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 Held Items | |
Best Nature | Brave ↑ +10% Attack↓ -10% Speed |
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance | |
Like/Dislikes | ![]() ![]() |
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 3 spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. 5 Phanpy, within the Route 207 location using the Walking method.









Location | How To Catch | Pokemon Spawns |
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![]() ![]() National | ![]() Phanpy Lv. 16-63 | |
![]() ![]() National | ![]() Phanpy Lv. 16-63 | |
![]() 5 - 1% ![]() ![]() ![]() | ![]() Phanpy Lv. 5 |

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 | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
0.5x Less Damage | ![]() ![]() |
0.25x Less Damage | |
Immune to Damage | ![]() |
What pokemon is Phanpy Strong Against?
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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 | Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 35 ![]() A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body. |
1 | Growl | Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 40 ![]() Lowers opponent's Attack. |
1 | Defense Curl | Power: — Acc: — PP: 40 ![]() Raises user's Defense. |
6 | Flail | Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() The lower the user's HP, the higher the power. |
10 | Rollout | Power: 30 Acc: 90 PP: 20 ![]() Doubles in power each turn for 5 turns. |
15 | Bulldoze | Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 20 ![]() Lowers opponent's Speed. |
19 | Endure | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively. |
24 | Slam | Power: 80 Acc: 75 PP: 20 ![]() |
28 | Take Down | Power: 90 Acc: 85 PP: 20 ![]() User receives recoil damage. |
33 | Charm | Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 ![]() Sharply lowers opponent's Attack. |
37 | Last Resort | Power: 140 Acc: 100 PP: 5 ![]() Can only be used after all other moves are used. |
42 | Double-Edge | Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() User receives recoil damage. |
Phanpy TM Moves
List of Moves Phanpy can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.
TM | Move | Desc |
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TM05 | Roar | Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 ![]() In battles, the opponent switches. In the wild, the Pokémon runs. |
TM11 | Sunny Day | Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 ![]() Makes it sunny for 5 turns. |
TM17 | Protect | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively. |
TM23 | Iron Tail | Power: 100 Acc: 75 PP: 15 ![]() May lower opponent's Defense. |
TM26 | Earthquake | Power: 150 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig. |
TM32 | Double Team | Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 ![]() Raises user's Evasiveness. |
TM37 | Sandstorm | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() Creates a sandstorm for 5 turns. |
TM39 | Rock Tomb | Power: 60 Acc: 95 PP: 15 ![]() Lowers opponent's Speed. |
TM42 | Facade | Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 ![]() Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed. |
TM44 | Rest | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed. |
TM45 | Attract | Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack. |
TM58 | Endure | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively. |
TM76 | Stealth Rock | Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 ![]() Damages opponent switching into battle. |
TM80 | Rock Slide | Power: 75 Acc: 90 PP: 10 ![]() May cause flinching. |
TM82 | Sleep Talk | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() User performs one of its own moves while sleeping. |
TM83 | Bulldoze | Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 20 ![]() Lowers opponent's Speed. |
TM87 | Swagger | Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 ![]() Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised. |
TM90 | Substitute | Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits. |
TM96 | Strength | Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() |
TM98 | Rock Smash | Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() May lower opponent's Defense. |
Phanpy Egg Moves
List of Egg Moves Phanpy can learn.
Egg Move | Desc |
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Focus Energy | Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 ![]() Increases critical hit ratio. |
Body Slam | Power: 85 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() May paralyze opponent. |
Ancient Power | Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 5 ![]() May raise all user's stats at once. |
Snore | Power: 50 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() Can only be used if asleep. May cause flinching. |
Counter | Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 ![]() When hit by a Physical Attack, user strikes back with 2x power. |
Fissure | Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 ![]() One-Hit-KO, if it hits. |
Endeavor | Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 5 ![]() Reduces opponent's HP to same as user's. |
Ice Shard | Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 30 ![]() User attacks first. |
Head Smash | Power: 150 Acc: 80 PP: 5 ![]() User receives recoil damage. |
Mud-Slap | Power: 30 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() Lowers opponent's Accuracy. |
Heavy Slam | Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() The heavier the user, the stronger the attack. |
Play Rough | Power: 90 Acc: 90 PP: 10 ![]() May lower opponent's Attack. |
High Horsepower | Power: 142.5 Acc: 95 PP: 10 ![]() The user fiercely attacks the target using its entire body. |
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