Phanpy (Pokémon)

Phanpy (Japanese: ゴマゾウ Gomazou) is a Ground-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II.

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Phanpy (disambiguation).
Phanpy
Long Nose Pokémon		 ゴマゾウ
Gomazou
 #231

Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Ground Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Abilities
Pickup Cacophony
 Cacophony
 Sand Veil
Hidden Ability		 Cacophony
Hidden Ability		 Cacophony
 Cacophony
Gender ratio
Unknown
50% male, 50% female
 Catch rate
120 (24.9%)
Breeding
Egg Group
Field
 Hatch time
5140 - 5396 steps
Height
1'08" 0.5 m
Phanpy
0'0" 0 m
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0'0" 0 m
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0'0" 0 m
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 Weight
73.9 lbs. 33.5 kg
Phanpy
0 lbs. 0 kg
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0 lbs. 0 kg
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Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
124
Gen. II-IV		 Unknown
IV		 66
V+
 Leveling rate
Medium Fast
EV yield
Total: 1
Phanpy
1
HP		 0
Atk		 0
Def		 0
Sp.Atk		 0
Sp.Def		 0
Speed
0
HP		 0
Atk		 0
Def		 0
Sp.Atk		 0
Sp.Def		 0
Speed
0
HP		 0
Atk		 0
Def		 0
Sp.Atk		 0
Sp.Def		 0
Speed
0
HP		 0
Atk		 0
Def		 0
Sp.Atk		 0
Sp.Def		 0
Speed
Shape
Footprint

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Pokédex color
  Blue
 Base friendship
70
External Links

It evolves into Donphan starting at level 25.

Biology

Phanpy is a small, horizon-blue elephant-like Pokémon. It has large, floppy ears, which it uses as fans to cool itself. There are two red pads on each ear and another on the bridge of its short trunk. This small trunk is sensitive, yet strong. It can send a person flying with an affectionate, playful bump of its snout. Additionally, this little Pokémon is easily capable of carrying an adult human on its back. Phanpy has a single nail on each of its four feet, and a short tail.

Phanpy is found in rocky terrain. To make its nest, it digs a vertical pit near the edge of a river. It displays ownership of this area by marking it with its trunk. In the deserted morning hours, Phanpy uses its trunk to shower in the river. Sometimes, groups of this Pokémon form and soak each other thoroughly. Afterwards, it can be seen drying its body near the edge of the river.

In the anime
Phanpy in the anime
A Phanpy Egg in the anime

Ash's Phanpy

Phanpy made its main series debut in Hatching a Plan. It hatched from an Egg that Ash obtained in Extreme Pokémon!. It evolved into a Donphan in Reversing the Charges.

Other

Phanpy debuted in Spell of the Unown: Entei as one of the illusory Pokémon Molly Hale created in her dream world, thanks to the Unown. It was Molly's final Pokémon during her battle against Brock, where it was able to defeat Onix with only one Rollout attack.

A Phanpy appeared in Mad About Blue!, under the ownership of Gorman.

Minor appearances

In Beg, Burrow and Steal, two Phanpy were living in the an underground paradise.

A Coordinator's Phanpy appeared in Mean With Envy.

A Coordinator's Phanpy appeared in The Saffron Con.

In Off the Unbeaten Path, a Trainer's Phanpy participated in the Pokémon Orienteering competition.

A Trainer's Phanpy appeared in Curbing the Crimson Tide!.

Four Phanpy appeared in a fantasy in The Keystone Pops!.

A Phanpy appeared in Hoopa — The Mischief Pokémon.

In The Power of Us, Hoyt's Phanpy battled Ash's Pikachu but was soon defeated.

Two Phanpy appeared in Finding a Legend!, each under the ownership of a different Trainer.

Pokédex entries
Episode Pokémon Source Entry
EP230 Phanpy Ash's Pokédex Phanpy, the Long Nose Pokémon. Phanpy uses its powerful snout to express affection, not realizing its strength can send you flying.

In the manga
Phanpy in Pokémon Adventures

Pokémon Adventures

In A Flaaffy Kerfuffle, a Phanpy was in Professor Oak's fantasy when he explains that Trainers should only have six Pokémon with them.

