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    Shadow Donphan

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

    Shadow Donphan's maximum Combat Power stat is 3407 CP, and its best Pokémon GO moves are Mud-Slap and Earthquake. Shadow Donphan encounters are boosted during Sunny weather. Shiny Shadow Donphan is not yet available.

    StatsStats

    Max CP3407 CP
    Attack214 ATK
    Defense185 DEF
    Stamina207 HP
    Buddy distance3 km
    ReleasedYes
    Shiny releasedNo

    Shadow Donphan Type Chart

    Shadow Donphan takes increased damage from:Shadow Donphan takes increased damage from:
    +60.0%
    • Grass
    • Ice
    • Water
    Shadow Donphan takes reduced damage from:Shadow Donphan takes reduced damage from:
    -37.5%
    • Poison
    • Rock
    -60.9%
    • Electric

    Shadow Donphan's Tier Ranking

    Raid AttackerRaid AttackerC TierExternal Link#172
    Gym DefenderGym DefenderNot ranked
    Ground Ground-type Attacker
    Mud-Slap / Earthquake    		A TierExternal Link#21

    Shadow Donphan's best moves and movesets

    Moves
    Shadow Donphan's best moveset is Mud-Slap and Earthquake, with 14.86 DPS (damage per second) and 225.9 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Sunny weather.
    • DPS14.86
    • TDO225.91
    • Weather
      • sunny
        #
        Fast Attack
        Charged Attack
        DPS
        TDO
        Score 🔽
        1.GroundMud-Slap GroundEarthquake 14.86225.926.7
        2.GroundMud-Slap SteelHeavy Slam 14.21216.125.6
        3.GroundMud-Slap FairyPlay Rough 14.15215.125.5
        4.FightingCounter GroundEarthquake 14.12214.625.4
        5.GroundMud-Slap GrassTrailblaze 13.74209.024.7
        6.NormalTackle GroundEarthquake 13.58206.424.4
        7.FightingCounter FairyPlay Rough 13.48204.924.3
        8.FightingCounter SteelHeavy Slam 13.43204.224.2
        1 of 3
        Pokédex informationMore information

        The following chart shows Shadow Donphan's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Shadow 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 Shadow Donphan has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

        Fast Attacks

        • 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 ↗
        • 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
          Damage12
          Energy10

          Effects
          Mud-Slap has no special effects.
          See Mud-Slap 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 ↗
        • 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
          Damage15
          Energy6

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

        Charged Moves

        • 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
          Damage110
          Energy65

          Effects
          Earthquake has no special effects.
          See Earthquake details page ↗
        • 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 ↗
        • 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
          Damage50
          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 ↗
        • NormalFrustrationDamage10Energy33Duration2.0s
          Toggle more information for move: Frustration
          Type effectiveness chart
          • 62.5%
            • RockRock
            • SteelSteel
          • 39.1%
            • GhostGhost
          Gym and Raid Battles
          Damage10
          Energy33
          Weather boost
          • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
          Duration2.0s
          Damage window1.0s - 1.8s
          Trainer Battles
          Damage10
          Energy70

          Effects
          Frustration has no special effects.
          See Frustration 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 ↗

        Special CP Values

        CP Chart

        Shadow Donphan's has 3407 max CP (at Level 50). A Shadow Donphan obtained from Raids can be encountered from 1583 CP to 1722 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 1979 CP to 2152 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Shadow 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 catchRaids1583 CP - 1722 CP
        Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
        1979 CP - 2152 CP
        Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 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 CP Chart

        CP Chart

        Max Combat Power per Level chart

        Shadow 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

        Shadow Donphan evolution chart

        Family
        PokémonRequiresEvolution
        Thumbnail image of PhanpyPhanpy
        • 50 Candy50 Candy
        		Thumbnail image of DonphanDonphan
        • Phanpy evolves into Donphan which costs 50 Candy.

        Shadow Donphan family

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

        Official artwork of PhanpyPhanpy
        Official artwork of DonphanDonphan
        Shadow Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Shadow PhanpyShadow Phanpy
        Shadow Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Shadow DonphanShadow Donphan

        Shadow Donphan in the meta

        Shadow Donphan in the meta

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        Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Donphan

        Photobomb

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

        Ground Ground

        Pokédex informationMore information

        Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega 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 Bonus –While 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

        Catch Rates

        The base catch rate for Shadow Donphan in Pokémon GO is 16.74%, calculated for catching a Level 20 with no berries. Curved Great throw has a 37.32% chance to catch, and adding a Razz Berry raises that to 50.38%.

