Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Phanpy

Phanpy

Long Nose Pokémon

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.

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Phanpy Stats & Abilities
Phanpy Evolutions
Phanpy Locations
Phanpy Weakness
Phanpy Best Moves
Phanpy Level Up Moves
Phanpy TM Moves
Phanpy Egg Moves
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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
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
Best Nature	Brave ↑ +10% Attack ↓ -10% Speed
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance
Like/Dislikes	Likes: Spicy Dislikes: Sweet
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
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.


Base Form	Evolution Requirement	First Evolution
Phanpy	Level 25 →	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.

Underground Pokemon Spawns

After you reach Check Points in the game progression NEW Pokemon will begin to spawn in the Grand Underground.

Start = Default spawns in the Grand Underground

Strength = After obtaining the TM96 Strength

Defog = After obtaining the TM97 Defog

7th Badge = After obtaining the Icicle Badge from Candice

Waterfall = After obtaining the TM99 Waterfall

National = After obtaining the National Pokedex.

World Pokemon Spawns

Interact = Limited to one

Common = 20% ~ 100%

Uncommon = 5% ~ 20%

Rare = 1% ~ 5%

= Morning Time

= Day Time

= Night Time


Location	How To Catch	Pokemon Spawns
Rocky Cave	National	Phanpy Lv. 16-63
Big Bluff Cavern	National	Phanpy Lv. 16-63
Route 207	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.

You can Click/Tap the Type Icons to view the best pokemon to Counter Phanpy Weaknesses


Damage	Types
4.0x More Damage
2.0x More Damage	Water Grass Ice
0.5x Less Damage	Poison Rock
0.25x Less Damage
Immune to Damage	Electric

What pokemon is Phanpy Weak Against?


Tier	Pokemon
S	Palkia
S	Kyogre
S	Celebi
S	Manaphy
S	Articuno

What pokemon is Phanpy Strong Against?


Tier	Pokemon
S	Tyranitar
S	Zapdos
S	Raikou
S	Regirock
A	Electivire

Best Moves Phanpy in BDSP

Best Moveset for Phanpy Lv Up Moves based on Power.


Lvl	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
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	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
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.

STAB: (Same Type Attack Bonus) When a Pokemon uses a Move Type that is the Same as the Pokemon's Type, it will receive a 50% Bonus to Power. Moves Affected by this Highlighted in

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Phanpy Lv Up Moves

Phanpy TM Moves

Phanpy Egg Moves

Phanpy Level Up Moves

List of Moves Phanpy can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.


Lvl	Move	Desc
1	Tackle	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 35 Physical A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the target with its whole body.
1	Growl	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 40 Status Lowers opponent's Attack.
1	Defense Curl	Power: — Acc: — PP: 40 Status Raises user's Defense.
6	Flail	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical The lower the user's HP, the higher the power.
10	Rollout	Power: 30 Acc: 90 PP: 20 Physical Doubles in power each turn for 5 turns.
15	Bulldoze	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
19	Endure	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
24	Slam	Power: 80 Acc: 75 PP: 20 Physical
28	Take Down	Power: 90 Acc: 85 PP: 20 Physical User receives recoil damage.
33	Charm	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Status Sharply lowers opponent's Attack.
37	Last Resort	Power: 140 Acc: 100 PP: 5 Physical Can only be used after all other moves are used.
42	Double-Edge	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical User receives recoil damage.

Phanpy TM Moves

List of Moves Phanpy can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.


TM	Move	Desc
TM05	Roar	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status In battles, the opponent switches. In the wild, the Pokémon runs.
TM11	Sunny Day	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
TM17	Protect	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM23	Iron Tail	Power: 100 Acc: 75 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.
TM26	Earthquake	Power: 150 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
TM32	Double Team	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Raises user's Evasiveness.
TM37	Sandstorm	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Creates a sandstorm for 5 turns.
TM39	Rock Tomb	Power: 60 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM42	Facade	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM44	Rest	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM45	Attract	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 15 Status If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM58	Endure	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM76	Stealth Rock	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Damages opponent switching into battle.
TM80	Rock Slide	Power: 75 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical May cause flinching.
TM82	Sleep Talk	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TM83	Bulldoze	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM87	Swagger	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 Status Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
TM90	Substitute	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TM96	Strength	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical
TM98	Rock Smash	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.

Phanpy Egg Moves

List of Egg Moves Phanpy can learn.


Egg Move	Desc
Focus Energy	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Increases critical hit ratio.
Body Slam	Power: 85 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May paralyze opponent.
Ancient Power	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 5 Special May raise all user's stats at once.
Snore	Power: 50 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special Can only be used if asleep. May cause flinching.
Counter	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical When hit by a Physical Attack, user strikes back with 2x power.
Fissure	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Physical One-Hit-KO, if it hits.
Endeavor	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 5 Physical Reduces opponent's HP to same as user's.
Ice Shard	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 30 Physical User attacks first.
Head Smash	Power: 150 Acc: 80 PP: 5 Physical User receives recoil damage.
Mud-Slap	Power: 30 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Lowers opponent's Accuracy.
Heavy Slam	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical The heavier the user, the stronger the attack.
Play Rough	Power: 90 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical May lower opponent's Attack.
High Horsepower	Power: 142.5 Acc: 95 PP: 10 Physical The user fiercely attacks the target using its entire body.

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