Shadow Donphan
Shadow
Mud Slap
Earthquake
Shadow Donphan is a Ground-type Pokemon in Pokemon GO, originally from the Johto region (#232, Generation 2). With a max CP of 3,407 and base stats of 214/185/207 (Atk/Def/Sta), Shadow Donphan has a total stat product of 606. Shadow Donphan's best moveset is Mud Slap and Earthquake, making it a competitive Ground-type attacker for raids.
Shadow Donphan is weak to Grass, Ice, Water-type moves. It resists Electric, Poison, Rock-type attacks. Shadow Donphan is a 3.0 km buddy Pokemon.
Stats
Type Chart
Rankings
Mud Slap
Earthquake
Moves
Fast Moves
Charged Moves
Best Moveset Analysis
For raids and gym battles, Shadow Donphan's best offensive moveset is Mud Slap combined with Earthquake, achieving 14.6 DPS and 318 TDO as a Ground-type attacker (ranked #25, Tier C).
Among fast moves, the highest DPS option is Charm (13.3 DPS), while Tackle generates energy the fastest (10 EPS).
Forms & Variants
Raid Guide
Shadow Donphan as Raid Boss
Not Currently in RaidsShadow Donphan is not currently available as a raid boss. When Shadow Donphan returns to raids, here are the best counters to defeat it. A 100% IV Shadow Donphan from raids would have 1722 CP at level 20, or 2152 CP at level 25 with weather boost.
How to Get Shadow Donphan
Shadow Donphan can be encountered in the wild in Pokemon GO.
A Shadow version of Shadow Donphan is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Shadow Donphan knows Frustration as its charged move, which can be removed with a Charged TM. Purifying costs 3,000 Stardust and 3 Candy, and the purified form learns Return. Walking Shadow Donphan as your buddy earns 1 candy every 3.0 km.
Shadow Donphan Catch CP
These are the possible CP values when encountering Shadow Donphan in different scenarios. The range shows minimum (lowest IV floor) to maximum (100% perfect IV).
A 100% IV Shadow Donphan from raids or eggs will show 1,722 CP at level 20. If you see this number, don't hesitate — it's a perfect catch!
Trainer Tips
Shadow Donphan is a Ground-type Pokemon with a stat total of 606. With its high Attack stat (214), Shadow Donphan is best suited for offensive roles in both raids and PvP.
Watch out for Grass, Ice, Water-type moves when using Shadow Donphan. These types deal super effective damage that can cut into Shadow Donphan's performance.
Shadow Donphan's moves get a damage boost in Sunny weather. Take advantage of weather conditions to maximize your DPS in raids and gym battles.
Unlocking a second charged move costs 50,000 Stardust and 50 Candy. With 5 charged moves available, a second move gives Shadow Donphan much better coverage in PvP battles.
Should I Invest in Shadow Donphan?
Power-Up Costs
Verdict
Low Priority
Shadow Donphan ranks #25 as a Ground-type attacker with a Tier C rating, meaning stronger options are readily available. With a max CP of 3,407 and base stats of 214/185/207, its overall performance in raids falls behind top-tier competitors. Unless Shadow Donphan is a personal favorite or you have surplus Stardust and Candy, your resources are better spent on higher-ranked Ground-type attackers. Keep one for your collection but skip the power-up investment for now.