Competitive Information for Donphan [Scarlet/Violet]
Ground
Abilities:
If Sandstorm is active, this Pokemon's evasiveness is 1.25x; immunity to Sandstorm.
If this Pokemon is at full HP, it survives one hit with at least 1 HP. Immune to OHKO.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Donphan? These builds are optimized for Scarlet/Violet Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Scarlet/Violet metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Say hello to Donphan, a prestigious Pokémon that excels with Ground typing! It's to see Donphan show up as a Scarlet/Violet opponent. It is weak to Grass, Ice, and Water-typed attacks. Curious about Donphan's movesets? Check our suggestions listed below!
Item: Expert Belt / Choice Band
Ability: Sturdy
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 92 Hp / 252 Atk / 164 SpD
Moveset:
- Earthquake / High Horsepower
- Body Press / Seed Bomb
- Knock Off / Throat Chop
- Play Rough
Donphan is pretty popular Physical Sweeper for single battles. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with lethal physical attacks. Expert Belt boosts the damage of Donphan's super effective moves by 20%. Choice Band will increase the damage of Donphan's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Sturdy, if Donphan is at full hp it survives one hit with at least 1 hp. Immune to ohko. Body Press or Seed Bomb are added to provide additional threat coverage.
◆ High Horsepower is a physical STAB-boosted 95-base power Ground-type move that deals a hefty amount of damage.
◆ Body Press is a physical 80-base power Fighting-type move (uses Donphan's defense stat as attack in damage calculation).
◆ Seed Bomb is a physical 80-base power Grass-type move that deals a good amount of damage.
◆ Knock Off is a physical 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
◆ Throat Chop is a physical 80-base power Dark-type move (for 2 turns, the target cannot use sound moves).
◆ Play Rough is a physical 90-base power Fairy-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
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Item: Leftovers
Ability: Sturdy
Nature: Impish (+Def, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 4 Atk / 252 Def
Moveset:
- Stealth Rock
- Rapid Spin
- Earthquake
- Roar
Donphan is a spectacular Physical Wall for single battles. This moveset is tailored to take a great amount of physical hits while dealing some decent damage. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Donphan last longer regaining it's stamina every turn. With Sturdy, if Donphan is at full hp it survives one hit with at least 1 hp. Immune to ohko. Donphan is my Defensive wall, Stealth Rocker, as well as my Spinner. Stealth Rock is for Entry Hazards, Rapid Spin for taking away My opponents entry hazards, Earthquake is for STAB and finally Roar is to make my opponents Pokemon to switch and take damage from Stealth Rock.
◆ Rapid Spin is a physical 50-base power Normal-type move (free Donphan from hazards/bind/leech seed; +1 spe).
◆ Earthquake is a physical STAB-boosted 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ Roar is a status move (forces the target to switch to a random ally).
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Item: Assault Vest
Ability: Sand Veil
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 Spe
Moveset:
- Stone Edge
- Ice Shard / Knock Off
- Rapid Spin
- Earthquake
Donphan is a magnificent Physical Tank for single battles. It tries to take a decent amount of physical hits while dealing some decent damage. With Sand Veil, if sandstorm is active Donphan's evasiveness is 1.25x; immunity to sandstorm. Pokemon X & Y build. Only way for this Pokemon to have the ability "Stealth Rock," is to transfer from a older game via Poke Bank. With a Assault Vest equipped to it, Donphan's sp. Def is 1.5x, but it can only select damaging moves.
◆ Ice Shard is a physical priority-increased 40-base power Ice-type move (usually goes first).
◆ Knock Off is a physical 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
◆ Rapid Spin is a physical 50-base power Normal-type move (free Donphan from hazards/bind/leech seed; +1 spe).
◆ Earthquake is a physical STAB-boosted 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Donphan? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Scarlet/Violet Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Scarlet/Violet metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Expert Belt / Choice Band
Ability: Sturdy
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 92 Hp / 252 Atk / 164 SpD
Moveset:
- Earthquake / High Horsepower
- Rock Slide
- Iron Head / Seed Bomb
- Knock Off
Donphan is a high-quality Physical Sweeper for double battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with forceful physical moves. Expert Belt boosts the damage of Donphan's super effective moves by 20%. Choice Band will increase the damage of Donphan's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Sturdy, if Donphan is at full hp it survives one hit with at least 1 hp. Immune to ohko. Iron Head or Seed Bomb are added to provide additional threat coverage.
