Liquidation
Learned at Lv. 40
Sword Shield
Power: 85Accuracy: 100PP: 10Physical
Has a chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.
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POKÉDEX No. #318
Carvanha
Savage Pokémon
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.
Weak to
Fighting
Bug
Grass
Electric
Fairy
Height0.8 m
Weight20.8 kg
AbilitiesRough Skin
Varieties1
Evolution Chain
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP45200–294
- Attack90166–306
- Defense2040–152
- Sp. Atk65121–251
- Sp. Def2040–152
- Speed65121–251
Total305
/ 720
BST305
15 percentile (1025)-105 vs Gen 3 avg (410)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Weak toFightingBugGrassElectricFairy
Resists
Ghost
Steel
FireWater
IceDark
Immune
Psychic
Full Type Defense Chart ↓Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Generation
Generation 3
Habitat
Sea
Color
Red
Shape
Fish
Gender Difference
No
Forms Switchable
No
Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #318 |
| Hoenn | #97 |
| Isle Of Armor | #111 |
| Kalos Central | #55 |
| Lumiose City | #140 |
| Original Alola | #264 |
| Original Poni | #79 |
| Updated Alola | #345 |
| Updated Hoenn | #102 |
| Updated Poni | #92 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
61
EV Yield
+1 Attack
Growth Curve
Slow
(5x³) / (4)Exp at Lv. 50
156,250
Exp at Lv. 100
1,250,000
Wild Held Items
Black Glasses
Max rarity: 100%Versions: Xd
Deep Sea Tooth
Max rarity: 5%Versions: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Heartgold
Evolution Chain
→
Level 30
#319
Sharpedo
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Weaknesses
Resistances
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle Strategy
Ground
Rock
Fire
Ghost
Psychic
Offensive Coverage
Carvanha's Water / Dark typing gives it 5 weaknesses but strong offensive coverage against ground, rock, fire, ghost, psychic types
Recommended NaturesBased on stat distribution
Adamant
+Attack−Sp. Atk
Jolly
+Speed−Sp. Atk
In-Depth Analysis
With a base stat total of 305, Carvanha plays as a balanced Pokémon with a flexible stat spread. Its standout stat is Attack at 90, while Defense (20) is the clear soft spot — build sets that protect that weakness.
Its Water, Dark typing leaves Carvanha with 5 weaknesses against 6 resistances and 1 full immunity. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. On offense, its STAB moves threaten 5 types for super-effective damage.
With a catch rate of 225, Carvanha is comparatively easy to catch in the wild. It levels on the Slow experience curve. Defeating it grants Attack +1 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Reference Data
Names in Other Languages
Sprite Gallery
Pokédex Data
Height
0.8 m
Weight
20.8 kg
TypeWaterDark
Abilities
Damages attacking Pokémon for 1/8 their max HP on contact.
Raises Speed one stage after each turn.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
Water 2
⚧
Gender Ratio
♂
50%
♀
50%
🐣
Hatch Steps
5,100
Hatch Counter: 20
⚪
Capture Rate
225
Higher values mean easier to catch
❤️
Base Happiness
35
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Slow
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Carvanha?
Carvanha is a dual-type Water, Dark Pokémon.
What are Carvanha's weaknesses?
Carvanha takes 2× damage from Fighting, Bug, Grass, Electric, Fairy type moves. It is immune to Psychic type moves.
How does Carvanha evolve?
Carvanha evolves into Sharpedo at level 30. Full evolution line: Carvanha → Sharpedo.
What are Carvanha's base stats?
Carvanha has a base stat total of 305: HP 45, Attack 90, Defense 20, Sp. Atk 65, Sp. Def 20, Speed 65. Its highest stat is Attack (90).
