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PhanpyLong Nose Pokémon
ゴマゾウGomazou
#0231
Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Ground
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Abilities
Pickup
Cacophony
Cacophony
Sand Veil Hidden Ability
Cacophony Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Cacophony
Gender ratio
Unknown
50% male,50% female
Catch rate
120 (24.9%)
Breeding
Egg Group
Field
Hatch time
20 cycles
Height
1'08"
0.5 m
Phanpy
0'0"
0 m
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0'0"
0 m
{{{form3}}}
0'0"
0 m
{{{form4}}}
0'0"
0 m
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0'0"
0 m
{{{form6}}}
0'0"
0 m
{{{form7}}}
Weight
73.9 lbs.
33.5 kg
Phanpy
0 lbs.
0 kg
{{{form2}}}
0 lbs.
0 kg
{{{form3}}}
0 lbs.
0 kg
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0 lbs.
0 kg
{{{form5}}}
0 lbs.
0 kg
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0 lbs.
0 kg
{{{form7}}}
Mega Stone
[[|]]
[[|]]
Base experience yield
124Gen. II-IV
UnknownIV
66V+
Leveling rate
Medium Fast
EV yield
Total: 1
Phanpy
1HP
0Atk
0Def
0Sp.Atk
0Sp.Def
0Speed
0HP
0Atk
0Def
0Sp.Atk
0Sp.Def
0Speed
0HP
0Atk
0Def
0Sp.Atk
0Sp.Def
0Speed
0HP
0Atk
0Def
0Sp.Atk
0Sp.Def
0Speed
Shape
Footprint
{{{form2}}}
Pokédex color
Blue
Base friendship
70
External Links
On Smogon Pokédex:
Generation II
Generation III
Generation IV
Generation V
Generation VI
Generation VII
Generation VIII
Generation IX
Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives
Phanpy (Japanese: ゴマゾウ Gomazou) is a Ground-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II.
It evolves into Donphan starting at level 25.
Contents
1Biology
1.1Evolution
2Game data
2.1Pokédex entries
2.2Game locations
2.2.1In side games
2.2.2In events
2.3Held items
2.4Stats
2.4.1Base stats
2.4.2Pokéathlon stats
2.5Type effectiveness
2.6Learnset
2.6.1By leveling up
2.6.2By TM
2.6.3By breeding
2.6.4TCG-only moves
2.7Side game data
2.8Evolution data
2.9Sprites
3In animation
3.1Major appearances
3.1.1Ash's Phanpy
3.1.2Other
3.2Minor appearances
3.3Pokédex entries
4In the manga
4.1Pokémon Adventures
4.2Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys
4.3Pokémon Pocket Monsters
4.4Pokémon Ranger the Comic: Double Mission
5In the TCG
6Trivia
6.1Origin
6.1.1Name origin
7In other languages
8See also
9External links
Biology
Phanpy is a small, horizon-blue proboscid Pokémon that resembles a baby elephant. 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.)
Unevolved
Phanpy Ground
→
First Evolution
Donphan Ground
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II
Johto #195
Gold
It swings its long snout around playfully, but because it is so strong, that can be dangerous.
Silver
As a sign of affection, it bumps with its snout. However, it is so strong, it may send you flying.
Crystal
During the deserted morning hours, it comes ashore where it deftly uses its trunk to take a shower.
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)
Generation III
Hoenn #165
Kanto #—
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.
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.
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.
FireRed
As a sign of affection, it bumps with its snout. However, it is so strong, it may send you flying.
LeafGreen
It swings its long snout around playfully, but because it is so strong, this can be dangerous.
Generation IV
Sinnoh #—
Johto #200
Diamond
It is strong despite its compact size. It can easily pick up and carry an adult human on its back.
Pearl
Platinum
HeartGold
It swings its long snout around playfully, but because it is so strong, that can be dangerous.
SoulSilver
As a sign of affection, it bumps with its snout. However, it is so strong, it may send you flying.
Generation V
Unova #—
Black
It is strong despite its compact size. It can easily pick up and carry an adult human on its back.
White
Black 2
It is strong despite its compact size. It can easily pick up and carry an adult human on its back.
White 2
Generation VI
Central Kalos #—
Coastal Kalos #—
Mountain Kalos #—
Hoenn #172
X
As a sign of affection, it bumps with its snout. However, it is so strong, it may send you flying.
Y
It is strong despite its compact size. It can easily pick up and carry an adult human on its back.
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.
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.
Generation VII
Alola #—
Kanto #—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.
Generation VIII
Galar #—
Isle of Armor #—
Crown Tundra #—
Sinnoh #—
Hisui #—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sword, Shield, and Legends: Arceus.
Brilliant Diamond
It is strong despite its compact size. It can easily pick up and carry an adult human on its back.
