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.
When beset by attackers, Carbink wipes them all out by firing high-energy beams from the gems embedded in its body.
It’s said that somewhere in the world, there’s a mineral vein housing a large pack of slumbering Carbink. It’s also said that this pack has a queen.
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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Steel |
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Grass, Ground |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Fire, Flying, Bug, Dark |
| 0x (Immune) | Dragon |
 Greninja WaterDark | S | |
Water is super effective against CarbinkView Greninja → | ||
 Rillaboom Grass | S | |
Grass is super effective against CarbinkView Rillaboom → | ||
 Gholdengo SteelGhost | S | |
Steel deals 4x damage to CarbinkView Gholdengo → | ||
 Excadrill GroundSteel | S | |
Ground is super effective against CarbinkView Excadrill → | ||
 Metagross SteelPsychic | A | |
Steel deals 4x damage to CarbinkView Metagross → | ||
 | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityOrichalcumpulse ItemLoaded Dice NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Carbink View Koraidon builds →Flare Blitz12-14% U Turn7-8% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves View Talonflame builds →
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 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Carbink View Hitmontop builds →Rapid Spin4-5% Close Combat30-35% Mach Punch10-12% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Carbink View Tyranitar builds →Knock Off16-19% Stone Edge49-58% Pursuit10-12% Earthquake 2x65-77% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves View Toxapex builds →
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Scarlet & Violet 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
Breeding
Carbink is genderless and can only breed with Ditto. Part of the Fairy and Mineral egg groups.
Ditto onlyScarlet & Violet 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
Carbink best EVs are HP and Defense
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Body Press
- Moonblast
- Stealth Rock
- Iron Defense
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Utility Moveset
- Endeavor
- Trick Room
- Protect
- Moonblast
Recommended Teammates
Utility Moveset
- Endeavor
- Stealth Rock
- Trick Room
- Body Press
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Body Press
- Moonblast
- Iron Defense
- Calm Mind
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Level-up moves are just the starting point for Carbink. TMs unlock Normal and Fighting coverage and more and turn a straightforward STAB kit around Meteor Beam and Stone Edge into something with actual range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Carbink in Scarlet & Violet
Carbink Guide
For Scarlet & Violet, we rate Carbink B-Tier: a solid option in Scarlet & Violet for the right team. At 500 BST, it fits the hazard setter role. Bodypress with Leftovers is the standard set.
In Scarlet & Violet, 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 Scarlet & Violet, 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.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XYDebut
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves