Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Rock Throw Moonblast
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Moonblast costs 100 energy for 130 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Carbink takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 517
- Buddy distance
- 5.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 75,000 Dust + 75 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 838 CP
Carbink moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Throw Best STAB | Rock | 13 | 8 | 1.0s | 13 | 8 |
| Tackle | Normal | 5 | 5 | 0.5s | 10 | 10 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moonblast Best STAB | Fairy | 130 | 100 | 4.0s | 32.5 | 1.30 |
| Power Gem STAB | Rock | 80 | 50 | 3.0s | 26.7 | 1.60 |
| Rock Slide STAB | Rock | 75 | 50 | 2.5s | 30 | 1.50 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Throw | Rock | 8 | 5 | 1 | 8.00 | 5.00 |
| Tackle | Normal | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moonblast | Fairy | 110 | 60 | 1.83 | Buff / debuff |
| Power Gem | Rock | 85 | 50 | 1.70 | — |
| Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 45 | 1.67 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Rock Throw (13 DPS); Tackle builds energy fastest (10 EPS).
Raids
- Status
- Carbink is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Carbink
How to get Carbink
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 34 | 1,268 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 34 | 1,372 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 799 | 859 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 995 | 1,068 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 799 | 859 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 604 | 649 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 799 | 859 |
Is Carbink good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Carbink has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (285 Defense / 137 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 75,000 Dust and 75 Candy, and with 3 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Cloudy and Partly Cloudy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 20 |
| Lv 2 | 65 |
| Lv 3 | 109 |
| Lv 4 | 153 |
| Lv 5 | 197 |
| Lv 6 | 242 |
| Lv 7 | 286 |
| Lv 8 | 330 |
| Lv 9 | 375 |
| Lv 10 | 419 |
| Lv 11 | 461 |
| Lv 12 | 503 |
| Lv 13 | 545 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 586 |
| Lv 15 | 628 |
| Lv 16 | 670 |
| Lv 17 | 712 |
| Lv 18 | 754 |
| Lv 19 | 796 |
| Lv 20 | 838 |
| Lv 21 | 880 |
| Lv 22 | 922 |
| Lv 23 | 964 |
| Lv 24 | 1,006 |
| Lv 25 | 1,047 |
| Lv 26 | 1,089 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,131 |
| Lv 28 | 1,173 |
| Lv 29 | 1,215 |
| Lv 30 | 1,257 |
| Lv 31 | 1,278 |
| Lv 32 | 1,299 |
| Lv 33 | 1,320 |
| Lv 34 | 1,341 |
| Lv 35 | 1,362 |
| Lv 36 | 1,383 |
| Lv 37 | 1,404 |
| Lv 38 | 1,425 |
| Lv 39 | 1,446 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,467 |
| Lv 41 | 1,485 |
| Lv 42 | 1,504 |
| Lv 43 | 1,523 |
| Lv 44 | 1,542 |
| Lv 45 | 1,561 |
| Lv 46 | 1,580 |
| Lv 47 | 1,599 |
| Lv 48 | 1,619 |
| Lv 49 | 1,638 |
| Lv 50 | 1,658 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0703
- Height
- 0.30 m
- Weight
- 5.70 kg
- Game ID
- V0703_POKEMON_CARBINK
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Carbink in Pokemon GO?
Carbink's best moveset is Rock Throw (fast) with Moonblast (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Carbink's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Carbink takes super effective damage from Steel, Grass, Ground, Water-type moves. It is double weak to Steel (2.56× damage), so those attackers cut through it fastest. It resists Dragon, Bug, Dark, Fire, Flying, Normal, so avoid those types against it.
What is Carbink's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Carbink reaches 1,658 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,467 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Carbink?
A perfect 15/15/15 Carbink shows 838 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,047 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
How do you get Carbink in Pokemon GO?
Carbink spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Carbink be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Carbink depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.