Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Phanpy is a Ground Type Long Nose Pokémon, with a 15.7% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Phanpy can be found with Pickup as an Ability and has a Medium Fast growth rate with a 1 HP EV Yield. We recommend the Brave Nature, based on 330 combined Base Stats.
Phanpy Stats and Abilities
Based on Phanpy Base IVs we consider this pokemon F-Tier choice. Phanpy Highest IV Stat is Attack 60 and the Lowest being Speed 40.
Tier | Stat | Base | Min | Max |
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E | HP | 90 | 290 | 384 |
E | Attack | 60 | 112 | 240 |
F | Defense | 60 | 112 | 240 |
F | Special Attack | 40 | 76 | 196 |
F | Special Defense | 40 | 76 | 196 |
F | Speed | 40 | 76 | 196 |
F | Total | 330 |
Phanpy | Detail |
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Best Nature | Brave
↑ +10% Attack↓ -10% Speed |
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance | |
Like/Dislikes |
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EV Yield | 1 HP |
Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Catch Rate | 120 (15.7% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Egg Groups | Field |
Egg Cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Abilities | Description |
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Pickup Ability 1 | When another Pokémon on the field uses a single-use held item, a Pokémon with Pickup will obtain the used item (if they are not already holding anything) and it can be used again. |
Sand Veil Hidden Ability | Sand Veil raises the ability-bearer's evasion by 20% in a sandstorm. It also gives immunity to sandstorm damage (if they are not already protected by being Ground/Rock/Steel type). |
How To Evolve Phanpy in BDSP
Phanpy requires (Level 25) to evolve into Donphan.

Where To Find Phanpy in BDSP
Phanpy has spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. , within the location using the method.









Location | How To Catch | Pokemon Spawns |
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![]() ![]() National |
![]() Phanpy
Lv. 16-63
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![]() ![]() National |
![]() Phanpy
Lv. 16-63
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![]() Phanpy
Lv. 5
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Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Phanpy Weakness
Phanpy is a Ground Type pokemon. This will cause Phanpy to take More Damage from Water, Grass, Ice Type Moves, and Less Damage from Poison, Rock, Electric Type moves.
Damage | Types |
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4.0x More Damage | |
2.0x More Damage |
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0.5x Less Damage |
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0.25x Less Damage | |
Immune to Damage |
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What pokemon is Phanpy Strong Against?
Tier | Pokemon |
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Best Moves Phanpy in BDSP
Best Moveset for Phanpy Lv Up Moves based on Power.
Lvl | Best Moves | Type | Class | Power | Acc | PP | Effect |
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37 |
Last Resort
| ![]() | Physical | 140 | 100 | 5 | Can only be used after all other moves are used. |
42 |
Double-Edge
| ![]() | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 | User receives recoil damage. |
28 |
Take Down
| ![]() | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 | User receives recoil damage. |
24 |
Slam
| ![]() | Physical | 80 | 75 | 20 |
Best Moveset for Phanpy TM Moves based on Power.
TM | Best Moves | Type | Class | Power | Acc | PP | Effect |
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TM26 |
Earthquake
| ![]() | Physical | 150 | 100 | 10 | Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig. |
TM23 |
Iron Tail
| ![]() | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 | May lower opponent's Defense. |
TM96 |
Strength
| ![]() | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 | |
TM80 |
Rock Slide
| ![]() | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 | May cause flinching. |



Phanpy Level Up Moves
List of Moves Phanpy can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
Lvl | Move | Desc |
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1 |
Tackle
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Power: 40
Acc: 100
PP: 35
![]() A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.
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1 |
Growl
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 40
![]() Lowers opponent's Attack.
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1 |
Defense Curl
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 40
![]() Raises user's Defense.
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6 |
Flail
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() The lower the user's HP, the higher the power.
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10 |
Rollout
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Power: 30
Acc: 90
PP: 20
![]() Doubles in power each turn for 5 turns.
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15 |
Bulldoze
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Power:
90 Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() Lowers opponent's Speed.
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19 |
Endure
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
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24 |
Slam
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Power: 80
Acc: 75
PP: 20
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28 |
Take Down
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Power: 90
Acc: 85
PP: 20
![]() User receives recoil damage.
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33 |
Charm
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() Sharply lowers opponent's Attack.
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37 |
Last Resort
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Power: 140
Acc: 100
PP: 5
![]() Can only be used after all other moves are used.
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42 |
Double-Edge
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Power: 120
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() User receives recoil damage.
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Phanpy TM Moves
List of Moves Phanpy can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.
TM | Move | Desc |
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TM05 |
Roar
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() In battles, the opponent switches. In the wild, the Pokémon runs.
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TM11 |
Sunny Day
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 5
![]() Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
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TM17 |
Protect
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
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TM23 |
Iron Tail
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Power: 100
Acc: 75
PP: 15
![]() May lower opponent's Defense.
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TM26 |
Earthquake
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Power:
150 Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
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TM32 |
Double Team
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 15
![]() Raises user's Evasiveness.
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TM37 |
Sandstorm
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Creates a sandstorm for 5 turns.
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TM39 |
Rock Tomb
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Power: 60
Acc: 95
PP: 15
![]() Lowers opponent's Speed.
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TM42 |
Facade
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Power: 70
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
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TM44 |
Rest
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
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TM45 |
Attract
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
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TM58 |
Endure
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
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TM76 |
Stealth Rock
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
![]() Damages opponent switching into battle.
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TM80 |
Rock Slide
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Power: 75
Acc: 90
PP: 10
![]() May cause flinching.
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TM82 |
Sleep Talk
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
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TM83 |
Bulldoze
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Power:
90 Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() Lowers opponent's Speed.
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TM87 |
Swagger
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Power: —
Acc: 85
PP: 15
![]() Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
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TM90 |
Substitute
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
![]() Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
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TM96 |
Strength
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Power: 80
Acc: 100
PP: 15
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TM98 |
Rock Smash
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Power: 40
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() May lower opponent's Defense.
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Phanpy Egg Moves
List of Egg Moves Phanpy can learn.
Egg Move | Desc |
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Focus Energy
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 30
![]() Increases critical hit ratio.
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Body Slam
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Power: 85
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() May paralyze opponent.
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Ancient Power
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Power: 60
Acc: 100
PP: 5
![]() May raise all user's stats at once.
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Snore
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Power: 50
Acc: 100
PP: 15
![]() Can only be used if asleep. May cause flinching.
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Counter
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 20
![]() When hit by a Physical Attack, user strikes back with 2x power.
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Fissure
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Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 5
![]() One-Hit-KO, if it hits.
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Endeavor
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 5
![]() Reduces opponent's HP to same as user's.
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Ice Shard
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Power: 40
Acc: 100
PP: 30
![]() User attacks first.
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Head Smash
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Power: 150
Acc: 80
PP: 5
![]() User receives recoil damage.
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Mud-Slap
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Power:
30 Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() Lowers opponent's Accuracy.
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Heavy Slam
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Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 10
![]() The heavier the user, the stronger the attack.
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Play Rough
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Power: 90
Acc: 90
PP: 10
![]() May lower opponent's Attack.
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High Horsepower
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Power:
142.5 Acc: 95
PP: 10
![]() The user fiercely attacks the target using its entire body.
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