Donphan
Donphan is a Ground type Pokémon introduced in Generation 2. It is known as the Armor Pokémon
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Pokédex data
National № | 232 |
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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 № | 196 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 166 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) 201 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 173 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) |
Training
EV yield | 1 Attack, 1 Defense |
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Catch rate | 60 (7.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 70 (normal) |
Base Exp. | 175 |
Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Field |
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Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 90 | 290 | 384 | |
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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.
Pokédex entries
Gold | It has sharp, hard tusks and a rugged hide. Its TACKLE is strong enough to knock down a house. |
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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. |
Moves learned by Donphan
Moves learnt by level up
Donphan learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Bulldoze | Ground | 60 | 100 | |
1 | Defense Curl | Normal | — | — | |
1 | Fire Fang | Fire | 65 | 95 | |
1 | Fury Attack | Normal | 15 | 85 | |
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 | Magnitude | Ground | — | 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon (regardless of level).
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Fury Attack | Normal | 15 | 85 |
Egg moves
Donphan learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Donphan egg moves page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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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 | |
Mud-Slap | Ground | 20 | 100 | |
Play Rough | Fairy | 90 | 90 | |
Snore | Normal | 50 | 100 |
Move Tutor moves
Donphan can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Block | Normal | — | — | |
Bounce | Flying | 85 | 85 | |
Earth Power | Ground | 90 | 100 | |
Endeavor | Normal | — | 100 | |
Gunk Shot | Poison | 120 | 80 | |
Hyper Voice | Normal | 90 | 100 | |
Iron Defense | Steel | — | — | |
Iron Tail | Steel | 100 | 75 | |
Knock Off | Dark | 65 | 100 | |
Last Resort | Normal | 140 | 100 | |
Seed Bomb | Grass | 80 | 100 | |
Snore | Normal | 50 | 100 | |
Stealth Rock | Rock | — | — | |
Stomping Tantrum | Ground | 75 | 100 | |
Superpower | Fighting | 120 | 100 |
Pre-evolution moves
These moves can only be learned in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon by a previous evolution of Donphan. Check the respective Pokédex for the exact details.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | Method |
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Charm | Fairy | — | 100 | Level up | |
Double-Edge | Normal | 120 | 100 | Level up | |
Endure | Normal | — | — | Level up | |
Flail | Normal | — | 100 | Level up | |
Last Resort | Normal | 140 | 100 | Level up | |
Natural Gift | Normal | — | 100 | Level up | |
Odor Sleuth | Normal | — | — | Level up | |
Tackle | Normal | 40 | 100 | Level up | |
Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | Level up |
Moves learnt by TM
Donphan is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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05 | Roar | Normal | — | — | |
06 | Toxic | Poison | — | 90 | |
10 | Hidden Power | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
11 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
21 | Frustration | Normal | — | 100 | |
26 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 | 100 | |
27 | Return | Normal | — | 100 | |
32 | Double Team | Normal | — | — | |
37 | Sandstorm | Rock | — | — | |
39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 60 | 95 | |
42 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
44 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
45 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 | |
48 | Round | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
49 | Echoed Voice | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
59 | Brutal Swing | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
68 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
69 | Rock Polish | Rock | — | — | |
71 | Stone Edge | Rock | 100 | 80 | |
74 | Gyro Ball | Steel | — | 100 | |
78 | Bulldoze | Ground | 60 | 100 | |
80 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
84 | Poison Jab | Poison | 80 | 100 | |
87 | Swagger | Normal | — | 85 | |
88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
90 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
100 | Confide | Normal | — | — |
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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Note: Generation 1 and 2 refer to the 3DS Virtual Console titles, not the physical cartridges.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | Method |
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Curse | Ghost | — | — | Generation 2 — TM | |
Water Gun | Water | 40 | 100 | Generation 2 — Breeding | |
Mimic | Normal | — | — | Generation 3 — Move tutor | |
Captivate | Normal | — | 100 | Generation 4 — TM | |
Headbutt | Normal | 70 | 100 | Generation 4 — Move tutor | |
Rock Smash | Fighting | 40 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM | |
Secret Power | Normal | 70 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM | |
Strength | Normal | 80 | 100 | Generation 6 — HM |
Moves learnt by level up
Donphan learns the following moves in Pokémon Sun & Moon 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 | Fury Attack | Normal | 15 | 85 | |
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 | Magnitude | Ground | — | 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 Sun & Moon (regardless of level).
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|
Fury Attack | Normal | 15 | 85 |
Egg moves
Donphan learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sun & Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Donphan egg moves 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 | |
Ice Shard | Ice | 40 | 100 | |
Mud-Slap | Ground | 20 | 100 | |
Play Rough | Fairy | 90 | 90 | |
Snore | Normal | 50 | 100 |
Pre-evolution moves
These moves can only be learned in Pokémon Sun & Moon by a previous evolution of Donphan. Check the respective Pokédex for the exact details.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | Method |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Charm | Fairy | — | 100 | Level up | |
Double-Edge | Normal | 120 | 100 | Level up | |
Endure | Normal | — | — | Level up | |
Flail | Normal | — | 100 | Level up | |
Last Resort | Normal | 140 | 100 | Level up | |
Natural Gift | Normal | — | 100 | Level up | |
Odor Sleuth | Normal | — | — | Level up | |
Tackle | Normal | 40 | 100 | Level up | |
Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | Level up |
Moves learnt by TM
Donphan is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sun & Moon:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
05 | Roar | Normal | — | — | |
06 | Toxic | Poison | — | 90 | |
10 | Hidden Power | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
11 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
21 | Frustration | Normal | — | 100 | |
26 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 | 100 | |
27 | Return | Normal | — | 100 | |
32 | Double Team | Normal | — | — | |
37 | Sandstorm | Rock | — | — | |
39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 60 | 95 | |
42 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
44 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
45 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 | |
48 | Round | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
49 | Echoed Voice | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
59 | Brutal Swing | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
68 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
69 | Rock Polish | Rock | — | — | |
71 | Stone Edge | Rock | 100 | 80 | |
74 | Gyro Ball | Steel | — | 100 | |
78 | Bulldoze | Ground | 60 | 100 | |
80 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
84 | Poison Jab | Poison | 80 | 100 | |
87 | Swagger | Normal | — | 85 | |
88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
90 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
100 | Confide | Normal | — | — |
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 Sun & Moon.
Note: Generation 1 and 2 refer to the 3DS Virtual Console titles, not the physical cartridges.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | Method |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Curse | Ghost | — | — | Generation 2 — TM | |
Water Gun | Water | 40 | 100 | Generation 2 — Breeding | |
Mimic | Normal | — | — | Generation 3 — Move tutor | |
Captivate | Normal | — | 100 | Generation 4 — TM | |
Headbutt | Normal | 70 | 100 | Generation 4 — Move tutor | |
Rock Smash | Fighting | 40 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM | |
Secret Power | Normal | 70 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM | |
Strength | Normal | 80 | 100 | Generation 6 — HM |
Donphan sprites
Type | Generation 2 | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 |
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Normal |
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Shiny |
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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 Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Sword Shield |
Location data not yet available |
Other languages
English, Spanish, Italian | Donphan |
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Japanese | ドンファン (Donfan) |
German | Donphan |
French | Donphan |
Name origin
- don
- of great size/importance; lord or master
- elephant
- large mammal with a trunk