Carnivine
Grass-type, Generation 4. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 502.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Bite Power Whip
Same-type attack bonus on Power Whip. Power Whip costs 50 energy for 90 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Carnivine takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 502
- Buddy distance
- 5.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 75,000 Dust + 75 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,233 CP
Carnivine moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crunch | Dark | 65 | 33 | 3.0s | 21.7 | 1.97 |
| Energy Ball STAB | Grass | 90 | 50 | 4.0s | 22.5 | 1.80 |
| Power Whip Best STAB | Grass | 90 | 50 | 2.5s | 36 | 1.80 |
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crunch | Dark | 70 | 45 | 1.56 | Buff / debuff |
| Energy Ball | Grass | 80 | 45 | 1.78 | Buff / debuff |
| Power Whip | Grass | 90 | 50 | 1.80 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Bite (12 DPS); Vine Whip builds energy fastest (10 EPS).
Raids
- Status
- Carnivine is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Carnivine
How to get Carnivine
- 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 | 53 | 1,866 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 53 | 2,020 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,197 | 1,264 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,489 | 1,573 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,197 | 1,264 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 905 | 956 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,197 | 1,264 |
Is Carnivine good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Carnivine 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.
- Attack is its highest stat (187), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- 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 Sunny weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 30 |
| Lv 2 | 95 |
| Lv 3 | 160 |
| Lv 4 | 226 |
| Lv 5 | 291 |
| Lv 6 | 356 |
| Lv 7 | 421 |
| Lv 8 | 486 |
| Lv 9 | 551 |
| Lv 10 | 617 |
| Lv 11 | 678 |
| Lv 12 | 740 |
| Lv 13 | 802 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 863 |
| Lv 15 | 925 |
| Lv 16 | 987 |
| Lv 17 | 1,048 |
| Lv 18 | 1,110 |
| Lv 19 | 1,172 |
| Lv 20 | 1,233 |
| Lv 21 | 1,295 |
| Lv 22 | 1,357 |
| Lv 23 | 1,419 |
| Lv 24 | 1,480 |
| Lv 25 | 1,542 |
| Lv 26 | 1,604 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,665 |
| Lv 28 | 1,727 |
| Lv 29 | 1,789 |
| Lv 30 | 1,851 |
| Lv 31 | 1,881 |
| Lv 32 | 1,912 |
| Lv 33 | 1,943 |
| Lv 34 | 1,974 |
| Lv 35 | 2,005 |
| Lv 36 | 2,036 |
| Lv 37 | 2,066 |
| Lv 38 | 2,097 |
| Lv 39 | 2,128 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,159 |
| Lv 41 | 2,186 |
| Lv 42 | 2,214 |
| Lv 43 | 2,242 |
| Lv 44 | 2,270 |
| Lv 45 | 2,298 |
| Lv 46 | 2,326 |
| Lv 47 | 2,354 |
| Lv 48 | 2,383 |
| Lv 49 | 2,412 |
| Lv 50 | 2,441 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0455
- Height
- 1.40 m
- Weight
- 27.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Flying
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Game ID
- V0455_POKEMON_CARNIVINE
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Carnivine in Pokemon GO?
Carnivine's best moveset is Bite (fast) with Power Whip (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Carnivine's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Carnivine takes super effective damage from Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, Poison-type moves. It resists Electric, Grass, Ground, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Carnivine's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Carnivine reaches 2,441 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,159 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 Carnivine?
A perfect 15/15/15 Carnivine shows 1,233 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,542 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 Carnivine in Pokemon GO?
Carnivine spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Carnivine be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Carnivine 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.