Carvanha

Carvanha artwork by Ken Sugimori

Pokedex data

National № 318
Type Water Dark
Species Savage Pokémon
Height 2′7″ (0.79m)
Weight 45.9 lbs (20.8 kg)
Abilities Rough Skin
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg Groups Water 2
Catch rate 225 (29.4% with PokéBall, full HP)
Local № 97 (Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald)

Type defenses

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Carvanha stats

HP 45
200 - 294
Attack 90
166 - 306
Defense 20
40 - 152
Sp. Atk 65
121 - 251
Sp. Def 20
40 - 152
Speed 65
121 - 251
Total 305

Pokedex descriptions

Ruby 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.
Sapphire 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.
Emerald 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.
FireRed
LeafGreen
It lives in massive rivers that course through jungles. It swarms prey that enter its territory.
Diamond
Pearl
Platinum
They swarm any foe that invades their territory. Their sharp fangs can tear out boat hulls.
HeartGold
SoulSilver
They form packs to attack boats and rip out their hulls to sink them. They live in rivers in the jungle.

Evolution chain



Moves learnt by level up

Carvanha learns the following moves at the levels specified:

Lv. Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
1 BiteDarkPhysical60100
1 LeerNormalStatus-100
6 RageNormalPhysical20100
8 Focus EnergyNormalStatus--
11 Scary FaceNormalStatus-90
16 Ice FangIcePhysical6595
18 ScreechNormalStatus-85
21 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
26 AssuranceDarkPhysical50100
28 CrunchDarkPhysical80100
31 Aqua JetWaterPhysical40100
36 AgilityPsychicStatus--
38 Take DownNormalPhysical9085

Egg moves

Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
Double-EdgeNormalPhysical120100
Hydro PumpWaterSpecial12080
AncientpowerRockSpecial60100
ThrashNormalPhysical90100

Move Tutor moves

Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
AncientpowerRockSpecial60100
UproarNormalSpecial50100
Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical8090
Icy WindIceSpecial5595
BounceFlyingPhysical8585
Fury CutterBugPhysical1095
SwiftNormalSpecial60
DiveWaterPhysical80100
Super FangNormalPhysical-90
SpiteGhostStatus-100
SnoreNormalSpecial40100
Mud-SlapGroundSpecial20100

Moves learnt by HM

Carvanha is compatible with these Hidden Machines:

HM Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
3 SurfWaterSpecial95100
5 WhirlpoolWaterStatus1570
7 WaterfallWaterPhysical80100

Moves learnt by TM

Carvanha is compatible with these Technical Machines:

TM Move Type Cat. Power Acc.
3 Water PulseWaterSpecial60100
6 ToxicPoisonStatus-85
7 HailIceStatus--
10 Hidden PowerNormalSpecial-100
12 TauntDarkStatus-100
13 Ice BeamIceSpecial95100
14 BlizzardIceSpecial12070
17 ProtectNormalStatus--
18 Rain DanceWaterStatus--
21 FrustrationNormalPhysical-100
27 ReturnNormalPhysical-100
32 Double TeamNormalStatus--
41 TormentDarkStatus-100
42 FacadeNormalPhysical70100
43 Secret PowerNormalPhysical70100
44 RestPsychicStatus--
45 AttractNormalStatus-100
46 ThiefDarkPhysical40100
55 BrineWaterSpecial65100
58 EndureNormalStatus--
66 PaybackDarkPhysical50100
78 CaptivateNormalStatus-100
79 Dark PulseDarkSpecial80100
82 Sleep TalkNormalStatus--
83 Natural GiftNormalPhysical-100
87 SwaggerNormalStatus-90
90 SubstituteNormalStatus--

Carvanha sprites

ICON
Diamond / Pearl
(icon)

Carvanha icon sprite
MALE/FEMALE
Platinum
(normal)

Carvanha normal sprite
MALE/FEMALE
Heartgold / Soulsilver
(normal)

Carvanha normal sprite
MALE/FEMALE
Platinum
(shiny)

Carvanha shiny sprite
MALE/FEMALE
Heartgold / Soulsilver
(shiny)

Carvanha shiny sprite

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Where to find Carvanha

Platinum Great Marsh
Diamond
Pearl
Great Marsh
Emerald Route 118, 119
Ruby
Sapphire
Route 118, 119

Pokeathlon stats

Speed ★★★★ 4
Power ★★★★ 4
Skill ★★★★ 4
Stamina ★★★ 3
Jump ★★★ 3
Total 18