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.
When beset by attackers, Carbink wipes them all out by firing high-energy beams from the gems embedded in its body.
It’s said that somewhere in the world, there’s a mineral vein housing a large pack of slumbering Carbink. It’s also said that this pack has a queen.
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. A decent partner pool through two egg groups, eggs are average hatch time, and you won't need to evolve anything.
How to Evolve
Breed Carbink (with patience) with 41 breeding partners from the Fairy and Mineral egg groups.
Ditto only
Sturdy isn't flashy, but it matters. Combined with Mental Herb for one-time Taunt or Encore immunity and max HP and Sp. Def EVs, Carbink fills the defensive wall slot reliably. Sassy nature finishes the spread.
Best Build
Best Carbink Moveset
- Skill Swap
- Trick Room
- Protect
- Ally Switch
Recommended Teammates
Level-up moves are just the starting point for Carbink. TMs unlock Normal and Fighting coverage and more and turn a straightforward STAB kit around Meteor Beam and Stone Edge into something with actual range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
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
6 walking encounters at Lv. 60-65 for Carbink across Shield and Sword. A few locations are version-exclusive, so your copy of the game affects what's available.
We rate Carbink B-Tier — a solid choice for the right team. 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 special attacker with base 50 Sp. Atk. 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