Carvanha
Savage Pokémon |
キバニア
Kibanha |
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#318 |
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Images on the Bulbagarden Archives |
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Type
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Abilities
Rough Skin |
Speed Boost
Hidden Ability |
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Gender ratio
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Catch rate
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Breeding
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Height
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Weight
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Base experience yield
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Leveling rate
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EV yield
Total: 1 |
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HP |
1
Atk |
0
Def |
0
Sp.Atk |
0
Sp.Def |
0
Speed |
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Shape
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Footprint
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Pokédex color
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Base friendship
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External Links
- On Smogon Pokédex:
- Generation III
- Generation IV
- Generation V
- Generation VI
- Generation VII
- Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives
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Carvanha (Japanese: キバニア Kibanha) is a dual-type Water/Dark Pokémon introduced in Generation III.
It evolves into Sharpedo starting at level 30.
Biology
Carvanha is a fish Pokémon with a body covered in tiny, sharp denticles. The top half of its spherical body is blue, while the bottom half is red with a yellow, four-pointed star below its mouth. It has two yellow dorsal fins above its eyes that resemble shark fins, and a matching pelvic fin on its belly. Its pectoral fins are also yellow. The caudal fin is composed of two red spines with a thin yellow membrane stretched between them.
It has powerful jaws and razor-sharp teeth that are able to chew through solid steel, rip up boat hulls, and rip wooden boats to pieces. As a result, sailors avoid getting their boats dented by it at all costs. Carvanha has been responsible for the destruction of many boats that come into contact with it. They mercilessly swarm any intruder and prey that invades their territory, but they become timid when alone. It only attacks when in a group of five or more, becoming instantly vicious. Carvanha is drawn towards the scent of blood. It lives in rivers that course through jungles, as well as temperate regions. Each Carvanha school has their own territory. It competes with Basculin for food.
In the anime
Main series
Major appearances
Multiple Carvanha debuted in A Corphish Out of Water. When Ash had to take his sick Corphish to a Pokémon Center, he had to cross a river that was infested with them.
In The Sun, the Scare, the Secret Lair!, James tried to catch a Carvanha with a bazooka-powered net, only for it to bite through the net and escape.
In The Cuteness Quotient!, Jessie pulled a Carvanha from the Rocket Prize Master during their scheme to steal the Pokémon participating in the Friendship Festival.
Minor appearances
In A Three Team Scheme!, Shelly's Carvanha was swimming in a lake located underground in a Secret Base built by Keanu.
A Carvanha appeared in Whiscash and Ash.
A Carvanha appeared in the opening sequence of Destiny Deoxys.
In Pinch Healing!, multiple Carvanha were living in Fennel Valley.
In Up Close and Personable!, a Carvanha was living in the lake near the Pokémon Summer Academy.
Multiple Carvanha appeared in Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction.
A Carvanha appeared in Alola to New Adventure!.
Two Carvanha appeared in Yo, Ho, Ho! Go, Popplio!, during a fantasy.
A Carvanha appeared in Pikachu's Exciting Adventure!.
Pokédex entries
Entry |
AG024 |
Carvanha |
Ash's Pokédex |
Carvanha, the Savage Pokémon. Carvanha has powerful jaws and razor-sharp teeth able to chew through solid steel. Carvanha will form packs and attack any invaders in its territory. |
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Pokémon Generations
Carvanha in
Pokémon Generations
In The Cavern, a wild Carvanha was in the waters that surrounded the Seafloor Cavern.
In the manga
Carvanha in
Pokémon Adventures
Pocket Monsters DP
A Carvanha appeared in PMDP17.
Pokémon Adventures
Carvanha was one of the Pokémon owned by Aqua Admin Amber, first appearing in Lombre Larceny. Amber used Carvanha's Rough Skin to wear down Sapphire's Torchic and Aron. It was later left behind at the Seafloor Cavern to cover for its Trainer as he made his escape.
A Carvanha appeared in Omega Alpha Adventure 8, under the ownership of a Team Aqua Grunt.
In Omega Alpha Adventure 13, a second Matt appears using a Carvanha at Mossdeep City to attack Sapphire to prevent her from stopping Zinnia's plan.
