TL;DR. Carvanha is a water/dark-type Pokémon from Generation III. Base Stat Total: 305. CARVANHA’s strongly developed jaws and its sharply pointed fangs pack the destructive power to rip out boat hulls. Many boats have been attacked and sunk by this POKéMON.
CARVANHA’s strongly developed jaws and its sharply pointed fangs pack the destructive power to rip out boat hulls. Many boats have been attacked and sunk by this POKéMON.
Stat spread.
Total of 305. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Carvanha in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Carvanha reaches 1,020 CP at level 40 and 1,167 CP as a best buddy.
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
Shiny Carvanha first appeared on August 23, 2019, during Water Festival 2019.
- Carvanha
- Shadow
- Sharpedo by encounter; Mega Sharpedo
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: May 21 to May 27, 2025, 1-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| May 21 to May 27, 2025 | 1-star | Final Strike: GO Battle Week |
| Feb 24 to Mar 1, 2024 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Jun 6 to Jun 13, 2023 | 1-star | Water Festival: Beach Week |
| Feb 22 to Mar 1, 2023 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Nov 8 to Nov 23, 2022 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Sep 27 to Oct 12, 2022 | 1-star | Evolving Stars |
Common questions about Carvanha.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Carvanha, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Carvanha?
Carvanha is a Water/Dark-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Carvanha weak to?
Carvanha takes 2× damage from Grass, Electric, Fighting, Bug, Fairy. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Carvanha resistant to?
Carvanha is immune to Psychic. It also resists Fire, Water, Ice, Ghost, Dark, Steel.
How does Carvanha evolve?
Carvanha evolves into Sharpedo (Level 30).
What generation is Carvanha from?
Carvanha was introduced in Generation III (the Hoenn region). Its Pokédex number is #0318.
What are Carvanha's base stats?
Carvanha has HP 45, Attack 90, Defense 20, Special Attack 65, Special Defense 20, and Speed 65. Total base stat total: 305.
What are Carvanha's abilities?
Carvanha can have the ability Rough Skin, plus the Hidden Ability Speed Boost.
Is Carvanha legendary or mythical?
No. Carvanha is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Carvanha's best stat?
Carvanha's highest base stat is Attack at 90, which ranks 69th of 219 Water-type Pokémon.
Is Carvanha good?
Carvanha has a base stat total of 305, the 833rd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 190th among Water-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Carvanha as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Carvanha is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Carvanha vs. the average Water-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 219 Water-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Carvanha | Water avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 45 | 72 | -27 |
| Attack | 90 | 78 | +12 |
| Defense | 20 | 72 | -52 |
| Special Attack | 65 | 71 | -6 |
| Special Defense | 20 | 69 | -49 |
| Speed | 65 | 69 | -4 |
| Total | 305 | 431 | -126 |
Carvanha appears in 27 games.
Every mainline release where Carvanha is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2016 Moon
- 2016 Sun
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Isle of Armor DLC
- 2025 Legends: Z-A
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Carvanha.
Every main-series game Carvanha is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletNot in the game
- Legends: Z-AObtainable
- WildBleu District: Wild Zone 10
- WildHyperspace Lumiose (2★ & 3★ Water-type wild zones, 3★ Dark-type wild zones) (Mega Dimension)
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- Trade(Version 1.2.0+)
- WildTraining Lowlands (Fishing) (The Isle of Armor)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- WildGreat Marsh (Super Rod)
- WildGrand Underground - Riverbank Cave, Fountainspring Cave, Still-Water Cavern (After obtaining the National Pokédex)
- Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sun · MoonObtainable
- BreedSharpedo
- Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- WildPoni Breaker Coast (Fishing)
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainable
- X · YObtainable
- WildRoute 22 (Good Rod)
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- WildRoutes 118 and 119 (Good Rod or Super Rod)
Generation VObtainable
- Black · White · Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
- WildVillage Bridge (Fishing)
Generation IVObtainableTransfer only
- Diamond · Pearl · PlatinumObtainable
- WildGreat Marsh (Super Rod)
- HeartGold · SoulSilverTransfer only
- Transferfrom Pokéwalker
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldObtainable
- WildRoutes 118 and 119 (Good Rod or Super Rod)
- FireRed · LeafGreenTrade
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Z-A. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Z-A.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Carvanha appears in 4 episodes.
From AG024 (2003-05-08) through SM012 (2017-01-26).
TCG Pocket appearances
Carvanha in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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