Defense leads and Speed gets almost nothing. That's Carracosta's stat line in a nutshell. 3 stats sit in respectable range, but the spread is brutal. Tough to catch and yields 2 Defense EVs.
Carracosta completely devours its prey—bones, shells, and all. Because of this, Carracosta’s own shell grows thick and sturdy.
This Pokémon emerges from the water in search of prey despite the fact that it moves more slowly on land.
Grass, Electric, Fighting, and Ground moves hit Carracosta for super-effective damage. Grass hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. 5 resistances help offset the weaknesses. Solid Rock reduces SE moves damage, further improving the defensive spread. Carracosta's physical bulk (base 133 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Grass |
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Fighting, Ground |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Ice, Poison, Flying |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Fire |
Jolteon can KO Carracosta with Thunderbolt (181-213%). Annihilape's Drain Punch hits Carracosta for 38-45%. Krookodile deals 59-69% with Earthquake.
 Jolteon Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Carracosta View Jolteon builds →Thunderbolt 2x181-213%KO Volt Switch 2x141-166%KO Shadow Ball53-63% | ||
 Annihilape FightingGhost | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityDefiant ItemSitrus Berry NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Carracosta View Annihilape builds →Drain Punch 2x38-45% | ||
 Krookodile GroundDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMoxie ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Carracosta View Krookodile builds →Earthquake 2x59-69% Knock Off19-23% Close Combat 2x47-55% | ||
 Whimsicott GrassFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPrankster ItemCovert Cloak NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Carracosta View Whimsicott builds →Moonblast38-45% | ||
 Breloom GrassFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemToxic Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Carracosta View Breloom builds →Mach Punch 2x29-34% Bullet Seed 4x36-43% | ||
Evolved from Tirtouga. Carracosta is the final form in this two-stage line. A massive partner pool for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs are slow to hatch. Attack grew the most through evolution (+30 over Tirtouga), and Carracosta peaks at 495 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Carracosta to get Tirtouga eggs using 114 partners from the Water1 and Water3 egg groups.
Lead with Carracosta, set Stealth Rock, and keep pressure on. Solidrock and Rocky Helmet buy the time it needs, with flexible EVs letting it take hits while controlling the hazard game.
Best Build
Carracosta best EVs are Attack and Speed
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Shell Smash
- Rock Slide
- Aqua Jet
- Waterfall
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Aqua Jet
- Stone Edge
- Shell Smash
- Ice Beam
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Shell Smash
- Aqua Jet
- Liquidation
- Rock Slide
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Earthquake
- Shell Smash
- Liquidation
- Rock Slide
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Shell Smash
- Aqua Jet
- Liquidation
- Rock Slide
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Earthquake
- Shell Smash
- Liquidation
- Rock Slide
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Shell Smash
- Earthquake
- Waterfall
- Ice Beam
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Attacker Moveset
- Protect
- Rock Slide
- Aqua Jet
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Level-up moves are just the starting point for Carracosta. TMs unlock coverage across 7 types and turn a straightforward STAB kit around Meteor Beam and Hydro Pump into something with actual range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Without breeding, Carracosta misses out on Bide and Body Slam. That's 11 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Hydro Pump and Stone Edge, with coverage across 7 types rounding things out.
Without breeding, Carracosta misses out on Bide and Body Slam. That's 11 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Hydro Pump and Stone Edge, with Normal and Dark coverage and more rounding things out.
Without breeding, Carracosta misses out on Bide and Body Slam. That's 10 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Hydro Pump and Stone Edge, with coverage across 7 types rounding things out.
Can't catch Carracosta directly. Start with Tirtouga at moderate rates from the locations below, then evolve at level 37. The 2-stage line from Tirtouga to Carracosta is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Carracosta in Sword & Shield
The path to Carracosta starts with Tirtouga at Lv. 60-65 via surfing and walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch TirtougaFrigid SeaShieldSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water10%PostNormal WeatherFrigid SeaSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Water10%PostNormal WeatherFrigid SeaShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Water10%PostRainingFrigid SeaShieldSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water10%PostSnowstormFrigid SeaSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Water10%PostSnowstormFrigid SeaShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Water10%PostHeavy FogFrigid SeaSwordSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water10%PostThunderstormFrigid SeaShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Water10%PostOvercastFrigid SeaSwordSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water10%PostSnowingFrigid SeaShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Water10%PostNormal WeatherFrigid SeaSwordSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water10%PostRainingFrigid SeaShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Water10%PostSnowstormFrigid SeaSwordSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water10%PostHeavy FogFrigid SeaShieldSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water10%PostThunderstormFrigid SeaSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Water10%PostThunderstormFrigid SeaSwordSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water10%PostOvercastFrigid SeaShieldSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water10%PostSnowingFrigid SeaSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Water10%PostSnowingFrigid SeaSwordSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water10%PostNormal WeatherFrigid SeaShieldSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water10%PostRainingFrigid SeaSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Water10%PostRainingFrigid SeaSwordSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water10%PostSnowstormFrigid SeaShieldSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water10%PostHeavy FogFrigid SeaSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Water10%PostHeavy FogFrigid SeaShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Water10%PostThunderstormFrigid SeaShieldSurfing on water Lv.60-65 Water10%PostOvercastFrigid SeaSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Water10%PostOvercastFrigid SeaShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Water10%PostSnowing
Step 2Carracosta ✓
Carracosta doesn't appear wild. Catch Tirtouga instead, it shows up at moderate rates. Evolve it at level 37 to get Carracosta. The 2-stage line is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Carracosta in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Step 1Catch TirtougaRoute 8 - Fossil Restoration CenterUltra SunGift from NPC Lv.15 RouteEarlyRevive Cover FossilRoute 8 - Fossil Restoration CenterUltra MoonGift from NPC Lv.15 RouteEarlyRevive Cover Fossil
Step 2Carracosta ✓
No wild encounters for Carracosta. The 2-stage line runs through Tirtouga, which you can catch at moderate rates from the locations below. Evolve at level 37 once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Carracosta in Sun & Moon
- Step 1Catch TirtougaRoute 8 - Fossil Restoration CenterSunGift from NPC Lv.15 RouteEarlyRevive Cover FossilRoute 8 - Fossil Restoration CenterMoonGift from NPC Lv.15 RouteEarlyRevive Cover Fossil
- Step 2Carracosta ✓
You're catching Tirtouga first, not Carracosta. Tirtouga appears at moderate rates in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 2-stage line with evolution methods between each stage.
How to Obtain Carracosta in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Step 1Catch TirtougaRustboro City - Devon CorporationOmega RubyGift from NPC Lv.20 CityMidOne-timeRevive Cover FossilRustboro City - Devon CorporationAlpha SapphireGift from NPC Lv.20 CityMidOne-timeRevive Cover Fossil
Step 2Carracosta ✓
Swift Swim changes the entire equation for Carracosta. The 495 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as a trick room.
Watch for Exeggutor (Grass), Raikou (Electric), and Hitmonlee (Fighting) when using Carracosta. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Exeggutor is the most dangerous since Grass moves deal 4x damage. Ground-type attackers are also a problem. At base 32 Speed, Carracosta won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.
Swift Swim is what you want on Carracosta. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Solid Rock, Sturdy) work on paper but Swift Swim is what makes Carracosta worth using.
Base 32 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. On offense, Carracosta is a physical attacker with base 108 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a trick room.
Carracosta's hidden ability is Swift Swim. Doubles Speed during rain. Better than the standard options for competitive play.
Carracosta joined the series in Black & White and has been available in 7 titles so far. With 6 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
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