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Basic Info

Introduced: Generation 2
Species: Armor Pokémon
Type: Ground
Height: 1.1m
Weight: 120kg
Catch Rate: 60
Base Happiness: 70
Gender Ratio: 50% Female / 50% Male
Pokédex 3D AR: AR Marker
Generation 6 Cry

Names

Language Name
Chinese (Cantonese Hong Kong) 頓甲
Chinese (Mandarin Taiwan) 顿甲
English Donphan
French Donphan
German Donphan
Italian Donphan
Japanese ドンファン
Japanese (Romanized) Donfan
Japanese (Trademark) Donfan
Korean 코리갑
Spanish Donphan

Dex Numbers

Dex #
National Dex #232
Johto (G/S) #196
Johto (HG/SS) #201
Hoenn #166
Hoenn (ORAS) #173

Abilities

  • Sturdy: It cannot be knocked out with one hit. One-hit KO moves cannot knock it out, either.
  • Sand Veil: Boosts the Pokémon’s evasiveness in a sandstorm. [Hidden Ability]

Evolutionary Chain

Pokemon
Level 25
Pokemon

Breeding

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Damage Taken

Electric 0x
Grass 2x
Ice 2x
Poison 0.5x
Rock 0.5x
Water 2x

Base Stats

Gen Type(s) HP ATK DEF SP. ATK SP. DEF SPEED TOTAL
8 Ground 90
120
120
60
60
50
500
7 Ground 90
120
120
60
60
50
500
6 Ground 90
120
120
60
60
50
500