In Off Course with Corsola, Crystal caught a Phanpy and sent it to Professor Oak via the Portable Transfer System.

In The Last Battle XIII, a Phanpy was sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.

In A Dust-Up With Dusclops, Emerald used a Phanpy in the Battle Pyramid for its Ability Pickup.

A Phanpy appeared in Out-Odding Oddish, under the ownership of a Pokéathlon participant.

In Weavile Wobbles But It Won't Fall Down, a Trainer's Phanpy was at the Safari Zone.

Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys

A Phanpy appeared in Let's Fight! The Mini Pokémon Tournament.

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

A Phanpy appeared in Clefairy is a Mama!.

A Phanpy appeared in Clefairy, the Pop Star?!.

Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission

In Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Two, Solana captured a Phanpy with her Capture Styler. It reappeared in Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Four and was released in Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Five.

In the TCG
Main article: Phanpy (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II Johto
#195
Gold It swings its long snout around playfully, but because it is so strong, that can be dangerous.
Silver As a sign of affection, it bumps with its snout. However, it is so strong, it may send you flying.
Crystal During the deserted morning hours, it comes ashore where it deftly uses its trunk to take a shower.
Stadium 2 It swings its long snout around playfully, but because it is so strong, that can be dangerous.
Generation III Hoenn
#165		 Kanto
#—
Ruby For its nest, Phanpy digs a vertical pit in the ground at the edge of a river. It marks the area around its nest with its trunk to let the others know that the area has been claimed.
Sapphire Phanpy uses its long nose to shower itself. When others gather around, they thoroughly douse each other with water. These Pokémon can be seen drying their soaking-wet bodies at the edge of water.
Emerald Phanpy's big ears serve as broad fans. When it becomes hot, it flaps the ears busily to cool down. Even the young are very strong.
FireRed As a sign of affection, it bumps with its snout. However, it is so strong, it may send you flying.
LeafGreen It swings its long snout around playfully, but because it is so strong, this can be dangerous.
Generation IV Sinnoh
#—		 Johto
#200
Diamond It is strong despite its compact size. It can easily pick up and carry an adult human on its back.
Pearl
Platinum
HeartGold It swings its long snout around playfully, but because it is so strong, that can be dangerous.
SoulSilver As a sign of affection, it bumps with its snout. However, it is so strong, it may send you flying.
Generation V Unova
#—
Black It is strong despite its compact size. It can easily pick up and carry an adult human on its back.
White
Black 2 It is strong despite its compact size. It can easily pick up and carry an adult human on its back.
White 2
Generation VI Kalos
#—		 Hoenn
#172
X As a sign of affection, it bumps with its snout. However, it is so strong, it may send you flying.
Y It is strong despite its compact size. It can easily pick up and carry an adult human on its back.
Omega Ruby For its nest, Phanpy digs a vertical pit in the ground at the edge of a river. It marks the area around its nest with its trunk to let the others know that the area has been claimed.
Alpha Sapphire Phanpy uses its long nose to shower itself. When others gather around, they thoroughly douse each other with water. These Pokémon can be seen drying their soaking-wet bodies at the edge of water.
Generation VII Alola
#—		 Kanto
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.
Generation VIII Galar
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VIII.


Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II
Gold
Trade, Event
Silver
Route 45*
Crystal
Routes 45 and 46Morning
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
Safari Zone
Emerald
Safari Zone
FireRed LeafGreen
Sevault Canyon, Canyon Entrance
Colosseum
Trade
XD
Oasis Poké Spot
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Route 207 (Swarm)
Platinum
Route 207 (Swarm)
HeartGold
Route 45, Mt. Silver
SoulSilver
Trade
Pal Park
Mountain
Generation V
Black White
Trade
Black 2 White 2
Trade with Curtis in Nimbasa City (female player character only)
Dream World
Rugged Mountain
Generation VI
X Y
Friend Safari (Ground)
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Breed Donphan
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Pokémon Bank
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Pokémon Bank
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee
Unobtainable
Generation VIII
Sword Shield
Unobtainable


In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
Generation III
Channel
Springleaf Field
Pinball: R&S
Hatch from Egg
Trozei!
Secret Storage 6, Endless Level 3, Forever Level 3, Mr. Who's Den
MD Red MD Blue
Great Canyon (1F-3F), Southern Cavern (10F-19F)
Ranger
Lyra Forest, Olive Jungle
Generation IV
MD Time MD Darkness
Amp Plains (1F-8F), Marine Resort (1F-B19F), Final Maze (B1F-B48F)
MD Sky
Starter Pokémon, Partner Pokémon, Amp Plains (1F-8F), Marine Resort (1F-19F), Final Maze (B1F-B48F)
MD Stormy
Starter Pokémon
PokéPark Wii
Cavern Zone
Ranger: GS
Faldera Island, Fire Temple
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Desert: Sunny Seashore
Rumble U
Variety Battle: Pokémon on a Roll
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Infinite Ruins: Stage 2
Shuffle
Sandy Bazaar: Stage 15
Blau Salon: Stage 403
Rumble World
Ruby Volcano: Dusty Desert (All Areas)
Generation VII
Rumble Rush
Dragonite Sea, Lugia Sea, Charizard Sea2020, Entei SeaFinal


In events
Games Event Language Location Level Distribution period
GSC Pokémon Center Mystery Egg #1 Encore Phanpy Japanese Japan 5 December 15, 2001 to January 14, 2002
GSC Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Absorb Phanpy English United States 5 January 31 to February 6, 2003

Held items
Game Held Item(s)
Diamond Pearl Passho Berry (5%)
Platinum
HeartGold SoulSilver Passho Berry (5%)

Base stats
Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
90
150 - 197 290 - 384
60
58 - 123 112 - 240
60
58 - 123 112 - 240
40
40 - 101 76 - 196
40
40 - 101 76 - 196
40
40 - 101 76 - 196
Total:
330
 Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.


Pokéathlon stats
Speed
3/3 ★★★
Power
4/5 ★★★★☆
Skill
3/3 ★★★
Stamina
3/4 ★★★☆
Jump
2/3 ★★☆
Total
15/18 ★★★


Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal 1×
Fighting 1×
Flying 1×
Poison ½×
Ground 1×
Rock ½×
Bug 1×
Ghost 1×
Steel 1×
Fire 1×
Water 2×
Grass 2×
Electric 0×
Psychic 1×
Ice 2×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
Fairy 1×
None
Weak to:
Normal 1×
Fighting 1×
Flying 1×
Poison ½×
Ground 1×
Rock ½×
Bug 1×
Ghost 1×
Steel 1×
Fire 1×
Water 2×
Grass 2×
Electric 0×
Psychic 1×
Ice 2×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
Fairy 1×
None
Immune to:
Normal 1×
Fighting 1×
Flying 1×
Poison ½×
Ground 1×
Rock ½×
Bug 1×
Ghost 1×
Steel 1×
Fire 1×
Water 2×
Grass 2×
Electric 0×
Psychic 1×
Ice 2×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
Fairy 1×
None
Resistant to:
Normal 1×
Fighting 1×
Flying 1×
Poison ½×
Ground 1×
Rock ½×
Bug 1×
Ghost 1×
Steel 1×
Fire 1×
Water 2×
Grass 2×
Electric 0×
Psychic 1×
Ice 2×
Dragon 1×
Dark 1×
Fairy 1×
None
Notes:

Learnset

Phanpy is available in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

By leveling up
Generation VIII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35
011 Growl Normal Status 0000— 100100% 40
011 Defense Curl Normal Status 0000— ——% 40
066 Flail Normal Physical 0000— 100100% 15
1010 Rollout Rock Physical 03030 09090% 20
1515 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100100% 20
1919 Endure Normal Status 0000— ——% 10
2424 Slam Normal Physical 08080 07575% 20
2828 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 08585% 20
3333 Charm Fairy Status 0000— 100100% 20
3737 Last Resort Normal Physical 140140 100100% 5
4242 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100100% 15
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Phanpy
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Phanpy
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM
Generation VIII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM05 TM05 Roar Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20
TM11 TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— —}}—% 5
TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10
TM23 TM23 Iron Tail Steel Physical 100100 075}}75% 15
TM26 TM26 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10
TM32 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15
TM37 TM37 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000— —}}—% 10
TM39 TM39 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15
TM42 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM44 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10
TM45 TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15
TM58 TM58 Endure Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10
TM76 TM76 Stealth Rock Rock Status 0000— —}}—% 20
TM80 TM80 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10
TM82 TM82 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10
TM83 TM83 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20
TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15
TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10
TM96 TM96 Strength Normal Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TM98 TM98 Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Phanpy
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Phanpy
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding
Generation VIII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Ancient Power Rock Special 60 100% 5

