Type matchups
Damage Donphan takes from each attacking type.
As a Ground type, Donphan has 3 weaknesses, 2 resistances and 1 immunity, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 16 other Pokémon share the Ground typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 90
- Attack
- 120
- Defense
- 120
- Sp. Atk
- 60
- Sp. Def
- 60
- Speed
- 50
- Total
- 500
Donphan has a base stat total of 500, higher than 64% of Pokémon. With Attack (120) well above Sp. Atk (60), it works best as a physical attacker. At 50 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 90 HP, 120 Defense and 60 Sp. Def it is bulky and holds up better against physical hits.
Donphan can have the abilities Sturdy and Sand Veil.
How to beat Donphan
Donphan takes 2× damage from Water, Grass and Ice moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Electric moves have no effect on it and Poison and Rock moves are resisted.
Good counters: Sky Shaymin hits for 2× with Grass-type STAB and is immune to Donphan's Ground moves. Articuno hits for 2× with Ice-type STAB and is immune to Donphan's Ground moves. Gyarados hits for 2× with Water-type STAB and is immune to Donphan's Ground moves.
Evolution
Donphan is the final stage of a 2-stage line (Phanpy → Donphan), evolving from Phanpy.
Best counters to Donphan
Other Ground Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Donphan weak to?
As a Ground type, Donphan takes super-effective damage from Water, Grass and Ice moves.
What is Donphan resistant to?
Donphan resists Poison and Rock moves. It is immune to Electric.
What are the best counters to Donphan?
Strong type-based picks include Sky Shaymin, Articuno and Gyarados, which hit Donphan with super-effective attacks.