Dex Flavor Text

Game Dex Flavor Text
United States Pokémon Gold It has sharp, hard tusks and a rugged hide. Its Tackle is strong enough to knock down a house.
United States Pokémon Silver The longer and bigger its tusks, the higher its rank in its herd. The tusks take long to grow.
United States Pokémon Ruby 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 Pokemon can't stop very easily.
United States Pokémon Sapphire If DONPHAN were to tackle with its hard body, even a house could be destroyed. Using its massive strength, the POKeMON helps clear rock and mud slides that block mountain trails.
United States Pokémon Emerald 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.
United States Pokémon LeafGreen It has sharp, hard tusks and a rugged hide. Its TACKLE is strong enough to knock down a house.
United States Pokémon FireRed The longer and bigger its tusks, the higher its rank in its herd. The tusks take a long time to grow.
United States Pokémon Diamond It attacks by curling up, then rolling into its foe. It can blow apart a house in one hit.
United States Pokémon Pearl It attacks by curling up, then rolling into its foe. It can blow apart a house in one hit.
United States Pokémon Platinum It attacks by curling up, then rolling into its foe. It can blow apart a house in one hit.
United States Pokémon HeartGold It has sharp, hard tusks and a rugged hide. Its tackle is strong enough to knock down a house.
United States Pokémon SoulSilver The longer and bigger its tusks, the higher its rank in its herd. The tusks take long to grow.
Japan Pokémon White からだを まるめて かいてんしながら とっしんする こうげき。いちげきで みんかを ばらばらに ふきとばす。
Japan Pokémon Black からだを まるめて かいてんしながら とっしんする こうげき。いちげきで みんかを ばらばらに ふきとばす。
United States Pokémon Black It attacks by curling up, then rolling into its foe. It can blow apart a house in one hit.
United States Pokémon White It attacks by curling up, then rolling into its foe. It can blow apart a house in one hit.
United States Pokémon Black 2 It attacks by curling up then rolling into its foe. It can blow apart a house in one hit.
Japan Pokémon Black 2 からだを まるめて かいてんしながら とっしんする こうげき。いちげきで みんかを ばらばらに ふきとばす。
United States Pokémon White 2 It attacks by curling up then rolling into its foe. It can blow apart a house in one hit.
Japan Pokémon White 2 からだを まるめて かいてんしながら とっしんする こうげき。いちげきで みんかを ばらばらに ふきとばす。
Spain Pokémon X Tiene afilados y duros colmillos, y una gruesa piel. Su Placaje es tan fuerte que puede derribar una casa.
Italy Pokémon Y Più grandi sono le zanne, più alto è il suo rango nel branco. Le zanne crescono lentamente.
Spain Pokémon Y Cuanto más grandes son sus colmillos, mayor su estatus en la manada. Los colmillos tardan mucho en crecer.
France Pokémon Y Plus grandes sont ses défenses, plus haut est son rang dans le troupeau. Elles poussent lentement.
Germany Pokémon Y Je größer und länger die Stoßzähne, desto höher ist ihr Rang in der Herde, doch das dauert lange.
South Korea Pokémon Y 송곳니가 길고 클수록 무리 중에서 서열이 높다. 송곳니가 자라는 데는 시간이 걸린다.
Japan Pokémon Y キバが ながくて おおきいほど むれのなかでの ランクが たかい。 キバがのびるには じかんがかかる。
United States Pokémon Y The longer and bigger its tusks, the higher its rank in its herd. The tusks take long to grow.
Italy Pokémon X Ha zanne dure e affilate e la pelle grinzosa. La sua Azione è così forte da abbattere una casa.
France Pokémon X Il a des défenses aiguisées et une peau épaisse. Ses charges peuvent détruire une maison.
Germany Pokémon X Aufgrund seiner scharfen Stoßzähne und seiner rauen Haut könnte es mit Tackle ein Haus niederreißen.
Japan Pokémon X するどく かたい キバと さらに がんじょうな ひふでの たいあたりは いえをも こわすほど。
United States Pokémon X It has sharp, hard tusks and a rugged hide. Its Tackle is strong enough to knock down a house.
South Korea Pokémon X 예리하고 단단한 이빨과 더욱 튼튼한 피부의 몸통박치기는 집도 부술 정도다.
Spain Pokémon Omega Ruby Si Donphan tuviera que dar un golpe con todo el cuerpo, con lo robusto que es echaría abajo hasta una casa. Estos Pokémon usan su fuerza para ayudar a despejar pasos de montaña cuando hay piedras o lodo.
South Korea Pokémon Alpha Sapphire 몸을 둥글게 말아 고속 회전하며 상대에게 돌진하는 공격이 특기다. 구르기 시작하면 어지간해서는 멈출 수 없다.
Italy Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Donphan adora attaccare arrotolandosi in forma sferica e puntando sul nemico ad elevata velocità. Una volta partito, questo Pokémon è molto difficile da fermare.
Spain Pokémon Alpha Sapphire A Donphan le encanta enrollarse como una pelota y cargar contra el enemigo rodando a toda velocidad. Una vez que ha comenzado a rodar, no es fácil pararlo.
France Pokémon Alpha Sapphire L’attaque favorite de Donphan consiste à se mettre en boule et à charger son ennemi en roulant à pleine vitesse. Une fois qu’il commence à rouler, ce Pokémon a du mal à s’arrêter.
Germany Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Donphans Lieblingsattacke ist es, als Ball zusammengerollt mit voller Wucht gegen seine Gegner zu krachen. Wenn es erst einmal rollt, ist dieses Pokémon nur schwer aufzuhalten.
Japan Pokémon Alpha Sapphire からだを まるめて こうそくかいてん しながら あいてに とっしんする こうげきが とくい。 ころがり はじめると なかなか とまれなくなる。
United States Pokémon Alpha Sapphire 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.
South Korea Pokémon Omega Ruby 단단한 몸으로 부딪치면 집도 부서진다. 그 힘을 이용해 산길을 막고 있는 토사를 치우는 일을 돕는다.
Italy Pokémon Omega Ruby Il massiccio corpo di Donphan dispone di una forza tale da poter abbattere persino una casa. La sua incredibile potenza aiuta a liberare i sentieri montani dopo una frana di massi o fango.
France Pokémon Omega Ruby Si Donphan décidait de charger, il pourrait détruire une maison. Grâce à sa force étonnante, ce Pokémon peut aider à déplacer les rochers et les coulées de boue qui bloquent les chemins de montagne.
Germany Pokémon Omega Ruby Donphan kann mit seinem harten Körper sogar ein Haus zerstören. Mit seiner imposanten Kraft hilft dieses Pokémon dabei, Erdrutsche aus dem Weg zu räumen, die Bergpfade versperren.
Japan Pokémon Omega Ruby かたい からだで ぶつかれば いえも こわれる。 その ちからを つかって やまみちを ふさいだ どしゃくずれを どかす しごとを てつだうよ。
United States Pokémon Omega Ruby If Donphan were to tackle with its hard body, even a house could be destroyed. Using its massive strength, the Pokémon helps clear rock and mud slides that block mountain trails.
United States Pokémon Sword
United States Pokémon Shield
United States Pokémon Stadium 2 It has sharp, hard tusks and a rugged hide. Its Tackle is strong enough to knock down a house.