 Body Slam Normal Physical 85 100% 15
Counter Fighting Physical — 100% 20
Endeavor Normal Physical — 100% 5
Fissure Ground Physical — 30% 5


 Focus Energy Normal Status — —% 30
Head Smash* Rock Physical 150 80% 5
Heavy Slam Steel Physical — 100% 10
High Horsepower Ground Physical 95 95% 10

 Ice Shard Ice Physical 40 100% 30

 Mud-Slap Ground Special 20 100% 10


 Play Rough Fairy Physical 90 90% 10

 Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Phanpy in Generation VIII
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Phanpy in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Phanpy
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Phanpy
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring
Generation VIII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Phanpy
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Phanpy
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

TCG-only moves
Move Card
Yawn Phanpy (EX Holon Phantoms 75)

Side game data
Pokémon Pinball RS
 
Acquisition: Hatch
Pokémon Trozei!
Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 8.2%
Friend Area: Safari
Phrases
51%-100% HP Can I bump with my trunk? Can I bump with my trunk?
26%-50% HP I only have one half of my HP left.
1%-25% HP I'm sorry... I have no power to even lift my trunk...
Level up I leveled up! I'll bump with my trunk more!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 8.2%
IQ group: E
Pokémon Ranger
Group:
Ground
 Poké Assist:
Ground
 Field move:
(Tackle ×1)
Loops: 5 Min. exp.: 16 Max. exp.: 30
Browser entry R-034
Phanpy might be small, but its powerful tackle can move aside an obstacle.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
Ground
 Poké Assist:
(present)
Ground
 Field move:
(present)
(Tackle ×2)
Poké Assist:
(past)
Ground
 Field move:
(past)
(Tackle ×1)
Browser entry R-209/N-085
It triggers tremors to attack.
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●
Defense ●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush
Walking Speed: 1.55 seconds Base HP: 57
Base Attack: 70 Base Defense: 48 Base Speed: 60
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
PokéPark Pad entry:
This Pokémon came to the Cavern Zone to play. His favorite Attraction is Blaziken's Boulder Bash.
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Ground
 Attack Power: ★★★★★
Pokémon Shuffle
Ground
 Attack Power: 50 - 100 5

#45

 Opportunist
Rarely increases damage.
Skill Swapper: Power of 4+
Pokémon GO
Base Stamina: 207 Base Attack: 107 Base Defense: 98
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: 50
Fast Attacks: Tackle, Rock Smash
Charged Attacks: Bulldoze, Rock Slide, Body Slam

Evolution
Unevolved
Phanpy
 Ground 
Level 25
→
First evolution
Donphan
 Ground 


Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II
Gold Silver Crystal
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
Front Back Front Back
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Front Back Front Back
Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Front Back Front Back
Generation VIII
HOME
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Trivia

Origin

Phanpy seems to be based on an elephant calf. The orange pads on its snout and ears may be inspired by the fabrics and jewelry used to adorn elephants during various celebrations in India.

Name origin

Phanpy may be derived from elephant with the diminutive -py added to reflect its small size.

Gomazou may be a combination of 当歳駒 tōsaigoma (yearling) and 象 zō (elephant).

In other languages
Language Title Meaning
Japanese ゴマゾウ Gomazou From 当歳駒 tōsaigoma and 象 zō
French Phanpy Same as English name
Spanish Phanpy Same as English name
German Phanpy Same as English name
Italian Phanpy Same as English name
Korean 코코리 Kokori Corruption of 코끼리 kokkiri
Cantonese Chinese
Mandarin Chinese 小小象 Xiǎoxiǎoxiàng Literally "Little elephant"



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