Donphan - Generation 2 learnset
This page lists all the moves that Donphan can learn in Generation 2, which consists of these games:
- Pokémon Gold
- Pokémon Silver
- Pokémon Crystal
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 Gold & Silver at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Growl | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Horn Attack | Normal | 65 | 100 | |
| 9 | Defense Curl | Normal | — | — | |
| 17 | Flail | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 25 | Fury Attack | Normal | 15 | 85 | |
| 33 | Rollout | Rock | 30 | 90 | |
| 41 | Rapid Spin | Normal | 20 | 100 | |
| 49 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 | 100 |
Egg moves
Donphan learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Gold & Silver. Details and compatible parents can be found below.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AncientPower | Rock | 60 | 100 | |
| Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | |
| Focus Energy | Normal | — | — |
Pre-evolution moves
These moves can only be learned in Pokémon Gold & Silver by a previous evolution of Donphan. Check the respective Pokédex for the exact details.
Moves learnt by HM
Donphan is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Gold & Silver:
Moves learnt by TM
Donphan is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Gold & Silver:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 | Headbutt | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 03 | Curse | — | — | ||
| 04 | Rollout | Rock | 30 | 90 | |
| 05 | Roar | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 06 | Toxic | Poison | — | 85 | |
| 08 | Rock Smash | Fighting | 20 | 100 | |
| 10 | Hidden Power | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
| 11 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
| 13 | Snore | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 20 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 21 | Frustration | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 26 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 | 100 | |
| 27 | Return | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 31 | Mud-Slap | Ground | 20 | 100 | |
| 32 | Double Team | Normal | — | — | |
| 34 | Swagger | Normal | — | 90 | |
| 35 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 37 | Sandstorm | Rock | — | — | |
| 40 | Defense Curl | Normal | — | — | |
| 44 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 45 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 |
Moves learnt by level up
Donphan learns the following moves in Pokémon Crystal at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Growl | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Horn Attack | Normal | 65 | 100 | |
| 9 | Defense Curl | Normal | — | — | |
| 17 | Flail | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 25 | Fury Attack | Normal | 15 | 85 | |
| 33 | Rollout | Rock | 30 | 90 | |
| 41 | Rapid Spin | Normal | 20 | 100 | |
| 49 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 | 100 |
Egg moves
Donphan learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Crystal. Details and compatible parents can be found below.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AncientPower | Rock | 60 | 100 | |
| Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | |
| Focus Energy | Normal | — | — | |
| Water Gun | Water | 40 | 100 |
Pre-evolution moves
These moves can only be learned in Pokémon Crystal by a previous evolution of Donphan. Check the respective Pokédex for the exact details.
Moves learnt by HM
Donphan is compatible with these Hidden Machines in Pokémon Crystal:
Moves learnt by TM
Donphan is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Crystal:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 | Headbutt | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 03 | Curse | — | — | ||
| 04 | Rollout | Rock | 30 | 90 | |
| 05 | Roar | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 06 | Toxic | Poison | — | 85 | |
| 08 | Rock Smash | Fighting | 20 | 100 | |
| 10 | Hidden Power | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
| 11 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
| 13 | Snore | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 20 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 21 | Frustration | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 26 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 | 100 | |
| 27 | Return | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 31 | Mud-Slap | Ground | 20 | 100 | |
| 32 | Double Team | Normal | — | — | |
| 34 | Swagger | Normal | — | 90 | |
| 35 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 37 | Sandstorm | Rock | — | — | |
| 40 | Defense Curl | Normal | — | — | |
| 44 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 45 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 |
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
| Learnt by | Compatible parents |
|---|---|
| Breeding | |
| Sketch |
Body Slam
| Learnt by | Compatible parents |
|---|---|
| Breeding | |
| Sketch |
Focus Energy
| Learnt by | Compatible parents |
|---|---|
| Level up | |
| Breeding | |
| Pre-evolution Level up |
|
| Sketch |