Shadow Donphan
Ground-type, Generation 2. Ranked #16 among Ground-type raid attackers (Tier C).
Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Mud Slap Earthquake 23.4 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 — 23.4 DPS and 509 TDO as a Ground-type attacker. It also covers the Fairy slot with Charm and Play Rough.
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 | #16 | C | 23.4 | 509 | Mud Slap Earthquake |
| Fairy | #23 | C | 18.8 | 408 | Charm Play Rough |
Evolution
How to get Shadow Donphan
- Source
- Team GO Rocket battles and Shadow Raids
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Cannot be traded
Rescue CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Team GO Rocket Grunt | Lv 8 | 629 | 724 |
| Team GO Rocket Grunt (Weather Boost) | Lv 13 | 1,048 | 1,162 |
| Shadow Raid | Lv 20 | 1,623 | 1,765 |
| Shadow Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 2,019 | 2,195 |
Is Shadow Donphan good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
#16 among Ground-type raid attackers (Tier C, 23.4 DPS). The same Stardust goes further on a higher-ranked Ground attacker.
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 with Earthquake, worth 23.4 DPS as a Ground-type raid attacker. A TM rerolls at random among its 4 fast and 5 charged non-legacy moves.
It is caught knowing Frustration, which only comes off with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket Takeover event — do that before spending Stardust on it.
What are Shadow Donphan's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Donphan takes super effective damage from Grass, Ice, Water. It resists Poison, Rock. Electric damage is double resisted (0.39×).
What is Shadow Donphan's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Donphan reaches 3,407 CP at level 50 and 3,013 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs. That is the same CP as a regular Donphan: the Shadow attack bonus applies in battle and never shows in the CP number.
What CP is a 100% IV Shadow Donphan?
After a Team GO Rocket battle a 15/15/15 Shadow Donphan shows 679 CP (level 8), or 1,119 CP when weather boosted (level 13). From a Shadow Raid it is 1,722 CP, or 2,152 weather boosted.
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 Donphan.
How do you get Shadow Donphan in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Donphan is rescued after beating Team GO Rocket, or caught from a Shadow Raid — which Grunts, Leaders and raids carry it changes with every Rocket rotation. It cannot be traded or Mega Evolved. Purifying it costs 3,000 Stardust and 3 Candy and turns it into a regular Donphan with Return — the Shadow attack bonus is lost for good.