Where can I find Donphan in Polished Crystal?

Donphan can be found in 7 locations in Polished Crystal. Check the Locations section on this page for encounter details.

What type is Donphan?

Donphan is a ground-type Pokémon in Polished Crystal.

What moves can Donphan learn in Polished Crystal?

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

PolishedDex

Donphanin Pokémon Polished Crystal

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

#225 Johto Dex · #232 National

Abilities

Sturdy(Primary)

Cannot be knocked out with one hit.

Sturdy(Secondary)

Cannot be knocked out with one hit.

Sand Veil(Hidden)

Boosts evasion in a sandstorm.

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

1 Attack1 Defense

Wild Held Items

Keeberry(5%)

Weak To

water ×2grass ×2ice ×2

Resists

poison ×0.5rock ×0.5

Immune To

electric

Evolution Chain

Note, you can always call Professor Elm with the Pokemon you are trying to evolve as first in your party. This was a feature that was added specifically to Polished Crystal. If the information on this page seems incorrect, please try calling Professor Elm.

Phanpy

Base form

→

Donphan

Level up Phanpy to Lv. 25

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How to Obtain

Donphan appears common in Route 45 in the morning and day-time, and in Rocky Beach (very rare) in the morning and day-time. Donphan can also be found in a hidden grotto in Route 45. Wild ones range from level 34 to 36, unless in a badge-dependent area.

Wild Encounters (5)

Evolution Moves (1)

Moves learned upon evolving into Donphan.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.	PP
Fury StrikesFury Strikes	normal		20	85	15
Fury StrikesFury Strikes	Scratches or jabs 2-5 times.

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Evolution Items
Find all Evolution Item locations and their requirements

Level Up Moves (14)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	Gunk ShotLevel: 1Gunk Shot	poison	120	80	5
1	Gunk ShotLevel: 1Gunk Shot	An attack that may poison the foe.
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	A move that lowers the foe's Attack.
1	Defense CurlLevel: 1Defense Curl	normal	0	100	40
1	Defense CurlLevel: 1Defense Curl	Raises the user's Defense.
1	BulldozeLevel: 1Bulldoze	ground	60	100	20
1	BulldozeLevel: 1Bulldoze	A Ground attack that lowers Speed.
6	Rapid SpinLevel: 6Rapid Spin	normal	50	100	20
6	Rapid SpinLevel: 6Rapid Spin	A high-speed spinning attack.
10	RolloutLevel: 10Rollout	rock	30	90	20
10	RolloutLevel: 10Rollout	Attacks 5 turns with rising power.
15	MagnitudeLevel: 15Magnitude	ground	1	100	30
15	MagnitudeLevel: 15Magnitude	A Ground attack with random power.
19	Knock OffLevel: 19Knock Off	dark	65	100	20
19	Knock OffLevel: 19Knock Off	Slaps down the foe's held item.
24	AncientpowerLevel: 24Ancientpower	rock	60	100	5
24	AncientpowerLevel: 24Ancientpower	An attack that may raise all stats.
30	Iron TailLevel: 30Iron Tail	steel	100	75	15
30	Iron TailLevel: 30Iron Tail	An attack that may lower Defense.
37	Scary FaceLevel: 37Scary Face	normal	0	100	10
37	Scary FaceLevel: 37Scary Face	Sharply lowers 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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Pre-evolution-only Moves (4)

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	ForesightLevel: 1(Phanpy · Level 1)Foresight	normal	0	100	40	Phanpy · Level 1
1	ForesightLevel: 1(Phanpy · Level 1)Foresight	Negates foe's evasion and immunity.
1	TackleLevel: 1(Phanpy · Level 1)Tackle	normal	40	100	35	Phanpy · Level 1
1	TackleLevel: 1(Phanpy · Level 1)Tackle	A full-body charge attack.
6	ReversalLevel: 6(Phanpy · Level 6)Reversal	fighting	1	100	15	Phanpy · Level 6
6	ReversalLevel: 6(Phanpy · Level 6)Reversal	Stronger if the user's HP is low.
24	Take DownLevel: 24(Phanpy · Level 24)Take Down	normal	90	100	15	Phanpy · Level 24
24	Take DownLevel: 24(Phanpy · Level 24)Take Down	A tackle that also hurts the user.

Egg Moves (8)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Focus EnergyFocus Energy	normal	0	100	30
Focus EnergyFocus Energy	Raises the critical hit ratio.
Play RoughPlay Rough	fairy	90	90	10
Play RoughPlay Rough	An attack that may lower Attack.
Water GunWater Gun	water	40	100	25
Water GunWater Gun	Squirts water to attack.
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.
Gunk ShotGunk Shot	poison	120	80	5
Gunk ShotGunk Shot	An attack that may poison the foe.
Ice ShardIce Shard	ice	40	100	30
Ice ShardIce Shard	Hurls icy shards. Always goes first.
EncoreEncore	normal	0	100	5
EncoreEncore	Makes the foe repeat 2-6 times.

