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 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Ground Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Pickup Cacophony Cacophony Sand Veil Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 120 (24.9%)
Breeding Egg Group Field Hatch time 21 cycles
Height 1'08" 0.5 m Phanpy 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 73.9 lbs. 33.5 kg Phanpy 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 124 Gen. II-IV Unknown IV 66 V+	Leveling rate Medium Fast
EV yield Total: 1 Phanpy 1 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Blue	Base friendship 70
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 large, floppy ears, which it uses as fans to cool itself. A short trunk is sensitive, yet strong. Phanpy shows affection by bumping others playfully with its trunk, although this can knock a person flying. It has two red pads on each of its big ears and another on the bridge of its trunk. Each of its four short legs has a single nail on the foot. Phanpy is quite strong, and can easily carry an adult human on its back.

Phanpy is found in rocky terrain. To make its nest, it digs a vertical pit near the edge of a river. It displays ownership of this area by marking it with its trunk. In the deserted morning hours, Phanpy uses its trunk to shower in the river. Sometimes, groups of this Pokémon form and soak each other thoroughly. Afterwards, it can be seen drying its body near the edge of the river.

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

Crystal captured a Phanpy and sent it to Professor Oak via the Portable Transfer System in Surrounded by Staryu.

A Phanpy appeared in The Last Battle XIII as one of the Pokémon sent to help the fight in Ilex Forest.

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 As a sign of affection, it bumps with its snout. However, it is so strong, it may send you flying. Y It is strong despite its compact size. It can easily pick up and carry an adult human on its back.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Gold Trade, Event Silver Route 45* Crystal Routes 45 and 46Morning
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Safari Zone Emerald Safari Zone FireRed LeafGreen Sevault Canyon, Canyon Entrance Colosseum Trade XD Oasis Poké Spot
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Route 207 (Swarm) Platinum Route 207 (Swarm) HeartGold Route 45, Mt. Silver SoulSilver Trade Pal Park Mountain
Generation V Black White Trade Black 2 White 2 Trade with Curtis in Nimbasa City (female player character only) Dream World Rugged Mountain
Generation VI X Y Friend Safari (Ground)

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 Encore Phanpy	Japanese	Japan	5	December 15, 2001 to January 14, 2002
	Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Absorb 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 IX, 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× Fairy 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× Fairy 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× Fairy 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× Fairy 1× None

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

Learnset

By leveling up

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

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  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 Fairy 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 VI Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  TM05 Roar Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 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 06060 095}}95% 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 TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM94 Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15 TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 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 VI Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  Ancient Power 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 Play Rough Fairy Physical 90 90% 10 Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Phanpy in Generation VI 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 VI Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VII - VIII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP   Contest   Appeal   Jamming  This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.

A black or white 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

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 that evolve once and can have Pickup as an Ability, while their evolved forms do not. Phanpy is exclusive to Pokémon Silver* and HeartGold, while Teddiursa is exclusive to Gold* and SoulSilver.
  • Phanpy, Teddiursa, and their evolutions are the only Pokémon to swap version-exclusive status between localizations.

Origin

Phanpy is based on an elephant calf.

Name origin

Phanpy is derived from elephant. Py may be a diminutive added to reflect its small size and 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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