Phanpy (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Phanpy (disambiguation).

Phanpy ゴマゾウ Gomazou #231
Art by Ken Sugimori from HeartGold and SoulSilver
Type Ground Unknown Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Long Nose Pokémon
Abilities Pickup ----- Blue-Striped ----- Sand Veil Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto #200 Hoenn #165 Sinnoh — Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R-034 Almia R— Oblivia R-209 N-085
Height 1'08" Imperial 0.5 m Metric 1'08"/0.5 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 73.9 lbs. Imperial 33.5 kg Metric 73.9 lbs./33.5 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Blue	Catch rate 120 (15.7%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown 50% male, 50% female
Breeding Field group 21 cycles (5355 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 1 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 124 Battle Exp.: 1241*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Phanpy (Japanese: ゴマゾウ Gomazou) is a Ground-type Pokémon.

It evolves into Donphan starting at level 25.

Biology

Phanpy is a small, blue elephant-like Pokémon. It has two red pads on each of its big ears and another on the bridge of its trunk. Its trunk is sensitive, and its ears serve as fans to coll itself down. Despite its small size, Phanpy is quite strong, and can easily carry an adult human on its back.

It is a timid Pokémon that flees very easily. However, it has a very affectionate side and can be very friendly, even if it doesn't know its own strength. During the deserted morning hours, Phanpy comes ashore where it deftly uses its trunk to take a shower. When other members of its species gather around, they thoroughly douse each other with water. Phanpy can be seen drying its soaking-wet bodies at the edge of water. For its nest, Phanpy digs a vertical pit in the ground at the edge of a river. It marks the area around its nest with its trunk to let the other Phanpy know that the area has been claimed. While it is normally found in rocky regions and terrain, it also likes lakes and watersides.

In the anime

Phanpy in the anime

A Phanpy Egg in the anime

Major appearances

Ash's Phanpy

Phanpy made its debut appearance in the anime in Hatching a Plan. It hatched from an Egg that Ash Ketchum received in Extreme Pokémon. It evolved into Donphan in Reversing the Charges.

Other

Phanpy first appeared in Spell of the Unown, however, it was just a Pokémon that Molly Hale dreamed up and made real by the power of the Unown. Molly's imaginary Phanpy was able to defeat Brock's Onix with only one Rollout attack.

Minor appearances

A Phanpy appeared in The Saffron Con! as a Pokémon owned by a Coordinator.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry EP230 Phanpy Ash's Pokédex Phanpy, the Long Nose Pokémon. Phanpy uses its powerful snout to express affection. Not realizing its strength can send you flying.

In the manga

Phanpy in Pokémon Adventures

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Emerald uses a Phanpy in the Battle Pyramid for its Ability Pickup.

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga

A Phanpy appeared in Clefairy is a Mama!.