In the TCG
- Main article: Carvanha (TCG)
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III. |
Generation III |
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Hoenn
#097 |
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Kanto
#— |
Ruby |
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. |
Sapphire |
If anything invades Carvanha's territory, it will swarm and tear at the intruder with its pointed fangs. On its own, however, this Pokémon turns suddenly timid. |
Emerald |
Carvanha attack ships in swarms, making them sink. Although it is said to be a very vicious Pokémon, it timidly flees as soon as it finds itself alone. |
FireRed |
It lives in massive rivers that course through jungles. It swarms prey that enter its territory. |
LeafGreen |
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Generation IV |
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Sinnoh
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Johto
#— |
Diamond |
They swarm any foe that invades their territory. Their sharp fangs can tear out boat hulls. |
Pearl |
Platinum |
HeartGold |
They form packs to attack boats and rip out their hulls to sink them. They live in rivers in the jungle. |
SoulSilver |
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Generation V |
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Unova
#— |
Black |
They swarm any foe that invades their territory. Their sharp fangs can tear out boat hulls. |
White |
Black 2 |
They swarm any foe that invades their territory. Their sharp fangs can tear out boat hulls. |
White 2 |
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Generation VI |
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Kalos
Central #055 |
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Hoenn
#102 |
X |
They form packs to attack boats and rip out their hulls to sink them. They live in rivers in the jungle. |
Y |
It lives in massive rivers that course through jungles. It swarms prey that enter its territory. |
Omega Ruby |
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. |
Alpha Sapphire |
If anything invades Carvanha's territory, it will swarm and tear at the intruder with its pointed fangs. On its own, however, this Pokémon turns suddenly timid. |
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Generation VII |
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Alola
SM: #264 |
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Alola
USUM: #345 |
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Kanto
#— |
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!. |
Sun |
Each school has its own territory. Any intruders are mercilessly attacked with fangs bared. |
Moon |
If they scent the faintest trace of blood, they rush to attack en masse. When alone, they're rather cowardly. |
Ultra Sun |
They're such cowards that they won't hunt alone. When five or so of them get together, they suddenly turn ferocious! |
Ultra Moon |
With its sturdy jaws and fangs, it can easily chomp wooden boats to splinters. It fights with Basculin over food. |
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Generation VIII |
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Galar
Isle of Armor #111 |
Sword |
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. |
Shield |
These Pokémon have sharp fangs and powerful jaws. Sailors avoid Carvanha dens at all costs. |
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III. |
Generation III |
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Ruby |
Sapphire |
Routes 118 and 119 (Good Rod or Super Rod) |
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Emerald |
Routes 118 and 119 (Good Rod or Super Rod) |
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FireRed |
LeafGreen |
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Colosseum |
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XD |
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Generation IV |
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Diamond |
Pearl |
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Platinum |
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HeartGold |
SoulSilver |
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Pal Park |
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Pokéwalker |
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Generation V |
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Black |
White |
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Black 2 |
White 2 |
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Dream World |
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Generation VI |
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X |
Y |
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Omega Ruby |
Alpha Sapphire |
Routes 118 and 119 (Good Rod or Super Rod) |
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Generation VII |
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Sun |
Moon |
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Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
Poni Breaker Coast (Fishing) |
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Let's Go Pikachu |
Let's Go Eevee |
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Generation VIII |
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Sword |
Shield |
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Expansion Pass |
Training Lowlands (Fishing) |
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III. |
Generation III |
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Pinball: R&S |
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Trozei! |
Secret Storage 11, Huge Storage 4, Endless Level 10, Mr. Who's Den |
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MD Red |
MD Blue |
Stormy Sea (35F-39F), Silver Trench (30F-39F), Far-off Sea (30F-39F), Fantasy Strait (B30) |
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Ranger |
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Generation IV |
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MD Time |
MD Darkness |
Surrounded Sea (B1F-B14F) |
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MD Sky |
Surrounded Sea (B1F-B14F) |
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PokéPark Wii |
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Ranger: GS |
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Generation V |
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Rumble Blast |
Beach: Challenger's Ground |
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Rumble U |
Secret Warehouse: The Enemies Within |
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Generation VI |
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Battle Trozei |
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Shuffle |
Prasino Woods: Stage 591
Event: Pokémon Safari (First release) |
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Rumble World |
Sapphire Sea: Sea of Origin (All Areas), Silver Isles: Windy Sea (All Areas) |
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Generation VII |
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Rumble Rush |
Celebi Sea, Butterfree Sea, Rayquaza Sea, Celebi SeaFinal |
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In events
ORAS |
Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo Carvanha Egg |
All |
Japan |
1 |
January 17 to March 1, 2015 |
ORAS |
Pokémon Center Hiroshima Carvanha Egg |
Japanese Region |
Japan |
1 |
April 1 to 30, 2016 |
Held items
Game |
Held Item(s) |
Pokémon XD |
BlackGlasses (100%) |
Diamond |
Pearl |
DeepSeaTooth (5%) |
Platinum |
Black |
White |
DeepSeaTooth (5%) |
Black 2 |
White 2 |
DeepSeaTooth (5%) |
X |
Y |
Deep Sea Tooth (5%) |
Omega Ruby |
Alpha Sapphire |
Deep Sea Tooth (5%) |
Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
Deep Sea Tooth (5%) |
Stats
Base stats
Stat |
Range |
At Lv. 50 |
At Lv. 100 |
HP:
45
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105 - 152 |
200 - 294 |
Attack:
90
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85 - 156 |
166 - 306 |
Defense:
20
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22 - 79 |
40 - 152 |
Sp. Atk:
65
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63 - 128 |
121 - 251 |
Sp. Def:
20
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22 - 79 |
40 - 152 |
Speed:
65
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63 - 128 |
121 - 251 |
Total:
305
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Other Pokémon with this total |
- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation VIII, this Pokémon is: |
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Notes: |
- If Miracle Eye is used by an opponent or this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of Psychic-type moves is 1×.
