Carvanha
#318 (Hoenn)
Best moveset for Carvanha
The best moves for Carvanha are Snarl and Return when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Pokémon type
Evolution
There are currently a total of 2 Pokémon in the Carvanha family. Carvanha evolves into Sharpedo which costs 50 Candy.
Carvanha Raid Guide
Carvanha has previously been Raid Boss in Tier 1, Tier 1, and Tier 2 Raids.
Raid
Tier
Boss CP
3,227
Suggested players
2-5
Boss HP
123
Caught CP range
123
Caught CP (boosted)
12 - 32
Minimum IVs
10 / 10 / 10
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Carvanha, which has the following appearance:
Summary
Carvanha is a Water & Dark Pokémon. It is vulnerable to Fighting, Bug, Grass, Electric and Fairy moves. Carvanha's strongest moveset is Snarl & Return and it has a Max CP of 1,020. Carvanha evolves into Sharpedo.
About
"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."
Base stats
| Attack | 171 | |
| Defense | 39 | |
| Stamina | 128 |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
437 View IV chart » |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
583 View IV chart » |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
875 View IV chart » |
| Level 40 | 1,020 View IV chart » |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 729 View IV chart » |
| Level 35 (wild) | 947 View IV chart » |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 113 |
Size
| Height | 0.79 m |
| Weight | 20.8 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Best moveset for Carvanha
The best moves for Carvanha are Snarl and Return when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bite | 6 | 8 | 14.4 |
| Snarl | 12 | 12.7 | 13.1 |
| Main move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poison Fang | 35 | -19.4 | 20.6 |
| Aqua Jet | 45 | -12.7 | 20.8 |
| Crunch | 70 | -10.3 | 26.3 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | -16.5 | 5 |
| Return Purified | 35 | -47.1 | 50 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
What counters Carvanha?
Carvanha is a Water/Dark type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Fighting, Bug, Grass, Electric and Fairy moves.
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to beat Carvanha are:
- Kartana,
- Pheromosa,
- Xurkitree,
- Terrakion,
- Zekrom.
| Pokémon | Quick move | Main move | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kartana | Razor Leaf | Leaf Blade | 100% |
| Pheromosa | Bug Bite | Focus Blast | 98% |
| Pheromosa | Bug Bite | Bug Buzz | 95% |
| Xurkitree | Thunder Shock | Discharge | 95% |
| Xurkitree | Spark | Discharge | 94% |
| Terrakion | Double Kick | Sacred Sword | 93% |
| Zekrom | Charge Beam | Fusion Bolt | 93% |
| Pheromosa | Low Kick | Focus Blast | 92% |
| Xurkitree | Spark | Power Whip | 92% |
| Xurkitree | Thunder Shock | Power Whip | 91% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Most vulnerable to Carvanha
| Pokémon | Effective damage |
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These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
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