Type Matchups
Donphan is a Ground-type Pokémon. It's weak to Water, Grass, Ice moves, so you'll want teammates that resist those types.
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Resists
Immune To
Best Teammates
These Pokémon complement Donphan by covering its weaknesses:
Role Analysis
Donphan excels as a defensive wall with a base stat total of 500.
Abilities
Notable STAB Moves
Common Cores
Donphan fits into these proven competitive cores:
Ground-Steel-Flying
Classic defensive backbone with immunity synergy
Water-Ground-Grass
Excellent defensive synergy
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Build Team Around Donphan →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Donphan weak to?
Donphan is weak to Water (2×), Grass (2×), Ice (2×) type moves.
What are the best teammates for Donphan?
The best teammates for Donphan are Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur because they resist Donphan's key weaknesses.
Is Donphan good for competitive?
Yes, Donphan is competitively viable with a BST of 500. Donphan excels as a defensive wall with a base stat total of 500.
Explore More
Donphan is a Ground-type Pokémon
Donphan has a Build Around guide
Bulbasaur covers Donphan's weaknesses
Ivysaur covers Donphan's weaknesses
Venusaur covers Donphan's weaknesses
Charmander covers Donphan's weaknesses
Charmeleon covers Donphan's weaknesses
Donphan is available in Scarlet Violet
Donphan is available in Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
Donphan is available in X Y
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