Donphan
#232 (Johto)
Best moveset for Donphan
The best moves for Donphan are Mud-Slap and Earthquake when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
15.2dps
48dps
Defense
15.2dps
48dps
Evolution
There are currently a total of 2 Pokémon in the Phanpy family. Donphan evolves from Phanpy which costs 50 Candy.
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Donphan, which would have the following appearance:
Summary
Donphan is a Ground Pokémon which evolves from Phanpy. It is vulnerable to Water, Grass and Ice moves. Donphan's strongest moveset is Mud-Slap & Earthquake and it has a Max CP of 3,407.
About
"Donphan's favorite attack is curling its body into a ball, then charging at its foe while rolling at high speed. Once it starts rolling, this Pokémon can't stop very easily."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Tackle | 5 | 10 |
| Mud-Slap | 19 | 15.2 |
| Counter | 13 | 13 |
| Charm | 20 | 13.3 |
| Main move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Earthquake | 140 | 48 |
| Play Rough | 90 | 30 |
| Body Slam | 50 | 25 |
| Heavy Slam | 70 | 35 |
| Trailblaze | 65 | 32.5 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Offensive
Defensive
| Quickmove | Mainmove | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Mud-Slap
15.2 dps
|
Earthquake
48 dps
|
22.2 | 100% |
|
Counter
13 dps
|
Earthquake
48 dps
|
20.4 | 92% |
|
Mud-Slap
15.2 dps
|
Play Rough
30 dps
|
20.1 | 91% |
|
Mud-Slap
15.2 dps
|
Heavy Slam
35 dps
|
20 | 90% |
|
Tackle
10 dps
|
Earthquake
48 dps
|
19.4 | 88% |
|
Charm
13.3 dps
|
Earthquake
48 dps
|
19.4 | 88% |
|
Mud-Slap
15.2 dps
|
Trailblaze
32.5 dps
|
19.4 | 88% |
|
Counter
13 dps
|
Heavy Slam
35 dps
|
18.8 | 85% |
|
Counter
13 dps
|
Play Rough
30 dps
|
18.7 | 84% |
|
Mud-Slap
15.2 dps
|
Body Slam
25 dps
|
18.5 | 84% |
|
Charm
13.3 dps
|
Play Rough
30 dps
|
18.4 | 83% |
|
Counter
13 dps
|
Trailblaze
32.5 dps
|
18.1 | 82% |
|
Charm
13.3 dps
|
Heavy Slam
35 dps
|
18.1 | 82% |
|
Charm
13.3 dps
|
Trailblaze
32.5 dps
|
17.6 | 79% |
|
Tackle
10 dps
|
Play Rough
30 dps
|
17.3 | 78% |
|
Counter
13 dps
|
Body Slam
25 dps
|
17.1 | 77% |
|
Tackle
10 dps
|
Heavy Slam
35 dps
|
17.1 | 77% |
|
Charm
13.3 dps
|
Body Slam
25 dps
|
16.9 | 76% |
|
Tackle
10 dps
|
Trailblaze
32.5 dps
|
16.4 | 74% |
|
Tackle
10 dps
|
Body Slam
25 dps
|
15.5 | 70% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Donphan?
Donphan is a Ground type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Water, Grass and Ice moves.
These are the Pokémon and their moves that do the most damage to Donphan.
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
214 |
| Defense |
|
185 |
| Stamina |
|
207 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 175 |
Size
| Height | 1.09 m |
| Weight | 120 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
1,291 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,722 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
2,583 |
|
Level 40 |
3,013 |
|
Level 50 |
3,407 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 2,152 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 2,798 |