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Wild Moves (1)

Note: These moves are only available on wild Pokémon caught at specific locations.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.	PP	Location
Low Kick (Rocky Beach)Low Kick	fighting		1	100	20	Rocky Beach
Low Kick (Rocky Beach)Low Kick	Deals more damage to heavier foes.

TM/HM Moves (24)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
CurseCurse	ghost	0	100	10	TM03TM03
CurseCurse	Works differently for Ghost-types.
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	typeless	70	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the Pokémon.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	0	100	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	A Ground attack that lowers Speed.
Iron TailIron Tail	steel	100	75	15	TM23TM23
Iron TailIron Tail	An attack that may lower 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.
Brick BreakBrick Break	fighting	75	100	15	TM31TM31
Brick BreakBrick Break	Removes Reflect and Light Screen.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	100	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Raises the user's evasiveness.
SandstormSandstorm	rock	0	100	10	TM37TM37
SandstormSandstorm	Inflicts damage every turn.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	100	10	TM41TM41
SubstituteSubstitute	Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Double damage with Psn, Brn, or Prz.
RestRest	psychic	0	100	5	TM44TM44
RestRest	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender infatuated.
Rock SlideRock Slide	rock	75	90	10	TM48TM48
Rock SlideRock Slide	An attack that may cause flinching.
Poison JabPoison Jab	poison	80	100	20	TM66TM66
Poison JabPoison Jab	An attack that may poison the foe.
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	normal	150	90	5	TM68TM68
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest
Stone EdgeStone Edge	rock	100	80	5	TM71TM71
Stone EdgeStone Edge	Has a high critical hit ratio.
Gyro BallGyro Ball	steel	1	100	5	TM74TM74
Gyro BallGyro Ball	Does more damage at lower speed.
StrengthStrength	fighting	80	100	15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	A powerful physical attack.

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Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Move Tutor Moves (14)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP	Location
Body Slam (Warm Beach Shack)Body Slam	normal	85	100	15	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Body Slam (Warm Beach Shack)Body Slam	An attack that may cause paralysis.
Charm (Route 35 National Park Gate)Charm	fairy	0	100	20	Route 35 National Park Gate	TutorTutor
Charm (Route 35 National Park Gate)Charm	Sharply lowers the foe's Attack.
Counter (Celadon Dept Store 3F)Counter	fighting	1	100	20	Celadon Dept Store 3F	TutorTutor
Counter (Celadon Dept Store 3F)Counter	Returns a physical attack double.
Defense Curl (Mount Mortar B1F)Defense Curl	normal	0	100	40	Mount Mortar B1F	TutorTutor
Defense Curl (Mount Mortar B1F)Defense Curl	Raises the user's Defense.
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	normal	120	100	15	Safari Zone North	TutorTutor
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	A tackle that also hurts the user.
Earth Power (Cherrygrove Bay)Earth Power	ground	90	100	10	Cherrygrove Bay	TutorTutor
Earth Power (Cherrygrove Bay)Earth Power	An attack that may lower Sp.Def.
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	normal	0	100	10	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	Endures any hit with at least 1HP.
Headbutt (Ilex Forest)Headbutt	normal	70	100	15	Ilex Forest	TutorTutor
Headbutt (Ilex Forest)Headbutt	An attack that may cause flinching.
Hyper Voice (Goldenrod Harbor)Hyper Voice	normal	90	100	10	Goldenrod Harbor	TutorTutor
Hyper Voice (Goldenrod Harbor)Hyper Voice	Attack the foe with sound waves.
Knock Off (Route 40)Knock Off	dark	65	100	20	Route 40	TutorTutor
Knock Off (Route 40)Knock Off	Slaps down the foe's held item.
Rollout (Route 46)Rollout	rock	30	90	20	Route 46	TutorTutor
Rollout (Route 46)Rollout	Attacks 5 turns with rising power.
Seed Bomb (Yellow Forest)Seed Bomb	grass	80	100	15	Yellow Forest	TutorTutor
Seed Bomb (Yellow Forest)Seed Bomb	Slams a barrage of seeds at the foe.
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	normal	0	100	10	Route 31	TutorTutor
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	Randomly attacks while asleep.
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	normal	0	85	15	Celadon City	TutorTutor
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	Causes confusion but raises Attack.

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Type Summary

Weaknesses

Resistances

Immunities

Neutral

Weaknesses

Types that deal increased damage to Donphan. Use these types to counter it effectively.

water2×grass2×ice2×

Resistances & Immunities

Types that Donphan resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.

Immunities (0×)

electric

poison0.5×rock0.5×

Best Counters

Pokémon that have type advantages against Donphan, either offensively or defensively.

Donphanin Pokémon Polished Crystal

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