Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- Generation
- III (Hoenn)
- Color
- Red
- Shape
- Fish
- Habitat
- Sea
- Growth Rate
- Slow
- Capture Rate
- 225 (88.2%)
- Gender Ratio
- 50% Male / 50% Female
- Egg Groups
- Water2
- Hatch Counter
- 20 cycles (~5,376 steps)
- Base Experience
- 61
- EV Yield
- 1 Atk
- Height
- 0.8 m (2'07")
- Weight
- 20.8 kg (45.9 lbs)
Damage taken when attacked by each type. Accounts for Water/Dark dual typing.
Damages attacking Pokémon for 1/8 their max HP on contact.
Raises Speed one stage after each turn.
Generation VII
Each school has its own territory. Any intruders are mercilessly attacked with fangs bared.
If they scent the faintest trace of blood, they rush to attack en masse. When alone, they’re rather cowardly.
They’re such cowards that they won’t hunt alone. When five or so of them get together, they suddenly turn ferocious!
With its sturdy jaws and fangs, it can easily chomp wooden boats to splinters. It fights with Basculin over food.
Generation VIII
It won’t attack while it’s alone—not even if it spots prey. Instead, it waits for other Carvanha to join it, and then the Pokémon attack as a group.
These Pokémon have sharp fangs and powerful jaws. Sailors avoid Carvanha dens at all costs.
Show older entries (Gen III, IV, V, VI)
Generation III
CARVANHA’s strongly developed jaws and its sharply pointed fangs pack the destructive power to rip out boat hulls. Many boats have been attacked and sunk by this POKéMON.
If anything invades CARVANHA’s territory, it will swarm and tear at the intruder with its pointed fangs. On its own, however, this POKéMON turns suddenly timid.
CARVANHA attack ships in swarms, making them sink. Although it is said to be a very vicious POKéMON, it timidly flees as soon as it finds itself alone.
It lives in massive rivers that course through jungles. It swarms prey that enter its territory.
Generation IV
They swarm any foe that invades their territory. Their sharp fangs can tear out boat hulls.
They form packs to attack boats and rip out their hulls to sink them. They live in rivers in the jungle.
Generation V
They swarm any foe that invades their territory. Their sharp fangs can tear out boat hulls.
Generation VI
They form packs to attack boats and rip out their hulls to sink them. They live in rivers in the jungle.
It lives in massive rivers that course through jungles. It swarms prey that enter its territory.
Carvanha’s strongly developed jaws and its sharply pointed fangs pack the destructive power to rip out boat hulls. Many boats have been attacked and sunk by this Pokémon.
If anything invades Carvanha’s territory, it will swarm and tear at the intruder with its pointed fangs. On its own, however, this Pokémon turns suddenly timid.
Level Up
14 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Leer | nor | N | — | 100% | 30 |
| 13 | Focus Energy | nor | N | — | — | 30 |
| 16 | BiteSTAB | dar | P | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| 25 | Ice Fang | ice | P | 65 | 95% | 15 |
| 26 | AssuranceSTAB | dar | P | 60 | 100% | 10 |
| 28 | Screech | nor | N | — | 85% | 40 |
| 29 | Scary Face | nor | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| 31 | Aqua JetSTAB | wat | P | 40 | 100% | 20 |
| 32 | Poison Fang | poi | P | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| 36 | CrunchSTAB | dar | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 37 | Swagger | nor | N | — | 85% | 15 |
| 40 | LiquidationSTAB | wat | P | 85 | 100% | 10 |
| 43 | Agility | psy | N | — | — | 30 |
| 44 | Take Down | nor | P | 90 | 85% | 20 |
TM / HM
44 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agility | psy | N | — | — | 30 |
| AssuranceSTAB | dar | P | 60 | 100% | 10 |
| Attract | nor | N | — | 100% | 15 |
| Blizzard | ice | S | 110 | 70% | 5 |
| Bounce | fly | P | 85 | 85% | 5 |
| BrineSTAB | wat | S | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| CrunchSTAB | dar | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Dark PulseSTAB | dar | S | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| DiveSTAB | wat | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Double Team | nor | N | — | — | 15 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Facade | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Focus Energy | nor | N | — | — | 30 |
| Hail | ice | N | — | — | 10 |
| Hydro PumpSTAB | wat | S | 110 | 80% | 5 |
| Ice Beam | ice | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Ice Fang | ice | P | 65 | 95% | 15 |
| Icy Wind | ice | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| LiquidationSTAB | wat | P | 85 | 100% | 10 |
| PaybackSTAB | dar | P | 50 | 100% | 10 |
| Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Psychic Fangs | psy | P | 85 | 100% | 10 |
| Rain Dance | wat | N | — | — | 5 |
| Rest | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Retaliate | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 5 |
| Round | nor | S | 60 | 100% | 15 |
