# Donphan - XY Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Donphan in XY. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | XY (`xy`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | xy |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

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

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## Common Moves
- **Rapid Spin**: 99.986%
- **Earthquake**: 99.527%
- **Knock Off**: 91.982%
- **Stealth Rock**: 76.434%
- **Ice Shard**: 30.784%
- **Other**: 1.287%

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

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 94.482%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 5.490%
- **Other**: 0.027%

## Common Teammates
- **Thundurus**: 39.855%
- **Volcanion**: 38.570%
- **Weavile**: 38.547%
- **Ferrothorn**: 37.356%
- **Metagross-Mega**: 37.184%
- **Pinsir-Mega**: 28.313%

## FAQ for Donphan in xy-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Donphan?
Donphan is frequently paired with Thundurus, Volcanion, Weavile, Ferrothorn. 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 **Impish** nature with an EV spread of `252/0/252/0/4/0`. This configuration accounts for 42.041% 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 **Leftovers** (94.482%).

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

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