# Donphan - National Dex Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Donphan in National Dex. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | National Dex (`gen8nationaldex`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen8nationaldex |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Donphan)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex/Donphan
- **Format Overview**: [National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen8nationaldex)

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## Common Moves
- **Ice Shard**: 96.182%
- **Earthquake**: 76.786%
- **Rapid Spin**: 71.381%
- **Rock Slide**: 65.356%
- **Protect**: 29.305%
- **Endeavor**: 28.323%
- **Stone Edge**: 22.964%
- **Other**: 9.703%

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

## Common Items
- **Heavy-Duty Boots**: 97.203%
- **Other**: 2.797%

## Common Teammates
- **Ferrothorn**: 65.963%
- **Chansey**: 65.768%
- **Mantine**: 65.095%
- **Pelipper**: 65.095%
- **Swampert-Mega**: 65.095%
- **Clefable**: 26.331%

## FAQ for Donphan in gen8nationaldex-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Donphan?
Donphan is frequently paired with Ferrothorn, Chansey, Mantine, Pelipper. 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 `248/252/0/0/8/0`. This configuration accounts for 65.963% 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 **Heavy-Duty Boots** (97.203%).

### What is the most common role for Donphan?
Based on common item usage (Heavy-Duty Boots), Donphan often functions as a **tactical** in the gen8nationaldex-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/gen8nationaldex/Donphan) - Full interactive stats page
- [National Dex Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen8nationaldex) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen8nationaldex) - Build teams with Donphan
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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