| ScaldSTAB | wat | S | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Scary Face | nor | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| Screech | nor | N | — | 85% | 40 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| SnarlSTAB | dar | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Snore | nor | S | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| SurfSTAB | wat | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Swagger | nor | N | — | 85% | 15 |
| Swift | nor | S | 60 | — | 20 |
| Taunt | dar | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| ThiefSTAB | dar | P | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| Torment | dar | N | — | 100% | 15 |
| Uproar | nor | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Water PulseSTAB | wat | S | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| WaterfallSTAB | wat | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| WhirlpoolSTAB | wat | S | 35 | 85% | 15 |
| Zen Headbutt | psy | P | 80 | 90% | 15 |
Egg Moves
9 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Power | roc | S | 60 | 100% | 5 |
| BrineSTAB | wat | S | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| Destiny Bond | gho | N | — | — | 5 |
| Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Hydro PumpSTAB | wat | S | 110 | 80% | 5 |
| Psychic Fangs | psy | P | 85 | 100% | 10 |
| Swift | nor | S | 60 | — | 20 |
| Thrash | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| Water PulseSTAB | wat | S | 60 | 100% | 20 |
Move Tutor
17 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Power | roc | S | 60 | 100% | 5 |
| Bounce | fly | P | 85 | 85% | 5 |
| Dark PulseSTAB | dar | S | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| DiveSTAB | wat | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Flip TurnSTAB | wat | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Icy Wind | ice | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Scale Shot | dra | P | 25 | 90% | 20 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Snore | nor | S | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Swagger | nor | N | — | 85% | 15 |
| Swift | nor | S | 60 | — | 20 |
| Uproar | nor | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Water PulseSTAB | wat | S | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Zen Headbutt | psy | P | 80 | 90% | 15 |
Items that wild Carvanha may be holding when encountered.
Best STAB Moves
Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)
Best Coverage Moves
Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses
Tools for Carvanha
Damage Calculator
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Team Builder
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EV Optimizer
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Coverage Solver
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Where To Catch
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Stat Calculator
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About Carvanha
Carvanha is a Water and Dark-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 3 (Hoenn). It won’t attack while it’s alone—not even if it spots prey. Instead, it waits for other Carvanha to join it, and then the Pokémon attack as a group. Carvanha stands 0.8 m (2'07") tall and weighs 20.8 kg (45.9 lbs), making it a small Pokemon.
Carvanha Base Stats
Carvanha has a base stat total of 305, which is low, indicating a pre-evolution or utility-focused Pokemon. Its highest stat is Attack at 90 (good), while its lowest is Defense at 20 (poor). Carvanha excels as a physical attacker. Carvanha is average speed with a base Speed of 65.
Carvanha Weaknesses & Resistances
As a Water and Dark-type, Carvanha is weak to Electric, Grass, Fighting, Bug, Fairy-type moves, resists Fire, Water, Ice, Ghost, Dark, Steel-type attacks, and is completely immune to Psychic-type moves. This gives Carvanha 5 weaknesses, 6 resistances, and 1 immunity.
Carvanha Abilities
Carvanha's abilities include Rough Skin, Speed Boost. Rough Skin damages attacking Pokémon for 1/8 their max HP on contact. Its Hidden Ability is Speed Boost, which raises Speed one stage after each turn.
Carvanha Moves & Learnset
Carvanha can learn 84 moves in Generation 8, including 14 by leveling up, 44 via TM/HM, 9 through breeding, and 17 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Hydro Pump (Water, 110 power), Surf (Water, 90 power), Liquidation (Water, 85 power), Crunch (Dark, 80 power). For coverage, Carvanha can learn Double Edge (Normal), Blizzard (Ice), Take Down (Normal).
Training Carvanha
Carvanha has a capture rate of 225 (88.2%), making it relatively easy to catch. Defeating Carvanha yields 1 Attack EV. It has a slow growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Carvanha belongs to the Water2 egg group. Carvanha is part of a 2-stage evolution line (Carvanha → Sharpedo). Wild Carvanha may be found holding Deep Sea Tooth.
Use the tools above to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Carvanha. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Carvanha, or use the team builder to see how Carvanha fits into your squad.
