What does Carvanha evolve into?

Carvanha evolves into Sharpedo at level 30. One evolution, no branching. Solid jump from 305 BST.

At what level does Carvanha evolve?

Carvanha evolves into Sharpedo at level 30. Takes some grinding. Plan your team around the mid-game wait.

Should I use Carvanha?

In Black 2 & White 2, 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.

Where can you catch Carvanha?

Carvanha is catchable in Black 2 & White 2. Check the Locations section above for specific routes, encounter rates, and methods. It also appears in 14 other games across the series.

Carvanha - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Physical

Balanced

DTier

65Speed · Below Avg

Stats & Training

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.

Base Stats

Avg

HP45

Attack90

Defense20

Sp. Atk65

Sp. Def20

Speed65

Total305

Details

Catch Rate

Easy225 / 255

Growth Rate

Slow1.25M XP

Height0.8 m

Weight20.8 kg

Base XP61

Abilities

Rough Skin

Damages attacking Pokémon for 1/8 their max HP on contact.

Speed BoostHA

Raises Speed one stage after each turn.

EV Yield

HPAtk+1DefSpASpDSpe

Attack training source

Pokedex Entries

They swarm any foe that invades their territory. Their sharp fangs can tear out boat hulls.

Carvanha Weakness

Type-wise, Carvanha takes extra damage from Electric, Grass, Fighting, and Bug. Psychic moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. 6 resistances give it solid defensive coverage on top of that.

Carvanha Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
2x (Weak)	Electric, Grass, Fighting, Bug
0.5x (Resist)	Fire, Water, Ice, Ghost, Dark, Steel
0x (Immune)	Psychic

Type ChartGood

4Weak

6Resist

1Immune

Score+1

Gen V Type Chart

Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

Electric Grass Fighting Bug

½xResist

Fire Water Ice Ghost Dark Steel

¼xResist

None

0xImmune

Psychic

STAB (5)

Fire Ground Rock Psychic Ghost

How to Beat Carvanha in Black 2 & White 2 (Best Counters)

Terrakion RockFighting	A
Obtain MethodRoute 22 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves Sacred SwordLv. 42 X-ScissorTM81 Rock SmashTM94 Double KickLv. 7 Damage vs Carvanha Sacred Sword 2x 316-373%KO X-Scissor 2x 188-222%KO Rock Smash 2x 142-168%KO Double Kick 2x 108-128%KO View Terrakion builds →
Roserade GrassPoison	B
Available Moves Moves Energy BallTM53 Magical LeafLv. 1 Mega DrainLv. 1 Damage vs Carvanha Energy Ball 2x 308-363%KO Magical Leaf 2x 206-243%KO Mega Drain 2x 138-163%KO View Roserade builds →
Virizion GrassFighting	C
Obtain MethodRoute 11 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves Sacred SwordLv. 42 Energy BallTM53 X-ScissorTM81 Giga DrainLv. 37 Damage vs Carvanha Sacred Sword 2x 233-275%KO Energy Ball 2x 233-275%KO X-Scissor 2x 138-163%KO Giga Drain 2x 195-230%KO View Virizion builds →
Tangrowth Grass	C
Available Moves Moves Energy BallTM53 Giga DrainLv. 36 Brick BreakTM31 Vine WhipLv. 7 Damage vs Carvanha Energy Ball 2x 276-325%KO Giga Drain 2x 231-273%KO Brick Break 2x 143-168%KO Vine Whip 2x 129-153%KO View Tangrowth builds →
Heracross BugFighting	C
Available Moves Moves Close CombatLv. 34 MegahornLv. 46 Brick BreakTM31 Rock SmashTM94 Damage vs Carvanha Close Combat 2x 410-483%KO Megahorn 2x 410-483%KO Brick Break 2x 257-303%KO Rock Smash 2x 138-163%KO View Heracross builds →

Black 2 & White 2 Evolution

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

2 Forms

#318Carvanha

Level 30

#319Sharpedo

Stat Comparison 2 Stages

Carvanha

WaterDark

Sharpedo

WaterDark

70+25

ATK

120+30

DEF

40+20

SP.ATK

95+30

SP.DEF

40+20

SPE

95+30

BST

305D-Tier

460C-Tier+155

ROLE

Balanced

Cannon

TYPE

Physical

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed Carvanha easily with 21 breeding partners from the Water2 egg group. Pass egg moves like Ancient Power, Brine, Double-Edge and 3 more to offspring.

