Donphan

No. 0232

Type: Ground

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.

Base stats

HP90
Attack120
Defense120
Sp. Attack60
Sp. Defense60
Speed50

Total 500

What to answer with

Attacking types that hit what hits it hard, and the best move of each one it learns.

  • Fire — Cover 2 weaknesses (Grass, Ice) — Fire Fang
  • Electric — Covers 1 weakness (Water) — Thunder Fang
  • Fighting — Covers 1 weakness (Ice) — Body Press
  • Grass — Covers 1 weakness (Water) — Seed Bomb
  • Ice — Covers 1 weakness (Grass) — Ice Spinner
  • Poison — Covers 1 weakness (Grass) — Gunk Shot

Abilities

Evolution line

Moves

What the optimizer would run

Rules: Gen 9 OU (singles)

Role
Setup sweeper
Ability
Sturdy
Item
Life Orb
Nature
Adamant
EVs
252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moves
Earthquake, Defense Curl, Rock Tomb, Gunk Shot

Frequently asked questions

What type is Donphan?
Donphan is a Ground type Pokémon.
What are Donphan's base stats?
HP 90, Attack 120, Defense 120, Sp. Attack 60, Sp. Defense 60, Speed 50. That is a base stat total of 500.
What is Donphan weak to?
Donphan takes extra damage from Grass, Ice and Water moves. It is immune to Electric.
What abilities does Donphan have?
Donphan can have Sturdy and Sand Veil. Its hidden ability is Sand Veil.
How do you get Donphan?
Donphan evolves from Phanpy: level 25.
What moves does Donphan learn?
Donphan learns 16 moves by levelling up and 55 by TM.