Donphanin Pokémon Heart & Soul

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Pokédex Entry

Armor Pokémon

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.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

Ground

Dex

#219 Johto Dex · #232 National

Abilities

Sturdy(Primary)

Negates 1-hit KO attacks.

Sand Veil(Secondary)

Ups evasion in a sandstorm.

Growth Rate

mediumfast

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

field

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball6.9%

Great Ball8.9%

Ultra Ball11.5%

Base Exp

175

EV Yield

1 Attack1 Defense

Wild Held Items

None

Weak To

water ×2grass ×2ice ×2

Resists

poison ×0.5rock ×0.5

Immune To

electric

Evolution Chain

Phanpy

Base form

→

Donphan

Level up Phanpy to Lv. 25

Related Guides

How to Obtain

Donphan appears in Route 45 (uncommon), in Victory Road Kanto 1F (rare), and in Victory Road Kanto B1F (rare), among two other areas. Wild ones range from level 34 to 53.

Wild Encounters (5)

Gen 7 Moves

The movepool a new game starts with.

Level Up (19)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
0	Fury AttackLevel: 0Fury Attack	normal	PWR15	ACC85	PP20
0	Fury AttackLevel: 0Fury Attack	Jabs the foe 2 to 5 times with sharp horns, etc.
1	Fury AttackLevel: 1Fury Attack	normal	PWR15	ACC85	PP20
1	Fury AttackLevel: 1Fury Attack	Jabs the foe 2 to 5 times with sharp horns, etc.
1	Fire FangLevel: 1Fire Fang	fire	PWR65	ACC95	PP15
1	Fire FangLevel: 1Fire Fang	May cause flinching or leave the foe with a burn.
1	Thunder FangLevel: 1Thunder Fang	electric	PWR65	ACC95	PP15
1	Thunder FangLevel: 1Thunder Fang	May cause flinching or leave the foe paralyzed.
1	Horn AttackLevel: 1Horn Attack	normal	PWR65	ACC100	PP25
1	Horn AttackLevel: 1Horn Attack	Jabs the foe with sharp horns.
1	BulldozeLevel: 1Bulldoze	ground	PWR60	ACC100	PP20
1	BulldozeLevel: 1Bulldoze	Stomps down on the ground. Hits all and lowers Speed.
1	GrowlLevel: 1Growl	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP40
1	GrowlLevel: 1Growl	Growls cutely to reduce the foe's Attack.
1	Defense CurlLevel: 1Defense Curl	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP40
1	Defense CurlLevel: 1Defense Curl	Curls up to conceal weak spots and raise Defense.
6	Rapid SpinLevel: 6Rapid Spin	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP40
6	Rapid SpinLevel: 6Rapid Spin	User spins and removes some effects, while upping speed.effects.
10	RolloutLevel: 10Rollout	rock	PWR30	ACC90	PP20
10	RolloutLevel: 10Rollout	Attack lasting 5 turns with rising intensity.
15	AssuranceLevel: 15Assurance	dark	PWR0	ACC100	PP10
15	AssuranceLevel: 15Assurance	Attack that gains power if the foe has been hurt.
19	Knock OffLevel: 19Knock Off	dark	PWR0	ACC100	PP20
19	Knock OffLevel: 19Knock Off	Knocks down the foe's held item to prevent its use.
24	SlamLevel: 24Slam	normal	PWR80	ACC75	PP20
24	SlamLevel: 24Slam	Slams the foe with a long tail, vine, etc.
30	MagnitudeLevel: 30Magnitude	ground	PWR1	ACC100	PP30
30	MagnitudeLevel: 30Magnitude	A ground-shaking attack of random intensity.
37	Scary FaceLevel: 37Scary Face	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10
37	Scary FaceLevel: 37Scary Face	Frightens with a scary face to sharply reduce Speed.
41	Rapid SpinLevel: 41Rapid Spin	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP40
41	Rapid SpinLevel: 41Rapid Spin	User spins and removes some effects, while upping speed.effects.
43	EarthquakeLevel: 43Earthquake	ground	PWR100	ACC100	PP10
43	EarthquakeLevel: 43Earthquake	A powerful quake that hits all other POKéMON.
50	Giga ImpactLevel: 50Giga Impact	normal	PWR150	ACC90	PP5
50	Giga ImpactLevel: 50Giga Impact	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
52	Play RoughLevel: 52Play Rough	fairy	PWR90	ACC90	PP10
52	Play RoughLevel: 52Play Rough	Plays rough with the foe. May lower Attack.

