Pokédex - Donphan (Platinum Version)
![[Picture of Donphan]](../pictures/dp/front/normal/232.png)
Basic Information
| National Number | #232 |
| Height | 1.1 m (3'7") |
| Weight | 120.0 kg (264.6 lb) |
| Type | GROUND |
| Footprint | ![[Footprint of Donphan]](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAQCAYAAAAf8/9hAAAANElEQVQ4y2NgoDH4D8UUaSbbEJINQFb4HwfG663/JGLqG8BAL83DOQyoYgADpZqpmheIAgBEcHmHuPuiBQAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==) |
| Color | Gray |
| Body Form | ![[Form 0]](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAB4AAAAXCAIAAACTXWg9AAAArElEQVQYld2VMQ6AIAxFxXgAjsPY0ZGjMjL+keP0CA4khiDUEjEm/glLfOjnFwyA5R1twhwzAymPiZy1dg46hFg+5jW83/XotVll5qH6APr0QVkfQE/Rn9BErvdCCFG5mW20HGEgVdEcQC/ih2fd0rtoTe/J9KfbKPj+FA2kHn1C+HotOifXTdOlQ1Uj4Sz8utHLjBO528hnqQwpM66/az4y5PrjVUV2xrx3ox/zTTtVNWm2HAAAAABJRU5ErkJggg==) |
| Starting Catch Rate | 60 |
| Base Experience | 189 |
| Growth Rate | Medium (max: 1,000,000 Exp. Points) |
| Gender Rate | 50% female, 50% male |
| Friendship | 70 |
| Egg Groups | Field |
| Steps to Hatch Egg | 5120 |
| Items in Wild Pokémon | Passho Berry (5%) |
| Base Stat Points (EVs) Given | Attack: 1; Defense: 1 |
| Abilities | Sturdy |
Race Values ("Base Stats")
View detailed stat info for Donphan
| HP | 90 |
| Attack | 120 |
| Defense | 120 |
| Speed | 50 |
| Special Attack | 60 |
| Special Defense | 60 |
Pokédex Entries
English
Donphan - Armor Pokémon
It attacks by curling up, then rolling into its foe. It can blow apart a house in one hit.
French
Donphan - Pokémon Armure
Il attaque en se roulant en boule pour percuter l’ennemi. Il peut abattre une maison d’un seul coup.
German
Donphan - Panzer
Wenn es angreift, rollt es sich zusammen und auf den Gegner zu. Es kann Häuser zum Einsturz bringen.
Spanish
Donphan - Pokémon Coraza
Se enrolla sobre sí mismo y se lanza rodando contra el enemigo. Puede derribar casas de un golpe.
Italian
Donphan - Pokémon Armatura
Si arrotola a palla e attacca il nemico. Riesce ad abbattere una casa con un solo colpo.
Japanese
ドンファン (DONFAN) - よろいポケモン (YoroiPOKEMON)
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。 (Karadawomarumetekaitenshinagara tosshinsurukougeki.Ichigekide minkawobarabaranifukitobasu. )
Evolutions (When Donphan Evolves)
- Evolves from Phanpy at level 25.
Locations (Where to Find or Catch Donphan)
Obtained by evolving Phanpy, which can be found below:
Level Chance Method Route 207 (Mass Outbreak) 5-7 40% Land
Moves Learned
Platinum Version
| Level | Name | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect Chance (%) | Range | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fire Fang | FIRE | Physical | 65 | 95 | 15 | 10 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 1 | Thunder Fang | ELECTRIC | Physical | 65 | 95 | 15 | 10 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 1 | Horn Attack | NORMAL | Physical | 65 | 100 | 25 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 1 | Growl | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 100 | 40 | 0 | All opposing Pokémon | bce |
| 1 | Defense Curl | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 0 | 40 | 0 | User | d |
| 1 | Flail | NORMAL | Physical | 1 | 100 | 15 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 6 | Rapid Spin | NORMAL | Physical | 20 | 100 | 40 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 10 | Knock Off | DARK | Physical | 20 | 100 | 20 | 0 | Single exc. user | abe |
| 15 | Rollout | ROCK | Physical | 30 | 90 | 20 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 19 | Magnitude | GROUND | Physical | 1 | 100 | 30 | 0 | All exc. user | bef |
| 24 | Slam | NORMAL | Physical | 80 | 75 | 20 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 25 | Fury Attack | NORMAL | Physical | 15 | 85 | 20 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 31 | Assurance | DARK | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 39 | Scary Face | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 90 | 10 | 0 | Single exc. user | bce |
| 46 | Earthquake | GROUND | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 | 0 | All exc. user | bef |
| 54 | Giga Impact | NORMAL | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
What moves can Donphan learn in Pokémon Platinum?
Donphan can learn the following moves:
AssuranceLevel 31
BlockHeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
BouncePlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Double Team
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM32
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM32 (as Phanpy)
Earth Power
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Phanpy)
Earthquake
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 49
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM26
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM26 (as Phanpy)
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 46
Fire FangMove Maniac
Frustration
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM21
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM21 (as Phanpy)
Fury AttackRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 25
Giga Impact
- Level 54
- TM68
Growl
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Move Maniac
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 1 (as Phanpy)
Gunk Shot
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Phanpy)
Gyro BallTM74
Hidden Power
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM10
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM10 (as Phanpy)
Horn AttackRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Move Maniac
Hyper BeamRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM15
Iron DefensePlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Knock Off
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Move Maniac
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Phanpy)
Last ResortLevel 37 (as Phanpy)
MagnitudeDiamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Move Maniac
Mud-Slap
- Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
- Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Phanpy)
Odor Sleuth
- Before Diamond/Pearl: Move Maniac
- Level 1 (as Phanpy)
Poison JabTM84
Rapid Spin
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 41
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Move Maniac
Rock PolishTM69
Rock Slide
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM80
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM80 (as Phanpy)
Rock Smash
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: HM06
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: HM06 (as Phanpy)
Rollout
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 33
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 33 (as Phanpy)
- Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
- Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Phanpy)
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Move Maniac
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 15 (as Phanpy)
Scary FaceDiamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 39
Secret Power
- TM43
- TM43 (as Phanpy)
Seed Bomb
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Phanpy)
Slam
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Move Maniac
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 24 (as Phanpy)
Stealth Rock
- TM76
- TM76 (as Phanpy)
Stone EdgeTM71
Superpower
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Phanpy)
Thunder FangMove Maniac