◆ High Horsepower is a physical STAB-boosted 95-base power Ground-type move that deals a substantial amount of damage.
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Iron Head is a physical 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Seed Bomb is a physical 80-base power Grass-type move that deals a considerable amount of damage.
◆ Knock Off is a physical 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
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Terastal Phenomenon
In Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (Generation 9), each Pokémon in Paldea has a Tera Type. A Pokémon's Tera Type is inactive until the Pokémon Terastallizes, at which time the Pokémon's type will change to its Tera Type.
There are 18 types, meaning there are countless combinations of Pokémon and Tera Types. Terastallizing a Pokémon allows you to enhance your battle strategies by increasing the power of any moves that have the same type as your Pokémon’s Tera Type or by changing your Pokémon’s weaknesses.
Grass moves are bad against Grass/Dragon/Fire/Flying/Poison/Bug/Steel.
Ice moves are bad against Water/Steel/Fire/Ice.
Water moves are bad against Water/Dragon/Grass.
The most recommended Terastral Type for Donphan is: Grass, Dragon, Fire, Steel or Water
Select a Tera-type:
Teratype Bug moveset for Donphan
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Sand Veil
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Bug
EVs: 92 Hp / 252 Atk / 164 SpD
Moveset:
- Earthquake / High Horsepower
- Seed Bomb / Double-Edge
- Tera Blast
- Knock Off
Donphan is an interesting Physical Sweeper in single battles. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Donphan's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Donphan's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Sand Veil, if sandstorm is active Donphan's evasiveness is 1.25x; immunity to sandstorm. Seed Bomb was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ High Horsepower is a physical STAB-boosted 95-base power Ground-type move that deals a decent amount of damage.
♦ Seed Bomb is a physical 80-base power Grass-type move that deals a substantial amount of damage.
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Bug-type move).
♦ Knock Off is a physical 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
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Teratype Dark moveset for Donphan
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Sand Veil
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 92 Hp / 252 Atk / 164 SpD
Moveset:
- Earthquake / High Horsepower
- Knock Off / Tera Blast
- Double-Edge / Body Slam
- Play Rough
Donphan is popular Physical Sweeper in single battles. It is primarily designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Donphan's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Donphan recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Sand Veil, if sandstorm is active Donphan's evasiveness is 1.25x; immunity to sandstorm.
♦ High Horsepower is a physical STAB-boosted 95-base power Ground-type move that deals a large amount of damage.
♦ Knock Off is a physical TERA-boosted 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Dark-type move).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Play Rough is a physical 90-base power Fairy-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
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Teratype Dragon moveset for Donphan
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Sand Veil
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Dragon
EVs: 92 Hp / 252 Atk / 164 SpD
Moveset:
- Earthquake / High Horsepower
- Poison Jab / Double-Edge
- Tera Blast
- Knock Off
Donphan is a marvelous Physical Sweeper in single battles. It is meant to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Donphan's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Donphan's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Sand Veil, if sandstorm is active Donphan's evasiveness is 1.25x; immunity to sandstorm. Poison Jab was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ High Horsepower is a physical STAB-boosted 95-base power Ground-type move that deals a good amount of damage.
♦ Poison Jab is a physical 80-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Dragon-type move).
♦ Knock Off is a physical 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
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Teratype Electric moveset for Donphan
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Sand Veil
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Electric
EVs: 92 Hp / 252 Atk / 164 SpD
Moveset:
- Earthquake / High Horsepower
- Double-Edge / Body Slam
- Tera Blast / Thunder Fang
- Knock Off
Donphan is an extraordinary Physical Sweeper in single battles. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Donphan's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Donphan recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Sand Veil, if sandstorm is active Donphan's evasiveness is 1.25x; immunity to sandstorm.
♦ High Horsepower is a physical STAB-boosted 95-base power Ground-type move that deals a nice amount of damage.
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Electric-type move).
