Carnivine Best Moveset
Ground immunity through AbilityLevitate for a pure Grass-type is one of the few unique things Carnivine brings. Four generations at the bottom. This moveset runs Held ItemLeftovers with NatureModest and special Grass moves, though the stats and movepool can't compete with any other Grass-type option.
Levitate gave Ground immunity in Gen IV (Diamond & Pearl). 100 Attack and 90 Sp. Atk were decent. 46 Speed made both irrelevant.
Best Moves
Best Build
Carnivine best EVs are HP and Sp. Atk
Special Tank Moveset
- Sleep Powder
- Giga Drain
- Hidden Power Ice
- Sludge Bomb
Recommended Teammates
Sleep Powder and Swords Dance in Gen V (Black & White), but Carnivine fainted before finishing the combo. 454 BST was forgettable across the board.
Physical Wallbreaker Moveset
- Power Whip
- Crunch
- Giga Impact
- Bug Bite
Recommended Teammates
Every role Carnivine could fill had a better option in Gen VI (X & Y). Grass-type with no secondary typing and 46 Speed.
Wall Moveset
- Leech Seed
- Sludge Bomb
- Giga Drain
- Substitute
Recommended Teammates
Four gens as the forgotten Grass-type in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Levitate was the one interesting trait. Everything else was mediocre.
Special Tank Moveset
- Power Whip
- Sleep Powder
- Hidden Power Grass
- Sludge Bomb
Recommended Teammates
Carnivine Weakness
Carnivine's Grass typing leaves it vulnerable to Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, and Bug. The Grass typing picks up 4 resistances to work with. Levitate grants an additional Ground immunity, reshaping the matchup chart.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, Bug |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water, Electric, Grass, Ground |
What is Carnivine Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Carnivine
Charizard can KO Carnivine with Flamethrower (145-170%). Salazzle's Flamethrower also KOs at 98-116%.
 Charizard Fire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySolarpower ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Carnivine View Charizard builds →Flamethrower 2x145-170%KO Air Slash 2x121-142%KO Scorching Sands19-22% | ||
 Baxcalibur DragonIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityThermalexchange ItemLoaded Dice NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Carnivine View Baxcalibur builds →Icicle Spear 2x25-30% | ||
 Salazzle PoisonFire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityCorrosion ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Carnivine View Salazzle builds →Flamethrower 2x98-116%KO | ||
 Genesect BugSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDownload ItemChoice Scarf NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Carnivine View Genesect builds →U Turn 2x60-71% Extreme Speed23-27% | ||
 Talonflame Fire | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves View Talonflame builds →
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Evolution
Carnivine doesn't evolve, so breeding's where the action is. You'll find plenty of partners across one egg group, and eggs are average hatch time. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Carnivine easily with 89 breeding partners from the Plant egg group.
How to Get Carnivine
Carnivine can't be caught in Winds & Waves. Bring it over from Diamond & Pearl, Platinum, or Legends: Arceus instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
Carnivine is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also Obtainable In:
Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
decent spawn rates across 5 locations for Carnivine 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 Carnivine in Legends: Arceus
5 walking spots from Lv. 17-40 for Carnivine. Sorted by game progression with rates on each row, so you can compare without scrolling through everything.
Carnivine can't be caught in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Bring it over from Diamond & Pearl, Platinum, or Legends: Arceus instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
Carnivine cannot be caught in the wild in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, but you can still get it via these paths:
Catch in the wild and trade from these games:
Then trade to Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl.
Also Obtainable In:
Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
Carnivine can't be caught in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Bring it over from Diamond & Pearl, Platinum, or Legends: Arceus instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
Carnivine is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also Obtainable In:
Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
Base Stats
Nothing fancy in Carnivine's spread. It leans mixed with Attack out front. And you'll get 2 Attack EVs per KO for it. Follows a slow 1.25M XP grind.
Though this is a plant Pokémon, it has a gluttonous and unruly temperament. Carnivine attacks its prey with its cavernous maw wide open.
Carnivine Guide
Carnivine looks average on paper at 454 BST. But Levitate is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. C-Tier support on our tier list.
Carnivine gets Levitate. But Levitate is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.
Carnivine is a mixed attacker with base 100 Attack and 90 Sp. Atk. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 46 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. Fits the support role.
Run Leech Seed, Synthesis, Infestation, and Stockpile on Carnivine. Leech Seed is the most common pick at 0% usage. This set covers the support role with a mix of damage and utility.
Game Availability
Debuting in Diamond & Pearl, Carnivine appears in 12 games across 7 generations. A reliable presence in a solid number of games, typically found through wild encounters.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- 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 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
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