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%.
S | ||
Recommended Build AbilityProtosynthesis ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Carbink View Great Tusk builds →Rapid Spin8-10% | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityGoodasgold ItemAir Balloon NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Carbink View Gholdengo builds →Shadow Ball24-28% | ||
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Carbink View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch 4x86-101%KO Knock Off17-20% U Turn18-22% Close Combat63-74% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityPoisonheal ItemToxic Orb NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Carbink View Gliscor builds →Earthquake 2x41-48% Knock Off7-8% | ||
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemWellspringmask NatureJolly Moves View Ogerpon-Wellspring builds →
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Evolution
Breeding is the whole story for Carbink. No compatible partners through two egg groups, eggs are average hatch time, 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 onlyCarbink Locations
Carbink appears at moderate rates across 8 spots in early-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Best Locations to Catch Carbink in Scarlet & Violet
4 walking encounters at Lv. 7-69 for Carbink across Violet and Scarlet. A few locations are version-exclusive, so your copy of the game affects what's available.
moderate rates across 2 locations for Carbink in mid-game routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Best Locations to Catch Carbink in Legends: Z-A
A handful of 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 starts showing up in early-game routes at decent spawn rates across 10 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Best Locations to Catch Carbink in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Which version you're playing matters for Carbink. 5 walking spots at Lv. 11-46 spread across Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, and some routes only appear in one cartridge. Check the version badges below.
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
We rate Carbink B-Tier: a solid choice for the right team. At 500 BST, it fits the hazard setter role. Base 150 Defense stands out.
Watch for Steelix (Steel), Milotic (Water), and Venusaur (Grass) when using Carbink. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Steelix is the most dangerous since Steel moves deal 4x damage. Ground-type attackers are also a problem. Carbink has enough bulk to absorb a hit, but don't push the matchup. Pivot to a teammate that resists.
Clear Body prevents stats from being lowered by other Pokémon. That's the one you want on Carbink. Sturdy is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses.
Base 50 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. On offense, Carbink is a mixed attacker with base 50 Attack and 50 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Tanky enough to absorb a few hits. Best used as a hazard setter.
Run Stealth Rock, Trickroom, Endeavor, and Bodypress on Carbink. Stealth Rock is the most common pick at 0% usage. This set covers the hazard setter role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
Carbink joined the series in X & Y and has been available in 7 titles so far. With 5 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 7LGPE
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
Winds & Waves