♦ Thunder Fang is a physical TERA-boosted 65-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze. 10% chance to flinch).
♦ Knock Off is a physical 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
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Teratype Fairy moveset for Donphan
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Sand Veil
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 92 Hp / 252 Atk / 164 SpD
Moveset:
- Earthquake / High Horsepower
- Play Rough / Tera Blast
- Double-Edge / Body Slam
- Knock Off
Donphan is a remarkable Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's purpose is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Donphan's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Donphan recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Sand Veil, if sandstorm is active Donphan's evasiveness is 1.25x; immunity to sandstorm.
♦ High Horsepower is a physical STAB-boosted 95-base power Ground-type move that deals a substantial amount of damage.
♦ Play Rough is a physical TERA-boosted 90-base power Fairy-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Fairy-type move).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Knock Off is a physical 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
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Teratype Fighting moveset for Donphan
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Sand Veil
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Fighting
EVs: 92 Hp / 252 Atk / 164 SpD
Moveset:
- Earthquake / High Horsepower
- Tera Blast / Body Press
- Double-Edge / Body Slam
- Knock Off
Donphan is a stupendous Physical Sweeper in single battles. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Donphan's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Donphan recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Sand Veil, if sandstorm is active Donphan's evasiveness is 1.25x; immunity to sandstorm.
♦ High Horsepower is a physical STAB-boosted 95-base power Ground-type move that deals a nice amount of damage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Fighting-type move).
♦ Body Press is a physical TERA-boosted 80-base power Fighting-type move (uses Donphan's defense stat as attack in damage calculation).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Knock Off is a physical 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
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Teratype Fire moveset for Donphan
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Sand Veil
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 92 Hp / 252 Atk / 164 SpD
Moveset:
- Earthquake / High Horsepower
- Tera Blast / Fire Fang
- Double-Edge / Body Slam
- Knock Off
Donphan is an awesome Physical Sweeper in single battles. It is primarily designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Donphan's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Donphan recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Sand Veil, if sandstorm is active Donphan's evasiveness is 1.25x; immunity to sandstorm.
♦ High Horsepower is a physical STAB-boosted 95-base power Ground-type move that deals a nice amount of damage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Fire-type move).
♦ Fire Fang is a physical TERA-boosted 65-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn. 10% chance to flinch).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Knock Off is a physical 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
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Teratype Flying moveset for Donphan
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Sand Veil
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Flying
EVs: 92 Hp / 252 Atk / 164 SpD
Moveset:
- Earthquake / High Horsepower
- Seed Bomb / Double-Edge
- Tera Blast
- Knock Off
Donphan is a wonderful Physical Sweeper in single battles. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Donphan's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Donphan's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Sand Veil, if sandstorm is active Donphan's evasiveness is 1.25x; immunity to sandstorm. Seed Bomb was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ High Horsepower is a physical STAB-boosted 95-base power Ground-type move that deals a nice amount of damage.
♦ Seed Bomb is a physical 80-base power Grass-type move that deals a decent amount of damage.
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Flying-type move).
♦ Knock Off is a physical 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
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Teratype Ghost moveset for Donphan
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Sand Veil
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 92 Hp / 252 Atk / 164 SpD
Moveset:
- Earthquake / High Horsepower
- Double-Edge / Body Slam
- Tera Blast
- Knock Off
Donphan is an awesome Physical Sweeper in single battles. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Donphan's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Donphan recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Sand Veil, if sandstorm is active Donphan's evasiveness is 1.25x; immunity to sandstorm.
♦ High Horsepower is a physical STAB-boosted 95-base power Ground-type move that deals a mighty amount of damage.
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Ghost-type move).
♦ Knock Off is a physical 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
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Teratype Grass moveset for Donphan
Item: Expert Belt / Choice Band
Ability: Sand Veil
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 92 Hp / 252 Atk / 164 SpD
Moveset:
- Earthquake / High Horsepower
- Body Press / Iron Head
- Seed Bomb / Tera Blast
- Knock Off
Donphan is a notable Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Expert Belt boosts the damage of Donphan's super effective moves by 20%. Choice Band will increase the damage of Donphan's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Sand Veil, if sandstorm is active Donphan's evasiveness is 1.25x; immunity to sandstorm. Body Press or Iron Head are added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ High Horsepower is a physical STAB-boosted 95-base power Ground-type move that deals a nice amount of damage.