Sprite List

Gen/Game Normal Shiny
Second Generation
Gold Back Picture Front Picture Back Picture Front Picture
Silver Back Picture Front Picture Back Picture Front Picture
Crystal Back Picture Front Picture Front Picture Back Picture Front Picture Front Picture
Third Generation
Ruby/Sapphire Back Picture Front Picture Back Picture Front Picture
Emerald Front Picture Front Picture Front Picture Front Picture Front Picture Front Picture
Fourth Generation
Diamond/Pearl
Platinum
Heart Gold/Soul Silver
Fifth Generation
Black/White anim anim
Sixth & Seventh Generation
XY
Sun/Moon

anim anim

anim anim

Character Appearances

Character Thumbnail
  • United States Ash's Donphan
  • Japan サトシのドンファン
  • Japan Satoshi no Donfan
  • Japan Satoshi's Donfan
Character Thumbnail
  • United States Rochelle's Young Donphan
  • Japan ヒイラギのドンファン
  • Japan Hiiragi no Donfan
  • Japan Hiiragi's Donfan
Character Thumbnail
  • United States Rochelle's Donphan
  • Japan ヒイラギのドンファン
  • Japan Hiiragi no Donfan
  • Japan Hiiragi's Donfan
Character Thumbnail
  • United States Raymond's Donphan
  • Japan レイモンドのドンファン
  • Japan Raymond no Donfan
  • Japan Raymond's Donfan
Character Thumbnail
  • United States Tyson's Donphan
  • Japan テツヤのドンファン
  • Japan Tetsuya no Donfan
  • Japan Tetsuya's Donfan

Episode Appearances

Ep # Title
GS 4
GS 30
GS 150
AG 107
AG 115
AG 123
AG 129
AG 131
AG 132
AG 155
AG 157
AG 159
AG 160
AG 162
AG 164
AG 178
AG 184
AG 185
AG 193
DP 72
Movie 1
PSFC 4
ANA 3
DP 95
SP 3
DP 141
DP 182
DP 183
DP 185
Movie 15
BWS2DA 20
Movie 22
PM2019 68
PHS 1
PM2019 114
PM2019 118
PM2019 124
PM2019 125
PM2019 129
PM2019 130
PM2019 131
PM2019 132
PM2019 135
PM2019 137

TCG Cards

#21: Donphan
Rarity:
Rare
Type:
Type
HP:
70
Weakness:
Type
Resistance:
Type
-30
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy Energy
#3: Dark Donphan
Rarity:
Rare
Type:
Type
HP:
60
Weakness:
Type
Resistance:
Type
-30
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy Energy
#7: Donphan
Rarity:
Rare
Type:
Type
HP:
80
Weakness:
Type
Resistance:
Type
-30
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy
#17: Donphan
Rarity:
Rare
Type:
Type
HP:
80
Weakness:
Type
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#30: Donphan
Rarity:
Uncommon
Type:
Type
HP:
80
Weakness:
Type
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#8: Donphan
Rarity:
Uncommon
Type:
Type
HP:
80
Weakness:
Type
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#40: Donphan
Rarity:
Uncommon
Type:
Type
HP:
80
Weakness:
Type
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#48: Donphan
Rarity:
Uncommon
Type:
Type
HP:
100
Weakness:
Type
+20
Resistance:
Type
-20
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy Energy
#40: Donphan
Rarity:
Uncommon
Type:
Type
HP:
100
Weakness:
Type
x2
Resistance:
Type
-20
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy Energy
#107: Donphan
Rarity:
Rare Prime
Type:
Type
HP:
120
Weakness:
Type
x2
Resistance:
Type
-20
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy Energy Energy
#42: Donphan
Rarity:
Uncommon
Type:
Type
HP:
100
Weakness:
Type
x2
Resistance:
Type
-20
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy Energy
#41: ドンファン
Rarity:
Uncommon
Type:
Type
HP:
130
Weakness:
Type
x2
Resistance:
Type
-20
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy Energy Energy
#72: Donphan
Rarity:
Uncommon
Type:
Type
HP:
130
Weakness:
Type
x2
Resistance:
Type
-20
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy Energy Energy
#92: Donphan
Rarity:
Uncommon
Type:
Type
HP:
150
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy Energy
#49: Donphan
Rarity:
Uncommon
Type:
Type
HP:
150
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy Energy
Note: Move names that have a colored checkmark beside the name receive a Same Type Attack Bonus (STAB) when used by this Pokémon

