Shadow Donphan
Ground-type, Generation 2. Ranked #28 among Ground-type raid attackers (Tier C).
Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Mud Slap Earthquake 14.6 DPS
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Earthquake costs 100 energy for 140 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow 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
Shadow Donphan moves
4 fast · 5 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charm | Fairy | 20 | 11 | 1.5s | 13.3 | 7.3 |
| Counter | Fighting | 13 | 9 | 1.0s | 13 | 9 |
| Mud Slap Best 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
For raids and gyms, Shadow Donphan runs Mud Slap with Earthquake — 14.6 DPS and 318 TDO as a Ground-type attacker.
The highest-damage fast move is Charm (13.3 DPS); Tackle builds energy fastest (10 EPS).
Rankings
Where Shadow Donphan places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ground | #28 | C | 14.6 | 318 | Mud Slap Earthquake |
Evolution
How to get Shadow Donphan
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Donphan knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- 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 Shadow Donphan good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
At Tier C (rank #28 as a Ground-type attacker) there are better options for the same Stardust. Keep a good specimen, skip the power-up unless Shadow Donphan is a favourite.
- 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.
- 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
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 1.09 m
- Weight
- 120.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0232_POKEMON_DONPHAN_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Donphan in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Donphan's best moveset is Mud Slap (fast) with Earthquake (charged), worth 14.6 DPS as a Ground-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Donphan's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Donphan takes super effective damage from Grass, Ice, Water-type moves. It resists Electric, Poison, Rock, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Donphan's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow 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 Shadow Donphan?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow 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.
How do you get Shadow Donphan in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Donphan spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Donphan be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow 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.