Mud-Slap + Earthquake
Shadow Donphan's best Ground-type moveset is Mud-Slap / Earthquake, with 14.56 DPS and 283.1 TDO. These moves are boosted by Sunny weather. Shadow Donphan ranks #20 (B Tier) as a Ground attacker with that moveset.
Shadow Donphan is a Ground-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 3,013 CP and is weak to Grass, Ice, and Water-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Mud-Slap / Earthquake. It is boosted by Sunny weather. Its shiny form is available.
Shadow Donphan takes increased damage from:
Grass160.0%
Ice160.0%
Water160.0%
Shadow Donphan takes reduced damage from:
Electric39.1%
Poison62.5%
Rock62.5%
| 1. | Mud-Slap | Earthquake | 12.94 | 14.56 | 283.1 |
| 2. |  Counter | Earthquake | 12.32 | 13.86 | 269.5 |
| 3. | Mud-Slap |  Heavy Slam | 12.18 | 13.71 | 266.6 |
| 4. | Mud-Slap |  Play Rough | 12.13 | 13.65 | 265.3 |
| 5. |  Tackle | Earthquake | 11.87 | 13.36 | 259.8 |
| 6. | Mud-Slap |  Trailblaze | 11.77 | 13.25 | 257.6 |
| 7. | Charm | Earthquake | 11.61 | 13.07 | 254.1 |
| 8. | Counter | Play Rough | 11.56 | 13.01 | 252.9 |
Charm
20
11
1.5s
| Damage | 20 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 11 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.5s |
| Damage window | 0.9s - 1.2s |
| Damage | 12 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 8 |
Counter1391.0s| Damage | 13 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 9 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.0s |
| Damage window | 0.8s - 1.0s |
| Damage | 8 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 6 |
Mud-Slap19131.5s| Damage | 19 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 13 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 1.5s |
| Damage window | 1.3s - 1.4s |
| Damage | 11 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 10 |
Tackle550.5s| Damage | 5 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 5 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 0.5s |
| Damage window | 0.3s - 0.5s |
| Damage | 3 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 3 |
Play Rough90503.0s| Damage | 90 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 3.0s |
| Damage window | 1.4s - 2.8s |
| Damage | 90 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 60 |
Trailblaze65502.0s| Damage | 65 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.0s |
| Damage window | 1.2s - 1.9s |
| Damage | 65 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 45 |
SpecialTrailblaze has a 100.0% chance to:
Earthquake1401003.5s| Damage | 140 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 100 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 3.5s |
| Damage window | 2.6s - 3.4s |
| Damage | 120 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 65 |
Body Slam50332.0s| Damage | 50 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.0s |
| Damage window | 1.3s - 1.8s |
| Damage | 65 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 40 |
Frustration10332.0s| Damage | 10 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 33 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.0s |
| Damage window | 1.0s - 1.8s |
| Damage | 10 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 70 |
Heavy Slam70502.0s| Damage | 70 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
| Weather boost |
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| Duration | 2.0s |
| Damage window | 1.4s - 1.8s |
| Damage | 70 |
|---|---|
| Energy | 50 |
The following chart shows Shadow Donphan's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged 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 Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged 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).
Shadow Donphan reaches a maximum of 3,013 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,583–1,722 CP, rising to 1,979–2,152 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 1,233–1,291 CP.
 Max CP | 3013 CP |
|---|---|
| Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs | |
 Research | 1233 CP - 1291 CP |
| Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Eggs | 1644 CP - 1722 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Raids | 1583 CP - 1722 CP |
| Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs | |
| 1979 CP - 2152 CP | |
| Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs |
Shadow Donphan Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. Pokémon GO CP Calculator
| LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 42 CP | 2 | 133 CP | 3 | 224 CP |
| 4 | 315 CP | 5 | 406 CP | 6 | 497 CP |
| 7 | 588 CP | 8 | 679 CP | 9 | 770 CP |
| 10 | 861 CP | 11 | 947 CP | 12 | 1033 CP |
| 13 | 1119 CP | 14 | 1205 CP | 15 | 1291 CP |
| 16 | 1377 CP | 17 | 1463 CP | 18 | 1549 CP |
| 19 | 1636 CP | 20 | 1722 CP | 21 | 1808 CP |
| 22 | 1894 CP | 23 | 1980 CP | 24 | 2066 CP |
| 25 | 2152 CP | 26 | 2238 CP | 27 | 2325 CP |
| 28 | 2411 CP | 29 | 2497 CP | 30 | 2583 CP |
| 31 | 2626 CP | 32 | 2669 CP | 33 | 2712 CP |
| 34 | 2755 CP | 35 | 2798 CP | 36 | 2841 CP |
| 37 | 2884 CP | 38 | 2927 CP | 39 | 2970 CP |
| 40 | 3013 CP | 41 | 3052 CP | 42 | 3090 CP |
| 43 | 3129 CP | 44 | 3168 CP | 45 | 3207 CP |
| 46 | 3246 CP | 47 | 3286 CP | 48 | 3326 CP |
| 49 | 3366 CP | 50 | 3407 CP |
More information
A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Donphan's Ground-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Shadow Donphan.
