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ScizorRules August 29th, 2007 8:33 PM

Donphan moveset help
 
I'm training a Donphan (Rapid Spinner) for my friend, but I don't have much time ATM. Not quite sure what direction to go in. I'm hoping someone can give me a good direction to go in (moveset, EV spread, Nature, etc.). Any help is appreciated.

Persona August 29th, 2007 8:44 PM

Donphan @ Leftovers
Impish Nature
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 6 Atk
- Rapid Spin
- Earthquake
- Stone Edge / Ice Shard
- Stealth Rock / Knock Off

Ice Shard takes care of Dragons, even if it isn't going to OHKO, however Stone Edge is a better option against Flying types. Knock Off is a useful move against an opponent who rely on their items too much in-battle.

Azonic August 30th, 2007 3:10 AM

Rapid Spin/Stealth Rock isn't always needed.

Punishment August 30th, 2007 7:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Penguinpal6 (Post 2827018)
Rapid Spin/Stealth Rock isn't always needed.

Penguin has a good point. But the more useful of the two is Rapid Spin.

There better Pokemon suited to use SR out there.

Red X August 31st, 2007 9:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shirosaki (Post 2826416)
Donphan @ Leftovers
Impish Nature
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 6 Atk
- Rapid Spin
- Earthquake
- Stone Edge / Ice Shard
- Stealth Rock / Knock Off

Ice Shard takes care of Dragons, even if it isn't going to OHKO, however Stone Edge is a better option against Flying types. Knock Off is a useful move against an opponent who rely on their items too much in-battle.

I'm gonna use this for my shiny Phanpy.

ScizorRules August 31st, 2007 6:43 PM

Thanks for the help. So for now, it's looking like:

Donphan @ Leftovers
Impish Nature
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 6 Atk
- Rapid Spin
- Earthquake
- Ice Shard
- Knock Off

Azonic September 1st, 2007 4:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Punishment (Post 2827570)
Penguin has a good point. But the more useful of the two is Rapid Spin.

There better Pokemon suited to use SR out there.

Though SR stops Focus Sashers a d Flying types in their tracks.

Faceless* September 1st, 2007 4:55 AM

If your team doesnt contain much sweepers carrying a Focus Sash, then dont use Rapid Spin. Unless half your team is carrying a Focus Sash (haha thats me :P), I recommend Rapid Spin ^^


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