# Donphan - Gen 9 Battle Stadium Singles Regulation Set I Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Donphan in Gen 9 Battle Stadium Singles Regulation Set I. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 Battle Stadium Singles Regulation Set I (`homebss`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | homebss |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/homebss/Donphan)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/homebss/Donphan
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 Battle Stadium Singles Regulation Set I Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/homebss)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/homebss](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/homebss)

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## Common Moves
- **Endeavor**: 85.5%
- **Knock Off**: 84.9%
- **Earthquake**: 63.3%
- **Ice Shard**: 56.0%
- **Stealth Rock**: 47.0%
- **Encore**: 30.7%
- **Rock Tomb**: 9.6%
- **Play Rough**: 9.6%
- **Rapid Spin**: 4.8%
- **Bulldoze**: 3.6%

## Common Abilities
- **Sturdy**: 100.0%

## Common Items
- **Custap Berry**: 77.6%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 8.2%
- **Lum Berry**: 5.1%
- **Covert Cloak**: 5.1%
- **Weakness Policy**: 3.1%
- **Heavy-Duty Boots**: 1.0%

## Common Teammates
- **Koraidon**: undefined%
- **Miraidon**: undefined%
- **Giratina**: undefined%
- **Necrozma-Dusk-Mane**: undefined%
- **Klefki**: undefined%
- **Cloyster**: undefined%

## FAQ for Donphan in homebss-1760

### What are the top moves for Donphan?
The most common moves for Donphan are Endeavor, Knock Off, Earthquake, Ice Shard. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Donphan?
Donphan is frequently paired with Koraidon, Miraidon, Giratina, Necrozma-Dusk-Mane. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Donphan?
The most common Tera Types for Donphan are Fairy, Ground. Specifically, Tera Fairy is used in 66.7% of builds.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Donphan?
The most common nature for Donphan is **Adamant**.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Donphan?
Donphan is most effectively run with the ability **Sturdy** (100.0%) and the item **Custap Berry** (77.6%).

### What is the most common role for Donphan?
Based on common item usage (Custap Berry), Donphan often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the homebss-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/homebss/Donphan) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 Battle Stadium Singles Regulation Set I Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/homebss) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/homebss) - Build teams with Donphan
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*