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Carvanha in Pokémon X & Y

#55 in the X and Y Pokédex • Savage Pokémon

Carvanha in the National Pokédex
Carvanha sprite

Normal

Shiny Carvanha sprite

Shiny

Pokédex entries

Pokémon X

They form packs to attack boats and rip out their hulls to sink them. They live in rivers in the jungle.

Pokémon Y

It lives in massive rivers that course through jungles. It swarms prey that enter its territory.

Pokémon details

Types

WaterDark

Category

Savage Pokémon

Height

0.8 m (2'07")

Weight

20.8 kg (45.9 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0318

Pokédex

#55

Carvanha in Other Games

National Dex page

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

Min

Max

HP

45

200

294

Attack

90

166

306

Defense

20

40

152

Sp. Atk

65

121

251

Sp. Def

20

40

152

Speed

65

121

251

Total

305

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.

Type-only matchups for Carvanha, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Central Kalos #55
EV yield
1 Atk
Catch rate
225
Base Exp.
61

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
20

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

Carvanha

#55

Level 30

Sharpedo

Sharpedo

#56

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
X
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Route 22

Road 22

Fishing with a Good Rod2535%

-

Y
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Route 22

Road 22

Fishing with a Good Rod2535%

-

Items this Pokémon may hold when encountered in the wild.

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
StartLeer

The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers the Defense stat.

Normal-10030
StartBite

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

Dark6010025
6Rage

As long as this move is in use, the power of rage raises the Attack stat each time the user is hit in battle.

Normal2010020
8Focus Energy

The user takes a deep breath and focuses so that critical hits land more easily.

Normal--30
11Scary Face

The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat.

Normal-10010
16Ice Fang

The user bites with cold-infused fangs. This may also make the target flinch or leave it frozen.

Ice659515
18Screech

An earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target’s Defense stat.

Normal-8540
21Swagger

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

Normal-9015
26Assurance

If the target has already taken some damage in the same turn, this attack’s power is doubled.

Dark6010010
28Crunch

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

Dark8010015
31Aqua Jet

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

Water4010020
36Agility

The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply raises the Speed stat.

Psychic--30
38Take Down

A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.

Normal908520

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon X and Y.
Class
TM06Toxic

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

Poison-9010
TM07Hail

The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except the Ice type.

Ice--10
TM10Hidden Power

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

Normal6010015
TM12Taunt

The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.

Dark-10020
TM13Ice Beam

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

Ice9010010
TM14Blizzard

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

Ice110705
TM17Protect

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

Normal--10
TM18Rain Dance

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.

Water--5
TM21Frustration

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

Normal-10020
TM27Return

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

Normal-10020
TM32Double Team

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

Normal--15
TM41Torment

The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.

Dark-10015
TM42Facade

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

Normal7010020
TM44Rest

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

Psychic--10
TM45Attract

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

Normal-10015
TM46Thief

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

Dark6010025
TM48Round

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

Normal6010015
TM55Scald

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

Water8010015
TM66Payback

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

Dark5010010
TM67Retaliate

The user gets revenge for a fainted ally. If an ally fainted in the previous turn, this move becomes more powerful.

Normal701005
TM87Swagger

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

Normal-9015
TM88Sleep Talk

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

Normal--10
TM90Substitute

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

Normal--10
TM95Snarl

The user yells as if it’s ranting about something, which lowers the Sp. Atk stat of opposing Pokémon.

Dark559515
TM97Dark Pulse

The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. This may also make the target flinch.

Dark8010015
TM100Confide

The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Normal--20
HM03Surf

The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave. This can also be used for crossing water.

Water9010015
HM05Waterfall

The user charges at the target and may make it flinch. This can also be used to climb a waterfall.

Water8010015

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.
Class
Ancient Power

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

Rock601005
Brine

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

Water6510010
Destiny Bond

When this move is used, if the user faints, the Pokémon that landed the knockout hit also faints.

Ghost--5
Double-Edge

A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot.

Normal12010015
Hydro Pump

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

Water110805
Swift

Star-shaped rays are shot at the opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.

Normal60-20
Thrash

The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.

Normal12010010

These require the labeled trade, transfer or breeding route. Generation III/IV imports must first reach Generation V; Virtual Console Pokémon cannot be imported into X/Y. Kyurem must be unfused for transfer. Individual options do not certify every four-move combination.
Class
Acquisition source
Bounce

The user bounces up high, then drops on the target on the second turn. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Flying85855

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Bounce

The user bounces up high, then drops on the target on the second turn. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Flying85855

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Captivate

If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat.

Normal-10020

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Dive

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

Water8010010

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Dive

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

Water8010010

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Endure

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

Normal--10

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Fury Cutter

The target is slashed with scythes or claws. This attack becomes more powerful if it hits in succession.

Bug409520

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Icy Wind

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

Ice559515

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Icy Wind

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

Ice559515

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Mimic

The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.

Normal--10

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Mud-Slap

The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

Ground2010010

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Natural Gift

The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines the move’s type and power.

Normal-10015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Poison Fang

The user bites the target with toxic fangs. This may also leave the target badly poisoned.

Poison5010015

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Secret Power

The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its additional effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

Normal7010020

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Secret Power

The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its additional effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

Normal7010020

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Snore

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

Normal5010015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Snore

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

Normal5010015

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Spite

The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it.

Ghost-10010

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Spite

The user unleashes its grudge on the move last used by the target by cutting 4 PP from it.

Ghost-10010

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Super Fang

The user chomps hard on the target with its sharp front fangs. This cuts the target’s HP in half.

Normal-9010

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Super Fang

The user chomps hard on the target with its sharp front fangs. This cuts the target’s HP in half.

Normal-9010

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Uproar

The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no one can fall asleep.

Normal9010010

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Uproar

The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no one can fall asleep.

Normal9010010

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Water Pulse

The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target.

Water6010020

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Water Pulse

The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target.

Water6010020

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Whirlpool

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

Water358515

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Zen Headbutt

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

Psychic809015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Zen Headbutt

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

Psychic809015

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Rough Skin

Ability Slot 1

Inflicts damage to the attacker on contact.

Damages attacking Pokémon for 1/8 their max HP on contact.

Speed Boost(Hidden Ability)

Its Speed stat is gradually boosted.

Raises Speed one stage after each turn.

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