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.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Donphan.

Evolution chart

(Level 25)

Donphan changes

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 learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1BulldozeGroundPhysical 60 100
1Defense CurlNormalStatus
1Fire FangFirePhysical 65 95
1GrowlNormalStatus 100
1Horn AttackNormalPhysical 65 100
1Thunder FangElectricPhysical 65 95
6Rapid SpinNormalPhysical 50 100
10RolloutRockPhysical 30 90
15AssuranceDarkPhysical 60 100
19Knock OffDarkPhysical 65 100
24SlamNormalPhysical 80 75
30Stomping TantrumGroundPhysical 75 100
37Scary FaceNormalStatus 100
43EarthquakeGroundPhysical 100 100
50Giga ImpactNormalPhysical 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 AttackNormalPhysical 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 PowerRockSpecial 60 100
Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100
CounterFightingPhysical 100
EndeavorNormalPhysical 100
FissureGroundPhysical 30
Focus EnergyNormalStatus
Head SmashRockPhysical 150 80
Heavy SlamSteelPhysical 100
High HorsepowerGroundPhysical 95 95
Ice ShardIcePhysical 40 100
Play RoughFairyPhysical 90 90
SnoreNormalSpecial 50 100

Moves learnt by level up

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

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1BulldozeGroundPhysical 60 100
1CharmFairyStatus 100
1Defense CurlNormalStatus
1Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100
1EndureNormalStatus
1Fire FangFirePhysical 65 95
1FlailNormalPhysical 100
1Fury AttackNormalPhysical 15 85
1GrowlNormalStatus 100
1Horn AttackNormalPhysical 65 100
1Last ResortNormalPhysical 140 100
1TackleNormalPhysical 40 100
1Take DownNormalPhysical 90 85
1Thunder FangElectricPhysical 65 95
6Rapid SpinNormalPhysical 50 100
10RolloutRockPhysical 30 90
15AssuranceDarkPhysical 60 100
19Knock OffDarkPhysical 65 100
24SlamNormalPhysical 80 75
30Rock TombRockPhysical 60 95
37Scary FaceNormalStatus 100
43EarthquakeGroundPhysical 100 100
50Giga ImpactNormalPhysical 150 90

Moves learnt on evolution

Donphan learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl (regardless of level).

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Fury AttackNormalPhysical 15 85

Egg moves

Donphan learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Donphan gen 8 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Ancient PowerRockSpecial 60 100
Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100
CounterFightingPhysical 100
EndeavorNormalPhysical 100
FissureGroundPhysical 30
Focus EnergyNormalStatus
Head SmashRockPhysical 150 80
Heavy SlamSteelPhysical 100
High HorsepowerGroundPhysical 95 95
Ice ShardIcePhysical 40 100
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial 20 100
Play RoughFairyPhysical 90 90
SnoreNormalSpecial 50 100

Moves learnt by TM

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

Donphan sprites

Type Generation 2 Generation 3 Generation 4 Generation 5 Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8 Generation 9
Normal Donphan sprite from Silver Donphan sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Donphan sprite from Diamond & Pearl Donphan sprite from Black & White Donphan sprite from X & Y Donphan sprite from Scarlet & Violet
Shiny Donphan Shiny sprite from Silver Donphan Shiny sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Donphan Shiny sprite from Diamond & Pearl Donphan Shiny sprite from Black & White Donphan Shiny sprite from X & Y

Where to find Donphan

Gold Trade/migrate from another game
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

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
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