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| It appears to have been based on an adult {{wp|elephant}}, although it resembles the tire of an automobile when curled up or using its trademark {{m|Rollout}} attack. As both Phanpy and Donphan are much smaller compared to humans than conventional African or Asian elephants, they may have actually been inspired by the {{wp|Dwarf elephant}} or {{wp|Pygmy elephant}}. | | It appears to have been based on an adult {{wp|elephant}}, although it resembles the tire of an automobile when curled up or using its trademark {{m|Rollout}} attack. It has long ears and tusks; giving it a resemblance to an {{wp|african elephant}}. As both Phanpy and Donphan are much smaller compared to humans than conventional African or Asian elephants, they may have actually been inspired by the {{wp|Dwarf elephant}} or {{wp|Pygmy elephant}}, though this same trait is shared with many other Pokémon. |
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Height
3'07″ Imperial
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1.1 m Metric
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3'07″/1.1 m Red-Striped
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0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped
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0'0"/0.0 m
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Weight
264.6 lbs. Imperial
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120.0 kg Metric
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264.6 lbs./120.0 kg Red-Striped
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0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped
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0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
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EV yield
HP 0
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Atk 1
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Def 1
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Sp.Atk 0
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Sp.Def 0
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Speed 0
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Base Exp.: 189
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Battle Exp.: 1891*
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Donphan (Japanese: ドンファン Donfan) is a Ground-type Pokémon.
It evolves from Phanpy starting at level 25.
Biology
Physiology
Donphan are light-gray elephant-like Pokémon. There is a thick, black band of hide that runs down the length of Donphan's back and extends to the trunk, resembling a car tire. Donphan have four short legs with three claws with each leg having a black band around them. They also sport a pair of white tusks, and elongated ears held stiffly to Donphan's sides.
Gender differences
A female Donphan has shorter tusks than a male.
Special abilities
It has the ability to curl up into a ball and violently roll around like a wheel. Once it starts its rampage it will be almost unstoppable. These rolling tackles are strong enough to knock down a house. Its hide is also very tough. Regular attacks won't leave a scratch on it.
Behavior
Donphan travel in a herd that is led by a single Donphan. The larger the tusks, the higher its rank in the herd will be. They are also prone to going on violent rampages by curling into a ball and rolling almost nonstop. During their breeding season, male Donphan compete for mates by rolling as well to show how tough they are. This rolling is known as the Love Dance. Donphan are also known to have a keen sense of smell, at least in the sense of being able to detect amberite, and will upraise their trunks into the air to smell for it.
Habitat
These Pokémon seem to prefer rough, mountainous terrain.
Diet
- Main article: Pokémon food
It is herbivorous, depicted to feed on shrubs.
In the anime
Major appearances
In Reversing the Charges, Ash's Phanpy evolved into Donphan. It proved to be an excellent member of his team showing its strength in every battle.
Other
A
Shiny Donphan in the anime
Donphan's first major role was in Roll On, Pokémon! A girl named Rochelle was using four to find amberite.
In Date Expectations, many Donphan were falling in love with a Shiny Donphan.
Minor appearances
Donphan first made a brief appearance in the beginning of Mewtwo Strikes Back, under the ownership of Raymond. At the time, it was an unknown Pokémon.
A Donphan was one of the Pokémon seen at the Pokémon Swap Meet in Tricks of the Trade.
A Donphan was seen in the wild in The Legend of Thunder!.
Several Donphan appeared in Misty's flashback in Gotta Catch Ya Later!.
Tyson used a Donphan during the Hoenn League which first appeared in Chose It or Lose It!.
In Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Part Two, Kellyn had a Donphan smash through the cave-ins that were caused by an Aggron that belonged to Pokémon Hunter J's client.
A Donphan also appeared in Battling the Generation Gap!.
Another Donphan appeared in Challenging a Towering Figure!.
A Donphan made a brief appearance under the ownership of a Trainer in the Lily of the Valley Conference in An Old Family Blend!.
Ethan battles Ash with a Donphan in the beginning of Zoroark: Master of Illusions.
Pokédex entries
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Pokémon
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Source
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Entry
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EP120
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Donphan
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Ash's Pokédex
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Donphan, the Armor Pokémon. With its strong tusks and tough skin, Donphan is known for its powerful Tackle attack. The length of Donphan's tusks indicates its level.
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Advanced Generation series entries continue below.
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Episode
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Pokémon
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Source
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Entry
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AG154
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Donphan
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May's Pokédex
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Donphan, the Armor Pokémon. Donphan has razor sharp tusks, armor-like skin, and enormous power.
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In the manga
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
A herd of Donphan were used by a thieving ruffian in Volume 8. In the Ruby & Sapphire arc, Wattson accidentally catches Sapphire in a trap designed to catch a wild, rampaging Donphan. After 'discovering' New Mauville, Sapphire uses the wild Donphan to help Wattson shut down a power generator. Donphan has been in Sapphire's team ever since.
