Donphan

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Donphan is a Ground-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. As a Ground-type Pokémon, Donphan is weak to Grass, Ice, and Water-type moves.

Donphan's maximum Combat Power stat is 3407 CP, and its recommended Pokémon GO moveset is Mud-Slap / Earthquake. Donphan encounters are boosted during Sunny weather. Shiny Donphan is available! ✨

Donphan Stats and Max CP

214 ATK
185 DEF
207 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
3407 CP
Lvl 40
3013 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
2152 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
1722 CP
Lvl 15 Research
1291 CP

Donphan's Tier Ranking

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
Gym DefenderGym Defender
GroundGround-type
Great LeagueGreat League
Ultra LeagueUltra League
Master LeagueMaster League

Donphan Type Chart

Donphan takes increased damage from:Donphan takes increased damage from:

GrassGrass160.0%
IceIce160.0%
WaterWater160.0%

Donphan takes reduced damage from:Donphan takes reduced damage from:

ElectricElectric39.1%
PoisonPoison62.5%
RockRock62.5%

Moves Analysis

Moves

Mud-Slap + Earthquake

Donphan's best Ground-type moveset is Mud-Slap / Earthquake, with 11.47 DPS and 236.7 TDO. These moves are boosted by Sunny weather. Donphan ranks #36 (B Tier) as a Ground attacker with that moveset.
      #
      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Score 🔽
      1.GroundMud-Slap GroundEarthquake 11.47236.710.24
      2.FightingCounter GroundEarthquake 10.94225.99.77
      3.GroundMud-Slap SteelHeavy Slam 10.79222.79.63
      4.GroundMud-Slap FairyPlay Rough 10.73221.59.57
      5.NormalTackle GroundEarthquake 10.63219.49.49
      6.GroundMud-Slap GrassTrailblaze 10.43215.39.31
      7.FairyCharm GroundEarthquake 10.30212.69.19
      8.FightingCounter FairyPlay Rough 10.24211.49.14
      1 of 3

      Fast Attacks

      • FairyCharmDamage20Energy11Duration1.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Charm
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FightingFighting
          • DragonDragon
          • DarkDark
        • 62.5%
          • PoisonPoison
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage20
        Energy11
        Weather boost
        • cloudyCloudy
        Duration1.5s
        Damage window0.9s - 1.2s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage12
        Energy8

        Effects
        Charm has no special effects.
        See Charm details page ↗
      • FightingCounterDamage13Energy9Duration1.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Counter
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • NormalNormal
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
          • IceIce
          • DarkDark
        • 62.5%
          • FlyingFlying
          • PoisonPoison
          • BugBug
          • PsychicPsychic
          • FairyFairy
        • 39.1%
          • GhostGhost
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage13
        Energy9
        Weather boost
        • cloudyCloudy
        Duration1.0s
        Damage window0.8s - 1.0s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage8
        Energy6

        Effects
        Counter has no special effects.
        See Counter details page ↗
      • GroundMud-SlapDamage19Energy13Duration1.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Mud-Slap
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • PoisonPoison
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • ElectricElectric
        • 62.5%
          • BugBug
          • GrassGrass
        • 39.1%
          • FlyingFlying
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage19
        Energy13
        Weather boost
        • sunnySunny
        Duration1.5s
        Damage window1.3s - 1.4s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage11
        Energy10

        Effects
        Mud-Slap has no special effects.
        See Mud-Slap details page ↗
      • NormalTackleDamage5Energy5Duration0.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Tackle
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
        • 39.1%
          • GhostGhost
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage5
        Energy5
        Weather boost
        • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
        Duration0.5s
        Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage3
        Energy3

        Effects
        Tackle has no special effects.
        See Tackle details page ↗

      Charged Attacks

      • FairyPlay RoughDamage90Energy50Duration3.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Play Rough
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FightingFighting
          • DragonDragon
          • DarkDark
        • 62.5%
          • PoisonPoison
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage90
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • cloudyCloudy
        Duration3.0s
        Damage window1.4s - 2.8s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage90
        Energy60

        Effects
        Play Rough has no special effects.
        See Play Rough details page ↗
      • GrassTrailblazeDamage65Energy50Duration2.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Trailblaze
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GroundGround
          • RockRock
          • WaterWater
        • 62.5%
          • FlyingFlying
          • PoisonPoison
          • BugBug
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • GrassGrass
          • DragonDragon
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage65
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • sunnySunny
        Duration2.0s
        Damage window1.2s - 1.9s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage65
        Energy45

        Effects
        Special effectsSpecial

        Trailblaze has a 100.0% chance to:

        • Increase User's Attack by 25.0%
        See Trailblaze details page ↗
      • GroundEarthquakeDamage140Energy100Duration3.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Earthquake
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • PoisonPoison
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • ElectricElectric
        • 62.5%
          • BugBug
          • GrassGrass
        • 39.1%
          • FlyingFlying
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage140
        Energy100
        Weather boost
        • sunnySunny
        Duration3.5s
        Damage window2.6s - 3.4s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage120
        Energy65

        Effects
        Earthquake has no special effects.
        See Earthquake details page ↗
      • NormalBody SlamDamage50Energy33Duration2.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Body Slam
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 62.5%
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
        • 39.1%
          • GhostGhost
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage50
        Energy33
        Weather boost
        • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
        Duration2.0s
        Damage window1.3s - 1.8s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage55
        Energy35

        Effects
        Body Slam has no special effects.
        See Body Slam details page ↗
      • SteelHeavy SlamDamage70Energy50Duration2.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Heavy Slam
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • RockRock
          • IceIce
          • FairyFairy
        • 62.5%
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • WaterWater
          • ElectricElectric
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage70
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • snowSnow
        Duration2.0s
        Damage window1.4s - 1.8s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage70
        Energy50

        Effects
        Heavy Slam has no special effects.
        See Heavy Slam details page ↗
      Pokédex informationMore information

      The following chart shows Donphan's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Donphan's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

      Legacy Elite Fast and Charge Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charge TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Donphan has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

      Donphan in the meta

      Donphan in the meta

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      Pokédex information

      Johto
      Pokédex Number#232
      Height1.09 m
      Weight120 kg
      RegionGeneration 2
      Can be tradedAllowed
      Buddy distance3 km
      ReleasedYes
      Shiny releasedYes
      Pokémon Home transferAllowed
      Base Catch Rate20%
      Base Flee Rate0%
      Catch rewards
      Candy5
      Stardust300
      Additional Move Cost
      Candy50
      Stardust50000

      Evolution Chart

      More information

      Donphan family

      A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Donphan in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

      Phanpy Pokémon GOPhanpy
      Donphan Pokémon GODonphan
      Shadow Phanpy Pokémon GOShadow Phanpy
      Shadow Donphan Pokémon GOShadow Donphan
      Size information
      XXSXSMXLXXL
      Donphan scaled to 0.5641764705882353x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Donphan scaled to 0.5705882352941176x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Donphan scaled to 0.8911764705882353x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Scaled Human Trainer to 170 cmDonphan scaled to 1.211764705882353x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Donphan scaled to 1.5323529411764707x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)
      0.53 m0.55 m1.09 m1.64 m2.18 m

      Donphan's height ranges from 0.53 m to 2.18 m, with the average being 1.09 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

      Size bounds

      This table shows the size bounds of Donphan in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

      SizeLower boundUpper bound
      XXS0.5341 m0.545 m
      1′09″1′09″
      XS0.545 m1.09 m
      1′09″3′07″
      M0.8175 m1.3625 m
      2′08″4′06″
      XL1.3625 m1.635 m
      4′06″5′04″
      XXL1.635 m2.18 m
      5′04″7′02″
      Encounter data
      Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
      Movement Timer11s
      Jump Time2s
      Attack Probability10.0%
      Attack Timer20s
      Dodge Probability15.0%
      Dodge Duration0.0s
      Dodge Distance1
      Min Action Frequency1s
      Max Action Frequency2s

      Donphan CP Chart

      CP Chart

      Donphan's has 3407 max CP (at Level 50). A Donphan obtained from Raids can be encountered from 1644 CP to 1722 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 2055 CP to 2152 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Donphan can be found in the 1233 CP to 1291 CP range.

      Max CPMax CP3407 CP
      Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
      Field ResearchResearch1233 CP - 1291 CP
      Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Pokémon EggEggs1644 CP - 1722 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaids1644 CP - 1722 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      2055 CP - 2152 CP
      Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      InfoMore information
      • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
      • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
      • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
      • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

      Max Combat Power per Level chart

      Donphan Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50.

      LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
      142 CP2133 CP3224 CP
      4315 CP5406 CP6497 CP
      7588 CP8679 CP9770 CP
      10861 CP11947 CP121033 CP
      131119 CP141205 CP151291 CP
      161377 CP171463 CP181549 CP
      191636 CP201722 CP211808 CP
      221894 CP231980 CP242066 CP
      252152 CP262238 CP272325 CP
      282411 CP292497 CP302583 CP
      312626 CP322669 CP332712 CP
      342755 CP352798 CP362841 CP
      372884 CP382927 CP392970 CP
      403013 CP413052 CP423090 CP
      433129 CP443168 CP453207 CP
      463246 CP473286 CP483326 CP
      493366 CP503407 CP

      Mega Pokémon that boost Donphan

      Photobomb

      A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Donphan's Ground-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Donphan.