GroundMega 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
| Pokédex Number | #232 |
|---|---|
| Height | 1.09 m |
| Weight | 120 kg |
| Region | Generation 2 |
| Can be traded | Allowed |
| Buddy distance | 3 km |
| Released | Yes |
| Shiny released | Yes |
| Pokémon Home transfer | Allowed |
| Base Flee Rate | 7.000000000000001% |
| Catch rewards |  5 300 |
| Additional Move Cost | 5050000 |
A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Shadow Donphan in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.
Phanpy
Donphan
Shadow Phanpy
Shadow Donphan| Purification cost | 3 Candy |
|---|---|
| 3000 Stardust | |
| Shadow Charged Attack | Frustration |
| Purified Charged Attack | Return |
No size information available for this Pokémon
| Movement type | MOVEMENT_JUMP |
|---|---|
| Movement Timer | 11s |
| Jump Time | 2s |
| Attack Probability | 70.0% |
| Attack Timer | 20s |
| Dodge Probability | 20.0% |
| Dodge Duration | 0.0s |
| Dodge Distance | 1 |
| Min Action Frequency | 1s |
| Max Action Frequency | 2s |
| LVL | Stardust | Candy |  Candy XL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 624,000 | 406 | 360 |
| 40 | 336,000 | 406 | 12 |
| 35 | 228,000 | 274 | - |
| 30 | 150,000 | 185 | - |
| 25 | 96,000 | 136 | - |
| 20 | 57,000 | 97 | - |
| 15 | 30,600 | 67 | - |
| 10 | 13,200 | 38 | - |
| 5 | 3,600 | 18 | - |
Shadow Donphan Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Shadow Donphan from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 624,000 Stardust, 406 Candy, and 360 Candy XL to fully power up Shadow Donphan in Pokémon GO.
A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Shadow Donphan. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.
| Versions | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|
| Gold | It has sharp, hard tusks and a rugged hide. Its TACKLE is strong enough to knock down a house. |
| Silver | The longer and bigger its tusks, the higher its rank in its herd. The tusks take long to grow. |
| Crystal | Because this POKéMON's skin is so tough, a normal attack won't even leave a scratch on it. |
| 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 POKéMON can’t stop very easily. |
| Sapphire | 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. |
| 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. |
| FireRed | The longer and bigger its tusks, the higher its rank in its herd. The tusks take a long time to grow. |
| LeafGreen | It has sharp, hard tusks and a rugged hide. Its TACKLE is strong enough to knock down a house. |
| Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White | It attacks by curling up, then rolling into its foe. It can blow apart a house in one hit. |
| HeartGold | It has sharp, hard tusks and a rugged hide. Its tackle is strong enough to knock down a house. |
| SoulSilver | The longer and bigger its tusks, the higher its rank in its herd. The tusks take long to grow. |
| Black 2, White 2 | It attacks by curling up then rolling into its foe. It can blow apart a house in one hit. |
| X | It has sharp, hard tusks and a rugged hide. Its Tackle is strong enough to knock down a house. |
| Y | The longer and bigger its tusks, the higher its rank in its herd. The tusks take long to grow. |
| Omega 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 Pokémon can’t stop very easily. |
| Alpha Sapphire | 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. |
The best moves for Shadow Donphan in Pokémon GO are Mud-Slap and Earthquake. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 14.56 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 283.1.
Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.
Ground-type Pokémon are weak to Grass, Ice, and Water-type moves. They take reduced damage from Poison, Rock, and Electric-type moves.
Shadow Donphan’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 3,013 CP and 3,407 CP at Level 50.
Shadow Donphan can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.
Shadow Donphan cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.
The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Donphan: Mega Steelix, Mega Swampert, Mega Camerupt, Primal Groudon, and Mega Garchomp.
Regular Shadow Donphan
Regular Shadow Donphan ♀
Shiny Shadow Donphan
Shiny Shadow Donphan ♀
