#0232Generation 2
Donphan — Stats, Types, Abilities & Competitive Info
Ground
Donphan is a Ground type Pokémon introduced in Generation 2. In Generation 9, Paradox Pokémon Great Tusk and Iron Treads were discovered, which bear a striking resemblance to Donphan.
Base Stats
| HP | 90 | |
|---|---|---|
| Attack | 120 | |
| Defense | 120 | |
| Sp. Atk | 60 | |
| Sp. Def | 60 | |
| Speed | 50 | |
| Total | 500 |
Pokedex Data
- Species
- Armor Pokémon
- Height
- 1.1 m (3′07″)
- Weight
- 120.0 kg (264.6 lbs)
- Ability
- Sturdy
- Hidden Ability
- Sand Veil
- EV Yield
- 1 Attack, 1 Defense
- Catch Rate
- 60 (7.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
- Base Friendship
- 50 (normal)
- Base Exp.
- 175
- Growth Rate
- Medium Fast
- Egg Groups
- Field
- Gender Ratio
- 50% male, 50% female
Evolution Chain
Donphan
Changes by Generation
The stats and types above are current-generation values — in older games, Donphan differed:
- In Generations 2-4, Donphan has a base experience yield of 189.
- In Generations 2-7, Donphan has a base Friendship value of 70.
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What type is Donphan?
Donphan is a Ground type Pokemon, classified as the Armor Pokémon.
What does Donphan evolve into?
Donphan is the final stage of its evolution line (Phanpy → Donphan) and does not evolve further.
What are Donphan's base stats?
Donphan has 90 HP, 120 Attack, 120 Defense, 60 Sp. Atk, 60 Sp. Def and 50 Speed, for a base stat total of 500.
What abilities can Donphan have?
Donphan can have the ability Sturdy, plus Sand Veil as a hidden ability.