Physical
Hazard Setter
BTier
50Speed · Slow

Stats & Training

Defense leads and HP gets almost nothing. That's Carbink's stat line in a nutshell. 2 stats sit in respectable range, but the spread is brutal. Moderately hard to find and yields 2 Defense and Sp. Def EVs.

Base Stats
High
HP50
D
Attack50
D
Defense150
S
Sp. Atk50
D
Sp. Def150
S
Speed50
D
Total500
Details
Catch Rate
Challenging60 / 255
Growth Rate
Slow1.25M XP
Height0.3 m
1'00"Tiny
Weight5.7 kg
12.6 lbsFeather
Base XP100
Average
Abilities
Clear BodyPopular
Prevents stats from being lowered by other Pokémon.
SturdyHAPopular
Prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP.
EV Yield
HPAtkDef+1SpASpD+1Spe
Defense training target
Pokedex Entries
No Legends Z A entries available

When beset by attackers, Carbink wipes them all out by firing high-energy beams from the gems embedded in its body.

Carbink Weakness

Carbink's Rock/Fairy typing leaves it vulnerable to Steel, Water, Grass, and Ground. Steel hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. It shrugs off Dragon-type attacks completely. 5 resistances help offset the weaknesses. Carbink's overall bulk (50/150/150) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.

Carbink Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
4x (Critical)Steel
2x (Weak)Water, Grass, Ground
0.5x (Resist)Normal, Fire, Flying, Bug, Dark
0x (Immune)Dragon
Type ChartAvg
4Weak
5Resist
1Immune
Score-2
4xCritical
Steel
2xWeak
WaterGrassGround
½xResist
NormalFireFlyingBugDark
¼xResist
None
0xImmune
Dragon
STAB (7)
FireIceFlyingBugFightingDragonDark
How to Beat Carbink in Legends: Z-A (Best Counters)
Greninja
Greninja
WaterDark
S
Water is super effective against CarbinkView Greninja →

Legends: Z-A Evolution

Breeding is the whole story for Carbink. No compatible partners through two egg groups, eggs are average hatch time, and you won't need to evolve anything. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

No Evolution
Carbink
#703CarbinkDoes not evolve
Breeding is not available in this game

Legends: Z-A Carbink Best Moveset

Stealth Rock is the priority every time Carbink comes in. Relaxed nature and max HP and Defense EVs keep it alive long enough to get layers down, while Leftovers provides passive recovery each turn. Sturdy rounds it out.

Best Build

Solid pick
Ability
Sturdy
Item
LeftoversSUSTAIN
Best Nature for Carbink
Relaxed+DEF

Carbink best EVs are HP and Defense

EVs

Hazard Setter Moveset

  • Body Press
  • MoonblastSTAB
  • Stealth RockSTAB
  • Iron Defense

Moves

Level-up moves are just the starting point for Carbink. TMs unlock Normal and Steel coverage and more and turn a straightforward STAB kit around Meteor Beam and Stone Edge into something with actual range.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Harden
D——30Normal
Lv 1
Tackle
D4010035Normal
Lv 12
Rock Throw
—509015Rock
Lv 15
Take Down
D908520Normal
Lv 23
Dazzling Gleam
C8010010Fairy
Lv 25
Iron Defense
A——15Steel
Lv 28
Power Gem
C8010020Rock
Lv 30
Light Screen
B——30Psychic
Lv 32
Flash Cannon
D8010010Steel
Lv 35
Rock Slide
D759010Rock
Lv 38
Stealth Rock
S——20Rock
Lv 45
Moonblast
S9510015Fairy
Lv 52
Stone Edge
C100805Rock

TM Moves

TM
TM120
Ancient Power
B601005Rock
TM33
Body Slam
D8510015Normal
TM06
Calm Mind
A——20Psychic
TM92
Dazzling Gleam
C8010010Fairy
TM56
Double-Edge
C12010015Normal
TM52
Earth Power
D9010010Ground
TM35
Endure+4
C——10Normal
TM109
Facade
D7010020Normal
TM84
Flash Cannon
D8010010Steel
TM55
Giga Impact
C150905Normal
TM44
Hyper Beam
C150905Normal
TM80
Iron Defense
A——15Steel
TM58
Iron Head
D8010015Steel
TM16
Light Screen
B——30Psychic
TM126
Magnet Bomb
—60—20Steel
TM156
Meteor Beam
C1209010Rock
TM19
Power Gem
C8010020Rock
TM17
Protect+4
S——10Normal
TM63
Psychic
D9010010Psychic
TM31
Reflect
C——20Psychic
TM12
Rock Slide
D759010Rock
TM36
Rock Tomb
D609515Rock
TM48
Self-Destruct
C2001005Normal
TM88
Spikes
A——20Ground
TM37
Stealth Rock
S——20Rock
TM65
Stone Edge
C100805Rock
TM85
Substitute
C——10Normal

Egg Moves

Carbink doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Carbink can't learn any Tutor moves

How to Get Carbink in Legends: Z-A

Carbink can't be caught in Legends: Z-A. Bring it over from X, Sun, or Sword instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.

Carbink is not available as a wild encounter in this game.

Also found in:

XSunUltra SunSword

Carbink Guide

  • For Legends: Z-A, we rate Carbink B-Tier: a solid option in Legends: Z-A for the right team. At 500 BST, it fits the hazard setter role. Bodypress with Leftovers is the standard set.

  • In Legends: Z-A, watch for Steelix (Steel), Milotic (Water), and Venusaur (Grass) when using Carbink. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Steelix is the most dangerous since Steel moves deal 4x damage. Ground-type attackers are also a problem. Carbink has enough bulk to absorb a hit, but don't push the matchup. Pivot to a teammate that resists.

  • Clear Body prevents stats from being lowered by other Pokémon. That's the one you want on Carbink. Sturdy is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses.

  • Base 50 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. On offense, Carbink is a physical attacker with base 50 Attack. Defensively? Tanky enough to absorb a few hits. Best used as a hazard setter.

  • In Legends: Z-A, run Bodypress, Moonblast, Stealth Rock, and Iron Defense on Carbink. Bodypress is the most common pick at 19% usage. Moonblast provides reliable STAB damage.

Game Availability

Carbink joined the series in X & Y and has been available in 7 titles so far. With 5 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.

Click a game to view version-specific details

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