Donphan in Pokémon Black & White
#232 in the National Pokédex • Armor Pokémon
Donphan in the National PokédexPokédex entries
Pokémon Black
It attacks by curling up, then rolling into its foe. It can blow apart a house in one hit.
Pokémon White
It attacks by curling up, then rolling into its foe. It can blow apart a house in one hit.
Pokémon details
Type

Category
Abilities
Height
Weight
National Pokédex
Donphan in Other Games
National Dex pageMin
Max
HP
90
290
384
Attack
120
220
372
Defense
120
220
372
Sp. Atk
60
112
240
Sp. Def
60
112
240
Speed
50
94
218
Total
500
Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.
| Pokédexes | - |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 1 Atk, 1 Def |
| Catch rate | 60 |
| Base Exp. | 175 |
| Egg groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 |
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
![]() Phanpy #231 | Level 25 | ![]() Donphan #232 |
Hidden Ability entries show the game’s programmed slots. Obtaining one can require a historical Dream World promotion, a special gift or a trade from Black 2 and White 2. A programmed slot does not establish that the Hidden Ability was officially obtainable in Generation V.
Sturdy
Ability Slot 1
It cannot be knocked out with one hit.
Prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP.
Sand Veil(Hidden Ability)
Boosts the Pokémon’s evasion in a sandstorm.
Increases evasion to 1.25× during a sandstorm. Protects against sandstorm damage.






















































