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Donphan (Japanese: ドンファン, HepburnDonfan) (DON-fan[1]) is a Ground-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II.

Biology[]

Physiology[]

Donphan is a gray, elephant-like Pokémon with a thick, black band of hide running down the length of its back and extending to the tip of its long trunk, resembling a car tire. This tough hide prevents regular attack from inflicting even a scratch. A pair of white tusks, which are smaller on the female, extend from the corners of its mouth. It has thin, elongated ears held out almost perpendicular to its body. Its four short legs are each encircled with a broken, black band and have three claws.

Donphan has relatives in the past and future; the past variant is known as Great Tusk, while the future variant is known as Iron Treads.

Behavior[]

Donphan's behavior was mostly seen in the anime. It likes to use moves like Rollout. As a form of attacking, becoming impossible to stop and able to demolish houses, as well as by males to establish dominance.The male Donphan have rolling competitions to demonstrate their toughness to the females. It has been demonstrated that Donphan has a keen sense of smell, capable of sniffing out a gem known as amberite. Donphan travels in herds with a ranking system. The larger its tusks, the higher its rank in the herd.

Habitat[]

They live in rough, mountainous terrain.

Abilities[]

Its main ability sturdy prevents it from being knocked out in 1 hit,while sand veil boosts its evasion in sandstorm and makes it harder to hit. It may also have a decent sense of smell.

Gender differences[]

Male Donphan have longer tusks than the females. The tusks also seem to show leadership ranks, the bigger the tusks, the higher the rank.

Evolution[]

Donphan is the evolved form of Phanpy, which evolves at level 25.

Game info[]

Game locations[]

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Gold and Silver Route 28, Silver Cave, Victory Road (Silver Only) Uncommon
Crystal Route 45 Uncommon
Ruby and Sapphire Evolve Phanpy None
FireRed and LeafGreen Evolve Phanpy None
Emerald Evolve Phanpy None
Diamond and Pearl Evolve Phanpy None
Platinum Evolve Phanpy None
HeartGold and SoulSilver Route 28, Mt. Silver, Victory Road (HeartGold Only) Uncommon
Black and White Trade None
X and Y Friend Safari Common

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 long 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

    It attacks by curling up, then rolling into its foe. It can blow apart a house in one hit.

  • Pearl

    It attacks by curling up, then rolling into its foe. It can blow apart a house in one hit.

  • 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

    It attacks by curling up, then rolling into its foe. It can blow apart a house in one hit.

  • White

    It attacks by curling up, then rolling into its foe. It can blow apart a house in one hit.

  • Black 2

    It attacks by curling up, then rolling into its foe. It can blow apart a house in one hit.

  • 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

    It attacks by curling up and rolling into its foe. It can blow apart a house in one hit.

  • 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.


Stats[]

Stats
HP
90
Attack
120
Defense
120
Sp. Atk
60
Sp. Def
60
Speed
50
Total
500

Learnset[]

Leveling[]