♦ Body Press is a physical 80-base power Fighting-type move (uses Donphan's defense stat as attack in damage calculation).
♦ Iron Head is a physical 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Seed Bomb is a physical TERA-boosted 80-base power Grass-type move that deals a good amount of damage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Grass-type move).
♦ Knock Off is a physical 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
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Teratype Ground moveset for Donphan
Item: Expert Belt / Choice Band
Ability: Sand Veil
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Ground
EVs: 92 Hp / 252 Atk / 164 SpD
Moveset:
- Earthquake / High Horsepower
- Seed Bomb / Poison Jab
- Knock Off
- Play Rough
Donphan is an extraordinary Physical Sweeper in single battles. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Expert Belt boosts the damage of Donphan's super effective moves by 20%. Choice Band will increase the damage of Donphan's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Sand Veil, if sandstorm is active Donphan's evasiveness is 1.25x; immunity to sandstorm. Seed Bomb or Poison Jab are added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ High Horsepower is a physical TERA-boosted 95-base power Ground-type move that deals a mighty amount of damage.
♦ Seed Bomb is a physical 80-base power Grass-type move that deals a good amount of damage.
♦ Poison Jab is a physical 80-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
♦ Knock Off is a physical 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
♦ Play Rough is a physical 90-base power Fairy-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
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Teratype Ice moveset for Donphan
Item: Expert Belt / Choice Band
Ability: Sand Veil
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Ice
EVs: 92 Hp / 252 Atk / 164 SpD
Moveset:
- Earthquake / High Horsepower
- Iron Head / Seed Bomb
- Ice Spinner / Tera Blast
- Knock Off
Donphan is a decent Physical Sweeper in single battles. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Expert Belt boosts the damage of Donphan's super effective moves by 20%. Choice Band will increase the damage of Donphan's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Sand Veil, if sandstorm is active Donphan's evasiveness is 1.25x; immunity to sandstorm. Iron Head or Seed Bomb are added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ High Horsepower is a physical STAB-boosted 95-base power Ground-type move that deals a large amount of damage.
♦ Iron Head is a physical 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Seed Bomb is a physical 80-base power Grass-type move that deals a great amount of damage.
♦ Ice Spinner is a physical TERA-boosted 80-base power Ice-type move (ends the effects of terrain).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Ice-type move).
♦ Knock Off is a physical 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
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Teratype Normal moveset for Donphan
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Sand Veil
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Normal
EVs: 92 Hp / 252 Atk / 164 SpD
Moveset:
- Double-Edge / Body Slam
- Earthquake / High Horsepower
- Knock Off
- Play Rough
Donphan is a sensational Physical Sweeper in single battles. It tries to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Donphan's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Donphan recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Sand Veil, if sandstorm is active Donphan's evasiveness is 1.25x; immunity to sandstorm.
♦ Body Slam is a physical TERA-boosted 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Earthquake is a physical STAB-boosted 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
♦ High Horsepower is a physical STAB-boosted 95-base power Ground-type move that deals a substantial amount of damage.
♦ Knock Off is a physical 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
♦ Play Rough is a physical 90-base power Fairy-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
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Teratype Poison moveset for Donphan
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Sand Veil
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Poison
EVs: 92 Hp / 252 Atk / 164 SpD
Moveset:
- Earthquake / High Horsepower
- Double-Edge / Body Slam
- Poison Jab / Tera Blast
- Knock Off
Donphan is an interesting Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's meant to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Donphan's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Donphan recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Sand Veil, if sandstorm is active Donphan's evasiveness is 1.25x; immunity to sandstorm.
♦ High Horsepower is a physical STAB-boosted 95-base power Ground-type move that deals a nice amount of damage.
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Poison Jab is a physical TERA-boosted 80-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Poison-type move).
