Carracosta
TL;DR. Carracosta is a water/rock-type Pokémon from Generation V. Base Stat Total: 495. They can live both in the ocean and on land. A slap from one of them is enough to open a hole in the bottom of a tanker.
They can live both in the ocean and on land. A slap from one of them is enough to open a hole in the bottom of a tanker.
Stat spread.
Total of 495. 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.
Carracosta 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, Carracosta reaches 2,621 CP at level 40 and 2,999 CP as a best buddy.
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Carracosta in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Carracosta across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #769 in the Great League.
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Common questions about Carracosta.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Carracosta, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Carracosta?
Carracosta is a Water/Rock-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Carracosta weak to?
Carracosta takes 4× damage from Grass. its biggest defensive liability. It also takes 2× damage from Electric, Fighting, Ground.
What is Carracosta resistant to?
Carracosta resists Normal, Ice, Poison, Flying, Fire. It has no full immunities.
How does Carracosta evolve?
Carracosta evolves from Tirtouga (Level 37). Carracosta is the final form of its evolution line.
What generation is Carracosta from?
Carracosta was introduced in Generation V (the Unova region). Its Pokédex number is #0565.
What are Carracosta's base stats?
Carracosta has HP 74, Attack 108, Defense 133, Special Attack 83, Special Defense 65, and Speed 32. Total base stat total: 495.
What are Carracosta's abilities?
Carracosta can have the abilities Solid Rock, Sturdy, plus the Hidden Ability Swift Swim.
Is Carracosta legendary or mythical?
No. Carracosta is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Carracosta's best stat?
Carracosta's highest base stat is Defense at 133, which ranks 16th of 217 Water-type Pokémon.
Is Carracosta good?
Carracosta has a base stat total of 495, the 317th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 63rd among Water-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
Through the generations.
Carracosta 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 Carracosta is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Carracosta vs. the average Water-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 217 Water-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Carracosta | Water avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 74 | 70 | +4 |
| Attack | 108 | 77 | +31 |
| Defense | 133 | 81 | +52 |
| Special Attack | 83 | 67 | +16 |
| Special Defense | 65 | 70 | -5 |
| Speed | 32 | 62 | -30 |
| Total | 495 | 427 | +68 |
Carracosta appears in 16 games.
Every mainline release where Carracosta is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 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 Crown Tundra DLC
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Carracosta isn't found in the wild.
No main-series wild encounters recorded. Carracosta is obtained through evolution, breeding, trade, or a special event or static encounter.
Carracosta appears in 3 episodes.
From BW075 (2012-04-19) through JN058 (2021-03-05).
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Carracosta partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Carracosta partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
TCG Pocket appearances
1 Carracosta card across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Carracosta
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