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[[Category:Gray Pokémon]]
Donphan (Japanese: ドンファン Donfan) is a Ground-type Pokémon. A Shiny Donphan appeared in the anime in the episode Rollout! Loving Donphan!! Donphan resembles a slightly armored elephant.
Contents
Evolution
Donphan is the evolved form of Phanpy, Phanpy evolves into Donphan at level 25
In the anime

Ash's Donphan
Many Pokémon trainers owns Donphans. Ash owns a Donphan, which was last used at the Sinnoh League against Conway's Shuckle.
Game info
Game locations

A shiny Donphan.
Version(s) | Location |
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Gold/Silver | Route 28, Silver Cave, Victory Road (Silver Only) |
Crystal | Route 45 |
Ruby/ Sapphire | Evolve Phanpy |
Emerald | Evolve Phanpy |
FireRed/ LeafGreen | Evolve Phanpy |
Diamond/ Pearl | Evolve Phanpy |
Platinum | Evolve Phanpy |
HeartGold/SoulSilver | Route 28, Mt. Silver, Victory Road (HeartGold Only) |
Black/White | Trade |
Pokédex entries
Generation I | |
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Donphan did not appear during the Generation I games. | |
Gold | |
It has sharp, hard tusks and a rugged hide. Its Tackle is strong enough to knock down a house. | |
Silver | |
The longer and bigger its tusks, the higher its rank in its herd. The tusks take long to grow. | |
Crystal | |
Because this Pokémon's skin is so tough, a normal attack won't even leave a scratch on it. | |
Ruby | |
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. | |
Sapphire | |
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. | |
Emerald | |
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. | |
FireRed | |
The longer and bigger its tusks, the higher its rank in its herd. The tusks take long to grow. | |
LeafGreen | |
It has sharp, hard tusks and a rugged hide. Its Tackle is strong enough to knock down a house. | |
Diamond | |
It attacks by curling up, then rolling into its foe. It can blow apart a house in one hit. | |
Pearl | |
It attacks by curling up, then rolling into its foe. It can blow apart a house in one hit. | |
Platinum | |
It attacks by curling up, then rolling into its foe. It can blow apart a house in one hit. | |
HeartGold | |
It has sharp, hard tusks and a rugged hide. Its Tackle is strong enough to knock down a house. | |
SoulSilver | |
The longer and bigger its tusks, the higher its rank in its herd. The tusks take long to grow. | |
Black | |
It attacks by curling up, then rolling into its foe. It can blow apart a house in one hit. | |
White | |
It attacks by curling up, then rolling into its foe. It can blow apart a house in one hit. | |
Black 2 | |
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White 2 | |
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Y | |
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Omega Ruby | |
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Alpha Sapphire | |
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Trivia
- Donphan and Tyranitar have the same species. They are both known as Armor Pokémon.
- Pokémon Crystal is the only known game in which Donphan lifts up its trunk.
References
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