Egg Groups

Water2

Gender

♂50.0%♀50.0%

Hatch Time

20 cycles·5,140 steps

Quick~5 min with Flame Body

Egg Moves

6moves

Breed With (best first)

Black 2 & White 2 Carvanha Best Moveset

Best Build

No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 5.

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Moves

Breeding's the move. Ancient Power and Brine 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.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1

Bite

C6010025Dark

Lv 1

Leer

——10030Normal

Lv 6

Rage

—2010020Normal

Lv 8

Focus Energy

———30Normal

Lv 11

Scary Face

——10010Normal

Lv 16

Ice Fang

D659515Ice

Lv 18

Screech

——8540Normal

Lv 21

Swagger

——9015Normal

Lv 26

Assurance

—5010010Dark

Lv 28

Crunch

C8010015Dark

Lv 31

Aqua Jet+1

D4010020Water

Lv 36

Agility

C——30Psychic

Lv 38

Take Down

—908520Normal

TM Moves

TM45

Attract

C—10015Normal

TM14

Blizzard

D120705Ice

HM06

Dive

C8010010Water

TM32

Double Team

———15Normal

TM42

Facade

C7010020Normal

TM21

Frustration

——10020Normal

TM07

Hail

———10Ice

TM10

Hidden Power

—6010015Normal

TM13

Ice Beam

D9510010Ice

TM66

Payback

C5010010Dark

TM17

Protect+4

C——10Normal

TM18

Rain Dance

C——5Water

TM44

Rest

C——10Psychic

TM67

Retaliate

C701005Normal

TM27

Return

D—10020Normal

TM48

Round

—6010015Normal

TM55

Scald

C8010015Water

TM95

Snarl

—559515Dark

TM90

Substitute

C——10Normal

HM03

Surf

C9510015Water

TM87

Swagger

——9015Normal

TM12

Taunt

C—10020Dark

TM46

Thief

—6010010Dark

TM41

Torment

——10015Dark

TM06

Toxic

C—9010Poison

HM05

Waterfall

C8010015Water

Egg Moves

Egg

Ancient Power

D601005Rock

Egg

Brine

C6510010Water

Egg

Double-Edge

C12010015Normal

Egg

Hydro Pump

C120805Water

Egg

Swift

—60—20Normal

Egg

Thrash

C12010010Normal

Tutor Moves

Tut

Tutor

Bounce

C85855Flying

Tutor

Dark Pulse

C8010015Dark

Tutor

Icy Wind

D559515Ice

Tutor

Sleep Talk

D——10Normal

Tutor

Snore

—4010015Normal

Tutor

Spite

——10010Ghost

Tutor

Super Fang

D—9010Normal

Tutor

Uproar

—9010010Normal

Tutor

Zen Headbutt

C809015Psychic

Transfer Moves

Gen

Gen 4

Captivate

——10020Normal

Gen 4

Endure+4

D——10Normal

Gen 4

Fury Cutter

—209520Bug

Gen 3

Mimic

———10Normal

Gen 4

Mud-Slap

D2010010Ground

Gen 4

Natural Gift

——10015Normal

Gen 4

Secret Power

—7010020Normal

Gen 4

Water Pulse

D6010020Water

Gen 4

Whirlpool

D358515Water

Black 2 & White 2 Carvanha Locations

high spawn rates for Carvanha across 4 locations in late-game fishing spots. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.

Best Locations to Catch Carvanha in Black 2 & White 2

Bring Super Rod for Carvanha. There are 4 fishing encounters from Lv. 40-70 with no walking alternatives. Pick the spot with the best rate and settle in.

Village Bridge

Black 2Super Rod Lv.40-60

60%Late

AnyShaking spot

Village Bridge

Black 2Super Rod Lv.40-70

60%Late

Any

Village Bridge

White 2Super Rod Lv.40-60

60%Late

AnyShaking spot

Village Bridge

White 2Super Rod Lv.40-70

60%Late

Any

Carvanha Guide

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.
In Black 2 & White 2, 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 is catchable in Black 2 & White 2. Check the Locations section above for specific routes, encounter rates, and methods. It also appears in 14 other games across the series.