      Ground Ground

      Pokédex informationMore information

      Mega and Primal Raid BonusMega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

      Mega and Primal Catch BonusWhile a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

      Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
      • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
      • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
      • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

      Catch Rates and Power Up Costs

      Catch Rates

      Donphan Pokémon GO Power Up Costs

      StardustCandyCandy XL
      LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Donphan Candy296 Donphan Candy XL
      LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Donphan Candy10 Donphan Candy XL
      LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Donphan Candy-
      LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Donphan Candy-
      LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Donphan Candy-
      LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Donphan Candy-
      LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Donphan Candy-
      LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Donphan Candy-
      LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Donphan Candy-

      Donphan Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Donphan from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Donphan in Pokémon GO.

      Complete Donphan Power Up Costs Table
      LVLPower UpsStardustCandyCandy XLTotal StardustTotal CandyTotal Candy XL
      112001 Candy- 2001 Donphan Candy-
      1.522001 Candy- 4002 Donphan Candy-
      232001 Candy- 6003 Donphan Candy-
      2.542001 Candy- 8004 Donphan Candy-
      354001 Candy- 1,2005 Donphan Candy-
      3.564001 Candy- 1,6006 Donphan Candy-
      474001 Candy- 2,0007 Donphan Candy-
      4.584001 Candy- 2,4008 Donphan Candy-
      596001 Candy- 3,0009 Donphan Candy-
      5.5106001 Candy- 3,60010 Donphan Candy-
      6116001 Candy- 4,20011 Donphan Candy-
      6.5126001 Candy- 4,80012 Donphan Candy-
      7138001 Candy- 5,60013 Donphan Candy-
      7.5148001 Candy- 6,40014 Donphan Candy-
      8158001 Candy- 7,20015 Donphan Candy-
      8.5168001 Candy- 8,00016 Donphan Candy-
      9171,0001 Candy- 9,00017 Donphan Candy-
      9.5181,0001 Candy- 10,00018 Donphan Candy-
      10191,0001 Candy- 11,00019 Donphan Candy-
      10.5201,0001 Candy- 12,00020 Donphan Candy-
      11211,3002 Candy- 13,30022 Donphan Candy-
      11.5221,3002 Candy- 14,60024 Donphan Candy-
      12231,3002 Candy- 15,90026 Donphan Candy-
      12.5241,3002 Candy- 17,20028 Donphan Candy-
      13251,6002 Candy- 18,80030 Donphan Candy-
      13.5261,6002 Candy- 20,40032 Donphan Candy-
      14271,6002 Candy- 22,00034 Donphan Candy-
      14.5281,6002 Candy- 23,60036 Donphan Candy-
      15291,9002 Candy- 25,50038 Donphan Candy-
      15.5301,9002 Candy- 27,40040 Donphan Candy-
      16311,9002 Candy- 29,30042 Donphan Candy-
      16.5321,9002 Candy- 31,20044 Donphan Candy-
      17332,2002 Candy- 33,40046 Donphan Candy-
      17.5342,2002 Candy- 35,60048 Donphan Candy-
      18352,2002 Candy- 37,80050 Donphan Candy-
      18.5362,2002 Candy- 40,00052 Donphan Candy-
      19372,5002 Candy- 42,50054 Donphan Candy-
      19.5382,5002 Candy- 45,00056 Donphan Candy-
      20392,5002 Candy- 47,50058 Donphan Candy-
      20.5402,5002 Candy- 50,00060 Donphan Candy-
      21413,0003 Candy- 53,00063 Donphan Candy-
      21.5423,0003 Candy- 56,00066 Donphan Candy-
      22433,0003 Candy- 59,00069 Donphan Candy-
      22.5443,0003 Candy- 62,00072 Donphan Candy-
      23453,5003 Candy- 65,50075 Donphan Candy-
      23.5463,5003 Candy- 69,00078 Donphan Candy-
      24473,5003 Candy- 72,50081 Donphan Candy-
      24.5483,5003 Candy- 76,00084 Donphan Candy-
      25494,0003 Candy- 80,00087 Donphan Candy-
      25.5504,0003 Candy- 84,00090 Donphan Candy-
      26514,0004 Candy- 88,00094 Donphan Candy-
      26.5524,0004 Candy- 92,00098 Donphan Candy-
      27534,5004 Candy- 96,500102 Donphan Candy-
      27.5544,5004 Candy- 101,000106 Donphan Candy-
      28554,5004 Candy- 105,500110 Donphan Candy-
      28.5564,5004 Candy- 110,000114 Donphan Candy-