♦ Knock Off is a physical 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
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Teratype Psychic moveset for Donphan
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Sand Veil
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Psychic
EVs: 92 Hp / 252 Atk / 164 SpD
Moveset:
- Earthquake / High Horsepower
- Play Rough / Double-Edge
- Tera Blast
- Knock Off
Donphan is a fabulous Physical Sweeper in single battles. It was designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Donphan's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Donphan's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Sand Veil, if sandstorm is active Donphan's evasiveness is 1.25x; immunity to sandstorm. Play Rough was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ High Horsepower is a physical STAB-boosted 95-base power Ground-type move that deals a substantial amount of damage.
♦ Play Rough is a physical 90-base power Fairy-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Psychic-type move).
♦ Knock Off is a physical 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
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Teratype Rock moveset for Donphan
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Sand Veil
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Rock
EVs: 92 Hp / 252 Atk / 164 SpD
Moveset:
- Earthquake / High Horsepower
- Tera Blast / Rock Slide
- Play Rough / Double-Edge
- Knock Off
Donphan is a remarkable Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's purpose is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Donphan's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Donphan's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Sand Veil, if sandstorm is active Donphan's evasiveness is 1.25x; immunity to sandstorm. Play Rough was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ High Horsepower is a physical STAB-boosted 95-base power Ground-type move that deals a hefty amount of damage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Rock-type move).
♦ Rock Slide is a physical TERA-boosted 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
♦ Play Rough is a physical 90-base power Fairy-type move (10% chance to lower the target's attack by 1 stage).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Knock Off is a physical 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
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Teratype Steel moveset for Donphan
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Sand Veil
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 92 Hp / 252 Atk / 164 SpD
Moveset:
- Earthquake / High Horsepower
- Tera Blast / Iron Head
- Double-Edge / Body Slam
- Knock Off
Donphan is a marvelous Physical Sweeper in single battles. The purpose of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Donphan's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Donphan recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Sand Veil, if sandstorm is active Donphan's evasiveness is 1.25x; immunity to sandstorm.
♦ High Horsepower is a physical STAB-boosted 95-base power Ground-type move that deals a good amount of damage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Steel-type move).
♦ Iron Head is a physical TERA-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Knock Off is a physical 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
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Teratype Water moveset for Donphan
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Sand Veil
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 92 Hp / 252 Atk / 164 SpD
Moveset:
- Earthquake / High Horsepower
- Poison Jab / Double-Edge
- Tera Blast
- Knock Off
Donphan is a notable Physical Sweeper in single battles. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Donphan's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Donphan's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Sand Veil, if sandstorm is active Donphan's evasiveness is 1.25x; immunity to sandstorm. Poison Jab was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ High Horsepower is a physical STAB-boosted 95-base power Ground-type move that deals a large amount of damage.
♦ Poison Jab is a physical 80-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
♦ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Water-type move).
♦ Knock Off is a physical 65-base power Dark-type move (1.5x damage if foe holds an item; Note: This will also remove that item).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Donphan can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Scarlet/Violet generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Donphan.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Donphan can perform in Scarlet/Violet. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive SV Move and Ability Combos for Donphan
- Moves: Defense curl + Rollout
- Moves: Endure + Flail
- Moves: Endure + Endeavor
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Body Press + Curse
- Moves: Body Press + Defense Curl
- Moves: Body Press + Iron Defense
- Ability: Sturdy + Move: Endeavor
- Ability: Sturdy + Move: Endeavor
- Move: Assurance + Item: Rocky Helmet
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Move: Endeavor + Item: Focus Sash
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Helping Hand, Protect, Ice Shard
Moves that boost Donphan's stats
- Ancient Power
- Curse
- Defense Curl
- Iron Defense
- Rapid Spin
- Trailblaze
Most notable and possible best moves for Donphan
- Earthquake
- Head Smash
- Knock Off
- Protect
- Rapid Spin
- Rest
- Stealth Rock
Common Effort Values for Donphan in Scarlet and Violet
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Jolly Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Bold Nature ( 252/0/252/0/0/4 )
- Calm Nature ( 252/0/0/0/252/4 )
- Relaxed Nature ( 252/0/88/0/168/0 )
- Sassy Nature ( 252/0/4/0/252/0 )
- Optimize Donphan's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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