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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

#232

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

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

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How to Obtain

Donphan appears in Route 45 Hns (uncommon), in Victory Road Kanto 1f Hns (rare), and in Victory Road Kanto B1f Hns (rare), among two other areas. Wild ones range from level 34 to 53.

Wild Encounters (5)


Mt Silver Outside Hns	any	Field	Lv. 52	5%
Route 45 Hns	any	Field	Lv. 34	31%
Victory Road Kanto 1f Hns	any	Field	Lv. 43	15%
Victory Road Kanto B1f Hns	any	Field	Lv. 43	15%
Victory Road Kanto B2f Hns	any	Field	Lv. 43	15%

Level Up Moves (9)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	Odor SleuthLevel: 1Odor Sleuth	normal	0	0	40
1	Odor SleuthLevel: 1Odor Sleuth	Negate evasiveness and Ghost type's immunities.
1	Horn AttackLevel: 1Horn Attack	normal	65	100	25
1	Horn AttackLevel: 1Horn Attack	Jabs the foe with sharp horns.
1	GrowlLevel: 1Growl	normal	0	100	40
1	GrowlLevel: 1Growl	Growls cutely to reduce the foe's Attack.
9	Defense CurlLevel: 9Defense Curl	normal	0	0	40
9	Defense CurlLevel: 9Defense Curl	Curls up to conceal weak spots and raise Defense.
17	FlailLevel: 17Flail	normal	1	100	15
17	FlailLevel: 17Flail	Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down.
25	Fury AttackLevel: 25Fury Attack	normal	15	85	20
25	Fury AttackLevel: 25Fury Attack	Jabs the foe 2 to 5 times with sharp horns, etc.
33	RolloutLevel: 33Rollout	rock	30	90	20
33	RolloutLevel: 33Rollout	Attack lasting 5 turns with rising intensity.
41	Rapid SpinLevel: 41Rapid Spin	normal	0	100	40
41	Rapid SpinLevel: 41Rapid Spin	User spins and removes some effects, while upping speed.effects.
49	EarthquakeLevel: 49Earthquake	ground	100	100	10
49	EarthquakeLevel: 49Earthquake	A powerful quake that hits all other POKéMON.

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Egg Moves (6)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Focus EnergyFocus Energy	normal	0	0	30
Focus EnergyFocus Energy	Focuses power to raise the critical-hit ratio.
Body SlamBody Slam	normal	85	100	15
Body SlamBody Slam	A full-body slam that may cause paralysis.
Ancient PowerAncient Power	rock	60	100	5
Ancient PowerAncient Power	Attack that may raise all stats.
SnoreSnore	normal	0	100	15
SnoreSnore	A loud attack that can only be used asleep. May flinch.
CounterCounter	fighting	1	100	20
CounterCounter	Retaliates any physical hit with double the power.
FissureFissure	ground	1	30	5
FissureFissure	A one-hit KO move that drops the foe in a fissure.

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TM/HM Moves (35)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
CaptivateCaptivate	normal	0	100	20	TM78TM78
CaptivateCaptivate	Makes the opposite gender sharply reduce its Sp. Atk.
DigDig	ground	100	100	10	TM28TM28
DigDig	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	0	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
EarthquakeEarthquake	ground	100	100	10	TM26TM26
EarthquakeEarthquake	A powerful quake that hits all other POKéMON.
EndureEndure	normal	0	0	10	TM58TM58
EndureEndure	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	1	100	20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	Attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	normal	150	90	5	TM68TM68
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
Gyro BallGyro Ball	steel	1	100	5	TM74TM74
Gyro BallGyro Ball	A high-speed spin that does more damage to faster foes.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	0	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	150	90	5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
Iron TailIron Tail	steel	100	75	15	TM23TM23
Iron TailIron Tail	Attacks with a rock-hard tail. May lower Defense.
Natural GiftNatural Gift	normal	1	100	15	TM83TM83
Natural GiftNatural Gift	The effectiveness varies with the held Berry.
Poison JabPoison Jab	poison	80	100	20	TM84TM84
Poison JabPoison Jab	A stabbing attack that may poison the foe.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	0	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	0	0	5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
RestRest	psychic	0	0	0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	Attack that increases in power with friendship.
RoarRoar	normal	0	0	20	TM05TM05
RoarRoar	Switches the foe out or ends wild battle.
Rock PolishRock Polish	rock	0	0	20	TM69TM69
Rock PolishRock Polish	Polishes the body to sharply raise Speed.
Rock SlideRock Slide	rock	75	90	10	TM80TM80
Rock SlideRock Slide	Hits the foe with an avalanche of rocks.
Rock SmashRock Smash	fighting	0	100	15	HM06HM06
Rock SmashRock Smash	A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense.
Rock TombRock Tomb	rock	0	0	0	TM39TM39
Rock TombRock Tomb	Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts Speed.
SandstormSandstorm	rock	0	0	10	TM37TM37
SandstormSandstorm	Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns.
Secret PowerSecret Power	normal	70	100	20	TM43TM43
Secret PowerSecret Power	Attack with effects that vary by location.
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	normal	0	0	10	TM82TM82
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	Uses an available move randomly while asleep.
Stealth RockStealth Rock	rock	0	0	20	TM76TM76
Stealth RockStealth Rock	Sets floating stones that hurt a foe switching in.
Stone EdgeStone Edge	rock	100	80	5	TM71TM71
Stone EdgeStone Edge	Stabs the foe with stones. High critical-hit ratio.
StrengthStrength	normal	80	100	15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	0	10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	0	0	5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
SwaggerSwagger	normal	0	0	15	TM87TM87
SwaggerSwagger	Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises its Attack.
ThiefThief	dark	0	100	0	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	0	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.