Dragon moves don't affect Carbink at all — that's the advantage of Rock/Fairy typing. It relies on priority moves or Scarf to keep up. Known as the Jewel Pokemon. Can go either physical or special depending on the set.
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.
Born from the high temperatures and pressures deep underground, it defends itself by firing beams from the jewel part of its body.
Although this Pokémon is not especially rare, its glittering, jewel-draped body draws attention from people.
Carbink Weakness
AvgCarbink's Rock/Fairy typing leaves it vulnerable to Steel, Water, Grass, and Ground moves. 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.
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.
How to Evolve
Breed Carbink (with patience) from the Fairy and Mineral egg groups.
Ditto onlySturdy isn't flashy, but it matters. Combined with Air Balloon for temporary Ground immunity and HP-heavy investment EVs, Carbink fills the defensive wall slot reliably. Relaxed nature finishes the spread.
Best Build
Best Carbink Moveset
- Skill Swap
- Protect
- Trick Room
- Ally Switch
Recommended Teammates
Leveling does the heavy lifting. Carbink picks up Stone Edge and Moonblast along the way, building toward a complete offensive set. TMs add Normal and Steel coverage, but the foundation's already strong by then.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
decent spawn rates for Carbink across 16 locations in early-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Best Locations
16 spots to find Carbink at Lv. 10-55 via walking and gift. Not all of them exist in both Sun and Moon versions, so filter by your copy below.
We rate Carbink C-Tier — a situational pick that fills a niche. At 500 BST, the stats are spread pretty evenly. 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.
Carbink doesn't evolve and has no evolutionary line. It's a Rock/Fairy-type Pokemon with strong stats at 500 BST — no evolution needed.
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 physical attacker with base 50 Attack. Defensively? Tanky enough to absorb a few hits.
Carbink appears in 7 games, including X & Y, Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, and Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
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.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXYDebut
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A