Donphan Pokémon Scarlet: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Donphan in Pokémon Scarlet. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 71 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Scarlet
PaldeaDonphan Pokemon Scarlet Pokedex Entry
If Donphan were to tackle with its hard body, even a house could be destroyed. Using its massive strength, the Pokémon helps clear rock and mud slides that block mountain trails.
Pokemon Scarlet Donphan Sprites
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ShinyPokémon Scarlet Donphan Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Donphan via various methods in Pokémon Scarlet.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Fury Attack | normal | — |
| Horn Attack | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Growl | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Defense Curl | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Thunder Fang | electric | Lv. 1 |
| Fire Fang | fire | Lv. 1 |
| Bulldoze | ground | Lv. 1 |
| Rapid Spin | normal | Lv. 6 |
| Rollout | rock | Lv. 10 |
| Assurance | dark | Lv. 15 |
| Knock Off | dark | Lv. 19 |
| Slam | normal | Lv. 24 |
| Stomping Tantrum | ground | Lv. 30 |
| Scary Face | normal | Lv. 37 |
| Earthquake | ground | Lv. 43 |
| Giga Impact | normal | Lv. 50 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Scarlet Donphan Locations
Donphan can be caught in 6 locations across Pokémon Scarlet, including West Province Area Two and Area Zero. The most reliable spawn is at Area Zero, where you'll find it between Lv. 55 and 59 by land with a spawn weight of 30.
South Province Area Six
2 encounters- landLv. 37-43Mountain10Weight
- fixed spawnLv. 20Fixed EncountersRespawns0%Very Rare
West Province Area Two
1 encounter- landLv. 25-29Prairie30Weight
Glaseado Mountain
1 encounter- fixed spawnLv. 35Southern MountainRespawns0%Very Rare
Asado Desert
2 encounters- landLv. 25-26Desert20Weight
- fixed spawnLv. 35-37Fixed EncountersRespawns0%Very Rare
Area Zero
2 encounters- landLv. 52-56Upper Field · Rocky Area30Weight
- landLv. 55-59Lower Field · Rocky Area30Weight
Dalizapa Passage
2 encounters- fixed spawnLv. 35Northern SectionRespawns0%Very Rare
- fixed spawnLv. 35Central SectionRespawns0%Very Rare