Is Carvanha Good in Sword & Shield Playthrough?
Carvanha shows up on Route 2 fishing. Water/Dark heading toward Sharpedo at level 30. AbilityRough Skin damages attackers on contact. Sharpedo hits fast and hard but crumbles to any hit. Glass cannon that handles Allister (Shield) and Piers well.
Carvanha trades roughly evenly with Milo's team.
Carvanha trades roughly evenly with Nessa's team.
Carvanha trades roughly evenly with Kabu's team.
Bea's team hits Carvanha's weaknesses hard.
Opal's team hits Carvanha's weaknesses hard.
Carvanha has the type edge here and should clean up Gordie's team.
Piers's team hits Carvanha's weaknesses hard.
Carvanha trades roughly evenly with Raihan's team.
Carvanha trades roughly evenly with Bede's team.
Sharpedo trades roughly evenly with Leon's team.
Catch Carvanha on Training Lowlands (Super Rod fishing, Lv 16-21).
Your Carvanha should hit Level 30 before you reach Leon, at typical leveling pace.
How to Get Carvanha in Sword & Shield
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.
Where To Catch Carvanha in SwSh
Carvanha is your first catch on the way to Carvanha. You'll find fishing and walking encounters from Lv. 16-45 across 6 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Carvanha ✓Training LowlandsLv.16-21Super RodRate 40%
Step 2Catch or Evolve into SharpedoTraining LowlandsLv.16-21Super RodRate 10%Honeycalm SeaLv.40-45OverworldRate 100%All Weatheror evolve from Carvanha (Step 1)
Carvanha Weakness
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 |
What is Carvanha Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Carvanha
 Vikavolt BugElectric | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Carvanha View Vikavolt builds →Thunderbolt 2x303-357%KO Solar Beam 2x270-317%KO X-Scissor 2x152-181%KO | ||
 Raichu Electric | C | |
 Eldegoss Grass | C | |
 Roselia GrassPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Carvanha View Roselia builds →Solar Beam 2x298-352%KO Pin Missile 2x32-38% | ||
 Leafeon Grass | B | |
Vikavolt BugElectric | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Carvanha View Vikavolt builds →Thunderbolt 2x306-361%KO Solar Beam 2x272-322%KO X-Scissor 2x155-183%KO | ||
 Sawk Fighting | C | |
Raichu Electric | C | |
 Throh Fighting | C | |
Roselia GrassPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Carvanha View Roselia builds →Solar Beam 2x303-357%KO Pin Missile 2x32-38% | ||
 Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Carvanha View Gardevoir builds →Moonblast 2x311-367%KO Magical Leaf 2x131-155%KO | ||
Vikavolt BugElectric | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Carvanha View Vikavolt builds →Bug Buzz 2x335-394%KO Thunderbolt 2x335-394%KO Solar Beam 2x296-348%KO | ||
 Golisopod BugWater | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Carvanha View Golisopod builds →First Impression 2x294-347%KO Rock Smash 2x89-106%KO | ||
 Shiinotic GrassFairy | C | |
 Bewear NormalFighting | C | |
Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Carvanha View Gardevoir builds →Moonblast 2x320-377%KO Magical Leaf 2x137-161%KO | ||
Vikavolt BugElectric | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Carvanha View Vikavolt builds →Bug Buzz 2x345-406%KO Thunderbolt 2x345-406%KO Solar Beam 2x304-359%KO | ||
Golisopod BugWater | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Carvanha View Golisopod builds →First Impression 2x304-358%KO Rock Smash 2x91-108%KO | ||
Shiinotic GrassFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Carvanha View Shiinotic builds →Solar Beam 2x310-365%KO Dazzling Gleam 2x208-245%KO | ||
Bewear NormalFighting | C | |
Golisopod BugWater | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Carvanha View Golisopod builds →First Impression 2x297-350%KO Brick Break 2x165-194%KO | ||
Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Carvanha View Gardevoir builds →Moonblast 2x312-368%KO Magical Leaf 2x133-157%KO | ||
 Toxicroak PoisonFighting | C | |
 Hatterene PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Carvanha View Hatterene builds →Dazzling Gleam 2x282-332%KO Magical Leaf 2x141-167%KO | ||
 Passimian Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Carvanha View Passimian builds →Brick Break 2x237-279%KO U-turn 2x148-175%KO Electroweb 2x51-61% | ||
Golisopod BugWater | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Carvanha View Golisopod builds →First Impression 2x293-345%KO Brick Break 2x164-193%KO | ||
Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Carvanha View Gardevoir builds →Moonblast 2x309-364%KO Magical Leaf 2x132-155%KO | ||
Toxicroak PoisonFighting | C | |
 Hitmonchan Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Carvanha View Hitmonchan builds →Focus Punch 2x421-496%KO Thunder Punch 2x141-166%KO | ||
Hatterene PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Carvanha View Hatterene builds →Dazzling Gleam 2x280-331%KO Magical Leaf 2x141-166%KO | ||
Golisopod BugWater | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Carvanha View Golisopod builds →First Impression 2x298-352%KO Brick Break 2x166-197%KO | ||
Gardevoir PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Carvanha View Gardevoir builds →Moonblast 2x316-372%KO Magical Leaf 2x133-157%KO | ||
 Bellossom Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Carvanha View Bellossom builds →Petal Dance 2x303-357%KO Moonblast 2x161-190%KO | ||
Toxicroak PoisonFighting | C | |
 Hawlucha Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Carvanha View Hawlucha builds →High Jump Kick 2x336-396%KO U-turn 2x122-143%KO | ||
 Kommo-o DragonFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Carvanha View Kommo-o builds →Close Combat 2x376-443%KO Thunder Punch 2x157-185%KO | ||
Passimian Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Carvanha View Passimian builds →Close Combat 2x404-476%KO U-turn 2x157-185%KO Electroweb 2x54-63% | ||
 Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Carvanha View Gurdurr builds →Focus Punch 2x451-530%KO Thunder Punch 2x151-178%KO | ||
 Gallade PsychicFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Carvanha View Gallade builds →Close Combat 2x420-494%KO Solar Blade 2x291-343%KO Thunder Punch 2x175-206%KO Fury Cutter 2x94-111%KO | ||
 Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Carvanha View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x420-494%KO Megahorn 2x420-494%KO Bullet Seed 2x59-70% | ||
Kommo-o DragonFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Carvanha View Kommo-o builds →Close Combat 2x376-443%KO Thunder Punch 2x157-185%KO | ||
 Poliwrath WaterFighting | C | |
Passimian Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Carvanha View Passimian builds →Close Combat 2x404-476%KO U-turn 2x157-185%KO Energy Ball 2x87-102%KO Electroweb 2x54-63% | ||
Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Carvanha View Gurdurr builds →Focus Punch 2x451-530%KO Thunder Punch 2x151-178%KO | ||
Gallade PsychicFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Carvanha View Gallade builds →Close Combat 2x420-494%KO Solar Blade 2x291-343%KO Thunder Punch 2x175-206%KO Dazzling Gleam 2x110-129%KO | ||
Kommo-o DragonFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Carvanha View Kommo-o builds →Close Combat 2x376-443%KO Thunder Punch 2x157-185%KO | ||
Poliwrath WaterFighting | C | |
Passimian Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Carvanha View Passimian builds →Close Combat 2x404-476%KO U-turn 2x157-185%KO Energy Ball 2x87-102%KO Electroweb 2x54-63% | ||
Gurdurr Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Carvanha View Gurdurr builds →Focus Punch 2x451-530%KO Thunder Punch 2x151-178%KO | ||
Gallade PsychicFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Carvanha View Gallade builds →Close Combat 2x420-494%KO Solar Blade 2x291-343%KO Thunder Punch 2x175-206%KO Dazzling Gleam 2x110-129%KO | ||
In Sword & Shield, Kartana's Knock Off hits Carvanha for 61-72%. Clefable threatens a KO with Moonblast (260-306%). Conkeldurr's Drain Punch also KOs at 382-449%.
 Kartana GrassSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBeastboost ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Carvanha View Kartana builds →Knock Off61-72% | ||
 Clefable Fairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Guard ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Carvanha View Clefable builds →Moonblast 2x260-306%KO Knock Off21-25% | ||
 Conkeldurr Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemFlame Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Carvanha View Conkeldurr builds →Mach Punch 2x204-240%KO Drain Punch 2x382-449%KO Knock Off55-65% Facade119-140%KO | ||
 Scizor BugSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Carvanha View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch48-57% Knock Off52-61% | ||
 Rotom ElectricGhost | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemStickybarb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Carvanha View Rotom builds →Hex57-67% | ||
Carvanha Evolutions
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 22 breeding partners from the Water2 egg group. Pass egg moves like Ancient Power, Destiny Bond, Double-Edge and 2 more to offspring.
SwSh Carvanha Best Moveset
Water/Dark TermStab and AbilitySpeed Boost from the hidden slot preview what Sharpedo does at B-tier. But 90 Attack at 65 Speed with 20 in both defenses means the moveset folds to everything before the Speed builds up. One evolution away from actual competitive viability.
Best Build
Carvanha best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Protect
- Crunch
- Destiny Bond
- Liquidation
Recommended Teammates
Moves List
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.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
It won’t attack while it’s alone—not even if it spots prey. Instead, it waits for other Carvanha to join it, and then the Pokémon attack as a group.
These Pokémon have sharp fangs and powerful jaws. Sailors avoid Carvanha dens at all costs.
Carvanha Sword & Shield Guide
In Sword & Shield, 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.
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
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
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
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