#0231
— Long Nose Pokémon
Phanpy
Abilities
MetaMons competitive notes
Phanpy is a ground-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward HP — at 330 BST it is a low total for competitive play, with slow (base 40) and a physical attacking profile. Its Pickup 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 Phanpy. Build around what Phanpy 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.
Phanpy is a Ground-type Pokémon. Full weakness, resistance, and immunity breakdown below.
Phanpy 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 Phanpy 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 Phanpy's base stats, moveset, and evolution chain.
