Donphan

#232

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.

Donphan Pokédex Data

Species

Armor Pokémon

Height

1.1 m (3′07″)

Weight

120 kg (264.6 lbs)

Catch rate

60 (7.8%)

Base friendship

Base Exp.

175

EV yield

1 Atk / 1 Def

Growth rate

Medium Fast

Egg cycles

20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

Gender ratio

♂ 50% / ♀ 50%

Egg groups

Field

Donphan Abilities

Sturdy Sand Veil (hidden)

Donphan Base Stats

90290–384

Attack

120220–372

Defense

120220–372

Sp. Atk

60112–240

Sp. Def

60112–240

Speed

5094–218

Total500

Min–Max at Lv. 100

Donphan Type Matchups

water ×2 grass ×2 ice ×2 poison ×0.5 rock ×0.5 electric ×0

Donphan Evolution Chain

Level 25

Donphan Moves

Moves learnt by level up

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Cat.	Acc.	PP
1	Growl	Normal	1	status	100%	100
1	Horn Attack	Normal	1	physical	65%	100
9	Defense Curl	Normal	9	status	-	40
17	Flail	Normal	17	physical	100%	100
25	Fury Attack	Normal	25	physical	15%	85
33	Rollout	Rock	33	physical	30%	90
41	Rapid Spin	Normal	41	physical	20%	100
49	Earthquake	Ground	49	physical	100%	100
-	AncientPower	Rock	60	physical	60%	100
-	Body Slam	Normal	85	physical	85%	100
-	Focus Energy	Normal	-	status	-	30
-	Double-Edge	Normal	120	physical	120%	100
-	Endure	Normal	-	status	-	10
-	Tackle	Normal	40	physical	35%	95
-	Take Down	Normal	90	physical	90%	85

Moves learnt by HM

HM	Move	Type	Power	Cat.	Acc.	PP
04	Strength	Normal	4	physical	80%	100
02	Headbutt	Normal	2	physical	70%	100
03	Curse	Ghost	3	status	-	10
04	Rollout	Rock	4	physical	30%	90
05	Roar	Normal	5	status	-	100
06	Toxic	Poison	6	status	90%	85
08	Rock Smash	Fighting	8	physical	20%	100
10	Hidden Power	Normal	10	physical	60%	100
11	Sunny Day	Fire	11	status	-	5
13	Snore	Normal	13	physical	40%	100
15	Hyper Beam	Normal	15	physical	150%	90
17	Protect	Normal	17	status	-	10
20	Endure	Normal	20	status	-	10
21	Frustration	Normal	21	physical	100%	100
26	Earthquake	Ground	26	physical	100%	100
27	Return	Normal	27	physical	100%	100
31	Mud-Slap	Ground	31	physical	20%	100
32	Double Team	Normal	32	status	-	15
34	Swagger	Normal	34	status	85%	90
35	Sleep Talk	Normal	35	status	-	10
37	Sandstorm	Rock	37	status	-	10
40	Defense Curl	Normal	40	status	-	40
44	Rest	Psychic	44	status	-	5
45	Attract	Normal	45	status	100%	100

Donphan 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.