Donphanin Pokémon Modern Emerald

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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

#174 Hoenn Dex · #232 National

Abilities

Sturdy

Negates 1-hit KO attacks.

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

189

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 has no wild encounters recorded in this game. Evolve phanpy to get one.

Level Up Moves (19)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	Odor SleuthLevel: 1Odor Sleuth	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP40
1	Odor SleuthLevel: 1Odor Sleuth	Negates the foe's efforts to heighten evasiveness.
1	Double EdgeLevel: 1Double Edge	normal	PWR120	ACC100	PP15
1	Double EdgeLevel: 1Double Edge	A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user.
1	EndeavorLevel: 1Endeavor	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP5
1	EndeavorLevel: 1Endeavor	Gains power if the user's HP is lower than the foe's HP.
1	CharmLevel: 1Charm	fairy	PWR0	ACC100	PP20
1	CharmLevel: 1Charm	Charms the foe and sharply reduces its Attack.
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.
10	Knock OffLevel: 10Knock Off	dark	PWR65	ACC100	PP20
10	Knock OffLevel: 10Knock Off	Knocks down the foe's held item to prevent its use.
17	FlailLevel: 17Flail	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP15
17	FlailLevel: 17Flail	Inflicts more damage when the user's HP is down.
19	MagnitudeLevel: 19Magnitude	ground	PWR1	ACC100	PP30
19	MagnitudeLevel: 19Magnitude	A ground-shaking attack of random intensity.
24	SlamLevel: 24Slam	normal	PWR80	ACC75	PP20
24	SlamLevel: 24Slam	Slams the foe with a long tail, vine, etc.
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.
29	Earth PowerLevel: 29Earth Power	ground	PWR90	ACC100	PP10
29	Earth PowerLevel: 29Earth Power	Makes the ground erupt with power. May lower Sp. Def.
33	RolloutLevel: 33Rollout	rock	PWR30	ACC90	PP20
33	RolloutLevel: 33Rollout	An attack lasting 5 turns with rising intensity.
39	Scary FaceLevel: 39Scary Face	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10
39	Scary FaceLevel: 39Scary Face	Frightens with a scary face to sharply reduce Speed.
41	Rapid SpinLevel: 41Rapid Spin	normal	PWR50	ACC100	PP40
41	Rapid SpinLevel: 41Rapid Spin	Spins the body at high speed to strike the foe.
49	EarthquakeLevel: 49Earthquake	ground	PWR100	ACC100	PP10
49	EarthquakeLevel: 49Earthquake	A powerful quake, but has no effect on flying foes.
52	Play RoughLevel: 52Play Rough	fairy	PWR90	ACC90	PP10
52	Play RoughLevel: 52Play Rough	Plays rough with the foe. May lower Attack.
54	Hyper VoiceLevel: 54Hyper Voice	normal	PWR90	ACC100	PP10
54	Hyper VoiceLevel: 54Hyper Voice	A loud attack that uses sound waves to injure.

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Pre-evolution-only Moves (2)

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	PWR40	ACC100	PP35	Phanpy · Level 1
1	TackleLevel: 1(Phanpy · Level 1)Tackle	Charges the foe with a full- body tackle.
25	Take DownLevel: 25(Phanpy · Level 25)Take Down	normal	PWR90	ACC85	PP20	Phanpy · Level 25
25	Take DownLevel: 25(Phanpy · Level 25)Take Down	A reckless charge attack that also hurts the user.

Egg Moves (8)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Focus EnergyFocus Energy	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP30
Focus EnergyFocus Energy	Focuses power to raise the critical-hit ratio.
EndeavorEndeavor	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP5
EndeavorEndeavor	Gains power if the user's HP is lower than the foe's HP.
Play RoughPlay Rough	fairy	PWR90	ACC90	PP10
Play RoughPlay Rough	Plays rough with the foe. May lower Attack.
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	An attack that may raise all stats.
SnoreSnore	normal	PWR50	ACC100	PP15
SnoreSnore	A loud attack that can be used only while asleep.
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.

