Carvanha's spread isn't flashy. Attack leads, Defense trails, 1 stats clear the bar. Easy to catch and worth 1 Attack EV, on a slow 1.25M XP grind.
They swarm any foe that invades their territory. Their sharp fangs can tear out boat hulls.
They swarm any foe that invades their territory. Their sharp fangs can tear out boat hulls.
Type-wise, Carvanha takes extra damage from Electric, Grass, Fighting, Bug, and Fairy. Psychic moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. 6 resistances give it solid defensive coverage on top of that.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass, Fighting, Bug, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Ice, Ghost, Dark, Steel |
| 0x (Immune) | Psychic |
Jolteon can KO Carvanha with Thunderbolt (520-612%). Volcarona threatens a KO with Heat Wave (99-117%). Annihilape's Drain Punch also KOs at 260-306%.
 Jolteon Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Carvanha View Jolteon builds →Thunderbolt 2x520-612%KO Volt Switch 2x405-477%KO Shadow Ball77-90% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemGrassyseed NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Carvanha View Volcarona builds →Heat Wave99-117%KO | ||
 Annihilape FightingGhost | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityDefiant ItemSitrus Berry NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Carvanha View Annihilape builds →Drain Punch 2x260-306%KO | ||
 Toedscool GroundGrass | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMyceliummight ItemEviolite NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Carvanha View Toedscool builds →Rapid Spin22-26% Knock Off14-16% Giga Drain 2x132-156%KO | ||
 Tinkatink FairySteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPickpocket ItemEviolite NatureCalm Moves
Damage vs Carvanha View Tinkatink builds →Knock Off15-18% | ||
Carvanha evolves into Sharpedo. It's a two-stage chain with the method shown below. A decent partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. Evolving adds up to 155 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Carvanha easily with 34 breeding partners from the Water2 egg group.
The Sash lets Carvanha ignore defensive shortcomings for one turn. Use that turn to deal early damage, and Speed Boost squeezes extra value from the position. Max Attack and Speed EVs push damage output.
Best Build
Carvanha best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Protect
- Destiny Bond
- Waterfall
- Crunch
Bulky Support Moveset
- Protect
- Destiny Bond
- Taunt
- Waterfall
Recommended Teammates
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No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 8.
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Moves
TMs define Carvanha's movepool. The natural moves cover basics with Hydro Pump and Surf, but the real versatility comes from technical machines giving it coverage across 7 types. That's where the options open up.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Breeding's the move. Ancient Power and Destiny Bond give Carvanha options it can't learn any other way, and Poison and Ice coverage and more already covers a decent range on top of Hydro Pump and Surf. The egg moves push it further.
Breeding's the move. Ancient Power and Destiny Bond give Carvanha options it can't learn any other way, and coverage across 7 types already covers a decent range on top of Hydro Pump and Surf. The egg moves push it further.
Breeding's the move. Ancient Power and Brine give Carvanha options it can't learn any other way, and coverage across 8 types already covers a decent range on top of Hydro Pump and Surf. The egg moves push it further.
Carvanha doesn't appear in Legends: Z-A. Transfer it from Ruby, Emerald, or Ultra Sun to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
Easy grab on Carvanha with high spawn rates across 16 locations in early-game fishing spots. Two different catch methods are in play here. The sorted list below shows the full spread so you can pick the most convenient spot.
Best Locations to Catch Carvanha in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Which version you're playing matters for Carvanha. 16 fishing and walking spots at Lv. 15-63 spread across Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, and some routes only appear in one cartridge. Check the version badges below.
Carvanha is available from mid-game fishing spots onward at high spawn rates. 2 encounter spots give you plenty of options. Grab one early and it'll be ready to evolve or train by mid-game.
Best Locations to Catch Carvanha in Sword & Shield
Carvanha appears at decent spawn rates across 8 spots in early-game fishing spots. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Best Locations to Catch Carvanha in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Carvanha is a fishing-only catch in this game. 8 spots at Lv. 10-49 using Super Rod, so bring the right rod and check the rates on each location.
Carvanha evolves into Sharpedo at level 30. One evolution, no branching. Solid jump from 305 BST.
Carvanha evolves into Sharpedo at level 30. Takes some grinding. Plan your team around the mid-game wait.
Carvanha does the job early-game if you need a Water/Dark type on your team. Evolve it into Sharpedo before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Carvanha shows up in 15 games, making it one of the more widely available Pokemon in the series. First catchable in Legends: Z-A, most recently in Ruby & Sapphire and FireRed & LeafGreen.
Carvanha first appeared in Ruby & Sapphire and has been available in 15 games across 8 generations. Obtainable through catching or hatching as a base form in most titles where it appears.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
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