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Pokemon Sword and Shield Carkol

Pokemon Sword and Shield Carkol is a Rock and Fire Type, which makes it weak against Fighting, Rock, Ground, Water type moves. You can find and catch Carkol in Route 3 with a 99% chance to appear during All Weather weather. The Max IV Stats of Carkol are 80 HP, 60 Attack, 60 SP Attack, 90 Defense, 70 SP Defense, and 50 Speed.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Carkol
Regular
Shiny
Carkol Galar Pokedex ID: 162

List of Carkol Max IV Stats in Pokemon SW SH.

Stat Amount Bar Graph
Total 410
HP 80
Attack 60
Defense 90
Special Attack 60
Special Defense 70
Speed 50

Based on this pokemon's stats we consider the best nature for Carkol to have is Relaxed, this will increase it's Defense and decrease it's Speed stats.

Carkol Abilities

Ability Type Effect
Steam EngineNormal
Flame BodyNormal
Flash FireHidden

Sword Pokedex Entry

It forms coal inside its body. Coal dropped by this Pokémon once helped fuel the lives of people in the Galar region.

Shield Pokedex Entry

By rapidly rolling its legs, it can travel at over 18 mph. The temperature of the flames it breathes exceeds 1,800 degrees Fahrenheit.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Carkol Evolutions

How do i get Carkol's evolution in Pokemon Sword and Shield?

Pokemon Sword and Shield Rolycoly evolves into Carkol when you reach Level 18. Carkol then evolves into its final evolution Coalossal when you reach Level 34.

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Level 18
Carkol
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Level 34
Coalossal
Pokemon CP Atk Def Sp Atk Sp Def Hp Spd
Rolycoly
240405040503030
Carkol
410609060708050
Coalossal
51080120809011030

Carkol Locations in Pokemon Sword and Shield

Where do i find and how to get Carkol?

Carkol does not spawn in the wild. Instead you can catch Rolycoly and evolve it into Carkol. A popular spawn location you can find Rolycoly is in the Route 3 area with a 99% chance to spawn during All weather.

Overworld Spawns (Visible in-game)

Pokemon Location Weather Spawn Lvl
Route 3
99%10 - 13
Galar Mine
35%11 - 14
Giant's Cap - Area 2
50%28 - 30
Giant's Cap - Area 3
50%29 - 32
Giant's Cap
60%31 - 34
Giant's Cap
60%31 - 34
Giant's Cap
30%31 - 34
Giant's Cap
30%31 - 34
Giant's Cap
60%31 - 34
Giant's Cap
30%31 - 34
Giant's Cap
30%31 - 34
Giant's Cap
60%31 - 34
Giant's Cap
60%31 - 34
Motostoke Riverbank
5%26 - 28
Motostoke Riverbank
10%26 - 28
Giant's Cap
40%28 - 30
Giant's Cap
40%28 - 30

Non Overworld Spawns (NOT Visible - Randomly found in tall grass)

Pokemon Location Weather Spawn Lvl
Galar Mine
30%11 - 15
Bridge Field
10%26 - 28
Stony Wilderness
40%26 - 28
Dusty Bowl
2%40 - 45
Lake of Outrage
25%50 - 52
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Pokemon Sword and Shield Carkol Raids

Where do i find Carkol Raids?

You can find Carkol raids in the following locations: Dusty Bowl, Giant's Cap, Giant's Seat, Rolling Fields, Stony Wilderness.

You can Click/Tap the links below to view where to find Carkol Raid Spawn Locations in Pokemon Sw and Sh.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Carkol Weakness

Carkol is a Rock and Fire Type pokemon. This will cause it to take More Damage from Fighting, Rock, Ground, Water Type Moves and will take Less Damage from Normal, Flying, Poison, Bug, Ice, Fairy, Fire type moves.

Damage Types
4.0x
Damage
2.0x
Damage
Fighting
Rock
0.5x
Damage
Normal
Flying
Poison
Bug
Ice
Fairy
0.25x
Damage
Fire
Immune to Damage

What pokemon is Carkol Weak Against?

Pokemon Type 1 Type 2 CP

What pokemon is Carkol Strong Against?

Pokemon Type 1 Type 2 CP
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Pokemon SW and SH Carkol Moves List

What moves can Carkol learn from TMs, TRs, and Leveling?

Carkol can learn the type move at level . This move Bolded Pow numbers are adjusted for this pokemon's Rock and Fire type +50% STAB damage.

Carkol Level Up Moves

Lvl Move Type Class Pow Acc PP Effect
00[] Flame Charge
01[] Tackle
01[] Smokescreen
01[] Rapid Spin
01[] Smack Down
15[] Rock Polish
20[] Ancient Power
27[] Incinerate
35[] Stealth Rock
41[] Heat Crash
48[] Rock Blast
55[] Burn Up

TM Moves Carkol can learn

TM Move Type Class Pow Acc PP Effect
TM13Fire SpinSpecial52.58515Traps opponent, damaging them for 4-5 turns.
TM15DigPhysical8010010Digs underground on first turn, attacks on second. Can also escape from caves.
TM18ReflectStatus20Halves damage from Physical attacks for 5 turns.
TM20Self-DestructPhysical2001005User faints.
TM21RestStatus10User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM22Rock SlidePhysical112.59010May cause flinching.
TM24SnoreSpecial5010015Can only be used if asleep. May cause flinching.
TM25ProtectStatus10Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM31AttractStatus10015If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM32SandstormStatus10Creates a sandstorm for 5 turns.
TM38Will-O-WispStatus8515Burns opponent.
TM39FacadePhysical7010020Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM48Rock TombPhysical909515Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM49Sand TombPhysical358515Traps opponent, damaging them for 4-5 turns.
TM54Rock BlastPhysical37.59010Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
TM76RoundSpecial6010015Power increases if teammates use it in the same turn.

Carkol TR Moves

TR Move Type Class Pow Acc PP Effect
TR02FlamethrowerSpecial13510015May burn opponent.
TR15Fire BlastSpecial165855May burn opponent.
TR20SubstituteStatus10Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TR23SpikesStatus20Hurts opponents when they switch into battle.
TR26EndureStatus10Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TR27Sleep TalkStatus10User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TR36Heat WaveSpecial142.59010May burn opponent.
TR43OverheatSpecial195905Sharply lowers user's Special Attack.
TR46Iron DefenseStatus15Sharply raises user's Defense.
TR52Gyro BallPhysical1005The slower the user, the stronger the attack.
TR55Flare BlitzPhysical18010015User receives recoil damage. May burn opponent.
TR74Iron HeadPhysical8010015May cause flinching.
TR75Stone EdgePhysical150805High critical hit ratio.
TR76Stealth RockStatus20Damages opponent switching into battle.
TR79Heavy SlamPhysical10010The heavier the user, the stronger the attack.
TR84ScaldSpecial8010015May burn opponent.
TR88Heat CrashPhysical10010The heavier the user, the stronger the attack.
TR94High HorsepowerPhysical959510The user fiercely attacks the target using its entire body.
TR99Body PressPhysical8010010The higher the user's Defense, the stronger the attack.

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