Donphan
Ground-type, Generation 2. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 606.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Charm Earthquake
Same-type attack bonus on Earthquake. Earthquake costs 100 energy for 140 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Donphan takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 606
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,722 CP
Donphan moves
4 fast · 5 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charm Best | Fairy | 20 | 11 | 1.5s | 13.3 | 7.3 |
| Counter | Fighting | 13 | 9 | 1.0s | 13 | 9 |
| Mud Slap STAB | Ground | 19 | 13 | 1.5s | 12.7 | 8.7 |
| Tackle | Normal | 5 | 5 | 0.5s | 10 | 10 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam | Normal | 50 | 33 | 2.0s | 25 | 1.52 |
| Earthquake Best STAB | Ground | 140 | 100 | 3.5s | 40 | 1.40 |
| Heavy Slam | Steel | 70 | 50 | 2.0s | 35 | 1.40 |
| Play Rough | Fairy | 90 | 50 | 3.0s | 30 | 1.80 |
| Trailblaze | Grass | 65 | 50 | 2.0s | 32.5 | 1.30 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charm | Fairy | 12 | 8 | 2 | 6.00 | 4.00 |
| Counter | Fighting | 8 | 6 | 1 | 8.00 | 6.00 |
| Mud Slap | Ground | 11 | 10 | 2 | 5.50 | 5.00 |
| Tackle | Normal | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam | Normal | 55 | 35 | 1.57 | — |
| Earthquake | Ground | 120 | 65 | 1.85 | — |
| Heavy Slam | Steel | 70 | 50 | 1.40 | — |
| Play Rough | Fairy | 90 | 60 | 1.50 | — |
| Trailblaze | Grass | 65 | 45 | 1.44 | Buff / debuff |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Charm (13.3 DPS); Tackle builds energy fastest (10 EPS).
Evolution
Raids
- Status
- Donphan is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Donphan
Use Donphan against
Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter
How to get Donphan
- Evolve from
- Phanpy · 50 Candy
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Donphan knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 76 | 2,604 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 76 | 2,820 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,685 | 1,765 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 2,096 | 2,195 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,685 | 1,765 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,274 | 1,334 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,685 | 1,765 |
Is Donphan good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Donphan has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Attack is its highest stat (214), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 Candy, and with 5 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Donphan deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Sunny weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 42 |
| Lv 2 | 133 |
| Lv 3 | 224 |
| Lv 4 | 315 |
| Lv 5 | 406 |
| Lv 6 | 497 |
| Lv 7 | 588 |
| Lv 8 | 679 |
| Lv 9 | 770 |
| Lv 10 | 861 |
| Lv 11 | 947 |
| Lv 12 | 1,033 |
| Lv 13 | 1,119 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,205 |
| Lv 15 | 1,291 |
| Lv 16 | 1,377 |
| Lv 17 | 1,463 |
| Lv 18 | 1,549 |
| Lv 19 | 1,636 |
| Lv 20 | 1,722 |
| Lv 21 | 1,808 |
| Lv 22 | 1,894 |
| Lv 23 | 1,980 |
| Lv 24 | 2,066 |
| Lv 25 | 2,152 |
| Lv 26 | 2,238 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 2,325 |
| Lv 28 | 2,411 |
| Lv 29 | 2,497 |
| Lv 30 | 2,583 |
| Lv 31 | 2,626 |
| Lv 32 | 2,669 |
| Lv 33 | 2,712 |
| Lv 34 | 2,755 |
| Lv 35 | 2,798 |
| Lv 36 | 2,841 |
| Lv 37 | 2,884 |
| Lv 38 | 2,927 |
| Lv 39 | 2,970 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 3,013 |
| Lv 41 | 3,052 |
| Lv 42 | 3,090 |
| Lv 43 | 3,129 |
| Lv 44 | 3,168 |
| Lv 45 | 3,207 |
| Lv 46 | 3,246 |
| Lv 47 | 3,286 |
| Lv 48 | 3,326 |
| Lv 49 | 3,366 |
| Lv 50 | 3,407 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0232
- Height
- 1.09 m
- Weight
- 120.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0232_POKEMON_DONPHAN
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Donphan in Pokemon GO?
Donphan's best moveset is Charm (fast) with Earthquake (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Donphan's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Donphan takes super effective damage from Grass, Ice, Water-type moves. It resists Electric, Poison, Rock, so avoid those types against it.
What is Donphan's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Donphan reaches 3,407 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 3,013 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Donphan?
A perfect 15/15/15 Donphan shows 1,722 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,152 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Donphan better than regular Donphan?
Shadow Donphan deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Donphan in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Phanpy (50 Candy). It can be traded between trainers.
Can Donphan be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Donphan depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.