Type matchups
Damage Phanpy takes from each attacking type.
As a Ground type, Phanpy has 3 weaknesses, 2 resistances and 1 immunity, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 16 other Pokémon share the Ground typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 90
- Attack
- 60
- Defense
- 60
- Sp. Atk
- 40
- Sp. Def
- 40
- Speed
- 40
- Total
- 330
Phanpy has a base stat total of 330, higher than 23% of Pokémon. Its best stat is HP (90). With Attack (60) well above Sp. Atk (40), it works best as a physical attacker. At 40 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 90 HP, 60 Defense and 40 Sp. Def it is frail and holds up better against physical hits.
Phanpy can have the abilities Pickup and Sand Veil.
How to beat Phanpy
Phanpy takes 2× damage from Water, Grass and Ice moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Electric moves have no effect on it and Poison and Rock moves are resisted.
Good counters: Sky Shaymin hits for 2× with Grass-type STAB and is immune to Phanpy's Ground moves. Articuno hits for 2× with Ice-type STAB and is immune to Phanpy's Ground moves. Gyarados hits for 2× with Water-type STAB and is immune to Phanpy's Ground moves.
Evolution
Phanpy is the first stage of a 2-stage line (Phanpy → Donphan) and evolves into Donphan.
Best counters to Phanpy
Other Ground Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Phanpy weak to?
As a Ground type, Phanpy takes super-effective damage from Water, Grass and Ice moves.
What is Phanpy resistant to?
Phanpy resists Poison and Rock moves. It is immune to Electric.
What are the best counters to Phanpy?
Strong type-based picks include Sky Shaymin, Articuno and Gyarados, which hit Phanpy with super-effective attacks.