Egg Moves (13)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Focus EnergyFocus Energy	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP30
Focus EnergyFocus Energy	Focuses power to raise the critical-hit ratio.
Body SlamBody Slam	normal	PWR85	ACC100	PP15
Body SlamBody Slam	A full-body slam that may cause paralysis.
Ancient PowerAncient Power	rock	PWR60	ACC100	PP5
Ancient PowerAncient Power	Attack that may raise all stats.
SnoreSnore	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15
SnoreSnore	A loud attack that can only be used asleep. May flinch.
CounterCounter	fighting	PWR1	ACC100	PP20
CounterCounter	Retaliates any physical hit with double the power.
FissureFissure	ground	PWR1	ACC30	PP5
FissureFissure	A one-hit KO move that drops the foe in a fissure.
EndeavorEndeavor	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP5
EndeavorEndeavor	Cuts foe's HP to equal user's HP.
Ice ShardIce Shard	ice	PWR40	ACC100	PP30
Ice ShardIce Shard	Hurls a chunk of ice that always strikes first.
Head SmashHead Smash	rock	PWR150	ACC80	PP5
Head SmashHead Smash	A life-risking headbutt that seriously hurts the user.
Mud SlapMud Slap	ground	PWR20	ACC100	PP10
Mud SlapMud Slap	Hurls mud in the foe's face to reduce its accuracy.
Heavy SlamHeavy Slam	steel	PWR1	ACC100	PP10
Heavy SlamHeavy Slam	Does more damage if the user outweighs the foe.
Play RoughPlay Rough	fairy	PWR90	ACC90	PP10
Play RoughPlay Rough	Plays rough with the foe. May lower Attack.
High HorsepowerHigh Horsepower	ground	PWR95	ACC95	PP10
High HorsepowerHigh Horsepower	Slams hard into the foe with its entire body.

Gen 3 Moves

Used when the “Pokémon Movepool” challenge setting is set to Gen 3.

Level Up (9)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	Odor SleuthLevel: 1Odor Sleuth	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP40
1	Odor SleuthLevel: 1Odor Sleuth	Negate evasiveness and Ghost type's immunities.
1	Horn AttackLevel: 1Horn Attack	normal	PWR65	ACC100	PP25
1	Horn AttackLevel: 1Horn Attack	Jabs the foe with sharp horns.
1	GrowlLevel: 1Growl	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP40
1	GrowlLevel: 1Growl	Growls cutely to reduce the foe's Attack.
9	Defense CurlLevel: 9Defense Curl	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP40
9	Defense CurlLevel: 9Defense Curl	Curls up to conceal weak spots and raise Defense.
17	FlailLevel: 17Flail	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP15
17	FlailLevel: 17Flail	Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down.
25	Fury AttackLevel: 25Fury Attack	normal	PWR15	ACC85	PP20
25	Fury AttackLevel: 25Fury Attack	Jabs the foe 2 to 5 times with sharp horns, etc.
33	RolloutLevel: 33Rollout	rock	PWR30	ACC90	PP20
33	RolloutLevel: 33Rollout	Attack lasting 5 turns with rising intensity.
41	Rapid SpinLevel: 41Rapid Spin	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP40
41	Rapid SpinLevel: 41Rapid Spin	User spins and removes some effects, while upping speed.effects.
49	EarthquakeLevel: 49Earthquake	ground	PWR100	ACC100	PP10
49	EarthquakeLevel: 49Earthquake	A powerful quake that hits all other POKéMON.

Egg Moves (6)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Focus EnergyFocus Energy	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP30
Focus EnergyFocus Energy	Focuses power to raise the critical-hit ratio.
Body SlamBody Slam	normal	PWR85	ACC100	PP15
Body SlamBody Slam	A full-body slam that may cause paralysis.
Ancient PowerAncient Power	rock	PWR60	ACC100	PP5
Ancient PowerAncient Power	Attack that may raise all stats.
SnoreSnore	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15
SnoreSnore	A loud attack that can only be used asleep. May flinch.
CounterCounter	fighting	PWR1	ACC100	PP20
CounterCounter	Retaliates any physical hit with double the power.
FissureFissure	ground	PWR1	ACC30	PP5
FissureFissure	A one-hit KO move that drops the foe in a fissure.