In the TCG

Main article: Phanpy (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation I Red {{{redbluedex}}} Blue Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II Gold It swings its long snout around playfully, but because it is so strong, that can be dangerous. Silver As a sign of affection, it bumps with its snout. However, it is so strong, it may send you flying. Crystal During the deserted morning hours, it comes ashore where it deftly uses its trunk to take a shower. Stadium 2 It swings its long snout around playfully, but because it is so strong, that can be dangerous.
Generation III Ruby For its nest, Phanpy digs a vertical pit in the ground at the edge of a river. It marks the area around its nest with its trunk to let the others know that the area has been claimed. Sapphire Phanpy uses its long nose to shower itself. When others gather around, they thoroughly douse each other with water. These Pokémon can be seen drying their soaking-wet bodies at the edge of water. Emerald Phanpy's big ears serve as broad fans. When it becomes hot, it flaps the ears busily to cool down. Even the young are very strong. FireRed As a sign of affection, it bumps with its snout. However, it is so strong, it may send you flying. LeafGreen It swings its long snout around playfully, but because it is so strong, this can be dangerous.
Generation IV Diamond It is strong despite its compact size. It can easily pick up and carry an adult human on its back. Pearl {{{pearldex}}} Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold It swings its long snout around playfully, but because it is so strong, that can be dangerous. SoulSilver As a sign of affection, it bumps with its snout. However, it is so strong, it may send you flying.
Generation V Black It is strong despite its compact size. It can easily pick up and carry an adult human on its back. White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 It is strong despite its compact size. It can easily pick up and carry an adult human on its back. White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade
Generation II Gold Silver Uncommon Route 45* (Silver only) Crystal Uncommon Routes 45, 46 (Morning)
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Common Hoenn Safari Zone Emerald Common Hoenn Safari Zone FireRed LeafGreen Uncommon Sevault Canyon, Canyon Entrance Colosseum None Trade XD Uncommon Oasis Poké Spot
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Swarm Route 207 Platinum Swarm Route 207 HeartGold SoulSilver Uncommon Route 45, Mt. Silver  (HeartGold only) Pal Park Mountain Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Trade Black 2 White 2 One Trade in Nimbasa City* Dream World Rugged Mountain
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Channel	Springleaf Field
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire	Hatch from Egg
Pokémon Trozei!	Secret Storage 6 Endless Level 3 Forever Level 3 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Great Canyon (1F-3F) Southern Cavern (10F-19F)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Marine Resort (B1-B19) Final Maze (B1-B48)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Sky	Can be obtained as a starter Pokémon
Pokémon Ranger	Lyra Forest Olive Jungle
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs	Faldera Island Fire Temple (Defeat Donphan)
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Desert: Sunny Seashore
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure	Cavern Zone

In events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
	Pokémon Center Mystery Egg #1 Phanpy	Japanese	Japan	5	December 15, 2001 to January 14, 2002
	Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Phanpy	English	United States	5	January 31 to February 6, 2003

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Diamond	Pearl	Passho Berry (5%)
Platinum
HeartGold	SoulSilver	Passho Berry (5%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 90		150 - 197	290 - 384
Attack: 60		58 - 123	112 - 240
Defense: 60		58 - 123	112 - 240
Sp. Atk: 40		40 - 101	76 - 196
Sp. Def: 40		40 - 101	76 - 196
Speed: 40		40 - 101	76 - 196
Total: 330	Other Pokémon with this total
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.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 3/3 ★★★	Power 4/5 ★★★★☆
Skill 3/3 ★★★	Stamina 3/4 ★★★☆
Jump 2/3 ★★☆	Total 15/18 ★★★

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 2× Grass 2× Electric 0× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 2× Grass 2× Electric 0× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 2× Grass 2× Electric 0× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 1× Flying 1× Poison ½× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 2× Grass 2× Electric 0× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Notes: If this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of  Electric-type  moves is 1×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  00Start Odor Sleuth Normal Status 0000— ——% 40 00Start Tackle Normal Physical 05050 100100% 35 00Start Growl Normal Status 0000— 100100% 40 00Start Defense Curl Normal Status 0000— ——% 40 066 Flail Normal Physical 0000— 100100% 15 1010 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 08585% 20 1515 Rollout Rock Physical 03030 09090% 20 1919 Natural Gift Normal Physical 0000— 100100% 15 2424 Slam Normal Physical 08080 07575% 20 2828 Endure Normal Status 0000— ——% 10 3333 Charm Normal Status 0000— 100100% 20 3737 Last Resort Normal Physical 140140 100100% 5 4242 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100100% 15

