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 temperatures and pressures deep underground, it fires beams from the stone in its head.
It has slept underground for hundreds of millions of years since its birth. It’s occasionally found during the excavation of caves.
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 Leftovers for passive recovery each turn and Defense and Sp. Def investment EVs, Carbink fills the attacker slot reliably. Hardy nature finishes the spread.
Best Build
Best Carbink Moveset
- Skill Swap
- Protect
- Reflect
- Light Screen
Recommended Teammates
Level-up moves are just the starting point for Carbink. TMs unlock Normal and Steel coverage and turn a straightforward STAB kit around Stone Edge and Moonblast into something with actual range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Carbink appears at decent spawn rates across 14 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
Carbink appears in 14 walking locations at Lv. 11-23 across X and Y. Not all encounters show up in every version, so check which ones match your game.
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