Donphan (ドンファン Donfan)
Artwork		General
		National Dex:	#232
		Evolves From:	Phanpy
		Evolves Into:	None
		Generation:	Generation II
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Base Stats		Biological Details
HP:	90	Species:	King Elephant Pokémon
Attack:	120	Type(s):	Ground
Defense:	120	Height:	3'07″
Special Atk:	60	Weight:	264.6 lbs
Special Def:	60	Abilities:	Sturdy Sand Veil (Dream World)
Speed:	50	Pokédex Color:	Blue
Stat Total:	500	Gender:	50% ♀/ 50% ♂
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Donphan (Japanese: ドンファン Donfan) is a Ground-type Pokémon. A Shiny Donphan appeared in the anime in the episode Rollout! Loving Donphan!! Donphan resembles a slightly armored elephant.

Contents 1 Evolution 2 In the anime 3 Game info 3.1 Game locations 3.2 Pokédex entries 4 Trivia 5 References

Evolution

Donphan is the evolved form of Phanpy, Phanpy evolves into Donphan at level 25

In the anime

Many Pokémon trainers owns Donphans. Ash owns a Donphan, which was last used at the Sinnoh League against Conway's Shuckle.

Game info

Game locations

Donphan Locations
Version(s)	Location	Rarity
Gold/Silver	Route 28, Silver Cave, Victory Road (Silver Only)	Uncommon
Crystal	Route 45	Uncommon
Ruby/ Sapphire	Evolve Phanpy	None
Emerald	Evolve Phanpy	None
FireRed/ LeafGreen	Evolve Phanpy	None
Diamond/ Pearl	Evolve Phanpy	None
Platinum	Evolve Phanpy	None
HeartGold/SoulSilver	Route 28, Mt. Silver, Victory Road (HeartGold Only)	Uncommon
Black/White	Trade	None

Pokédex entries

Pokédex Entries
Generation I
Donphan did not appear during the Generation I games.
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 long to grow.
LeafGreen
It has sharp, hard tusks and a rugged hide. Its Tackle is strong enough to knock down a house.
Diamond
It attacks by curling up, then rolling into its foe. It can blow apart a house in one hit.
Pearl
It attacks by curling up, then rolling into its foe. It can blow apart a house in one hit.
Platinum
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
It attacks by curling up, then rolling into its foe. It can blow apart a house in one hit.
White
It attacks by curling up, then rolling into its foe. It can blow apart a house in one hit.
Black 2
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White 2
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Trivia

• Donphan and Tyranitar have the same species. They are both known as Armor Pokémon.
• Pokémon Crystal is the only known game in which Donphan lifts up its trunk.

References

• Pokémon.com Pokédex
• Serebii.net Pokédex data
• Legendary Pokémon data
• The Pokémon Database
• Pokémon.Marriland data
• Pokémon Dream Pokédex data
• Psypokes Psydex data