phanpy

Phanpy is a Ground-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II.

Type: Ground

Abilities:

• Pickup: This ability allows Phanpy to pick up an item after battle if it is not holding anything.
• Sand Veil (Hidden Ability): Raises evasion in a sandstorm.

Physical Characteristics:

• Small, elephant-like Pokémon with a blue body.
• Distinctive large, floppy ears with red bands.
• Has a short trunk and a small tail.
• Round, dark eyes and a friendly expression.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Typically found in grassy plains and savannas.
• Known for being playful and friendly, often seen rolling around in the dirt.
• Forms strong social bonds with its herd and trainers.
• Uses its trunk to spray water or dust, often seen playing by the water's edge.

In Battle:

• Noted for its high Defense and HP stats, making it a durable battler.
• Notable moves include Rollout, Earthquake, and Play Rough.
• Effective against Electric, Rock, and Fire types due to its Ground typing.
• Vulnerable to Water, Ice, and Grass-type attacks.

Evolution:

• Evolves into Donphan starting at level 25.

Interesting Facts:

• It uses its long trunk to spray mud as a form of communication or play.
• Inspired by elephants, symbolizing strength and endurance.
• Phanpy's design emphasizes a playful and gentle nature, contrasting with its evolution into the more rugged Donphan.
• Known for its adorable appearance and gentle, playful nature in the Pokémon anime series.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Gold: It swings its long snout around play­ fully, but becauseit is so strong, that can be dan­ gerous.
• Silver: As a sign of af­ fection, it bumps with its snout.However, it is so strong, it may send you flying.
• Crystal: During the desert­ ed morning hours, it comes ashorewhere it deftly uses its trunk to take a shower.
• 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.
• Diamond: It is strong despite its compact size. It can easily pick up and carry an adult human on its back.
• Pearl: It is strong despite its compact size. It can easily pick up and carry an adult human on its back.
• Platinum: It is strong despite its compact size. It can easily pick up and carry an adult human on its back.
• 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.
• Black: It is strong despite its compact size. It can easily pick up and carry an adult human on its back.
• White: It is strong despite its compact size. It can easily pick up and carry an adult human on its back.
• Black-2: It is strong despite its compact size. It can easily pick up and carry an adult human on its back.
• White-2: It is strong despite its compact size. It can easily pick up and carry an adult human on its back.
• 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.