What does Carvanha evolve into?

Carvanha evolves into Sharpedo at level 30. One evolution, no branching. Solid jump from 305 BST.

At what level does Carvanha evolve?

Carvanha evolves into Sharpedo at level 30. Takes some grinding. Plan your team around the mid-game wait.

Should I use Carvanha?

In Black & White, Carvanha does the job early-game if you need a Water/Dark type on your team. Evolve it into Sharpedo before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.

Where can you catch Carvanha?

Carvanha is catchable in Black & White. Check the Locations section above for specific routes, encounter rates, and methods. It also appears in 14 other games across the series.

Carvanha - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Physical

Balanced

DTier

65Speed · Below Avg

Stats & Training

Carvanha's spread isn't flashy. Attack leads, Defense trails, 1 stats clear the bar. Easy to catch and worth 1 Attack EV, on a slow 1.25M XP grind.

Base Stats

Avg

HP45

Attack90

Defense20

Sp. Atk65

Sp. Def20

Speed65

Total305

Details

Catch Rate

Easy225 / 255

Growth Rate

Slow1.25M XP

Height0.8 m

Weight20.8 kg

Base XP61

Abilities

Rough Skin

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

Speed BoostHA

Raises Speed one stage after each turn.

EV Yield

HPAtk+1DefSpASpDSpe

Attack training source

Pokedex Entries

They swarm any foe that invades their territory. Their sharp fangs can tear out boat hulls.

Carvanha Weakness

Type-wise, Carvanha takes extra damage from Electric, Grass, Fighting, and Bug. Psychic moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. 6 resistances give it solid defensive coverage on top of that.

Carvanha Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
2x (Weak)	Electric, Grass, Fighting, Bug
0.5x (Resist)	Fire, Water, Ice, Ghost, Dark, Steel
0x (Immune)	Psychic

Type ChartGood

4Weak

6Resist

1Immune

Score+1

Gen V Type Chart

Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

Electric Grass Fighting Bug

½xResist

Fire Water Ice Ghost Dark Steel

¼xResist

None

0xImmune

Psychic

STAB (5)

Fire Ground Rock Psychic Ghost

How to Beat Carvanha in Black & White (Best Counters)

Virizion GrassFighting	C
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Focus BlastTM52 Sacred SwordLv. 42 X-ScissorTM81 Damage vs Carvanha Solar Beam 2x 303-357%KO Focus Blast 2x 303-357%KO Sacred Sword 2x 228-269%KO X-Scissor 2x 135-160%KO View Virizion builds →
Leavanny BugGrass	C
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Leaf BladeLv. 36 X-ScissorTM81 Bug BiteLv. 8 Damage vs Carvanha Solar Beam 2x 250-294%KO Leaf Blade 2x 254-300%KO X-Scissor 2x 228-269%KO Bug Bite 2x 172-203%KO View Leavanny builds →
Whimsicott Grass	C
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Mega DrainLv. 1 Damage vs Carvanha Solar Beam 2x 270-317%KO Mega Drain 2x 91-109%KO View Whimsicott builds →
Lilligant Grass	C
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Mega DrainLv. 1 Damage vs Carvanha Solar Beam 2x 356-420%KO Mega Drain 2x 121-143%KO View Lilligant builds →
Throh Fighting	C
Available Moves Moves Focus BlastTM52 Brick BreakTM31 Vital ThrowLv. 17 Low SweepTM47 Damage vs Carvanha Focus Blast 2x 143-169%KO Brick Break 2x 209-246%KO Vital Throw 2x 196-231%KO Low Sweep 2x 182-214%KO View Throh builds →

Black & White Evolution

Carvanha evolves into Sharpedo. It's a two-stage chain with the method shown below. A decent partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. Evolving adds up to 155 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.

