPhysical 65 95
6Rapid SpinNormalPhysical 20 100
10Knock OffDarkPhysical 20 100
15RolloutRockPhysical 30 90
19MagnitudeGroundPhysical 100
24SlamNormalPhysical 80 75
25Fury AttackNormalPhysical 15 85
31AssuranceDarkPhysical 50 100
39Scary FaceNormalStatus 90
46EarthquakeGroundPhysical 100 100
54Giga ImpactNormalPhysical 150 90

Egg moves

Donphan learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Platinum. Details and compatible parents can be found below.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
AncientPowerRockSpecial 60 100
Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100
CounterFightingPhysical 100
EndeavorNormalPhysical 100
FissureGroundPhysical 30
Focus EnergyNormalStatus
Ice ShardIcePhysical 40 100
SnoreNormalSpecial 40 100

Move Tutor moves

Donphan can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Platinum from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
AncientPowerRockSpecial 60 100
BounceFlyingPhysical 85 85
Earth PowerGroundSpecial 90 100
EndeavorNormalPhysical 100
Gunk ShotPoisonPhysical 120 70
Iron DefenseSteelStatus
Knock OffDarkPhysical 20 100
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial 20 100
RolloutRockPhysical 30 90
Seed BombGrassPhysical 80 100
SnoreNormalSpecial 40 100
SuperpowerFightingPhysical 120 100

Pre-evolution moves

These moves can only be learned in Pokémon Platinum by a previous evolution of Donphan. Check the respective Pokédex for the exact details.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
CharmNormalStatus 100 Level up
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100 Level up
EndureNormalStatus Level up
Last ResortNormalPhysical 130 100 Level up
Natural GiftNormalPhysical 100 Level up
Odor SleuthNormalStatus Level up
TackleNormalPhysical 35 95 Level up
Take DownNormalPhysical 90 85 Level up

Moves learnt by HM

Donphan is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Platinum:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
04StrengthNormalPhysical 80 100
06Rock SmashFightingPhysical 40 100

Moves learnt by TM

Donphan is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Platinum:

Transfer-only moves

Donphan can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Platinum.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
MimicNormalStatus Generation 3 — Move tutor

Moves learnt by level up

Donphan learns the following moves in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1Defense CurlNormalStatus
1Fire FangFirePhysical 65 95
1FlailNormalPhysical 100
1GrowlNormalStatus 100
1Horn AttackNormalPhysical 65 100
1Thunder FangElectricPhysical 65 95
6Rapid SpinNormalPhysical 20 100
10Knock OffDarkPhysical 20 100
15RolloutRockPhysical 30 90
19MagnitudeGroundPhysical 100
24SlamNormalPhysical 80 75
25Fury AttackNormalPhysical 15 85
31AssuranceDarkPhysical 50 100
39Scary FaceNormalStatus 90
46EarthquakeGroundPhysical 100 100
54Giga ImpactNormalPhysical 150 90

Egg moves

Donphan learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver. Details and compatible parents can be found below.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
AncientPowerRockSpecial 60 100
Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100
CounterFightingPhysical 100
EndeavorNormalPhysical 100
FissureGroundPhysical 30
Focus EnergyNormalStatus
Head SmashRockPhysical 150 80
Ice ShardIcePhysical 40 100
SnoreNormalSpecial 40 100

Move Tutor moves

Donphan can be taught these attacks in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
AncientPowerRockSpecial 60 100
BlockNormalStatus
BounceFlyingPhysical 85 85
Earth PowerGroundSpecial 90 100
EndeavorNormalPhysical 100
Gunk ShotPoisonPhysical 120 70
HeadbuttNormalPhysical 70 100
Iron DefenseSteelStatus
Knock OffDarkPhysical 20 100
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial 20 100
RolloutRockPhysical 30 90
Seed BombGrassPhysical 80 100
SnoreNormalSpecial 40 100
SuperpowerFightingPhysical 120 100

Pre-evolution moves

These moves can only be learned in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver by a previous evolution of Donphan. Check the respective Pokédex for the exact details.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
CharmNormalStatus 100 Level up
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100 Level up
EndureNormalStatus Level up
Last ResortNormalPhysical 130 100 Level up
Natural GiftNormalPhysical 100 Level up
Odor SleuthNormalStatus Level up
TackleNormalPhysical 35 95 Level up
Take DownNormalPhysical 90 85 Level up

Moves learnt by HM

Donphan is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver:

HM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
04StrengthNormalPhysical 80 100
06Rock SmashFightingPhysical 40 100

Moves learnt by TM

Donphan is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver:

Transfer-only moves

Donphan can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilver.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Method
MimicNormalStatus Generation 3 — Move tutor

Donphan egg move parents

Donphan's egg groups: Field

The egg moves for Donphan are listed below, alongside compatible parent Pokémon it can breed with.

You will need to breed a female Donphan with a compatible male Pokémon, with the male (for Gen 2-5) knowing the egg move in question. Alternatively, if you already have a Donphan with the egg move it can breed with Ditto.

Ancient Power

Body Slam

Counter

Endeavor

Fissure

Focus Energy

Head Smash

Learnt by Compatible parents
Breeding
Sketch

Ice Shard

Learnt by Compatible parents
Level up
Breeding
Pre-evolution
Level up
Sketch

Snore