Carvanha
Water/Dark-type, Generation 3. Evolves into Sharpedo for 50 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Bite Crunch
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Crunch costs 33 energy for 65 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Carvanha takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 338
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- Mega Energy (buddy)
- 15 per km
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 583 CP
Carvanha moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Jet STAB | Water | 45 | 33 | 2.5s | 18 | 1.36 |
| Crunch Best STAB | Dark | 65 | 33 | 3.0s | 21.7 | 1.97 |
| Poison Fang | Poison | 30 | 33 | 1.5s | 20 | 0.91 |
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Jet | Water | 70 | 40 | 1.75 | — |
| Crunch | Dark | 70 | 45 | 1.56 | Buff / debuff |
| Poison Fang | Poison | 45 | 40 | 1.13 | Buff / debuff |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Bite (12 DPS); Snarl builds energy fastest (13 EPS).
Evolution
Mega Evolution
Family
Raids
- Status
- Carvanha is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Carvanha
How to get Carvanha
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Carvanha knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
- Mega Evolution
- 200 Mega Energy the first time, less afterwards as your Mega Level rises
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 22 | 882 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 22 | 955 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 544 | 597 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 677 | 743 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 544 | 597 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 411 | 452 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 544 | 597 |
Is Carvanha good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Carvanha 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 (171), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 Candy, and with 3 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Carvanha deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Fog 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 | 14 |
| Lv 2 | 45 |
| Lv 3 | 76 |
| Lv 4 | 106 |
| Lv 5 | 137 |
| Lv 6 | 168 |
| Lv 7 | 199 |
| Lv 8 | 230 |
| Lv 9 | 260 |
| Lv 10 | 291 |
| Lv 11 | 320 |
| Lv 12 | 350 |
| Lv 13 | 379 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 408 |
| Lv 15 | 437 |
| Lv 16 | 466 |
| Lv 17 | 495 |
| Lv 18 | 525 |
| Lv 19 | 554 |
| Lv 20 | 583 |
| Lv 21 | 612 |
| Lv 22 | 641 |
| Lv 23 | 670 |
| Lv 24 | 700 |
| Lv 25 | 729 |
| Lv 26 | 758 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 787 |
| Lv 28 | 816 |
| Lv 29 | 845 |
| Lv 30 | 875 |
| Lv 31 | 889 |
| Lv 32 | 904 |
| Lv 33 | 918 |
| Lv 34 | 933 |
| Lv 35 | 947 |
| Lv 36 | 962 |
| Lv 37 | 977 |
| Lv 38 | 991 |
| Lv 39 | 1,006 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,020 |
| Lv 41 | 1,033 |
| Lv 42 | 1,046 |
| Lv 43 | 1,059 |
| Lv 44 | 1,073 |
| Lv 45 | 1,086 |
| Lv 46 | 1,099 |
| Lv 47 | 1,113 |
| Lv 48 | 1,126 |
| Lv 49 | 1,140 |
| Lv 50 | 1,154 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0318
- Height
- 0.79 m
- Weight
- 20.80 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 5 released forms
- Game ID
- V0318_POKEMON_CARVANHA
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Carvanha in Pokemon GO?
Carvanha's best moveset is Bite (fast) with Crunch (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Carvanha's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Carvanha takes super effective damage from Bug, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Grass-type moves. It resists Psychic, Dark, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Steel, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Carvanha's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Carvanha reaches 1,154 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,020 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 Carvanha?
A perfect 15/15/15 Carvanha shows 583 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 729 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 Carvanha better than regular Carvanha?
Shadow Carvanha 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 Carvanha in Pokemon GO?
Carvanha spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Carvanha be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Carvanha 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.