Carbink Best Moveset
Rock/Fairy at 150/150 balanced defenses with AbilitySturdy guaranteeing one hit survived. 50 across HP and both offensive stats means zero offensive threat and low effective bulk. The moveset sets MoveStealth Rock and reflects with MoveLight Screen. The defenses look impressive but 50 HP undercuts them entirely.
150 Defense and 150 Sp. Def in Gen VI (X & Y). Rock/Fairy with Sturdy. 50 HP undermined the defenses. Steel and Ground coverage hit 4x.
Best Moves
Best Build
Carbink best EVs are Sp. Def and HP
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Trick Room
- Explosion
- Stealth Rock
- Light Screen
Recommended Teammates
Same floor in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). 50 HP meant even resisted hits chunked. Stealth Rock setter that couldn't maintain its own health.
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Stealth Rock
- Explosion
- Trick Room
- Magic Coat
Recommended Teammates
500 BST wasted on 50/50/50 offenses in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Carbink walled everything and couldn't do anything about it.
Wall Moveset
- Moonblast
- Iron Defense
- Body Press
- Rest
Recommended Teammates
Four gens of 150/150 defenses on 50 HP in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). The bulk was a math problem that never solved itself.
Utility Moveset
- Stealth Rock
- Trick Room
- Endeavor
- Body Press
Recommended Teammates
Carbink Weakness
Carbink's Rock/Fairy typing leaves it vulnerable to Steel, Water, Grass, and Ground. Steel hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. It shrugs off Dragon-type attacks completely. 5 resistances help offset the weaknesses. Carbink's overall bulk (50/150/150) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Steel |
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Grass, Ground |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Fire, Flying, Bug, Dark |
| 0x (Immune) | Dragon |
What is Carbink Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Carbink
Scizor's Bullet Punch also KOs at 86-101%.
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Carbink View Great Tusk builds →Rapid Spin8-10% | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Carbink View Gholdengo builds →Shadow Ball24-28% | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Carbink View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch 4x86-101%KO Knock Off17-20% U Turn18-22% Close Combat63-74% | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Carbink View Glimmora builds →Power Gem23-28% | ||
 Rillaboom Grass | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityGrassy Surge ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Carbink View Rillaboom builds →Knock Off17-20% U Turn18-21% Wood Hammer 2x184-217%KO | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Carbink View Gliscor builds →Earthquake 2x41-48% Knock Off7-8% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityPoisonpuppeteer ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Carbink View Pecharunt builds →Shadow Ball14-17% | ||
 Metagross SteelPsychic | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Carbink View Metagross builds →Earthquake 2x73-85% Bullet Punch 4x89-105%KO Psychic Fangs46-55% | ||
 Greninja WaterDark | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Carbink View Greninja builds →Dark Pulse20-23% Ice Beam29-34% Surf 2x88-103%KO | ||
 Excadrill GroundSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySandrush ItemAir Balloon NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Carbink View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x109-128%KO Rapid Spin9-11% | ||
Evolution
Breeding is the whole story for Carbink. No compatible partners through two egg groups, eggs take an average time to hatch, and you won't need to evolve anything. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Carbink is genderless and can only breed with Ditto. Part of the Fairy and Mineral egg groups.
Ditto onlyShiny Carbink
Carbink's shiny turns the blue gem accents slightly lighter, and the rock-fairy gets a marginally different sparkle. You need a side-by-side comparison to confirm this is even shiny. For a Pokemon made of gemstones, this was a missed opportunity to go sapphire or ruby.
Shiny Carbink Evolution
Does Not EvolveShiny Carbink Odds & Hunting Methods
7 of 7 VerifiedHow do we research these odds?
We check every game where a shiny is possible, then rank each one by the best method available in that game, so the row at the top is the fastest route overall.
Odds marked verified are cross-checked against multiple independent sources before we publish them. Where a rate is not yet confirmed we mark the row pending rather than guess a number.
Read our full methodologyCarbink Locations
Carbink appears across 4 spots in early-game routes. The list below shows where it turns up, so pick the one you can reach first in your playthrough.
Best Locations to Catch Carbink in Scarlet & Violet
Walking encounters at Lv. 7-69 across 4 spots for Carbink. Sorted by progression so you can see what's reachable at your current point in the game.
The jewel Pokemon Carbink drifts through Lumiose's Wild Zones across a long climb, glinting into view from level 21 all the way up to level 64.
Best Locations to Catch Carbink in Legends: Z-A
6 walking and fixed spots from Lv. 21-66 for Carbink. Sorted by game progression with rates on each row, so you can compare without scrolling through everything.
A few locations for Carbink with decent spawn rates across endgame routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Best Locations to Catch Carbink in Sword & Shield
You can find Carbink through 3 walking encounters at Lv. 60-65. The list is sorted by game progression, so the earliest accessible spots show up first.
Carbink tucks itself away at a couple of quiet spots, the jewel Pokemon walked into anywhere from level 11 to 46 whichever version you play.
Best Locations to Catch Carbink in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Walking encounters at Lv. 11-46 across 5 spots for Carbink. Sorted by progression so you can see what's reachable at your current point in the game.
Base Stats
Defense leads and HP gets almost nothing. That's Carbink's stat line in a nutshell. 2 stats sit in respectable range, but the spread is brutal. Moderately hard to find and yields 2 Defense and Sp. Def EVs.
When beset by attackers, Carbink wipes them all out by firing high-energy beams from the gems embedded in its body.
Carbink Guide
Use Carbink as a hazard setter. Splits damage between physical and special. Not the fastest,
Sturdy is the hidden ability. Prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Not always the best choice. Compare it to Carbink's regular abilities before committing.
Run Sassy on Carbink. +Sp. Def is what matters, and the -Speed cut doesn't hurt this set. Fits the hazard setter role.
Game Availability
Carbink joined the series in X & Y and has been available in 7 titles so far. With 4 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XYDebut
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7Let's Go
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
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