How to Evolve

2 Forms

#318Carvanha

Level 30

#319Sharpedo

Stat Comparison 2 Stages

Carvanha

WaterDark

Sharpedo

WaterDark

70+25

ATK

120+30

DEF

40+20

SP.ATK

95+30

SP.DEF

40+20

SPE

95+30

BST

305D-Tier

460C-Tier+155

ROLE

Balanced

Cannon

TYPE

Physical

Breeding

Very Easy

Breed Carvanha easily with 21 breeding partners from the Water2 egg group. Pass egg moves like Ancient Power, Brine, Double-Edge and 3 more to offspring.

Egg Groups

Water2

Gender

♂50.0%♀50.0%

Hatch Time

20 cycles·5,140 steps

Quick~5 min with Flame Body

Egg Moves

6moves

Breed With (best first)

Black & White Carvanha Best Moveset

Best Build

No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 5.

Try selecting a different game/generation filter, or check back later.

Moves

Breeding's the move. Ancient Power and Brine give Carvanha options it can't learn any other way, and Normal and Ice coverage and more already covers a decent range on top of Hydro Pump and Surf. The egg moves push it further.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1

Bite

C6010025Dark

Lv 1

Leer

——10030Normal

Lv 6

Rage

—2010020Normal

Lv 8

Focus Energy

———30Normal

Lv 11

Scary Face

——10010Normal

Lv 16

Ice Fang

D659515Ice

Lv 18

Screech

——8540Normal

Lv 21

Swagger

——9015Normal

Lv 26

Assurance

—5010010Dark

Lv 28

Crunch

C8010015Dark

Lv 31

Aqua Jet+1

D4010020Water

Lv 36

Agility

C——30Psychic

Lv 38

Take Down

—908520Normal

TM Moves

TM45

Attract

C—10015Normal

TM14

Blizzard

D120705Ice

HM06

Dive

C8010010Water

TM32

Double Team

———15Normal

TM42

Facade

C7010020Normal

TM21

Frustration

——10020Normal

TM07

Hail

———10Ice

TM10

Hidden Power

—6010015Normal

TM13

Ice Beam

D9510010Ice

TM66

Payback

C5010010Dark

TM17

Protect+4

C——10Normal

TM18

Rain Dance

C——5Water

TM44

Rest

C——10Psychic

TM67

Retaliate

C701005Normal

TM27

Return

D—10020Normal

TM48

Round

—6010015Normal

TM55

Scald

C8010015Water

TM95

Snarl

—559515Dark

TM90

Substitute

C——10Normal

HM03

Surf

C9510015Water

TM87

Swagger

——9015Normal

TM12

Taunt

C—10020Dark

TM46

Thief

—6010010Dark

TM41

Torment

——10015Dark

TM06

Toxic

C—9010Poison

HM05

Waterfall

C8010015Water

Egg Moves

Egg

Ancient Power

D601005Rock

Egg

Brine

C6510010Water

Egg

Double-Edge

C12010015Normal

Egg

Hydro Pump

C120805Water

Egg

Swift

—60—20Normal

Egg

Thrash

C12010010Normal

Tutor Moves

Carvanha can't learn any Tutor moves

Transfer Moves

Gen

Gen 4

Captivate

——10020Normal

Gen 4

Endure+4

D——10Normal

Gen 4

Fury Cutter

—209520Bug

Gen 3

Mimic

———10Normal

Gen 4

Mud-Slap

D2010010Ground

Gen 4

Natural Gift

——10015Normal

Gen 4

Secret Power

—7010020Normal

Gen 4

Water Pulse

D6010020Water

Gen 4

Whirlpool

D358515Water

Black & White Carvanha Locations

Carvanha starts showing up in late-game fishing spots at high spawn rates across 4 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.

Best Locations to Catch Carvanha in Black & White

Carvanha is a fishing-only catch in this game. 4 spots at Lv. 35-60 using Super Rod, so bring the right rod and check the rates on each location.