Level Up Moves

Fury Attack Type Icon Physical 20 15 85 1 1 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25
Odor Sleuth Type Icon Status 40 1 1 1
Fire Fang Type Icon Physical 15 65 95 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Horn Attack Type Icon Physical 25 65 100 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Growl Type Icon Status 40 100 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Thunder Fang Type Icon Physical 15 65 95 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Bulldoze
Type Icon Physical 20 60 100 1 1 1 1 1 1
Defense Curl Type Icon Status 40 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 9 9 9 9 9
Flail Type Icon Physical 15 100 1 1 1 17 17 17 17 17
Rapid Spin Type Icon Physical 40 20 100 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 41 41 41 41 41
Rollout Type Icon Physical 20 30 90 10 10 10 15 15 15 15 15 15 33 33 33 33 33
Knock Off Type Icon Physical 20 65 100 19 19 19 10 10 10 10 10 10
Assurance Type Icon Physical 10 60 100 15 15 15 31 31 31 31 31 31
Magnitude
Type Icon Physical 30 100 30 30 30 19 19 19 19 19 19
Slam Type Icon Physical 20 80 75 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24 24
Scary Face Type Icon Status 10 100 37 37 37 39 39 39 39 39 39
Earthquake
Type Icon Physical 10 100 100 43 43 43 46 46 46 46 46 46 49 49 49 49 49
Giga Impact Type Icon Physical 5 150 90 50 50 50 54 54 54 54 54 54

TM/HM Moves

Confide Type Icon Status 20
Rock Polish Type Icon Status 20
Sunny Day Type Icon Status 5
Sleep Talk Type Icon Status 10
Attract Type Icon Status 15 100
Swagger Type Icon Status 15 85
Sandstorm Type Icon Status 10
Protect Type Icon Status 10
Substitute Type Icon Status 10
Rest Type Icon Status 10
Double Team Type Icon Status 15
Toxic Type Icon Status 10 90
Roar Type Icon Status 20
Stealth Rock Type Icon Status 20
Captivate Type Icon Status 20 100
Endure Type Icon Status 10
Curse Type Icon Status 10
Defense Curl Type Icon Status 40
Brutal Swing Type Icon Physical 20 60 100
Bulldoze
Type Icon Physical 20 60 100
Stone Edge Type Icon Physical 5 100 80
Giga Impact Type Icon Physical 5 150 90
Poison Jab Type Icon Physical 20 80 100
Gyro Ball Type Icon Physical 5 100
Rock Tomb Type Icon Physical 15 60 95
Facade Type Icon Physical 20 70 100
Frustration Type Icon Physical 20 100
Return Type Icon Physical 20 100
Rock Slide Type Icon Physical 10 75 90
Earthquake
Type Icon Physical 10 100 100
Secret Power Type Icon Physical 20 70 100
Rock Smash Type Icon Physical 15 40 100
Strength Type Icon Physical 15 80 100
Natural Gift Type Icon Physical 15 100
Iron Tail Type Icon Physical 15 100 75
Rollout Type Icon Physical 20 30 90
Headbutt Type Icon Physical 15 70 100
Echoed Voice Type Icon Special 15 40 100
Round Type Icon Special 15 60 100
Hidden Power Type Icon Special 15 60 100
Hyper Beam Type Icon Special 5 150 90
Mud-Slap
Type Icon Special 10 20 100
Snore Type Icon Special 15 50 100

Egg Moves

No egg moves found

Move Tutors

Stealth Rock Type Icon Status 20
Block Type Icon Status 5
Iron Defense Type Icon Status 15
Sleep Talk Type Icon Status 10
Substitute Type Icon Status 10
Mimic Type Icon Status 10
Swagger Type Icon Status 15 85
Endure Type Icon Status 10
Defense Curl Type Icon Status 40
Gunk Shot Type Icon Physical 5 120 80
Seed Bomb Type Icon Physical 15 80 100
Last Resort Type Icon Physical 5 140 100
Bounce Type Icon Physical 5 85 85
Endeavor Type Icon Physical 5 100
Knock Off Type Icon Physical 20 65 100
Superpower Type Icon Physical 5 120 100
Iron Tail Type Icon Physical 15 100 75
Rollout Type Icon Physical 20 30 90
Headbutt Type Icon Physical 15 70 100
Rock Slide Type Icon Physical 10 75 90
Counter Type Icon Physical 20 100
Double-Edge Type Icon Physical 15 120 100
Body Slam Type Icon Physical 15 85 100
Earth Power
Type Icon Special 10 90 100
Hyper Voice Type Icon Special 10 90 100
Snore Type Icon Special 15 50 100
Ancient Power Type Icon Special 5 60 100
Mud-Slap
Type Icon Special 10 20 100