Pre-evolution-only Moves (5)

These moves must be learned before evolving; Donphan cannot learn them through its own level-up, TM/HM, tutor, egg, wild, or evolution moves.

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP	Learned from
1	TackleLevel: 1(Phanpy · Level 1)Tackle	normal	PWR35	ACC0	PP35	Phanpy · Level 1
1	TackleLevel: 1(Phanpy · Level 1)Tackle	Charges the foe with a full- body tackle.
28	Take DownLevel: 28(Phanpy · Level 28)Take Down	normal	PWR90	ACC85	PP20	Phanpy · Level 28
28	Take DownLevel: 28(Phanpy · Level 28)Take Down	A reckless charge attack that also hurts the user.
33	CharmLevel: 33(Phanpy · Level 33)Charm	fairy	PWR0	ACC100	PP20	Phanpy · Level 33
33	CharmLevel: 33(Phanpy · Level 33)Charm	Charms the foe and sharply reduces its Attack.
37	Last ResortLevel: 37(Phanpy · Level 37)Last Resort	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP5	Phanpy · Level 37
37	Last ResortLevel: 37(Phanpy · Level 37)Last Resort	Can only be used if every other move has been used.
42	Double EdgeLevel: 42(Phanpy · Level 42)Double Edge	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	Phanpy · Level 42
42	Double EdgeLevel: 42(Phanpy · Level 42)Double Edge	A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user.

TM/HM Moves (35)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
AttractAttract	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
CaptivateCaptivate	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP20	TM78TM78
CaptivateCaptivate	Makes the opposite gender sharply reduce its Sp. Atk.
DigDig	ground	PWR100	ACC100	PP10	TM28TM28
DigDig	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
EarthquakeEarthquake	ground	PWR100	ACC100	PP10	TM26TM26
EarthquakeEarthquake	A powerful quake that hits all other POKéMON.
EndureEndure	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM58TM58
EndureEndure	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
FacadeFacade	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	Attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	normal	PWR150	ACC90	PP5	TM68TM68
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
Gyro BallGyro Ball	steel	PWR1	ACC100	PP5	TM74TM74
Gyro BallGyro Ball	A high-speed spin that does more damage to faster foes.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	PWR150	ACC90	PP5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
Iron TailIron Tail	steel	PWR100	ACC75	PP15	TM23TM23
Iron TailIron Tail	Attacks with a rock-hard tail. May lower Defense.
Natural GiftNatural Gift	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP15	TM83TM83
Natural GiftNatural Gift	The effectiveness varies with the held Berry.
Poison JabPoison Jab	poison	PWR80	ACC100	PP20	TM84TM84
Poison JabPoison Jab	A stabbing attack that may poison the foe.
ProtectProtect	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
RestRest	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	Attack that increases in power with friendship.
RoarRoar	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP20	TM05TM05
RoarRoar	Switches the foe out or ends wild battle.
Rock PolishRock Polish	rock	PWR0	ACC0	PP20	TM69TM69
Rock PolishRock Polish	Polishes the body to sharply raise Speed.
Rock SlideRock Slide	rock	PWR75	ACC90	PP10	TM80TM80
Rock SlideRock Slide	Hits the foe with an avalanche of rocks.
Rock SmashRock Smash	fighting	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	HM06HM06
Rock SmashRock Smash	A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense.
Rock TombRock Tomb	rock	PWR0	ACC0	PP0	TM39TM39
Rock TombRock Tomb	Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts Speed.
SandstormSandstorm	rock	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM37TM37
SandstormSandstorm	Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns.
Secret PowerSecret Power	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM43TM43
Secret PowerSecret Power	Attack with effects that vary by location.
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM82TM82
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	Uses an available move randomly while asleep.
Stealth RockStealth Rock	rock	PWR0	ACC0	PP20	TM76TM76
Stealth RockStealth Rock	Sets floating stones that hurt a foe switching in.
Stone EdgeStone Edge	rock	PWR100	ACC80	PP5	TM71TM71
Stone EdgeStone Edge	Stabs the foe with stones. High critical-hit ratio.
StrengthStrength	normal	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
SwaggerSwagger	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM87TM87
SwaggerSwagger	Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises its Attack.
ThiefThief	dark	PWR0	ACC100	PP0	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item.
ToxicToxic	poison	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.