Donphan Pokemon GO — Max CP 3,407, Base Stats & Moveset

Q: What is the best moveset for Donphan in Pokemon GO?

Donphan's best moveset is Charm with Earthquake. A TM rerolls at random among its 4 fast and 5 charged non-legacy moves.

Q: What is Donphan's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Donphan reaches 3,407 CP at level 50 and 3,013 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.

Q: What CP is a 100% IV Donphan?

A 15/15/15 Donphan shows 1,722 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 2,152 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 1,291 CP.

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

Weak to

Grass1.6× Ice1.6× Water1.6×

Resists

Electric0.39× Poison0.625× Rock0.625×

Base stats

Attack 214

Defense 185

Stamina 207

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

Phanpy 50 Candy

Donphan

Family

Phanpy

Donphan This page

Shadow forms Shadow Phanpy Shadow Donphan

Raids

Not in raids

Status: Donphan is not in the current raid rotation

Best counters against Donphan

1

Primal KyogreMega WaterfallOrigin Pulse 35.2DPS 1,010TDO 2

Mega SceptileMega Bullet SeedFrenzy Plant 33.1DPS 518TDO 3

Shadow KyogreShadow WaterfallOrigin Pulse 32.2DPS 619TDO 4

Mega SwampertMega Water GunHydro Cannon 30.4DPS 732TDO 5

Kartana Razor LeafLeaf Blade 30.4DPS 376TDO 6

Shadow GreninjaShadow Water ShurikenHydro Cannon 29.7DPS 326TDO

Counters carrying Grass, Ice, Water moves deal the most damage.

Use Donphan against

Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter

Golem (Alola) Tier 5 #13rank

Toxtricity Tier 5 #13rank

Nihilego Tier 5 #13rank

Luxray Tier 5 #13rank

Magnezone Tier 5 #13rank

Varoom Tier 5 #13rank

Revavroom Tier 5 #13rank

Salandit Tier 5 #13rank

Glimmet Tier 5 #13rank

Salazzle Tier 5 #13rank

How to get Donphan

Evolve from: Phanpy · 50 Candy
Team GO Rocket: Shadow Donphan arrives with Frustration, removable only during Rocket Takeover events
Purification: 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return

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?

Collector's pick

Power up	Stardust	Candy	XL Candy
Lv 20 → 40	135,000	15	—

Donphan has no raid-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site. It is a Pokedex and collection pick.

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 with Earthquake. A TM rerolls at random among its 4 fast and 5 charged non-legacy moves.

What are Donphan's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Donphan takes super effective damage from Grass, Ice, Water. It resists Poison, Rock. Electric damage is double resisted (0.39×).

What is Donphan's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Donphan reaches 3,407 CP at level 50 and 3,013 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.

What CP is a 100% IV Donphan?

A 15/15/15 Donphan shows 1,722 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 2,152 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 1,291 CP.

Is Shadow Donphan better than regular Donphan?

Only the Shadow form makes the raid rankings: Shadow Donphan is #16 among Ground-type attackers at 23.4 DPS, while regular Donphan is unranked. See Shadow Donphan.

How do you get Donphan in Pokemon GO?

Evolve Phanpy (50 Candy).

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