Where can I find Donphan in SoulGold?

Donphan can be found in 2 locations in SoulGold. Check the Locations section on this page for encounter details.

What type is Donphan?

Donphan is a ground-type Pokémon in SoulGold.

What moves can Donphan learn in SoulGold?

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

PolishedDex

Donphanin Pokémon SoulGold

ground

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

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

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How to Obtain

Donphan appears in Route 45 (uncommon). Wild ones range from level 40 to 45.

Wild Encounters (1)

Level Up Moves (16)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
0	Fury AttackLevel: 0Fury Attack	normal	15	85	20
0	Fury AttackLevel: 0Fury Attack	Jabs the foe 2 to 5 times with sharp horns, etc.
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.
1	Defense CurlLevel: 1Defense Curl	normal	0	0	40
1	Defense CurlLevel: 1Defense Curl	Curls up to conceal weak spots and raise Defense.
1	Thunder FangLevel: 1Thunder Fang	electric	65	95	15
1	Thunder FangLevel: 1Thunder Fang	May cause flinching or leave the foe paralyzed.
1	Fire FangLevel: 1Fire Fang	fire	65	95	15
1	Fire FangLevel: 1Fire Fang	May cause flinching or leave the foe with a burn.
1	BulldozeLevel: 1Bulldoze	ground	60	100	20
1	BulldozeLevel: 1Bulldoze	Stomps down on the ground. Hits all and lowers Speed.
6	Rapid SpinLevel: 6Rapid Spin	normal	0	100	40
6	Rapid SpinLevel: 6Rapid Spin	User spins and removes some effects, while upping speed.effects.
10	RolloutLevel: 10Rollout	rock	30	90	20
10	RolloutLevel: 10Rollout	An attack lasting 5 turns with rising intensity.
15	AssuranceLevel: 15Assurance	dark	0	100	10
15	AssuranceLevel: 15Assurance	An attack that gains power if the foe has been hurt.
19	Knock OffLevel: 19Knock Off	dark	0	100	20
19	Knock OffLevel: 19Knock Off	Knocks down the foe's held item to prevent its use.
24	SlamLevel: 24Slam	normal	80	75	20
24	SlamLevel: 24Slam	Slams the foe with a long tail, vine, etc.
30	Stomping TantrumLevel: 30Stomping Tantrum	ground	75	100	10
30	Stomping TantrumLevel: 30Stomping Tantrum	Stomps around angrily. Stronger after a failure.
37	Scary FaceLevel: 37Scary Face	normal	0	0	10
37	Scary FaceLevel: 37Scary Face	Frightens with a scary face to sharply reduce Speed.
43	EarthquakeLevel: 43Earthquake	ground	100	100	10
43	EarthquakeLevel: 43Earthquake	A powerful quake that hits all other Pokémon.
50	Giga ImpactLevel: 50Giga Impact	normal	150	90	5
50	Giga ImpactLevel: 50Giga Impact	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.

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Egg Moves (13)

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	An 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.
EndeavorEndeavor	normal	1	100	5
EndeavorEndeavor	Cuts foe's HP to equal user's HP.
Ice ShardIce Shard	ice	40	100	30
Ice ShardIce Shard	Hurls a chunk of ice that always strikes first.
Head SmashHead Smash	rock	150	80	5
Head SmashHead Smash	A life-risking headbutt that seriously hurts the user.
Mud SlapMud Slap	ground	20	100	10
Mud SlapMud Slap	Hurls mud in the foe's face to reduce its accuracy.
Heavy SlamHeavy Slam	steel	1	100	10
Heavy SlamHeavy Slam	Does more damage if the user outweighs the foe.
Play RoughPlay Rough	fairy	90	90	10
Play RoughPlay Rough	Plays rough with the foe. May lower Attack.
High HorsepowerHigh Horsepower	ground	95	95	10
High HorsepowerHigh Horsepower	Slams hard into the foe with its entire body.

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TM/HM Moves (34)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
Brutal SwingBrutal Swing	dark	60	100	20	TM59TM59
Brutal SwingBrutal Swing	Violently swings around to hurt everyone nearby.
BulldozeBulldoze	ground	60	100	20	TM78TM78
BulldozeBulldoze	Stomps down on the ground. Hits all and lowers Speed.
DigDig	ground	100	100	10	TM77TM77
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.
Echoed VoiceEchoed Voice	normal	40	100	15	TM49TM49
Echoed VoiceEchoed Voice	Does more damage every turn it is used.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	1	100	20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An 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.
Ice SpinnerIce Spinner	ice	80	100	15	TM94TM94
Ice SpinnerIce Spinner	Ice-covered feet hit a foe and destroy the terrain.
Play RoughPlay Rough	fairy	90	90	10	TM98TM98
Play RoughPlay Rough	Plays rough with the foe. May lower Attack.
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	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
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.
RoundRound	normal	60	100	15	TM48TM48
RoundRound	A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too.
SandstormSandstorm	rock	0	0	10	TM37TM37
SandstormSandstorm	Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns.
Smack DownSmack Down	rock	50	100	15	TM23TM23
Smack DownSmack Down	Throws a rock to knock the foe down to the ground.
Smart StrikeSmart Strike	steel	70	0	10	TM67TM67
Smart StrikeSmart Strike	Hits with an accurate horn that never misses.
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.
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.
TrailblazeTrailblaze	grass	50	100	20	TM60TM60
TrailblazeTrailblaze	The user attacks suddenly, raising its Speed.