Shining Pearl
Generation IX
Paldea #122
Kitakami #—
Blueberry #—
Lumiose #—
Hyperspace #—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Legends: Z-A.
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.
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.
Phanpy in the Paldea Pokédex
Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II
Gold
Trade, Event
Silver
Route 45*
Crystal
Routes 45 and 46Morning
Generation III
Ruby
Sapphire
Safari Zone
Emerald
Safari Zone
FireRed
LeafGreen
Sevault Canyon, Canyon Entrance
Colosseum
Trade
XD
Oasis Poké Spot
Generation IV
Diamond
Pearl
Route 207 (Swarm)
Platinum
Route 207 (Swarm)
HeartGold
Route 45, Mt. Silver Cave
SoulSilver
Trade
Pal Park
Mountain
Generation V
Black
White
Trade
Black 2
White 2
Trade with Curtis in Nimbasa City (female player character only)
Dream World
Rugged Mountain
Generation VI
X
Y
Friend Safari (Ground)
Omega Ruby
Alpha Sapphire
Breed Donphan
Generation VII
Sun
Moon
Pokémon Bank
Ultra Sun
Ultra Moon
Pokémon Bank
Let's Go Pikachu
Let's Go Eevee
Unobtainable
Generation VIII
Sword
Shield
Unobtainable
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
Route 207 (Swarm)Grand Underground - Rocky Cave, Big Bluff Cavern (After obtaining the National Pokédex)
Legends: Arceus
Unobtainable
Generation IX
Scarlet
Violet
South Province: Area FourWest Province: Area One, Area Two, Asado DesertTera Raid Battles (2★)
Legends: Z-A
Unobtainable
In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
Generation III
Channel
Springleaf Field
Pinball: R&S
Hatch from Egg
Trozei!
Secret Storage 6, Endless Level 3, Forever Level 3, Mr. Who's Den
MD Red
MD Blue
Great Canyon (1F-3F), Southern Cavern (10F-19F)
Ranger
Lyra Forest, Olive Jungle
Generation IV
MD Time
MD Darkness
Amp Plains (1F-8F), Marine Resort (1F-B19F), Final Maze (B1F-B48F)
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
Pokéathlon stats
Speed
3/3
★★★
Power
4/5
★★★★☆
Skill
3/3
★★★
Stamina
3/4
★★★☆
Jump
2/3
★★☆
Total
15/18
★★★
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damagednormally by:
Normal
1×
Fighting
1×
Flying
1×
Poison
½×
Ground
1×
Rock
½×
Bug
1×
Ghost
1×
Steel
1×
Fire
1×
Water
2×
Grass
2×
Electric
0×
Psychic
1×
Ice
2×
Dragon
1×
Dark
1×
Fairy
1×
None
Weak to:
Normal
1×
Fighting
1×
Flying
1×
Poison
½×
Ground
1×
Rock
½×
Bug
1×
Ghost
1×
Steel
1×
Fire
1×
Water
2×
Grass
2×
Electric
0×
Psychic
1×
Ice
2×
Dragon
1×
Dark
1×
Fairy
1×
None
Immune to:
Normal
1×
Fighting
1×
Flying
1×
Poison
½×
Ground
1×
Rock
½×
Bug
1×
Ghost
1×
Steel
1×
Fire
1×
Water
2×
Grass
2×
Electric
0×
Psychic
1×
Ice
2×
Dragon
1×
Dark
1×
Fairy
1×
None
Resistant to:
Normal
1×
Fighting
1×
Flying
1×
Poison
½×
Ground
1×
Rock
½×
Bug
1×
Ghost
1×
Steel
1×
Fire
1×
Water
2×
Grass
2×
Electric
0×
Psychic
1×
Ice
2×
Dragon
1×
Dark
1×
Fairy
1×
None
Notes:
If this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of Electric-type moves is 1×.
Learnset
Phanpy is available in Scarlet and Violet.
By leveling up
Generation IX
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
Level
Move
Type
Cat.
Pwr.
Acc.
PP
011
Tackle
Normal
Physical
04040
100100%
35
011
Growl
Normal
Status
0000—
100100%
40
011
Defense Curl
Normal
Status
0000—
00——%
40
066
Flail
Normal
Physical
0000—
100100%
15
1010
Rollout
Rock
Physical
03030
09090%
20
1515
Bulldoze
Ground
Physical
06060
100100%
20
1919
Endure
Normal
Status
0000—
00——%
10
2424
Slam
Normal
Physical
08080
07575%
20
2828
Take Down
Normal
Physical
09090
08585%
20
3333
Charm
Fairy
Status
0000—
100100%
20
3737
Last Resort
Normal
Physical
140140
100100%
5
4242
Double-Edge
Normal
Physical
120120
100100%
15
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
By TM
Generation IX
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Pwr.
Acc.
PP
TM001
TM001
Take Down
Normal
Physical
09090
085}}85%
20
TM002
TM002
Charm
Fairy
Status
0000—
100}}100%
20
TM005
TM005
Mud-Slap
Ground
Special
02020
100}}100%
10
TM007
TM007
Protect
Normal
Status
0000—
00—}}—%
10
TM018
TM018
Thief
Dark
Physical
06060
100}}100%
25
TM020
TM020
Trailblaze
Grass
Physical
05050
100}}100%
20
TM025
TM025
Facade
Normal
Physical
07070
100}}100%
20
TM028
TM028
Bulldoze
Ground
Physical
06060
100}}100%
20
TM035
TM035
Mud Shot
Ground
Special
05555
095}}95%
15
TM036
TM036
Rock Tomb
Rock
Physical
06060
095}}95%
15
TM047
TM047
Endure
Normal
Status
0000—
00—}}—%
10
TM049
TM049
Sunny Day
Fire
Status
0000—
00—}}—%
5
TM050
TM050
Rain Dance
Water
Status
0000—
00—}}—%
5
TM051
TM051
Sandstorm
Rock
Status
0000—
00—}}—%
10
TM055
TM055
Dig
Ground
Physical
08080
100}}100%
10
TM066
TM066
Body Slam
Normal
Physical
08585
100}}100%
15
TM070
TM070
Sleep Talk
Normal
Status
0000—
00—}}—%
10
TM071
TM071
Seed Bomb
Grass
Physical
08080
100}}100%
15
TM084
TM084
Stomping Tantrum
Ground
Physical
07575
100}}100%
10
TM085
TM085
Rest
Psychic
Status
0000—
00—}}—%
5
TM086
TM086
Rock Slide
Rock
Physical
07575
090}}90%
10
TM099
TM099
Iron Head
Steel
Physical
08080
100}}100%
15
TM102
TM102
Gunk Shot
Poison
Physical
120120
080}}80%
5
TM103
TM103
Substitute
Normal
Status
0000—
00—}}—%
10
TM116
TM116
Stealth Rock
Rock
Status
0000—
00—}}—%
20
TM117
TM117
Hyper Voice
Normal
Special
09090
100}}100%
10
TM121
TM121
Heavy Slam
Steel
Physical
0000—
100}}100%
10
TM122
TM122
Encore
Normal
Status
0000—
100}}100%
5
TM127
TM127
Play Rough
Fairy
Physical
09090
090}}90%
10
TM130
TM130
Helping Hand
Normal
Status
0000—
00—}}—%
20
TM133
TM133
Earth Power
Ground
Special
09090
100}}100%
10
TM149
TM149
Earthquake
Ground
Physical
100100
100}}100%
10
TM150
TM150
Stone Edge
Rock
Physical
100100
080}}80%
5
TM171
TM171
Tera Blast
Normal
Special
08080
100}}100%
10
TM172
TM172
Roar
Normal
Status
0000—
00—}}—%
20
TM176
TM176
Sand Tomb
Ground
Physical
03535
085}}85%
15
TM179
TM179
Smack Down
Rock
Physical
05050
100}}100%
15
TM181
TM181
Knock Off
Dark
Physical
06565
100}}100%
20
TM186
TM186
High Horsepower
Ground
Physical
09595
095}}95%
10
TM204
TM204
Double-Edge
Normal
Physical
120120
100}}100%
15
TM205
TM205
Endeavor
Normal
Physical
0000—
100}}100%
5
TM224
TM224
Curse
Ghost
Status
0000—
00—}}—%
10
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
By breeding
Generation IX
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII
Parent
Move
Type
Cat.
Pwr.
Acc.
PP
Ancient Power
Rock
Special
60
100%
5
Body Slam
Normal
Physical
85
100%
15
Counter
Fighting
Physical
—
100%
20
Endeavor
Normal
Physical
—
100%
5
Fissure
Ground
Physical
—
30%
5
Focus Energy
Normal
Status
—
—%
30
Head Smash
Rock
Physical
150
80%
5
Heavy Slam
Steel
Physical
—
100%
10
High Horsepower
Ground
Physical
95
95%
10
Ice Shard
Ice
Physical
40
100%
30
Play Rough
Fairy
Physical
90
90%
10
Snore
Normal
Special
50
100%
15
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
TCG-only moves
Move
Card
Yawn
Phanpy (EX Holon Phantoms 75)
Side game data
Pokémon Pinball RS
Acquisition: Hatch
Pokémon Trozei!
Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery DungeonRed Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 8.2%
Friend Area: Safari
Phrases
51%-100% HP
Can I bump with my trunk? Can I bump with my trunk?
26%-50% HP
I only have one half of my HP left.
1%-25% HP
I'm sorry... I have no power to even lift my trunk...