Village Bridge

BlackSuper Rod Lv.35-60

60%Late

AnyShaking spot

Village Bridge

BlackSuper Rod Lv.35-55

60%Late

Any

Village Bridge

WhiteSuper Rod Lv.35-60

60%Late

AnyShaking spot

Village Bridge

WhiteSuper Rod Lv.35-55

60%Late

Any

Carvanha Guide

Carvanha evolves into Sharpedo at level 30. One evolution, no branching. Solid jump from 305 BST.
Carvanha evolves into Sharpedo at level 30. Takes some grinding. Plan your team around the mid-game wait.
In Black & White, Carvanha does the job early-game if you need a Water/Dark type on your team. Evolve it into Sharpedo before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Carvanha is catchable in Black & White. Check the Locations section above for specific routes, encounter rates, and methods. It also appears in 14 other games across the series.

Game Availability

Carvanha first appeared in Ruby & Sapphire and has been available in 15 games across 8 generations. Obtainable through catching or hatching as a base form in most titles where it appears.

Click a game to view version-specific details

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Pansage Grass	D
Obtain MethodDreamyard Gift Available Move Moves Vine WhipLv. 10 Damage vs Carvanha Vine Whip 2x 75-90% View Pansage builds →
Snivy Grass	D
Obtain MethodNuvema Town Gift Available Move Moves Vine WhipLv. 7 Damage vs Carvanha Vine Whip 2x 70-83% View Snivy builds →
Scraggy DarkFighting	D
Upcoming Move Moves Brick BreakLv. 20 Learns Brick Break at Level 20 View Scraggy builds →

Scraggy DarkFighting	D
Available Moves Moves Focus BlastTM52 Brick BreakLv. 20 Low SweepTM47 Damage vs Carvanha Focus Blast 2x 156-183%KO Brick Break 2x 159-189%KO Low Sweep 2x 141-167%KO View Scraggy builds →
Snivy Grass	D
Obtain MethodNuvema Town Gift Available Moves Moves Leaf TornadoLv. 16 Vine WhipLv. 7 Damage vs Carvanha Leaf Tornado 2x 98-117%KO Vine Whip 2x 70-83% View Snivy builds →
Pansage Grass	D
Obtain MethodDreamyard Gift Available Moves Moves Low SweepTM47 Vine WhipLv. 10 Damage vs Carvanha Low Sweep 2x 72-85% Vine Whip 2x 80-94% View Pansage builds →
Blitzle Electric	D
Available Move Moves Shock WaveLv. 11 Damage vs Carvanha Shock Wave 2x 98-117%KO View Blitzle builds →
Lileep RockGrass	D
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift Upcoming Move Moves Energy BallLv. 50 Learns Energy Ball at Level 50 View Lileep builds →

Virizion GrassFighting	C
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Focus BlastTM52 Magical LeafLv. 13 Rock SmashTM94 Damage vs Carvanha Solar Beam 2x 288-340%KO Focus Blast 2x 288-340%KO Magical Leaf 2x 148-175%KO Rock Smash 2x 102-120%KO View Virizion builds →
Whimsicott Grass	C
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Mega DrainLv. 1 Damage vs Carvanha Solar Beam 2x 258-305%KO Mega Drain 2x 88-105%KO View Whimsicott builds →
Lilligant Grass	C
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Mega DrainLv. 1 Damage vs Carvanha Solar Beam 2x 335-395%KO Mega Drain 2x 113-135%KO View Lilligant builds →
Throh Fighting	C
Available Moves Moves Focus BlastTM52 Vital ThrowLv. 17 Low SweepTM47 RevengeLv. 21 Damage vs Carvanha Focus Blast 2x 140-165%KO Vital Throw 2x 187-220%KO Low Sweep 2x 173-205%KO Revenge 2x 160-190%KO View Throh builds →
Sawk Fighting	C
Available Moves Moves Focus BlastTM52 Low SweepTM47 Rock SmashTM94 Double KickLv. 13 Damage vs Carvanha Focus Blast 2x 140-165%KO Low Sweep 2x 203-240%KO Rock Smash 2x 127-150%KO Double Kick 2x 97-115%KO View Sawk builds →

