# Donphan - Gen 5 OverUsed Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Donphan in Gen 5 OverUsed. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 5 OverUsed (`bw`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | bw |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bw/Donphan)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/bw/Donphan
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 5 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bw)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/bw](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/bw)

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## Common Moves
- **Rapid Spin**: 99.991%
- **Earthquake**: 99.987%
- **Ice Shard**: 93.288%
- **Stealth Rock**: 79.715%
- **Protect**: 10.689%
- **Other**: 16.330%

## Common Abilities
- **Sturdy**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 95.148%
- **Other**: 4.852%

## Common Teammates
- **Ninetales**: 71.358%
- **Latios**: 70.467%
- **Chansey**: 55.178%
- **Darmanitan**: 48.816%
- **Victini**: 48.688%
- **Heatran**: 22.250%

## FAQ for Donphan in bw-1760

### What are the top moves for Donphan?
The most common moves for Donphan are Rapid Spin, Earthquake, Ice Shard, Stealth Rock. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Donphan?
Donphan is frequently paired with Ninetales, Latios, Chansey, Darmanitan. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Donphan?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Donphan?
The top build for Donphan features a **Adamant** nature with an EV spread of `252/20/236/0/0/0`. This configuration accounts for 50.594% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Donphan?
Donphan is most effectively run with the ability **Sturdy** (100.000%) and the item **Leftovers** (95.148%).

### What is the most common role for Donphan?
Based on common item usage (Leftovers), Donphan often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the bw-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Donphan?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 90 |
| Attack | 120 |
| Defense | 120 |
| Sp. Atk | 60 |
| Sp. Def | 60 |
| Speed | 50 |
| **BST** | **500** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Donphan on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bw/Donphan) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 5 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bw) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/bw) - Build teams with Donphan
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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