Donphan - Generation 8 learnset

This page lists all the moves that Donphan can learn in Generation 8, which consists of these games:

  • Pokémon Sword
  • Pokémon Shield
  • Pokémon Brilliant Diamond
  • Pokémon Shining Pearl
  • Pokémon Legends: Arceus

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 does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield.

Egg moves

Donphan does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield.

Moves learnt by TM

Donphan cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield.

Moves learnt by TR

Donphan cannot be taught any TR moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield.

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 below.

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:

Moves learnt by level up

Donphan does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus.

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 either parent (from Gen 6+) 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

Learnt by Compatible parents
Level up
Breeding
Sketch

Fissure

Focus Energy

Head Smash

Learnt by Compatible parents
Breeding
Sketch

Heavy Slam

Learnt by Compatible parents
Level up
Breeding
Sketch

High Horsepower

Learnt by Compatible parents
Breeding
Sketch

Ice Shard

Mud-Slap

Play Rough

Snore