Master League PvP guide
Donphan (Shadow) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Donphan (Shadow) is a Ground-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Master League, where it currently ranks #289. Its recommended PvP moveset is Mud Slap with Earthquake and Trailblaze.
Master League
#289
Situational
Type
Ground
Best Fast Move
Mud Slap
Charged Moves
Max CP
3,407
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT DONPHAN (SHADOW)
Is Donphan (Shadow) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Donphan (Shadow) is currently a situational PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #289.
Donphan (Shadow) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #849 | 64.4 | Mud Slap, Trailblaze, Earthquake |
| Ultra League | #583 | 68.9 | Mud Slap, Earthquake, Trailblaze |
| Master LeagueBest | #289 | 53.8 | Mud Slap, Earthquake, Trailblaze |
Best Moveset for Donphan (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass
Charged Move
Strong vs: Ground, Rock, Water
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Psychic
Weak vs: Bug, Dragon, Fire, Flying, Grass, Poison, Steel
The recommended PvP moveset for Donphan (Shadow) is Mud Slap with Earthquake and Trailblaze.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Donphan (Shadow) in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move
Strong vs: Dark, Dragon, Fighting
Neutral vs: Bug, Electric, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fire, Poison, Steel
Fast Move
Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass
Fast Move
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Charged Moves
Charged Move
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass
Charged Move
Strong vs: Fairy, Ice, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Electric, Fire, Steel, Water
Charged Move
Strong vs: Dark, Dragon, Fighting
Neutral vs: Bug, Electric, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fire, Poison, Steel
Charged Move
Strong vs: Ground, Rock, Water
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Psychic
Weak vs: Bug, Dragon, Fire, Flying, Grass, Poison, Steel
Donphan (Shadow) PvP Move Counts
Mud Slap → Earthquake
7 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Mud Slap → Trailblaze
5 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Donphan (Shadow) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Master League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Donphan (Shadow) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Difficult Matchups
Donphan (Shadow) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Donphan (Shadow)'s Ground typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- grass1.6×
- ice1.6×
- water1.6×
Resistant to
- electric0.391×
- poison0.625×
- rock0.625×
Best Counters to Donphan (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Donphan (Shadow) in Master League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Donphan (Shadow)'s league HP.
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Aqua Tailwater
Charged Move
Super Effective
67% HP
- Spacial Renddragon
Charged Move
Neutral
72% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Waterfallwater
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Avalancheice
Charged Move
Super Effective
87% HP
- Origin Pulsewater
Charged Move
Super Effective
149% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Geomancyfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Neutral
56% HP
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Neutral
60% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Roar of Timedragon
Charged Move
Neutral
108% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Neutral
61% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Outragedragon
Charged Move
Neutral
81% HP
- Fusion Boltelectric
Charged Move
Resisted
26% HP
Ratings are shown from Donphan (Shadow)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Donphan (Shadow).
Best Teammates for Donphan (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Donphan (Shadow) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Master League meta.
Covers 4 of Donphan (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Donphan (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Donphan (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Donphan (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Donphan (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Master League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Donphan (Shadow)
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/14/8 | 1,500 | 19 | 1,804,841 |
| #2 | 1/15/15 | 1,495 | 18.5 | 1,802,838 | |
| #3 | 2/14/15 | 1,498 | 18.5 | 1,802,168 | |
| #4 | 0/9/13 | 1,498 | 19 | 1,801,721 | |
| #5 | 0/12/10 | 1,500 | 19 | 1,800,996 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 0/15/15 | 2,494 | 32 | 3,906,859 |
| #2 | 1/14/15 | 2,500 | 32 | 3,905,490 | |
| #3 | 1/15/14 | 2,500 | 32 | 3,901,327 | |
| #4 | 0/13/14 | 2,496 | 32.5 | 3,898,968 | |
| #5 | 0/14/13 | 2,497 | 32.5 | 3,894,910 | |
| Master League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 3,407 | 50 | 6,015,160 |
| #2 | 14/15/15 | 3,392 | 50 | 5,988,892 | |
| #3 | 15/14/15 | 3,398 | 50 | 5,985,084 | |
| #4 | 15/15/14 | 3,399 | 50 | 5,982,820 | |
| #5 | 13/15/15 | 3,377 | 50 | 5,962,625 |
Donphan (Shadow) Stats in Pokémon GO
Donphan (Shadow)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Donphan (Shadow) 0/14/8 (Best IV)
- Level
- 19
- CP
- 1,500
- Attack
- 124.6
- Defense
- 115.9
- HP
- 125
Ultra League
Donphan (Shadow) 0/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 32
- CP
- 2,494
- Attack
- 159.2
- Defense
- 148.8
- HP
- 165
Master League
Donphan (Shadow) 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 3,407
- Attack
- 192.4
- Defense
- 168.1
- HP
- 186
Donphan (Shadow) Evolution
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Donphan (Shadow) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Donphan (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Donphan (Shadow)'s recommended PvP moveset is Mud Slap with Earthquake and Trailblaze.
Is Donphan (Shadow) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Donphan (Shadow) is currently a situational PvP option in Master League, where it is ranked #289.
What counters Donphan (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Palkia (Origin), Kyogre and Xerneas are among the strongest current counters to Donphan (Shadow) in Master League.
What is Donphan (Shadow) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Donphan (Shadow) is weak to Grass (1.6×), Ice (1.6×), Water (1.6×).