# Donphan - SINNOHCLAVGC 2022 Series 12IC Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Donphan in SINNOHCLAVGC 2022 Series 12IC. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | SINNOHCLAVGC 2022 Series 12IC (`sinnohclassic`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | sinnohclassic |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/sinnohclassic/Donphan)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/sinnohclassic/Donphan
- **Format Overview**: [SINNOHCLAVGC 2022 Series 12IC Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/sinnohclassic)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/sinnohclassic](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/sinnohclassic)

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## Common Moves
- **Ice Shard**: 100.000%
- **Knock Off**: 99.098%
- **Earthquake**: 86.617%
- **Seed Bomb**: 55.602%
- **Rock Slide**: 43.496%
- **Other**: 15.188%

## Common Abilities
- **Sturdy**: 100.000%
- **Sand Veil**: 0.000%

## Common Items
- **Rocky Helmet**: 43.492%
- **Assault Vest**: 37.289%
- **Choice Band**: 19.215%
- **Other**: 0.003%

## Common Teammates
- **Zapdos**: 68.981%
- **Azumarill**: 66.620%
- **Garchomp**: 55.602%
- **Scizor**: 50.355%
- **Espeon**: 43.496%
- **Machamp**: 36.387%

## FAQ for Donphan in sinnohclassic-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Donphan?
Donphan is frequently paired with Zapdos, Azumarill, Garchomp, Scizor. 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 `52/252/0/0/0/204`. This configuration accounts for 36.387% 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 **Rocky Helmet** (43.492%).

### What is the most common role for Donphan?
Based on common item usage (Rocky Helmet), Donphan often functions as a **tactical** in the sinnohclassic-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/sinnohclassic/Donphan) - Full interactive stats page
- [SINNOHCLAVGC 2022 Series 12IC Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/sinnohclassic) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/sinnohclassic) - Build teams with Donphan
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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