Level up
I leveled up! I'll bump with my trunk more!
Pokémon Mystery DungeonExplorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 8.2%
IQ group: E
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
Body size: Standard (1 tile) How to Recruit: Talk to in Lively Town Connected to: Donphan, Poochyena, Blitzle, Skiddo Connection Orb Set: 3
Phrases
Normal
I want to be strong like my dad!
Low HP (< 50%)
I'm getting kinda sleepy...
Pokémon Ranger
Group:
Ground
Poké Assist:
Ground
Field move:
(Tackle ×1)
Loops: 5
Min. exp.: 16
Max. exp.: 30
Browser entry R-034
Phanpy might be small, but its powerful tackle can move aside an obstacle.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
Ground
Poké Assist:(present)
Ground
Field move:(present)
(Tackle ×2)
Poké Assist:(past)
Ground
Field move:(past)
(Tackle ×1)
Browser entry R-209/N-085
It triggers tremors to attack.
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack
●●
Defense
●●
Speed
●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush
Walking Speed: 1.55 seconds
Base HP: 57
Base Attack: 70
Base Defense: 48
Base Speed: 60
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
PokéPark Pad entry:
This Pokémon came to the Cavern Zone to play. His favorite Attraction is Blaziken's Boulder Bash.
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Ground
Attack Power:
★★★★★
Pokémon Shuffle
Ground
Attack Power: 50 - 100
5
#45
Opportunist
Rarely increases damage.
Swappable Skill(s): Power of 4+
Pokémon GO
Base HP: 207
Base Attack: 107
Base Defense: 98
Egg Distance: N/A
Buddy Distance: 3 km
Evolution Requirement: 50
Fast Attacks: Tackle, Rock Smash
Charged Attacks: Bulldoze, Rock Slide, Body Slam, Trailblaze*, Frustration, Return
Evolution data
Unevolved
Phanpy Ground
Level 25→
First Evolution
Donphan Ground
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation II.
Generation II
Gold
Silver
Crystal
Front
Back
Front
Back
Front
Back
Generation III
Ruby
Sapphire
Emerald
FireRed
LeafGreen
Front
Back
Front
Back
Front
Back
Generation IV
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
HeartGold
SoulSilver
Front
Back
Front
Back
Front
Back
Generation V
Black
White
Black 2
White 2
Front
Back
Front
Back
Generation VI
X
Y
Omega Ruby
Alpha Sapphire
Front
Back
Front
Back
Generation VII
Sun
Moon
Ultra Sun
Ultra Moon
Front
Back
Front
Back
Cross-Generation
HOME
For other sprites and images, please see Phanpy images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
In animation
Phanpy in Hoopa's Surprise Ring AdventuresA Phanpy Egg in Pokémon the Series: Gold and Silver
Major appearances
Ash's Phanpy
Phanpy made its animated 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 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.
A Phanpy appeared in The Wonders of the World!, during a flashback.
A Phanpy appeared in Ludlow's Homecoming!.
A Phanpy appeared in Following Traces of Laquium.
A Trainer's Phanpy appeared in The Pokémon Center Lady.
A Trainer's Phanpy appeared in The Dusk Ball That Wouldn't Open.
Pokédex entries
Episode
Pokémon
Source
Entry
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.
In the manga
Phanpy in Pokémon Adventures
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.
A Phanpy appeared in Discover! The Quaking Earth Titan!! and Battle! Team Star, the Delinquents!!.
A Phanpy appeared in PASV10.
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
Phanpy can be seen as a parallel to Teddiursa: their evolutionary lines are exclusive to opposite versions of Pokémon Gold and Silver and Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver (and are the only Pokémon to swap version-exclusive status between localizations), they each have one evolved form prior to Pokémon Legends: Arceus, and they both have Pickup as an Ability and lose it upon Evolution.
Origin
Phanpy seems to be based on an elephant calf. Its bright colors resemble modern children's toys. 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. Phanpy's Ground type likely comes from the fact that elephants wallow in mud and take sand baths to protect their skin and thermoregulate.
Its ability to curl itself and roll like a wheel appears to mimic tires, which is a more obvious association in Donphan.
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
Language
Title
Meaning
Japanese
ゴマゾウ Gomazou
From 細かい komakai and 象 zō
French
Phanpy
Same as English name
Spanish
Phanpy
Same as English name
German
Phanpy
Same as English name
Italian
Phanpy
Same as English name
Korean
코코리 Kokori
From 코끼리 kokkiri
Mandarin Chinese
小小象 Xiǎoxiǎoxiàng
From 小 xiǎo reduplicated and 象 xiàng
Cantonese Chinese
小小象 Síusíujeuhng
From 小 síu reduplicated and 象 jeuhng
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
See also
Ash's Phanpy
Partner Pokémon (Mystery Dungeon)
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