LevelingGeneration VII
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Fury Attack 15 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
1 Fire Fang 65 95% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Physical
1 Thunder Fang 65 95% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical
1 Horn Attack 65 100% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
1 Bulldoze 60 100% 20 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
1 Growl 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
1 Defense Curl —% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Evo Fury Attack 15 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
6 Rapid Spin 20 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
10 Rollout 30 90% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
15 Assurance 60 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
19 Knock Off 65 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
24 Slam 80 75% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
30 Magnitude 100% 30 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
37 Scary Face 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
43 Earthquake 100 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
50 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration VI
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
1 Fire Fang 65 95% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
1 Thunder Fang 65 95% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
1 Horn Attack 65 100% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
1 Growl 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
1 Defense Curl —% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
1 Bulldoze 60 100% 20 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical Tough 2 2 ♥
6 Rapid Spin 20 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 1 0 ♥
15XY
10ORAS
Rollout 30 90% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Cute 3 0 ♥
31XY
15ORAS
Assurance 60 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Clever 1 0 ♥
10XY
19ORAS
Knock Off 65 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Clever 2 3 ♥
24 Slam 80 75% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
25 Fury Attack 15 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 1 0 ♥
19XY
30ORAS
Magnitude 100% 30 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical Tough 1 0 ♥
39XY
37ORAS
Scary Face 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Tough 3 0 ♥
46XY
43ORAS
Earthquake 100 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical Tough 2 1 ♥
54XY
50ORAS
Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 4 4 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration V
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Fire Fang 65 95% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Physical
1 Thunder Fang 65 95% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical
1 Horn Attack 65 100% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
1 Growl 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
1 Defense Curl —% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
1 Bulldoze 60 100% 20 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
6 Rapid Spin 20 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
10 Knock Off 20 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
15 Rollout 30 90% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
19 Magnitude 100% 30 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
24 Slam 80 75% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
25 Fury Attack 15 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
31 Assurance 50 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
39 Scary Face 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
46 Earthquake 100 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
54 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration IV
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
1 Thunder Fang 65 95% 15 Type Electric HOME Electric Physical Smart 3
1 Fire Fang 65 95% 15 Type Fire HOME Fire Physical Beauty 3
1 Horn Attack 65 100% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 3
1 Growl 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2
1 Defense Curl —% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2
1 Flail 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2
6 Rapid Spin 20 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 2
10 Knock Off 20 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Smart 3
15 Rollout 30 90% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Tough 2
19 Magnitude 100% 30 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical Tough 2
24 Slam 80 75% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 3
25 Fury Attack 15 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 2
31 Assurance 50 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Beauty 2
39 Scary Face 90% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Tough 2
46 Earthquake 100 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical Tough 2
54 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Beauty 2
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration III
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
1 Odor Sleuth 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 3 0 ♥
1 Horn Attack 65 100% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 4 0 ♥
1 Growl 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
9 Defense Curl —% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
17 Flail 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
25 Fury Attack 15 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 2 1 ♥
33 Rollout 30 90% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Tough 3 0 ♥
41 Rapid Spin 20 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 2 0 ♥
49 Earthquake 100 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Tough 1 3 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration II
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type
1 Horn Attack 65 100% 25 Type Normal HOME Normal
1 Growl 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal
9 Defense Curl —% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal
17 Flail 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
25 Fury Attack 15 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
33 Rollout 30 90% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock
41 Rapid Spin 20 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal
49 Earthquake 100 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TM/HM[]

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VII
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM05 Roar —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM26 Earthquake 100 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM37 Sandstorm —% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Status
TM39 Rock Tomb 60 95% 15 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM49 Echoed Voice 40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM59 Brutal Swing 60 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM69 Rock Polish —% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Status
TM71 Stone Edge 100 80% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
TM74 Gyro Ball 100% 5 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
TM78 Bulldoze 60 100% 20 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
TM80 Rock Slide 75 90% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
TM84 Poison Jab 80 100% 20 Type Poison HOME Poison Physical
TM87 Swagger 85% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM100 Confide —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VI
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM05 Roar —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 3 0 ♥
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status Clever 3 0 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Clever 3 0 ♥
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cool 4 4 ♥
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2 3 ♥
TM26 Earthquake 100 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical Tough 2 1 ♥
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 4 0 ♥
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 1 0 ♥
TM37 Sandstorm —% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Status Tough 2 1 ♥
TM39 Rock Tomb 60 95% 15 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Clever 3 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2 0 ♥
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Beautiful 2 0 ♥
TM49 Echoed Voice 40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Beautiful 3 0 ♥
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 4 4 ♥
TM69 Rock Polish —% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Status Tough 3 0 ♥
TM71 Stone Edge 100 80% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Tough 3 0 ♥
TM74 Gyro Ball 100% 5 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical Cool 1 0 ♥
TM78 Bulldoze 60 100% 20 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical Tough 2 2 ♥
TM80 Rock Slide 75 90% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Tough 2 2 ♥
TM84 Poison Jab 80 100% 20 Type Poison HOME Poison Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM94 Rock SmashXY 40 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
TM94 Secret PowerORAS 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Clever 1 0 ♥
TM100 Confide —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
HM06 Rock SmashORAS 40 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation V
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM05 Roar 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM26 Earthquake 100 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM37 Sandstorm —% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Status
TM39 Rock Tomb 50 80% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM49 Echoed Voice 40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM69 Rock Polish —% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Status
TM71 Stone Edge 100 80% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
TM74 Gyro Ball 100% 5 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
TM78 Bulldoze 60 100% 20 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
TM80 Rock Slide 75 90% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
TM84 Poison Jab 80 100% 20 Type Poison HOME Poison Physical
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM94 Rock Smash 40 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation IV
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
TM05 Roar 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 2
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status Smart 2
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Smart 1
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status Beauty 2
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cool 2
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 0
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2
TM23 Iron Tail 100 75% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical Cool 2
TM26 Earthquake 100 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical Tough 2
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 2
TM37 Sandstorm —% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Status Tough 2
TM39 Rock Tomb 50 80% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Smart 2
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2
TM43 Secret Power 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Smart 2
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cute 0
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2
TM58 Endure —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Tough 2
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Beauty 2
TM69 Rock Polish —% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Status Tough 2
TM71 Stone Edge 100 80% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Tough 2
TM74 Gyro Ball 100% 5 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical Beauty 2
TM76 Stealth Rock —% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Status Cool 2
TM78 Captivate 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beauty 2
TM80 Rock Slide 75 90% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Tough 3
TM82 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3
TM83 Natural Gift 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 2
TM84 Poison Jab 80 100% 20 Type Poison HOME Poison Physical Smart 2
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Smart 1
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 3
HM06 Rock Smash 40 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 2
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation III
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM05 Roar 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 3 0 ♥
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Smart 3 0 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 3 0 ♥
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Beauty 1 0 ♥
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 4 4 ♥
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
TM23 Iron Tail 100 75% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Cool 1 4 ♥
TM26 Earthquake 100 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Tough 1 3 ♥
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 2 0 ♥
TM37 Sandstorm —% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Tough 3 0 ♥
TM39 Rock Tomb 50 80% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Smart 3 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
TM43 Secret Power 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 1 0 ♥
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Cute 2 0 ♥
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 2 1 ♥
HM06 Rock Smash 20 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Tough 1 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation II
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type
TM02 Headbutt 70 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM03 Curse —% 10 Type ??? HOME ???
TM04 Rollout 30 90% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock
TM05 Roar 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison
TM08 Rock Smash 20 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire
TM13 Snore 40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM20 Endure —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM26 Earthquake 100 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM31 Mud-Slap 20 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM34 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM35 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM37 Sandstorm —% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock
TM40 Defense Curl —% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Breeding[]

To see the Egg Moves that Donphan can learn, refer to Phanpy.


Tutoring[]

