#0232 · Gen 2 · 500 BST

Donphan

GroundNone SturdySand Veil

A fully-evolved Ground-type from Generation 2 with strong 120 base Attack. Base Stat Total: 500. Common ability: Sturdy.

Base stats

HP 90

Attack 120

Defense 120

Sp. Atk 60

Sp. Def 60

Speed 50

Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature

165/126/126/72/72/63

Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature

197/189/189/123/123/112

Abilities

Sturdy

It cannot be knocked out with one hit. One-hit KO moves cannot knock it out, either.

Sand Veil

Boosts the Pokémon's evasion in a sandstorm.

Type effectiveness

Takes 2× damage from

WaterGrassIce

Takes ½× damage from

PoisonRock

Takes 0× damage from

Electric

Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.

About Donphan

Donphan is a Ground/None-type Pokémon from Generation 2 with a Base Stat Total of 500. A fully-evolved Ground-type from Generation 2 with strong 120 base Attack. Base Stat Total: 500. Common ability: Sturdy.

Best stat: Attack (120 base)

Donphan's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 120 base Attack and 50 base Speed, the standard offensive set will invest 252 EVs into Attack and 252 into Speed — though its low Speed often warrants Trick Room support instead.

Abilities

Sturdy
Sand Veil

How to use Donphan competitively

Open the damage calculator with Donphan selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Donphan appears in the species dropdown. Drop Donphan into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.

Pokédex data summary

National Dex #	#0232
Generation	Gen 2
Type	Ground / None
Abilities	Sturdy, Sand Veil
Base Stat Total	500
HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe	90 / 120 / 120 / 60 / 60 / 50