Game Availability

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

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Sewaddle BugGrass	D
Available Moves Moves Energy BallTM53 Bug BiteLv. 8 Damage vs Carvanha Energy Ball 2x 128-150%KO Bug Bite 2x 100-120%KO View Sewaddle builds →
Snivy Grass	D
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift Available Moves Moves Energy BallTM53 Vine WhipLv. 7 Damage vs Carvanha Energy Ball 2x 128-150%KO Vine Whip 2x 70-83% View Snivy builds →
Riolu Fighting	D
TM Move Moves Rock SmashTM94 Damage vs Carvanha Rock Smash 2x 83-98% View Riolu builds →
Sunkern Grass	D
Available Moves Moves Energy BallTM53 Mega DrainLv. 10 AbsorbLv. 1 Damage vs Carvanha Energy Ball 2x 108-128%KO Mega Drain 2x 50-60% Absorb 2x 30-38% View Sunkern builds →
Mareep Electric	D
Available Move Moves Thunder ShockLv. 8 Damage vs Carvanha Thunder Shock 2x 75-90% View Mareep builds →

Whimsicott Grass	C
Available Moves Moves Energy BallTM53 Mega DrainLv. 1 Damage vs Carvanha Energy Ball 2x 188-224%KO Mega Drain 2x 88-106%KO View Whimsicott builds →
Lilligant Grass	C
Available Moves Moves Energy BallTM53 Mega DrainLv. 1 Damage vs Carvanha Energy Ball 2x 239-282%KO Mega Drain 2x 110-129%KO View Lilligant builds →
Sewaddle BugGrass	D
Available Moves Moves Energy BallTM53 Bug BiteLv. 8 Razor LeafLv. 15 Damage vs Carvanha Energy Ball 2x 124-147%KO Bug Bite 2x 100-118%KO Razor Leaf 2x 94-112%KO View Sewaddle builds →
Snivy Grass	D
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift Available Moves Moves Energy BallTM53 Leaf TornadoLv. 16 Vine WhipLv. 7 Damage vs Carvanha Energy Ball 2x 129-153%KO Leaf Tornado 2x 94-112%KO Vine Whip 2x 69-82% View Snivy builds →
Riolu Fighting	D
Available Moves Moves Force PalmLv. 15 Rock SmashTM94 Damage vs Carvanha Force Palm 2x 120-141%KO Rock Smash 2x 78-94% View Riolu builds →

Whimsicott Grass	C
Available Moves Moves Energy BallTM53 Mega DrainLv. 1 Damage vs Carvanha Energy Ball 2x 201-237%KO Mega Drain 2x 89-107%KO View Whimsicott builds →
Lilligant Grass	C
Available Moves Moves Energy BallTM53 Mega DrainLv. 1 Damage vs Carvanha Energy Ball 2x 264-312%KO Mega Drain 2x 120-142%KO View Lilligant builds →
Maractus Grass	C
Available Moves Moves Energy BallTM53 Giga DrainLv. 26 Needle ArmLv. 22 Mega DrainLv. 13 Damage vs Carvanha Energy Ball 2x 254-300%KO Giga Drain 2x 214-253%KO Needle Arm 2x 147-174%KO Mega Drain 2x 117-138%KO View Maractus builds →
Scraggy DarkFighting	D
Available Moves Moves Brick BreakLv. 20 Rock SmashTM94 Damage vs Carvanha Brick Break 2x 163-193%KO Rock Smash 2x 89-107%KO View Scraggy builds →
Sewaddle BugGrass	D
Available Moves Moves Energy BallTM53 Bug BiteLv. 8 Razor LeafLv. 15 Struggle BugLv. 22 Damage vs Carvanha Energy Ball 2x 126-150%KO Bug Bite 2x 104-122%KO Razor Leaf 2x 96-114%KO Struggle Bug 2x 74-87% View Sewaddle builds →

Roserade GrassPoison	B
Available Moves Moves Energy BallTM53 Magical LeafLv. 1 Mega DrainLv. 1 Damage vs Carvanha Energy Ball 2x 285-335%KO Magical Leaf 2x 192-226%KO Mega Drain 2x 128-152%KO View Roserade builds →
Heracross BugFighting	C
Available Moves Moves Close CombatLv. 34 Brick BreakTM31 Rock SmashTM94 Damage vs Carvanha Close Combat 2x 378-445%KO Brick Break 2x 236-279%KO Rock Smash 2x 128-152%KO View Heracross builds →
Leavanny BugGrass	C
Available Moves Moves Energy BallTM53 Bug BiteLv. 8 Razor LeafLv. 15 Struggle BugLv. 22 Damage vs Carvanha Energy Ball 2x 180-212%KO Bug Bite 2x 161-191%KO Razor Leaf 2x 149-176%KO Struggle Bug 2x 101-120%KO View Leavanny builds →
Whimsicott Grass	C
Available Moves Moves Energy BallTM53 U-turnTM89 Mega DrainLv. 1 Damage vs Carvanha Energy Ball 2x 192-226%KO U-turn 2x 92-108%KO Mega Drain 2x 86-102%KO View Whimsicott builds →
Lilligant Grass	C
Available Moves Moves Energy BallTM53 Mega DrainLv. 1 Damage vs Carvanha Energy Ball 2x 254-300%KO Mega Drain 2x 116-138%KO View Lilligant builds →

Roserade GrassPoison	B
Available Moves Moves Energy BallTM53 Magical LeafLv. 1 Mega DrainLv. 1 Damage vs Carvanha Energy Ball 2x 295-347%KO Magical Leaf 2x 196-231%KO Mega Drain 2x 132-156%KO View Roserade builds →
Heracross BugFighting	C
Available Moves Moves Close CombatLv. 34 Brick BreakTM31 Rock SmashTM94 Damage vs Carvanha Close Combat 2x 390-459%KO Brick Break 2x 244-288%KO Rock Smash 2x 132-156%KO View Heracross builds →
Leavanny BugGrass	C
Available Moves Moves Leaf BladeLv. 36 Energy BallTM53 X-ScissorLv. 39 Bug BiteLv. 8 Damage vs Carvanha Leaf Blade 2x 249-294%KO Energy Ball 2x 182-216%KO X-Scissor 2x 223-263%KO Bug Bite 2x 167-197%KO View Leavanny builds →
Whimsicott Grass	C
Available Moves Moves Energy BallTM53 U-turnTM89 Mega DrainLv. 1 Damage vs Carvanha Energy Ball 2x 199-234%KO U-turn 2x 94-110%KO Mega Drain 2x 90-106%KO View Whimsicott builds →
Lilligant Grass	C
Available Moves Moves Energy BallTM53 Mega DrainLv. 1 Damage vs Carvanha Energy Ball 2x 263-309%KO Mega Drain 2x 119-141%KO View Lilligant builds →

Conkeldurr Fighting	B
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves Drain Punch Mach Punch Ice Punch Thunder Punch Damage vs Carvanha Drain Punch 2x 382-449%KO Mach Punch 2x 204-240%KO View Conkeldurr builds →
Magnezone ElectricSteel	B
Recommended Build AbilityMagnetpull ItemAir Balloon NatureModest Moves Hidden Power Fire ThunderboltSTAB Flash Cannon Volt Switch Damage vs Carvanha Thunderbolt 2x 434-510%KO Flash Cannon 97-113%KO Volt Switch 2x 338-397%KO View Magnezone builds →
Breloom GrassFighting	B
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves Mach Punch Bullet Seed Swords Dance Low Sweep Damage vs Carvanha Mach Punch 2x 252-297%KO Bullet Seed 2x 158-186%KO View Breloom builds →
Forretress BugSteel	B
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemLeftovers NatureRelaxed Moves Rapid Spin SpikesHazard Gyro Ball Stealth Rock Damage vs Carvanha Rapid Spin 44-52% View Forretress builds →
Rotom ElectricGhost	C
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves Volt Switch Shadow Ball TrickUtility ThunderboltSTAB Damage vs Carvanha Volt Switch 2x 248-292%KO Shadow Ball 71-83% Thunderbolt 2x 319-375%KO View Rotom builds →