Phanpy (Pokémon)

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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 #0231 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 20 cycles
Height 1'08" 0.5 m Phanpy 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 73.9 lbs. 33.5 kg Phanpy 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
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 {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Blue	Base friendship 70
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

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

It evolves into Donphan starting at level 25.

Biology

Phanpy is a small, horizon-blue proboscid Pokémon that resembles a baby elephant. 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. Phanpy has a single nail on each of its four feet, and a short tail.

This small trunk is sensitive, yet strong. It can send a person flying with an affectionate, playful bump of its snout. The trunk is also strong enough to shatter any arm bones it hits. Additionally, this little Pokémon is easily capable of carrying an adult human on its back.

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. The reason is Phanpy won't settle down until it is clean.

Evolution

Phanpy evolves into Donphan.

(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)

Unevolved  Ground

→

First Evolution Donphan  Ground

Game data

Pokédex entries

Phanpy in the Paldea Pokédex

Game locations

In side games

In events

Held items

Games		Held items
Diamond	Pearl	Passho Berry (5%)
Platinum
HeartGold	SoulSilver
Black 2	White 2	RageCandyBar (In-game trade, 100%)

Stats

Base stats

Pokéathlon stats

Type effectiveness

Learnset

By leveling up

By TM

Generation IX Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM001 TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20 TM002 TM002 Charm Fairy Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM005 TM005 Mud-Slap Ground Special 02020 100}}100% 10 TM007 TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM018 TM018 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM020 TM020 Trailblaze Grass Physical 05050 100}}100% 20 TM025 TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM028 TM028 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TM035 TM035 Mud Shot Ground Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM036 TM036 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15 TM047 TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM049 TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM050 TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM051 TM051 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM055 TM055 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 TM066 TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15 TM070 TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM071 TM071 Seed Bomb Grass Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM084 TM084 Stomping Tantrum Ground Physical 07575 100}}100% 10 TM085 TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM086 TM086 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10 TM099 TM099 Iron Head Steel Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM102 TM102 Gunk Shot Poison Physical 120120 080}}80% 5 TM103 TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM116 TM116 Stealth Rock Rock Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM117 TM117 Hyper Voice Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM121 TM121 Heavy Slam Steel Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM122 TM122 Encore Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 5 TM127 TM127 Play Rough Fairy Physical 09090 090}}90% 10 TM130 TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM133 TM133 Earth Power Ground Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM149 TM149 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10 TM150 TM150 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5 TM171 TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM172 TM172 Roar Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM176 TM176 Sand Tomb Ground Physical 03535 085}}85% 15 TM179 TM179 Smack Down Rock Physical 05050 100}}100% 15 TM181 TM181 Knock Off Dark Physical 06565 100}}100% 20 TM186 TM186 High Horsepower Ground Physical 09595 095}}95% 10 TM204 TM204 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100}}100% 15 TM205 TM205 Endeavor Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 5 TM224 TM224 Curse Ghost Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Phanpy Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Phanpy Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation IX Other generations: II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

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 Play Rough Fairy Physical 90 90% 10 Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Phanpy 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

TCG-only moves

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 Super Mystery Dungeon Body size: Standard (1 tile) How to Recruit: Talk to in Lively Town Connected to: Donphan, Poochyena, Blitzle, Skiddo Connection Orb Set: 3 Phrases Normal I want to be strong like my dad! Low HP (< 50%) I'm getting kinda sleepy...
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. Swappable Skill(s): Power of 4+
Pokémon GO Base HP: 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, Trailblaze*, Frustration, Return

Evolution data

Unevolved  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
Cross-Generation HOME

For other sprites and images, please see Phanpy images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

In animation

Major appearances

Ash's Phanpy

Phanpy made its animated 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.

A Phanpy appeared in The Wonders of the World!, during a flashback.

A Phanpy appeared in Ludlow's Homecoming!.

A Phanpy appeared in HZ092.

A Trainer's Phanpy appeared in HZ094.

A Trainer's Phanpy appeared in HZ106.

Pokédex entries

In the manga

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.

A Phanpy appeared in Discover! The Quaking Earth Titan!! and Battle! Team Star, the Delinquents!!.

A Phanpy appeared in PASV10.

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)

Trivia

• Phanpy can be seen as a parallel to Teddiursa: their evolutionary lines are exclusive to opposite versions of Pokémon Gold and Silver and Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver (and are the only Pokémon to swap version-exclusive status between localizations), they each have one evolved form prior to Pokémon Legends: Arceus, and they both have Pickup as an Ability and lose it upon Evolution.

Origin

Phanpy seems to be based on an elephant calf. Its bright colors resemble modern children's toys. The red pads on its snout and ears may be inspired by the fabrics and jewelry used to adorn elephants during various celebrations in India. Phanpy's Ground type likely comes from the fact that elephants wallow in mud and take sand baths to protect their skin and thermoregulate.

Its ability to curl itself and roll like a wheel appears to mimic tires, which is a more obvious association in Donphan.

Name origin

Phanpy may be derived from elephant and possibly infant or the diminutive suffix -y.

Gomazou may be a combination of 細かい komakai (small, minute) and 象 zō (elephant).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ゴマゾウ Gomazou From 細かい komakai 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 From 코끼리 kokkiri Mandarin Chinese 小小象 Xiǎoxiǎoxiàng From 小 xiǎo reduplicated and 象 xiàng Cantonese Chinese 小小象 Síusíujeuhng From 小 síu reduplicated and 象 jeuhng

More languages Hebrew פנפי Fanpi Transcription of English name Hindi नन्हाथी Nanhaathi From नन्हा nanha and हाथी haathi Russian Фэнпи Fenpi Transcription of English name Thai โกมาโซ Komaso Transcription of Japanese name

See also

• Ash's Phanpy
• Partner Pokémon (Mystery Dungeon)

External links

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