Pokédex entries
Manga
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Pokémon Adventures
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PS096
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The longer and bigger its tusks are, the higher it is ranked amongst its herd.*
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In the TCG
- Main article: Donphan (TCG)
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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Generation II
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Gold
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It has sharp, hard tusks and a rugged hide. Its Tackle is strong enough to knock down a house.
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Silver
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The longer and bigger its tusks, the higher its rank in its herd. The tusks take long to grow.
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Crystal
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Because this Pokémon's skin is so tough, a normal attack won't even leave a scratch on it.
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Stadium 2
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It has sharp, hard tusks and a rugged hide. Its Tackle is strong enough to knock down a house.
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Generation III
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Ruby
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Donphan's favorite attack is curling its body into a ball, then charging at its foe while rolling at high speed. Once it starts rolling, this Pokémon can't stop very easily.
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Sapphire
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If Donphan were to tackle with its hard body, even a house could be destroyed. Using its massive strength, the Pokémon helps clear rock and mud slides that block mountain trails.
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Emerald
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A Donphan is so strong it can easily haul a dump truck. Its hide has toughened to a rock-hard state. An ordinary sort of attack won't even leave a scratch.
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FireRed
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The longer and bigger its tusks, the higher its rank in its herd. The tusks take long to grow.
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LeafGreen
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It has sharp, hard tusks and a rugged hide. Its Tackle is strong enough to knock down a house.
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Generation IV
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Diamond
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It attacks by curling up, then rolling into its foe. It can blow apart a house in one hit.
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Pearl
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Platinum
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HeartGold
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It has sharp, hard tusks and a rugged hide. Its Tackle is strong enough to knock down a house.
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SoulSilver
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The longer and bigger its tusks, the higher its rank in its herd. The tusks take long to grow.
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Generation V
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Black
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It attacks by curling up, then rolling into its foe. It can blow apart a house in one hit.
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White
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Black 2
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It attacks by curling up then rolling into its foe. It can blow apart a house in one hit.
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White 2
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
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In side games
Held items
Stats
Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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90
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150 - 197
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290 - 384
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120
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112 - 189
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220 - 372
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120
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112 - 189
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220 - 372
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60
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58 - 123
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112 - 240
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60
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58 - 123
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112 - 240
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50
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49 - 112
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94 - 218
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Total: 500
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Donphan
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Donphan
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
Japanese sprites
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Silver
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Trivia
- Donphan is one of several Pokémon whose sprites were altered during translation of Pokémon Silver. In Donphan's case, the underside of its trunk was changed from striped gray, similar to a real trunk, to solid black, and its eyes became smaller.
- Donphan was the first evolved Generation II Pokémon seen in the anime, and the fifth Generation II Pokémon ever introduced, after Ho-Oh, Togepi, Snubbull and Marill. However, its name, and that of the move it used, Rollout, was not revealed in its debut. Its name was finally revealed when a promotional set of cards was released for Mewtwo Strikes Back.
- Donphan shares the same species name with Tyranitar. They are both known as Armor Pokémon.
- Donphan, along with its pre-evolution Phanpy, and also Seel and Shellder, are the only non-Ice-type Pokémon that can learn Ice Shard. Seel and Shellder can learn it by leveling up, while it is an Egg move for Phanpy. However, both Seel and Shellder evolve into dual-Ice types.
- Donphan and Ursaring, along with their pre-evolutions, are the only Pokémon to swap version-exclusive status between localizations. While Phanpy and Donphan are found only in the Japanese Gold, they are not found in Gold in other languages, being found in the Silver Version of those languages instead, with Teddiursa and Ursaring getting the opposite treatment. This is corrected in the remakes HeartGold and SoulSilver, where they follow the Japanese Gold and Silver.
Origin
It appears to have been based on an adult elephant, although it resembles the tire of an automobile when curled up or using its trademark Rollout attack. It has long ears and tusks; giving it a resemblance to an african elephant. As both Phanpy and Donphan are much smaller compared to humans than conventional African or Asian elephants, they may have actually been inspired by the Dwarf elephant or Pygmy elephant, though this same trait is shared with many other Pokémon.
Name origin
Donphan and Donfan are a combination of don and elephant. Don may refer to lord; a root word meaning teeth, referring to its tusks; or mastodon, a prehistoric elephant. Don may have also been included to reflect Donphan's robust physique and great strength, especially in comparison to Phanpy.
In other languages
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Title
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Japanese
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ドンファン Donfan
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From don and elephant
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French
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Donphan
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Same as English name
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Spanish
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Donphan
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Same as English name
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German
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Donphan
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Same as English name
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Italian
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Donphan
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Same as English name
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Korean
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코리갑 Kkorigap
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From 코끼리 kkokkiri and 갑 (甲) gap
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Mandarin Chinese
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頓甲 / 顿甲 Dùnjiǎ
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From 頓 dùn and 甲 jiǎ
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Cantonese Chinese
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冬凡 Dūngfàahn
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Related articles
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