# Donphan - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Gen 2 OverUsed

> Find the best Donphan builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Gen 2 OverUsed. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Donphan Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 2 OverUsed (`gsc`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Gold, Silver, Crystal |
| **Category** | Virtual Console |
| **Usage** | 3% |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gsc/Donphan)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gsc/Donphan
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 2 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gsc)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gsc](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gsc)

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## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Water (2x), Grass (2x), Ice (2x) |
| **Resists** | Poison (1/2x), Rock (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | Electric (0x) |

## Common Moves
- **Earthquake**: 100.000%
- **Rapid Spin**: 99.762%
- **Rest**: 94.172%
- **Curse**: 48.503%
- **Growl**: 45.398%
- **Other**: 12.166%

## Common Abilities
- **No Ability**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 100.000%
- **Other**: 0.000%

## Common Teammates
- **Snorlax**: 95.687%
- **Misdreavus**: 90.169%
- **Blissey**: 90.066%
- **Forretress**: 90.046%
- **Suicune**: 90.046%
- **Cloyster**: 4.824%

## FAQ for Donphan in gsc-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Donphan?
Donphan is frequently paired with Snorlax, Misdreavus, Blissey, Forretress. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Donphan weak to and resistant against?
Donphan is weak to Water (2x), Grass (2x), Ice (2x), resists Poison (1/2x), Rock (1/2x), and is immune to Electric (0x).

### 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 **Hardy** nature with an EV spread of `252/252/252/252/252/252`. This configuration accounts for 99.942% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Donphan?
Donphan is most effectively run with the ability **No Ability** (100.000%) and the item **Leftovers** (100.000%).

### 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 gsc-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/gsc/Donphan) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 2 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gsc) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gsc) - Build teams with Donphan
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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