Where can I find Donphan in Johto Legends?

Donphan can be found in 4 locations in Johto Legends. Check the Locations section on this page for encounter details.

What type is Donphan?

Donphan is a ground-type Pokémon in Johto Legends.

What moves can Donphan learn in Johto Legends?

Donphan can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

PolishedDex

Donphanin Pokémon Johto Legends

ground

Pokédex Entry

Armor Pokémon

Because this Pokémon's skin is so tough, a normal attack won't even leave a scratch on it.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

Ground

Dex

#053 Regional Dex · #232 National

Abilities

Sturdy(Primary)

Prevents 1-hit KO moves.

Sand Veil(Secondary)

Raises evasion in sand.

Growth Rate

Medium Fast

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

ground

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball6.9%

Great Ball8.9%

Ultra Ball11.5%

Base Exp

189

EV Yield

None

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 2 (rare) in the night, and in Route 46 (rare). Wild ones range from level 51 to 66.

Wild Encounters (2)

Level Up Moves (13)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	HihorsepowerLevel: 1Hihorsepower	ground	95	95	10
1	HihorsepowerLevel: 1Hihorsepower	Fiercely attacks with full body.
1	BulldozeLevel: 1Bulldoze	ground	60	100	20
1	BulldozeLevel: 1Bulldoze	Runs foe over and lowers its Speed.
1	Horn AttackLevel: 1Horn Attack	normal	65	100	25
1	Horn AttackLevel: 1Horn Attack	An attack using a horn to jab.
1	GrowlLevel: 1Growl	normal	0	100	40
1	GrowlLevel: 1Growl	Reduces the foe's Attack.
1	Defense CurlLevel: 1Defense Curl	normal	0	100	40
1	Defense CurlLevel: 1Defense Curl	Heightens the user's Defense.
10	RolloutLevel: 10Rollout	rock	30	90	20
10	RolloutLevel: 10Rollout	Attacks 5 turns with rising power.
15	PaybackLevel: 15Payback	dark	50	100	10
15	PaybackLevel: 15Payback	Power is doubled after damaged.
19	Knock OffLevel: 19Knock Off	dark	65	100	20
19	Knock OffLevel: 19Knock Off	Can knock off a foe's item.
24	SlamLevel: 24Slam	normal	80	75	20
24	SlamLevel: 24Slam	Slams the foe with a tail, vine, etc.
30	Rapid SpinLevel: 30Rapid Spin	normal	50	100	40
30	Rapid SpinLevel: 30Rapid Spin	A high-speed spinning attack.
37	Scary FaceLevel: 37Scary Face	normal	0	100	10
37	Scary FaceLevel: 37Scary Face	Harshly reduces the foe's Speed.
43	EarthquakeLevel: 43Earthquake	ground	100	100	10
43	EarthquakeLevel: 43Earthquake	Tough but useless vs. flying foes.
50	Giga ImpactLevel: 50Giga Impact	normal	150	90	5
50	Giga ImpactLevel: 50Giga Impact	1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest

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Egg Moves (9)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Focus EnergyFocus Energy	normal	0	100	30
Focus EnergyFocus Energy	Raises the critical hit ratio.
Body SlamBody Slam	normal	85	100	15
Body SlamBody Slam	An attack that may cause paralysis.
AncientpowerAncientpower	rock	60	100	5
AncientpowerAncientpower	An attack that may raise all stats.
Water GunWater Gun	water	40	100	25
Water GunWater Gun	Squirts water to attack.
FissureFissure	ground	1	30	5
FissureFissure	A ground-type, one-hit KO attack.
Ice ShardIce Shard	ice	40	100	30
Ice ShardIce Shard	Strikes first with sharp icicles.
Play RoughPlay Rough	fairy	90	90	10
Play RoughPlay Rough	Plays without mercy. Can lower Atk.
SnoreSnore	normal	50	100	15
SnoreSnore	An attack useable only while asleep.
Mud SlapMud Slap	ground	20	100	10
Mud SlapMud Slap	Reduces the foe's accuracy.

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TM/HM Moves (24)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
RoarRoar	normal	0	100	20	TM05TM05
RoarRoar	Scares wild foes to end battle.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	90	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	A poison move with increasing damage.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	70	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The power varies with the Pokémon.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	0	90	5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts fire-type moves for 5 turns.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	150	90	5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest
ProtectProtect	normal	0	100	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
BulldozeBulldoze	ground	60	100	20	TM21TM21
BulldozeBulldoze	Runs foe over and lowers its Speed.
Iron TailIron Tail	steel	100	75	15	TM23TM23
Iron TailIron Tail	An attack that may reduce Defense.
EarthquakeEarthquake	ground	100	100	10	TM26TM26
EarthquakeEarthquake	Tough but useless vs. flying foes.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that is based on loyalty.
DigDig	ground	80	100	10	TM28TM28
DigDig	1st turn: Burrow 2nd turn: Attack
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	100	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Heightens evasiveness.
SandstormSandstorm	rock	0	100	10	TM37TM37
SandstormSandstorm	Inflicts damage every turn.
Rock TombRock Tomb	rock	60	95	15	TM39TM39
Rock TombRock Tomb	Lowers Speed by piling rocks.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	100	10	TM41TM41
SubstituteSubstitute	Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP.
Rock SlideRock Slide	rock	75	90	10	TM43TM43
Rock SlideRock Slide	An attack that may cause flinching.
RestRest	psychic	0	100	10	TM44TM44
RestRest	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender infatuated.
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	normal	0	100	10	TM57TM57
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	Randomly attacks while asleep.
Stone EdgeStone Edge	rock	100	80	5	TM59TM59
Stone EdgeStone Edge	Has a high critical hit ratio.
Iron HeadIron Head	steel	80	100	15	TM65TM65
Iron HeadIron Head	Can cause flinch with a hard head.
Swords DanceSwords Dance	normal	0	100	20	TM66TM66
Swords DanceSwords Dance	A dance that increases Attack.
Poison JabPoison Jab	poison	80	100	20	TM68TM68
Poison JabPoison Jab	Powerful jab that can poison foe.
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	normal	150	90	5	TM70TM70
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest