Is Donphan viable in Gen 4 OU?

Donphan is ranked #23 in Gen 4 OU with 11.18% usage according to Smogon Feb 2026 - Apr 2026 data.

What beats Donphan in Gen 4 OU?

The best counter for Donphan in Gen 4 OU is Tyranitar with a 23.0% win rate when they meet. Based on Smogon's Feb 2026 - Apr 2026 usage data, the top Pokémon that beat Donphan include Tyranitar.

What is the best counter for Donphan in Gen 4 OU?

Tyranitar is the best counter for Donphan in Gen 4 OU, KOing or forcing it out in 23.0% of their encounters.

Donphan counters

Gen 4 OU · Sorted by reliability score · Smogon · Feb 2026 - Apr 2026

#0232 Donphan

Ground

USAGE 11.2% #23

BASE STATS

HP 90

ATK 120

DEF 120

SPA 60

SPD 60

SPE 50

BST500

TYPE MATCHUPS

2×

WaterGrassIce

½×

PoisonRock

0×

Electric

Moves

Rapid Spin 99.8% Earthquake 99.0% Ice Shard 76.6% Stealth Rock 34.7% Knock Off 26.6% Head Smash 22.6% Protect 20.7% Rest 7.0%

Items

Leftovers 99.2% Passho Berry 0.6% nothing 0.1% Custap Berry 0.0% Lum Berry 0.0% Choice Band 0.0% Life Orb 0.0% Soft Sand 0.0%

Common Teammates

Checks & Counters

Ranked by reliability — blends KO rate with how often each Pokémon is matched up.

# Checker Encounters Reliability KO Rate

Tyranitar

RockDark SOFT CHECK

21.466

23.0% dies 9.08%

DAMAGE CALCSand

252+ Atk Choice Band Tyranitar Crunch vs. 252 HP / 0 Def Donphan: 189-223 (49.2 - 58%) -- 62.1% chance to 2HKO after Leftovers recovery

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Ranked #23 with 11.18% usage. Sorted by reliability score.