Donphan
Donphan is a Ground type Pokémon introduced in Generation 2.
In Generation 9, Paradox Pokémon Great Tusk and Iron Treads were discovered, which bear a striking resemblance to Donphan.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0232 |
|---|---|
| Type | Ground |
| Species | Armor Pokémon |
| Height | 1.1 m (3′07″) |
| Weight | 120.0 kg (264.6 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Sturdy Sand Veil (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0196 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 0166 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) 0201 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 0173 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) 0123 (Scarlet/Violet) |
Training
| EV yield | 1 Attack, 1 Defense |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 60 (7.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 175 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Field |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 90 | 290 | 384 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 120 | 220 | 372 | |
| Defense | 120 | 220 | 372 | |
| Sp. Atk | 60 | 112 | 240 | |
| Sp. Def | 60 | 112 | 240 | |
| Speed | 50 | 94 | 218 | |
| Total | 500 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Donphan changes
- In Generations 2-4, Donphan has a base experience yield of 189.
- In Generations 2-7, Donphan has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
| Gold | It has sharp, hard tusks and a rugged hide. Its TACKLE is strong enough to knock down a house. |
|---|---|
| Silver | The longer and bigger its tusks, the higher its rank in its herd. The tusks take long to grow. |
| Crystal | Because this POKéMON’s skin is so tough, a normal attack won’t even leave a scratch on it. |
| Ruby | 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. |
| Sapphire | 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. |
| FireRed | The longer and bigger its tusks, the higher its rank in its herd. The tusks take a long time to grow. |
| LeafGreen | It has sharp, hard tusks and a rugged hide. Its TACKLE is strong enough to knock down a house. |
| Emerald | 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. |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum |
It attacks by curling up, then rolling into its foe. It can blow apart a house in one hit. |
| HeartGold | It has sharp, hard tusks and a rugged hide. Its tackle is strong enough to knock down a house. |
| SoulSilver | The longer and bigger its tusks, the higher its rank in its herd. The tusks take long to grow. |
| Black White |
It attacks by curling up, then rolling into its foe. It can blow apart a house in one hit. |
| Black 2 White 2 |
It attacks by curling up then rolling into its foe. It can blow apart a house in one hit. |
| X | It has sharp, hard tusks and a rugged hide. Its Tackle is strong enough to knock down a house. |
| Y | The longer and bigger its tusks, the higher its rank in its herd. The tusks take long to grow. |
| Omega Ruby | 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. |
| Alpha Sapphire | 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. |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
It attacks by curling up and rolling into its foe. It can blow apart a house in one hit. |
| Scarlet | Donphan is covered in tough hide, so even being hit by a car won’t faze this Pokémon. However, it is extremely susceptible to rain. |
| Violet | Donphan is normally a calm Pokémon, but once it is enraged, it will curl its body into a ball and charge at you while rolling. |
Moves learned by Donphan
Moves learnt by level up
Donphan does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Egg moves
Donphan does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Donphan cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Donphan learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bulldoze | Ground | 60 | 100 | |
| 1 | Defense Curl | Normal | — | — | |
| 1 | Fire Fang | Fire | 65 | 95 | |
| 1 | Growl | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Horn Attack | Normal | 65 | 100 | |
| 1 | Thunder Fang | Electric | 65 | 95 | |
| 6 | Rapid Spin | Normal | 50 | 100 | |
| 10 | Rollout | Rock | 30 | 90 | |
| 15 | Assurance | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 19 | Knock Off | Dark | 65 | 100 | |
| 24 | Slam | Normal | 80 | 75 | |
| 30 | Stomping Tantrum | Ground | 75 | 100 | |
| 37 | Scary Face | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 43 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 | 100 | |
| 50 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 |
Moves learnt on evolution
Donphan learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet (regardless of level).
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fury Attack | Normal | 15 | 85 |
Egg moves
Donphan learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Donphan gen 9 learnset page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Power | Rock | 60 | 100 | |
| Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | |
| Counter | Fighting | — | 100 | |
| Endeavor | Normal | — | 100 | |
| Fissure | Ground | — | 30 | |
| Focus Energy | Normal | — | — | |
| Head Smash | Rock | 150 | 80 | |
| Heavy Slam | Steel | — | 100 | |
| High Horsepower | Ground | 95 | 95 | |
| Ice Shard | Ice | 40 | 100 | |
| Play Rough | Fairy | 90 | 90 | |
| Snore | Normal | 50 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TM
Donphan is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
Donphan sprites
| Type | Generation 2 | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
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Where to find Donphan
| Gold | Trade/migrate from another game |
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| Silver | Route 28, Mt. Silver, Victory Road |
| Crystal | Route 45 |
| Ruby Sapphire FireRed LeafGreen Emerald |
Evolve Phanpy |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum |
Evolve Phanpy |
| HeartGold | Route 28, Mt. Silver, Victory Road |
| SoulSilver | Trade/migrate from another game |
| Black White Black 2 White 2 |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| X Y |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Safari Zone, Mirage Spots |
| Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
| Sword Shield |
Not available in this game |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Evolve Phanpy |
| Legends: Arceus | Not available in this game |
| Scarlet Violet |
Asado Desert, South Province (Area Six), West Province (Area Two), The Great Crater of Paldea |
| Legends: Z-A | Location data not yet available |
Other languages
| English | Donphan |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ドンファン (Donfan) |
| German | Donphan |
| French | Donphan |
| Italian | Donphan |
| Spanish | Donphan |
| Korean | 코리갑 (korigap) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 顿甲 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 頓甲 |
| English |
Armor Pokémon |
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| Japanese | よろいポケモン |
| German | Panzer-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Armure |
| Italian | Pokémon Armatura |
| Spanish | Pokémon Coraza |
| Korean | 갑옷포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 铠甲宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 鎧甲寶可夢 |
Name origin
- don
- of great size/importance; lord or master
- elephant
- large mammal with a trunk