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TM/HM Moves (19)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
RoarRoar	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP20	TM05TM05
RoarRoar	Makes the foe flee to end the battle.
ToxicToxic	poison	PWR0	ACC70	PP10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	PWR60	ACC100	PP15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The effectiveness varies with the user.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	PWR150	ACC90	PP5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	Powerful, but leaves the user immobile the next turn.
ProtectProtect	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Iron TailIron Tail	steel	PWR100	ACC75	PP15	TM23TM23
Iron TailIron Tail	Attacks with a rock-hard tail. May lower Defense.
EarthquakeEarthquake	ground	PWR100	ACC100	PP10	TM26TM26
EarthquakeEarthquake	A powerful quake, but has no effect on flying foes.
ReturnReturn	normal	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
SandstormSandstorm	rock	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	TM37TM37
SandstormSandstorm	Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns.
Rock TombRock Tomb	rock	PWR60	ACC95	PP15	TM39TM39
Rock TombRock Tomb	Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts Speed.
FacadeFacade	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts Attack when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
Secret PowerSecret Power	normal	PWR70	ACC100	PP20	TM43TM43
Secret PowerSecret Power	An attack with effects that vary by location.
RestRest	psychic	PWR0	ACC0	PP5	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
AttractAttract	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
StrengthStrength	normal	PWR80	ACC100	PP15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
Rock SmashRock Smash	fighting	PWR40	ACC100	PP15	HM06HM06
Rock SmashRock Smash	A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense.

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Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Move Tutor Moves (13)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP	Location
Body Slam (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Body Slam	normal	PWR85	ACC100	PP15	Battle Frontier Lounge 7	TutorTutor
Body Slam (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Body Slam	A full-body slam that may cause paralysis.
Counter (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Counter	fighting	PWR1	ACC100	PP20	Battle Frontier Lounge 7	TutorTutor
Counter (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Counter	Retaliates any physical hit with double the power.
Defense Curl (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Defense Curl	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP40	Battle Frontier Lounge 7	TutorTutor
Defense Curl (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Defense Curl	Curls up to conceal weak spots and raise Defense.
Double Edge (Sootopolis City Pokemon Center 1F)Double Edge	normal	PWR120	ACC100	PP15	Sootopolis City Pokemon Center 1F	TutorTutor
Double Edge (Sootopolis City Pokemon Center 1F)Double Edge	A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user.
Endure (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Endure	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	Battle Frontier Lounge 7	TutorTutor
Endure (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Endure	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
Mimic (Lavaridge Town House)Mimic	normal	PWR0	ACC100	PP10	Lavaridge Town House	TutorTutor
Mimic (Lavaridge Town House)Mimic	Copies a move used by the foe during one battle.
Mud Slap (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Mud Slap	ground	PWR20	ACC100	PP10	Battle Frontier Lounge 7	TutorTutor
Mud Slap (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Mud Slap	Hurls mud in the foe's face to reduce its accuracy.
Rock Slide (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Rock Slide	rock	PWR75	ACC90	PP10	Battle Frontier Lounge 7	TutorTutor
Rock Slide (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Rock Slide	Large boulders are hurled. May cause flinching.
Rollout (Mauville City)Rollout	rock	PWR30	ACC90	PP20	Mauville City	TutorTutor
Rollout (Mauville City)Rollout	An attack lasting 5 turns with rising intensity.
Sleep Talk (Fortree City House 2)Sleep Talk	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	Fortree City House 2	TutorTutor
Sleep Talk (Fortree City House 2)Sleep Talk	Uses an available move randomly while asleep.
Snore (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Snore	normal	PWR50	ACC100	PP15	Battle Frontier Lounge 7	TutorTutor
Snore (Battle Frontier Lounge 7)Snore	A loud attack that can be used only while asleep.
Substitute (Lilycove City Department Store Rooftop)Substitute	normal	PWR0	ACC0	PP10	Lilycove City Department Store Rooftop	TutorTutor
	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
Swagger (Slateport City Pokemon Fan Club)Swagger	normal	PWR0	ACC85	PP15	Slateport City Pokemon Fan Club	TutorTutor
Swagger (Slateport City Pokemon Fan Club)Swagger	Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises Attack.