Phanpy
TL;DR. Phanpy is a pure ground-type Pokémon from Generation II. Base Stat Total: 330. It swings its long snout around play fully, but because it is so strong, that can be dan gerous.
It swings its long snout around play fully, but because it is so strong, that can be dan gerous.
Stat spread.
Total of 330. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Phanpy in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Phanpy reaches 1,206 CP at level 40 and 1,380 CP as a best buddy.
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Phanpy in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Phanpy across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #1020 in the Great League.
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Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.
Common questions about Phanpy.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Phanpy, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Phanpy?
Phanpy is a pure Ground-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Phanpy weak to?
Phanpy takes 2× damage from Water, Grass, Ice. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Phanpy resistant to?
Phanpy is immune to Electric. It also resists Poison, Rock.
How does Phanpy evolve?
Phanpy evolves into Donphan (Level 25).
What generation is Phanpy from?
Phanpy was introduced in Generation II (the Johto region). Its Pokédex number is #0231.
What are Phanpy's base stats?
Phanpy has HP 90, Attack 60, Defense 60, Special Attack 40, Special Defense 40, and Speed 40. Total base stat total: 330.
What are Phanpy's abilities?
Phanpy can have the ability Pickup, plus the Hidden Ability Sand Veil.
Is Phanpy legendary or mythical?
No. Phanpy is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Phanpy's best stat?
Phanpy's highest base stat is HP at 90, which ranks 23rd of 75 Ground-type Pokémon.
Is Phanpy good?
Phanpy has a base stat total of 330, the 741st-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 56th among Ground-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Phanpy as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Phanpy is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Phanpy vs. the average Ground-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 75 Ground-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Phanpy | Ground avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 90 | 77 | +13 |
| Attack | 60 | 88 | -28 |
| Defense | 60 | 85 | -25 |
| Special Attack | 40 | 58 | -18 |
| Special Defense | 40 | 65 | -25 |
| Speed | 40 | 58 | -18 |
| Total | 330 | 431 | -101 |
Phanpy appears in 24 games.
Every mainline release where Phanpy is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2000 Gold
- 2000 Silver
- 2001 Crystal
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Catch Phanpy in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 14 games have a known habitat.
Phanpy appears in 27 episodes.
From HZ094 (2025-05-02) through JN081 (2021-09-17).
- HZ094 The Pokémon Center Lady Horizons 2025-10-27
- HZ106 The Dusk Ball That Wouldn't Open Horizons 2026-02-27
- EP230 Extreme Pokémon! Original 2003-01-04
- EP231 An EGG-sighting Adventure! Original 2003-01-11
- EP237 Talkin' 'Bout an Evolution Original 2003-02-15
- EP243 Hocus Pokémon Original 2003-04-05
- EP246 Enlighten Up! Original 2003-04-26
- EP247 Will the Real Oak Please Stand Up? Original 2002-09-27
- EP249 Outrageous Fortunes Original 2003-05-10
- EP259 Lapras of Luxury Original 2003-07-26
- EP261 Entei at Your Own Risk Original 2003-08-16
- EP262 A Crowning Achievement Original 2003-08-23
+ 15 more episodes
- EP265 Address Unown! Original 2003-09-13
- EP266 Mother of All Battles Original 2003-09-15
- EP267 Pop Goes the Sneasel Original 2003-09-16
- AG106 Beg, Burrow and Steal Advanced Generation 2005-12-17
- AG114 Date Expectations Advanced Generation 2006-04-01
- AG133 The Right Place and the Right Mime Advanced Generation 2006-04-15
- AG134 A Real Cleffa Hanger Advanced Generation 2006-04-15
- AG137 Hooked on Onix Advanced Generation 2006-05-06
- AG138 Rough, Tough Jigglypuff Advanced Generation 2006-05-13
- AG140 Sitting Psyduck Advanced Generation 2006-05-27
- AG147 Sweet Baby James Advanced Generation 2006-09-09
- AG154 Reversing the Charges Advanced Generation 2006-10-07
- AG166 Curbing the Crimson Tide! Advanced Generation 2006-11-18
- DP056 The Keystone Pops! Diamond & Pearl 2008-05-10
- JN081 Mad About Blue! Journeys 2022-05-26
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Phanpy partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Phanpy partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
TCG Pocket appearances
8 Phanpy cards across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Phanpy
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