#0232
— Armor Pokémon
Donphan
Abilities
MetaMons competitive notes
Donphan is a ground-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Attack — at 500 BST it is a strong total for competitive play, with slow (base 50) and a physical attacking profile. Its Sturdy ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Donphan. Build around what Donphan actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot.
Donphan is a Ground-type Pokémon. Full weakness, resistance, and immunity breakdown below.
Donphan is a Ground-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Water, Grass, Ice. It resists Poison, Rock. It is immune to Electric.
- Water2× damage
- Grass2× damage
- Ice2× damage
- Poison0.5× damage
- Rock0.5× damage
- Electric0× damage
To counter Donphan in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Water or Grass or Ice moves and can withstand its Ground STAB attacks.
Want the full picture? See Donphan's base stats, moveset, and evolution chain.