      29575,0004 Candy- 115,000118 Donphan Candy-
      29.5585,0004 Candy- 120,000122 Donphan Candy-
      30595,0004 Candy- 125,000126 Donphan Candy-
      30.5605,0004 Candy- 130,000130 Donphan Candy-
      31616,0006 Candy- 136,000136 Donphan Candy-
      31.5626,0006 Candy- 142,000142 Donphan Candy-
      32636,0006 Candy- 148,000148 Donphan Candy-
      32.5646,0006 Candy- 154,000154 Donphan Candy-
      33657,0008 Candy- 161,000162 Donphan Candy-
      33.5667,0008 Candy- 168,000170 Donphan Candy-
      34677,0008 Candy- 175,000178 Donphan Candy-
      34.5687,0008 Candy- 182,000186 Donphan Candy-
      35698,00010 Candy- 190,000196 Donphan Candy-
      35.5708,00010 Candy- 198,000206 Donphan Candy-
      36718,00010 Candy- 206,000216 Donphan Candy-
      36.5728,00010 Candy- 214,000226 Donphan Candy-
      37739,00012 Candy- 223,000238 Donphan Candy-
      37.5749,00012 Candy- 232,000250 Donphan Candy-
      38759,00012 Candy- 241,000262 Donphan Candy-
      38.5769,00012 Candy- 250,000274 Donphan Candy-
      397710,00015 Candy- 260,000289 Donphan Candy-
      39.57810,00015 Candy- 270,000304 Donphan Candy-
      407910,000- 10 Donphan Candy XL280,000304 Donphan Candy10 Donphan Candy XL
      40.58010,000- 10 Donphan Candy XL290,000304 Donphan Candy20 Donphan Candy XL
      418111,000- 10 Donphan Candy XL301,000304 Donphan Candy30 Donphan Candy XL
      41.58211,000- 10 Donphan Candy XL312,000304 Donphan Candy40 Donphan Candy XL
      428311,000- 12 Donphan Candy XL323,000304 Donphan Candy52 Donphan Candy XL
      42.58411,000- 12 Donphan Candy XL334,000304 Donphan Candy64 Donphan Candy XL
      438512,000- 12 Donphan Candy XL346,000304 Donphan Candy76 Donphan Candy XL
      43.58612,000- 12 Donphan Candy XL358,000304 Donphan Candy88 Donphan Candy XL
      448712,000- 15 Donphan Candy XL370,000304 Donphan Candy103 Donphan Candy XL
      44.58812,000- 15 Donphan Candy XL382,000304 Donphan Candy118 Donphan Candy XL
      458913,000- 15 Donphan Candy XL395,000304 Donphan Candy133 Donphan Candy XL
      45.59013,000- 15 Donphan Candy XL408,000304 Donphan Candy148 Donphan Candy XL
      469113,000- 17 Donphan Candy XL421,000304 Donphan Candy165 Donphan Candy XL
      46.59213,000- 17 Donphan Candy XL434,000304 Donphan Candy182 Donphan Candy XL
      479314,000- 17 Donphan Candy XL448,000304 Donphan Candy199 Donphan Candy XL
      47.59414,000- 17 Donphan Candy XL462,000304 Donphan Candy216 Donphan Candy XL
      489514,000- 20 Donphan Candy XL476,000304 Donphan Candy236 Donphan Candy XL
      48.59614,000- 20 Donphan Candy XL490,000304 Donphan Candy256 Donphan Candy XL
      499715,000- 20 Donphan Candy XL505,000304 Donphan Candy276 Donphan Candy XL
      49.59815,000- 20 Donphan Candy XL520,000304 Donphan Candy296 Donphan Candy XL

      Sprites

      Photobomb

      Regular and Shiny Donphan

      Donphan high resolution sprites

      Donphan Pokédex entries

      Johto

      Frequently Asked Questions

      What are Donphan’s strengths and weaknesses?

      As a Ground-type Pokémon, Donphan is weak to Grass, Ice, and Water-type moves.

      What are the best moves for Donphan in Pokémon GO?

      The best moves for Donphan in Pokémon GO are Mud-Slap and Earthquake. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 11.468 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 236.73.

      How does Donphan perform in Raids?

      Donphan's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

      How does Donphan rank as a Ground-type attacker?

      Donphan is a B-Tier Ground-type attacker, ranking at number #36 with limited utility in specific matchups.

      What Mega Pokémon boost Donphan?

      The following Mega Pokémon boost Donphan: Mega Steelix, Mega Swampert, Mega Camerupt, Primal Groudon, and Mega Garchomp.

      What is Donphan’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

      Donphan’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 3013 CP and 3407 CP at Level 50.

      Can Donphan be shiny in Pokémon GO?

      Donphan can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

      Can Donphan Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

      Donphan cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.