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Learnset
By leveling up
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Move |
1 |
Aqua Jet |
Water |
Physical |
40 |
100% |
20 |
1 |
Leer |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
30 |
4 |
Poison Fang |
Poison |
Physical |
50 |
100% |
15 |
8 |
Focus Energy |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
30 |
12 |
Scary Face |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
10 |
16 |
Bite |
Dark |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
25 |
20 |
Ice Fang |
Ice |
Physical |
65 |
95% |
15 |
24 |
Screech |
Normal |
Status |
— |
85% |
40 |
28 |
Swagger |
Normal |
Status |
— |
85% |
15 |
32 |
Crunch |
Dark |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
15 |
36 |
Agility |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
30 |
40 |
Liquidation |
Water |
Physical |
85 |
100% |
10 |
44 |
Take Down |
Normal |
Physical |
90 |
85% |
20 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Carvanha
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Carvanha
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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By TM/TR
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Move |
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TM16 |
Screech |
Normal |
Status |
— |
85% |
40 |
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TM21 |
Rest |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM23 |
Thief |
Dark |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
25 |
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TM24 |
Snore |
Normal |
Special |
50 |
100% |
15 |
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TM25 |
Protect |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM26 |
Scary Face |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
10 |
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TM27 |
Icy Wind |
Ice |
Special |
55 |
95% |
15 |
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TM31 |
Attract |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
15 |
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TM33 |
Rain Dance |
Water |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
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TM35 |
Hail |
Ice |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TM36 |
Whirlpool |
Water |
Special |
35 |
85% |
15 |
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TM39 |
Facade |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
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TM40 |
Swift |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
—% |
20 |
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TM45 |
Dive |
Water |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
10 |
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TM52 |
Bounce |
Flying |
Physical |
85 |
85% |
5 |
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TM55 |
Brine |
Water |
Special |
65 |
100% |
10 |
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TM57 |
Payback |
Dark |
Physical |
50 |
100% |
10 |
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TM58 |
Assurance |
Dark |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
10 |
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TM67 |
Ice Fang |
Ice |
Physical |
65 |
95% |
15 |
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TM76 |
Round |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
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TM79 |
Retaliate |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
5 |
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TM85 |
Snarl |
Dark |
Special |
55 |
95% |
15 |
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TR03 |
Hydro Pump |
Water |
Special |
110 |
80% |
5 |
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TR04 |
Surf |
Water |
Special |
90 |
100% |
15 |
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TR05 |
Ice Beam |
Ice |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
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TR06 |
Blizzard |
Ice |
Special |
110 |
70% |
5 |
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TR12 |
Agility |
Psychic |
Status |
— |
—% |
30 |
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TR13 |
Focus Energy |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
30 |
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TR16 |
Waterfall |
Water |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
15 |
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TR20 |
Substitute |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR26 |
Endure |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR27 |
Sleep Talk |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
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TR32 |
Crunch |
Dark |
Physical |
80 |
100% |
15 |
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TR35 |
Uproar |
Normal |
Special |
90 |
100% |
10 |
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TR37 |
Taunt |
Dark |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
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TR58 |
Dark Pulse |
Dark |
Special |
80 |
100% |
15 |
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TR69 |
Zen Headbutt |
Psychic |
Physical |
80 |
90% |
15 |
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TR84 |
Scald |
Water |
Special |
80 |
100% |
15 |
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TR97 |
Psychic Fangs |
Psychic |
Physical |
85 |
100% |
10 |
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TR98 |
Liquidation |
Water |
Physical |
85 |
100% |
10 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Carvanha
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Carvanha
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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By breeding
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Move |
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Ancient Power |
Rock |
Special |
60 |
100% |
5 |
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Destiny Bond |
Ghost |
Status |
— |
—% |
5 |
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Double-Edge |
Normal |
Physical |
120 |
100% |
15 |
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Thrash |
Normal |
Physical |
120 |
100% |
10 |
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Water Pulse |
Water |
Special |
60 |
100% |
20 |
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Carvanha in Generation VIII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Carvanha in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Carvanha
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Carvanha
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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By tutoring
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Move |
Sw |
Sh |
EP |
Flip Turn |
Water |
Physical |
60 |
100% |
20 |
Sw |
Sh |
EP |
Scale Shot |
Dragon |
Physical |
25 |
90% |
20 |
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Carvanha
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Carvanha
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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By transfer from another generation
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Gen. |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Captivate × |
Normal |
Status |
— |
100% |
20 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Confide |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Double Team |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
15 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Frustration × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Fury Cutter |
Bug |
Physical |
40 |
95% |
20 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Hidden Power × |
Normal |
Special |
60 |
100% |
15 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Mimic |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
10 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Mud-Slap |
Ground |
Special |
20 |
100% |
10 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Natural Gift × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
15 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Rage × |
Normal |
Physical |
20 |
100% |
20 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Refresh |
Normal |
Status |
— |
—% |
20 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Return × |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
100% |
20 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Secret Power × |
Normal |
Physical |
70 |
100% |
20 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Spite |
Ghost |
Status |
— |
100% |
10 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Super Fang |
Normal |
Physical |
— |
90% |
10 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Torment |
Dark |
Status |
— |
100% |
15 |
III |
IV |
V |
VI |
VII |
Toxic |
Poison |
Status |
— |
90% |
10 |
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- A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Carvanha
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Carvanha
- × indicates a move that cannot be used in Generation VIII
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations
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TCG-only moves
Move |
Card |
Slash |
Carvanha (Secret Wonders 81) |
Splash |
Team Aqua's Carvanha (EX Team Magma vs Team Aqua 48) |
Side game data
Evolution
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Level 30
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Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III. |
Generation III |
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Ruby |
Sapphire |
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Emerald |
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FireRed |
LeafGreen |
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Front |
Back |
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Front |
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Front |
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Generation IV |
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Diamond |
Pearl |
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Platinum |
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HeartGold |
SoulSilver |
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Back |
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Front |
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Front |
Back |
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Generation V |
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Black |
White |
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Black 2 |
White 2 |
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Front |
Back |
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Front |
Back |
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Generation VI |
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X |
Y |
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Omega Ruby |
Alpha Sapphire |
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Front |
Back |
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Front |
Back |
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Generation VII |
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Sun |
Moon |
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Ultra Sun |
Ultra Moon |
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Front |
Back |
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Front |
Back |
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Generation VIII |
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Sword |
Shield |
400px |
400px |
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For other sprites and images, please see
Carvanha images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
Trivia
- Carvanha is tied with Magikarp, Attack Forme Deoxys, Igglybuff, Caterpie, Weedle and Stonjourner for the lowest base Special Defense stat of all Pokémon.
- Carvanha has the lowest base Defense stat of all Dark-type Pokémon.
- Carvanha and Sharpedo are the only Dark-type Pokémon to have a piscine body.
Origin
Carvanha is mostly based on piranhas.
Name origin
Carvanha may be a combination of carve or carnivore and piranha. It may also be related to Carcharodon carcharias ("sharp-toothed shark"), the Great White Shark.
Kibanha may be a combination of 牙 kiba (fang) and piranha.
In other languages
Language |
Title |
Meaning |
Japanese |
キバニア Kibanha |
From 牙 kiba and piranha |
French |
Carvanha |
Same as English name |
Spanish |
Carvanha |
Same as English name |
German |
Kanivanha |
From its English name |
Italian |
Carvanha |
Same as English name |
Korean |
샤프니아 Sharpnia |
From the English sharp and piranha |
Cantonese Chinese |
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Mandarin Chinese |
利牙魚 / 利牙鱼 Lìyáyú'' |
Literally "Sharp-teethed fish" |
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[hide]More languages |
Hindi |
कारभानहा Carvanha |
Transcription of English name |
Russian |
Карванья Karvan'ya |
Transcription of English name |
Thai |
คิบาเนีย Khibania |
Transcription of Japanese name |
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External links
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