Tutoring Generation VII
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Block USUM —% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Bounce USUM 85 85% 5 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
Earth Power USUM 90 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Special
Endeavor USUM 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Gunk Shot USUM 120 80% 5 Type Poison HOME Poison Physical
Hyper Voice USUM 90 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Iron Defense USUM —% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Status
Iron Tail USUM 100 75% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
Knock Off USUM 65 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
Last Resort USUM 140 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Seed Bomb USUM 80 100% 15 Type Grass HOME Grass Physical
Snore USUM 50 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Stealth Rock USUM —% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Status
Stomping Tantrum USUM 75 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
Superpower USUM 120 100% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation VI
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
Block ORAS —% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
Bounce ORAS 85 85% 5 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cute 1 0 ♥
Earth Power ORAS 90 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Special Beautiful 4 0 ♥
Endeavor ORAS 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 2 0 ♥
Gunk Shot ORAS 120 80% 5 Type Poison HOME Poison Physical Tough 2 1 ♥
Hyper Voice ORAS 90 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cool 2 2 ♥
Iron Defense ORAS —% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Status Tough 1 0 ♥
Iron Tail ORAS 100 75% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
Knock Off ORAS 65 100% 25 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Clever 2 3 ♥
Last Resort ORAS 140 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 1 0 ♥
Seed Bomb ORAS 80 100% 15 Type Grass HOME Grass Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
Snore ORAS 50 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cute 4 0 ♥
Stealth Rock ORAS —% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Status Cool 2 0 ♥
Superpower ORAS 120 100% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 6 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation V
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Block  —% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Bounce  85 85% 5 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
Earth Power  90 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Special
Endeavor  100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Gunk Shot  120 70% 5 Type Poison HOME Poison Physical
Hyper Voice  90 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Iron Defense  —% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Status
Iron Tail  100 75% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
Knock Off  20 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
Last Resort  140 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Seed Bomb  80 100% 15 Type Grass HOME Grass Physical
Sleep Talk  —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Snore  40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Stealth Rock  —% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Status
Superpower  120 100% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation IV
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
AncientPower  60 100% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock Special Tough 2
Block HGSS —% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2
Bounce  85 85% 5 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cute 1
Earth Power  90 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Special Smart 2
Endeavor  100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 2
Gunk Shot  120 70% 5 Type Poison HOME Poison Physical Cool 3
Headbutt HGSS 70 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 3
Iron Defense  —% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Status Tough 2
Knock Off  20 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Smart 3
Mud-Slap  20 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Special Cute 3
Rollout  30 90% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Tough 2
Seed Bomb  80 100% 15 Type Grass HOME Grass Physical Smart 3
Snore  40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cute 3
Superpower  120 100% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 2
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation III
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
Body Slam FRLGEXD 85 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 1 4 ♥
Counter FRLGE 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Tough 2 0 ♥
Defense Curl E —% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
Double-Edge FRLGEXD 120 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 6 0 ♥
Endure E —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 2 0 ♥
Mimic FRLGEXD —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
Mud-Slap E 20 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Cute 2 1 ♥
Rock Slide FRLGE 75 90% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Tough 1 3 ♥
Rollout E 30 90% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Tough 3 0 ♥
Sleep Talk E —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 3 0 ♥
Snore E 40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 4 0 ♥
Substitute FRLGEXD —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 2 0 ♥
Swagger EXD 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Donphan learns no moves via tutoring.

Sprites[]

Appearances[]

Anime[]

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Minor[]

Trivia[]

Donfan2

"Donfan" instead of "Donphan".

  • Donphan and Tyranitar have the same species. They are both known as the Armor Pokémon.
  • Pokémon Crystal is the only known game in which Donphan lifts up its trunk.
  • Kenta Miyake, who plays Giovanni in the original Japanese anime series, voices Donphan in both the Japanese and English-language versions of the anime.
  • The Trading Cards for the first Pokémon movie erroneously use Donphan's Japanese name: Donfan.
  • The names Phanpy and Donphan may be derived from the character names Pompy and (Tom) Doniphan from the classic western film, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance. This was mentioned in a Players Pulse letter in Nintendo Power Magazine by Taylor T. Carlson, a fan of the games.
  • In the Pokémon Deluxe Essential Handbook for Generation VI, Donphan is listed as a Normal-type.
  • All non Korean/Japanese versions of Gold do not have Donphan, it is replaced by Ursaring as a version exclusive. This error was corrected in the remakes.
  • In Pokémon GO, Donphan is one of the few Pokémon that can have a CP of 3000 or more that is not a Mythical or Legendary.

Origin[]

Donphan resembles an adult elephant, but may also be based on the Pygmy Elephant due to its small stature. The texture on its back and trunk resemble the treads of an all-terrain tires, Donphan even resembling one when curling up to use attacks. It's resemblance to a tire may reference the tough hides of elephants.

Etymology[]

Donphan and its Japanese name, Donfan, is a combination of -don (a suffix meaning 'lord' in Spanish), -odon (a suffix meaning 'tooth' in ancient Greek, referring to Donphan's tusks) and elephant.

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See also[]

  1. ^ Silvestri, Cris (2015). Pokémon Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 95. Scholastic. ISBN 978-0-545-79566-1.
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