Carracosta
Water/Rock-type, Generation 5. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 568.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Rock Throw Surf
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Surf costs 50 energy for 60 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Carracosta takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 568
- Buddy distance
- 5.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 75,000 Dust + 75 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,498 CP
Carracosta moves
2 fast · 4 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Throw Best STAB | Rock | 13 | 8 | 1.0s | 13 | 8 |
| Water Gun STAB | Water | 5 | 5 | 0.5s | 10 | 10 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Power STAB | Rock | 70 | 33 | 3.5s | 20 | 2.12 |
| Body Slam | Normal | 50 | 33 | 2.0s | 25 | 1.52 |
| Liquidation STAB | Water | 70 | 33 | 3.0s | 23.3 | 2.12 |
| Surf Best STAB | Water | 60 | 50 | 1.5s | 40 | 1.20 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Throw | Rock | 8 | 5 | 1 | 8.00 | 5.00 |
| Water Gun | Water | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Power | Rock | 60 | 45 | 1.33 | Buff / debuff |
| Body Slam | Normal | 55 | 35 | 1.57 | — |
| Liquidation | Water | 70 | 45 | 1.56 | Buff / debuff |
| Surf | Water | 75 | 45 | 1.67 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Rock Throw (13 DPS); Water Gun builds energy fastest (10 EPS).
Evolution
Family
Raids
- Status
- Carracosta is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Carracosta
How to get Carracosta
- Evolve from
- Tirtouga · 50 Candy
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Carracosta knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 65 | 2,266 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 65 | 2,453 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,461 | 1,535 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,818 | 1,910 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,461 | 1,535 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,105 | 1,161 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,461 | 1,535 |
Is Carracosta good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Carracosta 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 (197 Defense / 179 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 4 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Carracosta deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Partly Cloudy and Rainy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 37 |
| Lv 2 | 116 |
| Lv 3 | 195 |
| Lv 4 | 274 |
| Lv 5 | 353 |
| Lv 6 | 432 |
| Lv 7 | 511 |
| Lv 8 | 591 |
| Lv 9 | 670 |
| Lv 10 | 749 |
| Lv 11 | 824 |
| Lv 12 | 899 |
| Lv 13 | 974 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,048 |
| Lv 15 | 1,123 |
| Lv 16 | 1,198 |
| Lv 17 | 1,273 |
| Lv 18 | 1,348 |
| Lv 19 | 1,423 |
| Lv 20 | 1,498 |
| Lv 21 | 1,573 |
| Lv 22 | 1,648 |
| Lv 23 | 1,722 |
| Lv 24 | 1,797 |
| Lv 25 | 1,872 |
| Lv 26 | 1,947 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 2,022 |
| Lv 28 | 2,097 |
| Lv 29 | 2,172 |
| Lv 30 | 2,247 |
| Lv 31 | 2,284 |
| Lv 32 | 2,322 |
| Lv 33 | 2,359 |
| Lv 34 | 2,397 |
| Lv 35 | 2,434 |
| Lv 36 | 2,472 |
| Lv 37 | 2,509 |
| Lv 38 | 2,547 |
| Lv 39 | 2,584 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,621 |
| Lv 41 | 2,655 |
| Lv 42 | 2,688 |
| Lv 43 | 2,722 |
| Lv 44 | 2,756 |
| Lv 45 | 2,790 |
| Lv 46 | 2,824 |
| Lv 47 | 2,859 |
| Lv 48 | 2,894 |
| Lv 49 | 2,929 |
| Lv 50 | 2,964 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0565
- Height
- 1.20 m
- Weight
- 81.00 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0565_POKEMON_CARRACOSTA
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Carracosta in Pokemon GO?
Carracosta's best moveset is Rock Throw (fast) with Surf (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Carracosta's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Carracosta takes super effective damage from Grass, Electric, Fighting, Ground-type moves. It is double weak to Grass (2.56× damage), so those attackers cut through it fastest. It resists Fire, Flying, Ice, Normal, Poison, so avoid those types against it.
What is Carracosta's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Carracosta reaches 2,964 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,621 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 Carracosta?
A perfect 15/15/15 Carracosta shows 1,498 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,872 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.
Is Shadow Carracosta better than regular Carracosta?
Shadow Carracosta deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Carracosta in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Tirtouga (50 Candy). It can be traded between trainers.
Can Carracosta be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Carracosta 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.