# Donphan - Gen 7 Monotype Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Donphan in Gen 7 Monotype. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 7 Monotype (`monotype`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | monotype |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/monotype/Donphan)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/monotype/Donphan
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 7 Monotype Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/monotype)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/monotype](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/monotype)

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## Common Moves
- **Earthquake**: 95.755%
- **Rapid Spin**: 86.524%
- **Ice Shard**: 84.050%
- **Stealth Rock**: 76.286%
- **Knock Off**: 25.310%
- **Ice Spinner**: 16.012%
- **Other**: 16.063%

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

## Common Items
- **Custap Berry**: 62.512%
- **Heavy-Duty Boots**: 17.785%
- **Assault Vest**: 15.467%
- **Other**: 4.236%

## Common Teammates
- **Landorus**: 83.313%
- **Garchomp**: 79.130%
- **Gliscor**: 71.224%
- **Clodsire**: 67.047%
- **Great Tusk**: 59.846%
- **Sandy Shocks**: 29.937%

## FAQ for Donphan in monotype-1760

### What are the top moves for Donphan?
The most common moves for Donphan are Earthquake, Rapid Spin, 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 Landorus, Garchomp, Gliscor, Clodsire. 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 62.547% 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 **Custap Berry** (62.512%).

### 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 monotype-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/monotype/Donphan) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 7 Monotype Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/monotype) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/monotype) - Build teams with Donphan
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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