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Phanpy Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Phanpy Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM05	Roar	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	0000—	090}}90%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM26	Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100100	100}}100%	10
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM37	Sandstorm	Rock	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM39	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	05050	080}}80%	10
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	06060	100}}100%	15
	TM49	Echoed Voice	Normal	Special	04040	100}}100%	15
	TM78	Bulldoze	Ground	Physical	06060	100}}100%	20
	TM80	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	07575	090}}90%	10
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	0000—	090}}90%	15
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	04040	100}}100%	15
	HM04	Strength	Normal	Physical	08080	100}}100%	15
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Phanpy Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Phanpy Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	AncientPower	Rock	Special	60	100%	5
	Body Slam	Normal	Physical	85	100%	15
	Counter	Fighting	Physical	—	100%	20
	Endeavor	Normal	Physical	—	100%	5
	Fissure	Ground	Physical	—	—%	5
	Focus Energy	Normal	Status	—	—%	30
	Head Smash	Rock	Physical	150	80%	5
	Heavy Slam	Steel	Physical	—	100%	10
	Ice Shard	Ice	Physical	40	100%	30
	Mud-Slap	Ground	Special	20	100%	10
	Snore	Normal	Special	40	100%	15
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Phanpy in Generation V Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Phanpy in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Phanpy Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Phanpy Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Game				Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
B	W	B2	W2	Earth Power	Ground	Special	90	100%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Endeavor	Normal	Physical	—	100%	5
B	W	B2	W2	Gunk Shot	Poison	Physical	120	70%	5
B	W	B2	W2	Hyper Voice	Normal	Special	90	100%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Iron Tail	Steel	Physical	100	75%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Knock Off	Dark	Physical	20	100%	20
B	W	B2	W2	Last Resort	Normal	Physical	140	100%	5
B	W	B2	W2	Seed Bomb	Grass	Physical	80	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Snore	Normal	Special	40	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Stealth Rock	Rock	Status	—	—%	20
B	W	B2	W2	Superpower	Fighting	Physical	120	100%	5
A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Phanpy can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Phanpy cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Phanpy Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Phanpy Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

Dream World moves

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Event	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
Rugged Mountain	Heavy Slam	Steel	Physical	—	100%	10
Rugged Mountain	Seed Bomb	Grass	Physical	80	100%	15
A superscript level indicates that Phanpy can learn this move normally in Generation V at that level Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Phanpy Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Phanpy Click on the generation numbers at the top to see event moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Pinball RS     Acquisition: Hatch		Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team File:MDP RT 231.png Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 8.2% Friend Area: Safari Phrases 51%-100% HP Can I bump with my trunk? Can I bump with my trunk? 26%-50% HP I only have one half of my HP left. 1%-25% HP I'm sorry... I have no power to even lift my trunk... Level up I leveled up! I'll bump with my trunk more! Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up I leveled up! I'll bump with my trunk more!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 8.2% IQ group: E
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Ground  Poké Assist: ( Ground ) Field move: (Tackle ×1) Loops: 5 Min. exp.: 16 Max. exp.: 30 Browser entry   Phanpy might be small, but its powerful tackle can move aside an obstacle.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Ground  ( Ground ) Past ( Normal ) (Tackle ×2) Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   It triggers tremors to attack.
Pokémon Rumble N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●● Defense ●● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon came to the Cavern Zone to play. His favorite Attraction is Blaziken's Boulder Bash.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}} Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}} Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}} Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}} Does not evolve. Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Unevolved Phanpy  Ground

Level 25 →

First Evolution Donphan  Ground

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Phanpy images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Phanpy can be seen as a parallel to Teddiursa. Both of them are Generation II Pokémon. Phanpy is exclusive to Pokémon Silver* and HeartGold, while Teddiursa is exclusive to Pokémon Gold*, and SoulSilver. They both also have one evolution each and both have Pickup as an Ability, while both their evolved forms do not.
  • Phanpy and Teddiursa, along with their evolutions, are the only Pokémon to swap version-exclusive status between localizations.

Origin

This Pokémon is based on an elephant calf.

Name origin

Phanpy is derived from elephant. Py may have been added to designate Phanpy in the diminutive to reflect its small size and its infantile appearance.

Gomazou may be a combination of 当歳駒 tōsaigoma (yearling) and 象 zō (elephant).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ゴマゾウ Gomazou From 当歳駒 tōsaigoma and 象 zō French Phanpy Same as English name Spanish Phanpy Same as English name German Phanpy Same as English name Italian Phanpy Same as English name Korean 코코리 Kkokkori Corruption of 코끼리 kkokkiri Mandarin Chinese 小小象 Xiǎoxiǎoxiàn' Literally "Little elephant". Cantonese Chinese

More languages

Related articles

• Ash's Phanpy

Notes

← #230: Kingdra

Pokémon

#232: Donphan →

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