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Carracosta

Carracosta

Crown #148 in the Sword and Shield Pokédex • Prototurtle Pokémon

Carracosta

Crown #148 in the Sword and Shield Pokédex • Prototurtle Pokémon

Stats

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

Min

Max

HP

74

258

352

Attack

108

198

346

Defense

133

243

401

Sp. Atk

83

153

291

Sp. Def

65

121

251

Speed

32

62

179

Total

495

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.

Tirtouga

Archen

Carracosta normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Carracosta sprite

Shiny

Carracosta

Prototurtle Pokémon

Crown #148
WaterRock

Height

1.2 m (3'11")

Weight

81 kg (178.6 lbs)

Abilities

Solid RockSturdySwift Swim(Hidden Ability)

It's Super Effective

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

Weak to

Grass

Electric

Fighting

Ground

Resists

Fire

0.25×

Normal

0.5×

Ice

0.5×

Poison

0.5×

Flying

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Crown Tundra #148
EV yield
2 Def
Catch rate
45
Base Exp.
173

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg Groups
Water 1Water 3
Gender
87.5% male
12.5% female
Egg cycles
30 (7,680 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.
Pokémon Sword box art

Sword

Carracosta completely devours its prey—bones, shells, and all. Because of this, Carracosta’s own shell grows thick and sturdy.

Pokémon Shield box art

Shield

This Pokémon emerges from the water in search of prey despite the fact that it moves more slowly on land.

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Tirtouga

Tirtouga

Crown #147

Level 37

Carracosta

Carracosta

Crown #148

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
StartWater GunWaterSpecial4010025

The target is blasted with a forceful shot of water.

StartWithdrawWaterStatus--40

The user withdraws its body into its hard shell, raising its Defense stat.

StartProtectNormalStatus--10

This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

StartAqua JetWaterPhysical4010020

The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. This move always goes first.

9Smack DownRockPhysical5010015

The user throws a stone or similar projectile to attack the target. A flying Pokémon will fall to the ground when it’s hit.

12Ancient PowerRockSpecial601005

The user attacks with a prehistoric power. This may also raise all the user’s stats at once.

15BiteDarkPhysical6010025

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

18Wide GuardRockStatus--10

The user and its allies are protected from wide-ranging attacks for one turn.

21BrineWaterSpecial6510010

If the target’s HP is half or less, this attack will hit with double the power.

24Rock SlideRockPhysical759010

Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.

27CrunchDarkPhysical8010015

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

30CurseGhostStatus--10

A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.

33Iron DefenseSteelStatus--15

The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.

36Aqua TailWaterPhysical909010

The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm.

41Rain DanceWaterStatus--5

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves.

46Hydro PumpWaterSpecial110805

The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.

51Shell SmashNormalStatus--15

The user breaks its shell, which lowers Defense and Sp. Def stats but sharply raises its Attack, Sp. Atk, and Speed stats.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Technical Records in Pokémon Sword and Shield.
Class
Description
TM08Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150905

The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn.

TM09Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905

The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn.

TM15DigGroundPhysical8010010

The user burrows into the ground, then attacks on the next turn.

TM21RestPsychicStatus--5

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

TM22Rock SlideRockPhysical759010

Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.

TM24SnoreNormalSpecial5010015

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

TM25ProtectNormalStatus--10

This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM27Icy WindIceSpecial559515

The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers opposing Pokémon’s Speed stats.

TM31AttractNormalStatus-10015

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

TM32SandstormRockStatus--10

A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types.

TM33Rain DanceWaterStatus--5

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves.

TM36WhirlpoolWaterSpecial358515

The user traps the target in a violent swirling whirlpool for four to five turns.

TM39FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.

TM45DiveWaterPhysical8010010

Diving on the first turn, the user floats up and attacks on the next turn.

TM48Rock TombRockPhysical609515

Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement.

TM53Mud ShotGroundSpecial559515

The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat.

TM54Rock BlastRockPhysical259010

The user hurls hard rocks at the target. Two to five rocks are launched in a row.

TM55BrineWaterSpecial6510010

If the target’s HP is half or less, this attack will hit with double the power.

TM61Guard SwapPsychicStatus--10

The user employs its psychic power to switch changes to its Defense and Sp. Def stats with the target.

TM76RoundNormalSpecial6010015

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.

TM81BulldozeGroundPhysical6010020

The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit.

TM83Razor ShellWaterPhysical759510

The user cuts its target with sharp shells. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

TR01Body SlamNormalPhysical8510015

The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

TR03Hydro PumpWaterSpecial110805

The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.

TR04SurfWaterSpecial9010015

The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave.

TR05Ice BeamIceSpecial9010010

The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen.

TR06BlizzardIceSpecial110705

A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen.

TR07Low KickFightingPhysical-10020

A powerful low kick that makes the target fall over. The heavier the target, the greater the move’s power.

TR10EarthquakeGroundPhysical10010010

The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.

TR16WaterfallWaterPhysical8010015

The user charges at the target and may make it flinch.

TR20SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user’s decoy.

TR26EndureNormalStatus--10

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TR27Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

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

TR31Iron TailSteelPhysical1007515

The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

TR32CrunchDarkPhysical8010015

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

TR39SuperpowerFightingPhysical1201005

The user attacks the target with great power. However, this also lowers the user’s Attack and Defense stats.

TR45Muddy WaterWaterSpecial908510

The user attacks by shooting muddy water at opposing Pokémon. This may also lower their accuracy.

TR46Iron DefenseSteelStatus--15

The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.

TR64Focus BlastFightingSpecial120705

The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

TR67Earth PowerGroundSpecial9010010

The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

TR69Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical809015

The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. This may also make the target flinch.

TR74Iron HeadSteelPhysical8010015

The user slams the target with its steel-hard head. This may also make the target flinch.

TR75Stone EdgeRockPhysical100805

The user stabs the target from below with sharpened stones. Critical hits land more easily.

TR76Stealth RockRockStatus--20

The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap hurts opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.

TR84ScaldWaterSpecial8010015

The user shoots boiling hot water at its target. This may also leave the target with a burn.

TR98LiquidationWaterPhysical8510010

The user slams into the target using a full-force blast of water. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Description
Meteor BeamRockSpecial1209010

In this two-turn attack, the user gathers space power and boosts its Sp. Atk stat, then attacks the target on the next turn.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Solid Rock

Ability Slot 1

Reduces the power of supereffective attacks taken.

Decreases damage taken from super-effective moves by 1/4.

Sturdy

Ability Slot 2

It cannot be knocked out with one hit. One-hit KO moves cannot knock it out, either.

Prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP.

Swift Swim(Hidden Ability)

Boosts the Pokémon’s Speed stat in rain.

Doubles Speed during rain.

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#566

Archen

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