Donphan Team Builder

Donphan at a glance

Donphan brings a Ground typing and a 500 base stat total to the table. The practical question: which teammates can absorb Water and Grass hits, and which matchups does this typing already cover for the rest of the team?

Where you can use Donphan

• Direct version records exist for Donphan, so the broad game mapping is stronger than a generation-only estimate.
• Planning contexts include HeartGold & SoulSilver, Emerald, FireRed & LeafGreen, Platinum, Black & White.
• 17 source version records are attached to this Pokemon entry.

Best teammates for Donphan

These suggestions prioritize teammates that cover Donphan's defensive weak spots, add useful pressure, and fit at least one shared game context.

Sprigatitoresists water - resists grass - adds grass pressureFloragatoresists water - resists grass - adds grass pressureMeowscaradaresists water - resists grass - adds grass pressureFuecocoresists grass - resists ice - adds fire pressureCrocalorresists grass - resists ice - adds fire pressureSkeledirgeresists grass - resists ice - adds fire pressure

Team pitfalls when building around Donphan

• Do not stack too many teammates that are also weak to water, grass, and ice.
• Sweepers usually need defensive pivots or status support so they can enter safely.
• Defensive Pokemon still need offensive partners; avoid building a team that cannot pressure key types.