Virizion GrassFighting	C
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Focus BlastTM52 Magical LeafLv. 13 Rock SmashTM94 Damage vs Carvanha Solar Beam 2x 277-326%KO Focus Blast 2x 277-326%KO Magical Leaf 2x 139-165%KO Rock Smash 2x 96-113%KO View Virizion builds →
Whimsicott Grass	C
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Mega DrainLv. 1 Damage vs Carvanha Solar Beam 2x 243-287%KO Mega Drain 2x 84-100%KO View Whimsicott builds →
Lilligant Grass	C
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Mega DrainLv. 1 Damage vs Carvanha Solar Beam 2x 325-383%KO Mega Drain 2x 110-130%KO View Lilligant builds →
Throh Fighting	C
Available Moves Moves Focus BlastTM52 Vital ThrowLv. 17 Low SweepTM47 RevengeLv. 21 Damage vs Carvanha Focus Blast 2x 132-157%KO Vital Throw 2x 177-209%KO Low Sweep 2x 165-196%KO Revenge 2x 155-183%KO View Throh builds →
Sawk Fighting	C
Available Moves Moves Focus BlastTM52 Low SweepTM47 Karate ChopLv. 25 Rock SmashTM94 Damage vs Carvanha Focus Blast 2x 132-157%KO Low Sweep 2x 199-235%KO Karate Chop 2x 155-183%KO Rock Smash 2x 125-148%KO View Sawk builds →

Virizion GrassFighting	C
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Focus BlastTM52 Magical LeafLv. 13 Rock SmashTM94 Damage vs Carvanha Solar Beam 2x 290-342%KO Focus Blast 2x 290-342%KO Magical Leaf 2x 146-173%KO Rock Smash 2x 101-119%KO View Virizion builds →
Whimsicott Grass	C
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Mega DrainLv. 1 Damage vs Carvanha Solar Beam 2x 258-304%KO Mega Drain 2x 87-104%KO View Whimsicott builds →
Lilligant Grass	C
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Mega DrainLv. 1 Damage vs Carvanha Solar Beam 2x 340-400%KO Mega Drain 2x 117-138%KO View Lilligant builds →
Throh Fighting	C
Available Moves Moves Focus BlastTM52 Vital ThrowLv. 17 Low SweepTM47 RevengeLv. 21 Damage vs Carvanha Focus Blast 2x 140-165%KO Vital Throw 2x 186-219%KO Low Sweep 2x 173-204%KO Revenge 2x 159-188%KO View Throh builds →
Sawk Fighting	C
Available Moves Moves Focus BlastTM52 Brick BreakLv. 29 Low SweepTM47 Karate ChopLv. 25 Damage vs Carvanha Focus Blast 2x 140-165%KO Brick Break 2x 238-281%KO Low Sweep 2x 209-246%KO Karate Chop 2x 159-188%KO View Sawk builds →

Conkeldurr Fighting	B
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves Drain Punch Mach Punch Ice Punch Thunder Punch Damage vs Carvanha Drain Punch 2x 382-449%KO Mach Punch 2x 204-240%KO View Conkeldurr builds →
Magnezone ElectricSteel	B
Recommended Build AbilityMagnetpull ItemAir Balloon NatureModest Moves Hidden Power Fire ThunderboltSTAB Flash Cannon Volt Switch Damage vs Carvanha Thunderbolt 2x 434-510%KO Flash Cannon 97-113%KO Volt Switch 2x 338-397%KO View Magnezone builds →
Breloom GrassFighting	B
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves Mach Punch Bullet Seed Swords Dance Low Sweep Damage vs Carvanha Mach Punch 2x 252-297%KO Bullet Seed 2x 158-186%KO View Breloom builds →
Forretress BugSteel	B
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemLeftovers NatureRelaxed Moves Rapid Spin SpikesHazard Gyro Ball Stealth Rock Damage vs Carvanha Rapid Spin 44-52% View Forretress builds →
Rotom ElectricGhost	C
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves Volt Switch Shadow Ball TrickUtility ThunderboltSTAB Damage vs Carvanha Volt Switch 2x 248-292%KO Shadow Ball 71-83% Thunderbolt 2x 319-375%KO View Rotom builds →