        CogConfigure
                NormalNiceGreatExcellent
                No Berry
                		-16.74%19.00%24.03%28.75%
                Curve26.76%30.10%37.32%43.79%
                Razz BerryRazz Berry
                		-24.03%27.09%33.78%39.85%
                Curve37.32%41.56%50.38%57.86%
                Silver Pinap BerrySilver Pinap Berry
                		- 28.09%31.56%39.02%45.67%
                Curve42.91%47.52%56.87%64.55%
                Golden Razz BerryGolden Razz Berry
                		- 36.74%40.94%49.69%57.14%
                Curve54.09%59.15%68.90%76.32%
                InfoMore information

                Catch probability with multiple throws

                In order to help Trainers understand their overall odds when catching Shadow Donphan, we enable the functionality to showing the total chance to catch it depending on the number of available throws. We calculate this chance as if you repeated the same throw N-number of times.

                To activate this functionality, change the number of Number of throws to a value greater than 1. The Number of throws option is available in the configuration options above the chart

                Catch rate formula

                Pokémon GO catch rate formula can be expressed as follows:

                • CATCH_MULTIPLIERS = ball * curve * berry * throwType * (type1Medal + type2Medal / 2)
                • CATCH_RATE = 1 - Math.pow(1 - baseCatchRate / (2 * cpm), CATCH_MULTIPLIERS)

                There are different multipliers that come into play when calculating catch rate.

                Curved throws are more effective than regular throws, stronger types of Poké Ball have a higher catch rate, and using a Razz Berry or a Golden Razz Berry also improves your chances.

                Catch rate multipliers

                The following table shows all the different catch rate multipliers in Pokémon GO:

                MultiplierAmount
                Razz Berry1.5
                Silver Pinap Berry1.8
                Golden Razz Berry2.5
                Curveball1.7
                Nice Throw1.15
                Great Throw1.5
                Excellent Throw1.85
                PokéBall1.0
                Premier Ball1.0
                Great Ball1.5
                Ultra Ball2.0
                Bronze medal1.1
                Silver medal1.2
                Gold medal1.3

                Pokédex information

                Johto
                Pokédex Number#232
                Height1.09 m
                Weight120 kg
                RegionGeneration 2
                Can be tradedAllowed
                Pokémon Home transferAllowed
                Base Catch Rate20%
                Base Flee Rate7.000000000000001%
                Catch rewards
                Candy5
                Stardust300
                Additional Move Cost
                Candy50
                Stardust50000

                Size information

                No size information available for this Pokémon

                Encounter data

                No encounter data available

                How to purify Shadow Donphan

                Purification cost3 Candy
                3000 Stardust
                Shadow Charge MoveNormalFrustration
                Purified Charge MoveNormalReturn

                Shadow Donphan Pokédex entries

                Johto
                VersionsPokédex entry
                GoldIt has sharp, hard tusks and a rugged hide. Its TACKLE is strong enough to knock down a house.
                SilverThe longer and bigger its tusks, the higher its rank in its herd. The tusks take long to grow.
                CrystalBecause this POKéMON's skin is so tough, a normal attack won't even leave a scratch on it.
                RubyDONPHAN’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.
                SapphireIf 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.
                EmeraldA 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.
                FireRedThe longer and bigger its tusks, the higher its rank in its herd. The tusks take a long time to grow.
                LeafGreenIt has sharp, hard tusks and a rugged hide. Its TACKLE is strong enough to knock down a house.
                Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, WhiteIt attacks by curling up, then rolling into its foe. It can blow apart a house in one hit.
                HeartGoldIt has sharp, hard tusks and a rugged hide. Its tackle is strong enough to knock down a house.
                SoulSilverThe longer and bigger its tusks, the higher its rank in its herd. The tusks take long to grow.
                Black 2, White 2It attacks by curling up then rolling into its foe. It can blow apart a house in one hit.
                XIt has sharp, hard tusks and a rugged hide. Its Tackle is strong enough to knock down a house.
                YThe longer and bigger its tusks, the higher its rank in its herd. The tusks take long to grow.
                Omega RubyDonphan’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.
                Alpha SapphireIf 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.

                Frequently Asked Questions

                What are Shadow Donphan’s strengths and weaknesses?

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

                What are the best moves for Shadow Donphan in Pokémon GO?

                The best moves for Shadow Donphan in Pokémon GO are Mud-Slap and Earthquake. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 14.859 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 225.906.

                How does Shadow Donphan perform in Raids?

                Shadow Donphan can be useful in specific Raid matchups but has limited effectiveness. Ranks #172 as a Raid attacker.

                How does Shadow Donphan rank as a Ground-type attacker?

                Shadow Donphan is a solid A-Tier Ground-type attacker, ranking at number #21. It is reliable in many situations but not the absolute best.

                What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Donphan?

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

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

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

                Can Shadow Donphan be shiny in Pokémon GO?

                Shadow Donphan cannot be shiny in Pokémon GO.

                Can Shadow Donphan Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

                Shadow Donphan cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.