# Donphan - VGC 18 Global Link Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Donphan in VGC 18 Global Link. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 18 Global Link (`vgc2018pgl`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2018pgl |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018pgl/Donphan)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018pgl/Donphan
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 18 Global Link Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018pgl)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2018pgl](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018pgl)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Donphan.

## Common Moves
- **Ice Shard**: 99.973%
- **Protect**: 91.177%
- **Poison Jab**: 91.150%
- **Stomping Tantrum**: 91.150%
- **Earthquake**: 8.773%
- **Other**: 17.777%

## Common Abilities
- **Sturdy**: 99.999%
- **Sand Veil**: 0.001%

## Common Items
- **Weakness Policy**: 91.150%
- **Assault Vest**: 5.869%
- **Other**: 2.981%

## Common Teammates
- **Salamence-Mega**: 85.305%
- **Cresselia**: 82.730%
- **Bisharp**: 82.721%
- **Rotom-Heat**: 57.628%
- **Naganadel**: 52.798%
- **Mimikyu**: 25.093%

## FAQ for Donphan in vgc2018pgl-1760

### What are the top moves for Donphan?
The most common moves for Donphan are Ice Shard, Protect, Poison Jab, Stomping Tantrum. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Donphan?
Donphan is frequently paired with Salamence-Mega, Cresselia, Bisharp, Rotom-Heat. 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 `12/164/4/0/76/252`. This configuration accounts for 91.150% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Donphan?
Donphan is most effectively run with the ability **Sturdy** (99.999%) and the item **Weakness Policy** (91.150%).

### What is the most common role for Donphan?
Based on common item usage (Weakness Policy), Donphan often functions as a **tactical** in the vgc2018pgl-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/vgc2018pgl/Donphan) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 18 Global Link Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018pgl) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2018pgl) - Build teams with Donphan
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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