Pokédex - Donphan (Sapphire Version)
![[Picture of Donphan]](../pictures/ruby/front/normal/232.png)
Basic Information
| National Number | #232 |
| Hoenn | #166 |
| 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 |
| 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 | No items. |
| 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
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.
French
Donphan - Pokémon Armure
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.
German
Donphan - Panzer
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.
Spanish
Donphan - Pokémon Coraza
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.
Italian
Donphan - Pokémon Armatura
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.
Japanese
ドンファン (DONFAN) - よろいポケモン (YoroiPOKEMON)
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。 (Katai karadade butsukareba iemo kowareru. Sono chikarawo tsukatte yamamichiwo fusaida doshakuzurewo dokasu shigotowo tetsudauyo. )
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 SAFARI ZONE 27-29 30% Land
Moves Learned
Sapphire Version
| Level | Name | Type | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect Chance (%) | Range | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Odor Sleuth | NORMAL | 0 | 100 | 40 | 0 | Single exc. user | be |
| 1 | Horn Attack | NORMAL | 65 | 100 | 25 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 1 | Growl | NORMAL | 0 | 100 | 40 | 0 | All opposing Pokémon | bce |
| 9 | Defense Curl | NORMAL | 0 | 0 | 40 | 0 | User | d |
| 17 | Flail | NORMAL | 1 | 100 | 15 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 25 | Fury Attack | NORMAL | 15 | 85 | 20 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 33 | Rollout | ROCK | 30 | 90 | 20 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 41 | Rapid Spin | NORMAL | 20 | 100 | 40 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 49 | Earthquake | GROUND | 100 | 100 | 10 | 0 | All exc. user | bef |
What moves can Donphan learn in Pokémon Sapphire?
Donphan can learn the following moves:
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM32
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM32 (as Phanpy)
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 49
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM26
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM26 (as Phanpy)
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Move Maniac
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 17 (as Phanpy)
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM21
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM21 (as Phanpy)
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Move Maniac
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: Level 1 (as Phanpy)
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM10
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM10 (as Phanpy)
- Move Maniac
- Level 1 (as Phanpy)
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: HM06
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: HM06 (as Phanpy)
- TM43
- TM43 (as Phanpy)
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Emerald: Move Tutor (as Phanpy)