Stats & Training
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.
Using its tentacles to lash itself to trees, it lies in wait for prey, luring it close with sweet-smelling drool.
Using its tentacles to lash itself to trees, it lies in wait for prey, luring it close with sweet-smelling drool.
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 |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
In Black 2 & White 2, Dragonite can KO Carnivine with Outrage (91-107%). Volcarona threatens a KO with Fire Blast (129-151%).
 Dragonite Dragon | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMultiscale ItemLum Berry NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Carnivine View Dragonite builds →Extreme Speed40-48% Outrage91-107%KO | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLum Berry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Carnivine View Volcarona builds →Giga Drain14-17% Fire Blast 2x129-151%KO | ||
 Heatran FireSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Heatran builds →
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 Tentacruel WaterPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRaindish ItemBlack Sludge NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Carnivine View Tentacruel builds →Rapid Spin10-12% Scald13-15% | ||
 Mamoswine IceGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityThickfat ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Carnivine View Mamoswine builds →Earthquake55-65% Ice Shard 2x89-105%KO Superpower88-104%KO | ||
Black 2 & White 2 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. It's got 11 egg moves worth looking into. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Carnivine easily with 57 breeding partners from the Plant egg group. Pass egg moves like Giga Drain, Grass Whistle, Leech Seed and 8 more to offspring.
Black 2 & White 2 Carnivine Best Moveset
Carnivine's locked into one move per switch-in with Choice Band, trading flexibility for raw power at the cost of move flexibility. Powerwhip is the go-to spam option, with Dark coverage keeping switch-ins honest.
Best Build
Carnivine best EVs are Attack and Sp. Def
Physical Wallbreaker Moveset
- Power Whip
- Crunch
- Giga Impact
- Bug Bite
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The natural movepool does the job, but Giga Drain and Grass Whistle from the egg pool give Carnivine something extra.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
Black 2 & White 2 Carnivine Locations
Carnivine starts showing up in endgame routes at decent spawn rates across 4 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Best Locations to Catch Carnivine in Black 2 & White 2
Which version you're playing matters for Carnivine. 4 walking spots at Lv. 58-66 spread across Black 2 and White 2, and some routes only appear in one cartridge. Check the version badges below.
Carnivine Guide
In Black 2 & White 2, 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 attacker on our tier list. Powerwhip with Choice Band is the standard set.
Carnivine gets Levitate. But Levitate is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.
Carnivine is a physical attacker with base 100 Attack. 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 attacker role.
In Black 2 & White 2, run Powerwhip, Crunch, Gigaimpact, and Bugbite on Carnivine. Powerwhip is the most common pick at 25% usage. This set covers the attacker 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 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves