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Carnivine

Carnivine

#289 in the Black 2 and White 2 Pokédex • Bug Catcher Pokémon

Carnivine

#289 in the Black 2 and White 2 Pokédex • Bug Catcher Pokémon

Stats

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

HP

74

258

352

Attack

100

184

328

Defense

72

134

267

Sp. Atk

90

166

306

Sp. Def

72

134

267

Speed

46

87

210

Total

454

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Toxicroak

Finneon

Carnivine normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Carnivine sprite

Shiny

Carnivine

Bug Catcher Pokémon

#289
Grass

Height

1.4 m (4'07")

Weight

27 kg (59.5 lbs)

Abilities

Levitate

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Carnivine takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

Fire

Ice

Poison

Flying

Bug

Resists

Water

0.5×

Electric

0.5×

Grass

0.5×

Ground

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Updated Unova #289
EV yield
2 Atk
Catch rate
200
Base Exp.
159

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg Groups
Grass
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
25 (6,400 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.
Pokémon Black 2 box art

Pokémon Black 2

Using its tentacles to lash itself to trees, it lies in wait for prey, luring it close with sweet-smelling drool.

Pokémon White 2 box art

Pokémon White 2

Using its tentacles to lash itself to trees, it lies in wait for prey, luring it close with sweet-smelling drool.

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
Carnivine

Carnivine

#289

No evolutions

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
Black 2
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Route 18

Road 18

Walking in dark grass6610%

-

Route 18

Road 18

Walking in tall grass or a cave5810%

-

White 2
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Route 18

Road 18

Walking in dark grass6610%

-

Route 18

Road 18

Walking in tall grass or a cave5810%

-

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
StartBindNormalPhysical158520

Things such as long bodies or tentacles are used to bind and squeeze the target for four to five turns.

StartGrowthNormalStatus--40

The user’s body grows all at once, raising the Attack and Sp. Atk stats.

7BiteDarkPhysical6010025

The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. It may make the target flinch.

11Vine WhipGrassPhysical3510015

The target is struck with slender, whiplike vines to inflict damage.

17Sweet ScentNormalStatus-10020

A sweet scent that lowers the opposing team’s evasiveness. It also lures wild Pokémon if used in grass, etc.

21IngrainGrassStatus--20

The user lays roots that restore its HP on every turn. Because it is rooted, it can’t switch out.

27Feint AttackDarkPhysical60-20

The user approaches the target disarmingly, then throws a sucker punch. It hits without fail.

31Leaf TornadoGrassSpecial659010

The user attacks its target by encircling it in sharp leaves. This attack may also lower the target’s accuracy.

37StockpileNormalStatus--20

The user charges up power and raises both its Defense and Sp. Def. The move can be used three times.

37Spit UpNormalSpecial-10010

The power stored using the move Stockpile is released at once in an attack. The more power is stored, the greater the damage.

37SwallowNormalStatus--10

The power stored using the move Stockpile is absorbed by the user to heal its HP. Storing more power heals more HP.

41CrunchDarkPhysical8010015

The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

47Wring OutNormalSpecial-1005

The user powerfully wrings the target. The more HP the target has, the greater this attack’s power.

51Power WhipGrassPhysical1208510

The user violently whirls its vines or tentacles to harshly lash the target.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2.
Class
Description
TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-9010

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial110015

A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.

TM11Sunny DayFireStatus--5

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.

TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150905

The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

TM22Solar BeamGrassSpecial12010010

A two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the second turn.

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

TM32Double TeamNormalStatus--15

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

TM36Sludge BombPoisonSpecial9010010

Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. It may also poison the target.

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.

TM44RestPsychicStatus--5

The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.

TM45AttractNormalStatus-10015

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

TM46ThiefDarkPhysical4010010

The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item.

TM48RoundNormalSpecial6010015

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.

TM53Energy BallGrassSpecial8010010

The user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.

TM56FlingDarkPhysical-10010

The user flings its held item at the target to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.

TM66PaybackDarkPhysical5010010

If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled.

TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905

The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.

TM70FlashNormalStatus-10020

The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target’s accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves.

TM75Swords DanceNormalStatus--30

A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.

TM86Grass KnotGrassSpecial-10020

The user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the damage.

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-9015

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

TM90SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

HM01CutNormalPhysical509530

The target is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Description
BindNormalPhysical158520

Things such as long bodies or tentacles are used to bind and squeeze the target for four to five turns.

Bug BiteBugPhysical6010020

The user bites the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.

Gastro AcidPoisonStatus-10010

The user hurls up its stomach acids on the target. The fluid eliminates the effect of the target’s Ability.

Giga DrainGrassSpecial7510010

A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

Knock OffDarkPhysical2010020

The user slaps down the target’s held item, preventing that item from being used in the battle.

Seed BombGrassPhysical8010015

The user slams a barrage of hard-shelled seeds down on the target from above.

Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

SnoreNormalSpecial4010015

An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

SynthesisGrassStatus--5

The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather.

Worry SeedGrassStatus-10010

A seed that causes worry is planted on the target. It prevents sleep by making its Ability Insomnia.

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.
Class
Description
Giga DrainGrassSpecial7510010

A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

Grass WhistleGrassStatus-5515

The user plays a pleasant melody that lulls the target into a deep sleep.

Leech SeedGrassStatus-9010

A seed is planted on the target. It steals some HP from the target every turn.

Magical LeafGrassSpecial60-20

The user scatters curious leaves that chase the target. This attack will not miss.

Rage PowderBugStatus--20

The user scatters a cloud of irritating powder to draw attention to itself. Opponents aim only at the user.

Razor LeafGrassPhysical559525

Sharp-edged leaves are launched to slash at the opposing team. Critical hits land more easily.

SlamNormalPhysical807520

The target is slammed with a long tail, vines, etc., to inflict damage.

Sleep PowderGrassStatus-7515

The user scatters a big cloud of sleep-inducing dust around the target.

Stun SporeGrassStatus-7530

The user scatters a cloud of paralyzing powder. It may leave the target with paralysis.

SynthesisGrassStatus--5

The user restores its own HP. The amount of HP regained varies with the weather.

Worry SeedGrassStatus-10010

A seed that causes worry is planted on the target. It prevents sleep by making its Ability Insomnia.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Levitate

Ability Slot 1

Gives full immunity to all Ground-type moves.

Evades Ground moves.

#291

Toxicroak

#456

Finneon

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