Phanpy (Japanese: ゴマゾウ Gomazou) is a Ground-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II.
It evolves into Donphan starting at level 25.
Biology
Phanpy is a small, horizon-blue proboscid Pokémon. It has large, floppy ears, which it uses as fans to cool itself. There are two red pads on each ear and another on the bridge of its short trunk. Phanpy has a single nail on each of its four feet, and a short tail.
This small trunk is sensitive, yet strong. It can send a person flying with an affectionate, playful bump of its snout. The trunk is also strong enough to shatter any arm bones it hits. Additionally, this little Pokémon is easily capable of carrying an adult human on its back.
Phanpy is found in rocky terrain. To make its nest, it digs a vertical pit near the edge of a river. It displays ownership of this area by marking it with its trunk. In the deserted morning hours, Phanpy uses its trunk to shower in the river. Sometimes, groups of this Pokémon form and soak each other thoroughly. Afterwards, it can be seen drying its body near the edge of the river. The reason is Phanpy won't settle down until it is clean.
Evolution
Phanpy evolves into Donphan.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
Game data
Pokédex entries
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| Generation II | | | Johto
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| Gold | It swings its long snout around playfully, but because it is so strong, that can be dangerous. |
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| Silver | As a sign of affection, it bumps with its snout. However, it is so strong, it may send you flying. |
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| Crystal | During the deserted morning hours, it comes ashore where it deftly uses its trunk to take a shower. |
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| Stadium 2 | It swings its long snout around playfully, but because it is so strong, that can be dangerous. (Pokémon Red, Silver, or Crystal inserted)
As a sign of affection, it bumps with its snout. However, it is so strong, it may send you flying. (Pokémon Blue, Gold, or Yellow inserted) |
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| Generation III | | Hoenn
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| FireRed | As a sign of affection, it bumps with its snout. However, it is so strong, it may send you flying. |
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| LeafGreen | It swings its long snout around playfully, but because it is so strong, this can be dangerous. |
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| Generation IV | | Sinnoh
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| Diamond | It is strong despite its compact size. It can easily pick up and carry an adult human on its back. |
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| HeartGold | It swings its long snout around playfully, but because it is so strong, that can be dangerous. |
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| SoulSilver | As a sign of affection, it bumps with its snout. However, it is so strong, it may send you flying. |
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| Black | It is strong despite its compact size. It can easily pick up and carry an adult human on its back. |
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| Black 2 | It is strong despite its compact size. It can easily pick up and carry an adult human on its back. |
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| Generation VI | | Kalos
#— | | Hoenn
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| X | As a sign of affection, it bumps with its snout. However, it is so strong, it may send you flying. |
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| Y | It is strong despite its compact size. It can easily pick up and carry an adult human on its back. |
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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| Generation IX | | Paldea
#122 | | Kitakami
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| Scarlet | This Pokémon lives and nests on a riverbank. After playing in the mud, it won't be able to settle down unless it washes its body. |
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| Violet | It is far stronger than it appears. If a Phanpy is swinging its trunk around and your arm gets hit by it, your arm bone will shatter. |
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Game locations
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In events
Held items
Stats
Base stats
Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Phanpy
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Phanpy
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Phanpy
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Phanpy
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Phanpy
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Phanpy
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Phanpy
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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Side game data
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Pokémon Ranger| Group: | | Poké Assist: | 
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(Tackle ×1) | | Loops: 5 | Min. exp.: 16 | Max. exp.: 30 | Browser entry R-034
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Pokémon Rumble Rush | Walking Speed: 1.55 seconds | Base HP: 57 | | | Base Attack: 70 | Base Defense: 48 | Base Speed: 60 |
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Evolution data
Sprites
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In the anime
A Phanpy
Egg in the anime
Major appearances
Phanpy made its main series debut in Hatching a Plan. It hatched from an Egg that Ash obtained in Extreme Pokémon!. It evolved into a Donphan in Reversing the Charges.
Other
Phanpy debuted in Spell of the Unown: Entei as one of the illusory Pokémon Molly Hale created in her dream world, thanks to the Unown. It was Molly's final Pokémon during her battle against Brock, where it was able to defeat Onix with only one Rollout attack.
A Phanpy appeared in Mad About Blue!, under the ownership of Gorman.
Minor appearances
In Beg, Burrow and Steal, two Phanpy were living in the an underground paradise.
A Coordinator's Phanpy appeared in Mean With Envy.
A Coordinator's Phanpy appeared in The Saffron Con.
In Off the Unbeaten Path, a Trainer's Phanpy participated in the Pokémon Orienteering competition.
A Trainer's Phanpy appeared in Curbing the Crimson Tide!.
Four Phanpy appeared in a fantasy in The Keystone Pops!.
A Phanpy appeared in Hoopa — The Mischief Pokémon.
In The Power of Us, Hoyt's Phanpy battled Ash's Pikachu but was soon defeated.
Two Phanpy appeared in Finding a Legend!, each under the ownership of a different Trainer.
Pokédex entries
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| EP230 | Phanpy | Ash's Pokédex | Phanpy, the Long Nose Pokémon. Phanpy uses its powerful snout to express affection, not realizing its strength can send you flying. |
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In the manga
Pokémon Adventures
In A Flaaffy Kerfuffle, a Phanpy was in Professor Oak's fantasy when he explains that Trainers should only have six Pokémon with them.
In Off Course with Corsola, Crystal caught a Phanpy and sent it to Professor Oak via the Portable Transfer System.
In The Last Battle XIII, a Phanpy was sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.
In A Dust-Up With Dusclops, Emerald used a Phanpy in the Battle Pyramid for its Ability Pickup.
A Phanpy appeared in Out-Odding Oddish, under the ownership of a Pokéathlon participant.
In Weavile Wobbles But It Won't Fall Down, a Trainer's Phanpy was at the Safari Zone.
Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys
A Phanpy appeared in Let's Fight! The Mini Pokémon Tournament.
Pokémon Pocket Monsters
A Phanpy appeared in Clefairy is a Mama!.
A Phanpy appeared in Clefairy, the Pop Star?!.
Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission
In Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Two, Solana captured a Phanpy with her Capture Styler. It reappeared in Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Four and was released in Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission Episode Five.
In the TCG
Main article: Phanpy (TCG)Trivia
Origin
Phanpy seems to be based on an elephant calf. The red pads on its snout and ears may be inspired by the fabrics and jewelry used to adorn elephants during various celebrations in India. Its ability to curl itself and roll like a wheel appears to mimic tyres which is more obvious association in Donphan. Phanpy's Ground type may come from the fact that elephants like to play in mud or that tyres always stick to the ground and are made out of rubber which is known as a great insulator fitting the Electric-type immunity. Its bright coloration contrasting with Donphan's grey pallete bring reminescence of colorful toys.
Name origin
Phanpy may be derived from elephant and possibly infant or the diminutive suffix -y.
Gomazou may be a combination of 細かい komakai (small, minute) and 象 zō (elephant).
In other languages
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| More languages |  Hebrew | פנפי Fanpi | Transcription of English name |  Hindi | नन्हाथी Nanhaathi | From नन्हा nanha and हाथी haathi |  Russian | Фэнпи Fenpi | Transcription of English name |  Thai | โกมาโซ Komaso | Transcription of Japanese name |
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See also
External links
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