Karrablast
Bug-type, Generation 5. Evolves into Escavalier for 200 Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Peck X Scissor
Same-type attack bonus on X Scissor. X Scissor costs 33 energy for 45 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Karrablast takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 361
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 675 CP
Karrablast moves
2 fast · 4 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fury Cutter STAB | Bug | 4 | 8 | 0.5s | 8 | 16 |
| Peck Best | Flying | 10 | 10 | 1.0s | 10 | 10 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace | Flying | 55 | 33 | 2.5s | 22 | 1.67 |
| Drill Run | Ground | 85 | 50 | 3.0s | 28.3 | 1.70 |
| Signal Beam STAB | Bug | 75 | 50 | 3.0s | 25 | 1.50 |
| X Scissor Best STAB | Bug | 45 | 33 | 1.5s | 30 | 1.36 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fury Cutter | Bug | 3 | 4 | — | — | — |
| Peck | Flying | 6 | 8 | 1 | 6.00 | 8.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | 45 | 1.33 | — |
| Drill Run | Ground | 70 | 40 | 1.75 | — |
| Signal Beam | Bug | 75 | 55 | 1.36 | Buff / debuff |
| X Scissor | Bug | 65 | 40 | 1.63 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Peck (10 DPS); Fury Cutter builds energy fastest (16 EPS).
Evolution
Family
Raids
- Status
- Karrablast is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Karrablast
How to get Karrablast
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Karrablast 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 | 27 | 1,021 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 27 | 1,106 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 642 | 692 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 798 | 861 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 642 | 692 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 485 | 523 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 642 | 692 |
Is Karrablast good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Karrablast 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 (87 Defense / 137 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 Candy, and with 4 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Karrablast deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in 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 | 16 |
| Lv 2 | 52 |
| Lv 3 | 88 |
| Lv 4 | 123 |
| Lv 5 | 159 |
| Lv 6 | 195 |
| Lv 7 | 230 |
| Lv 8 | 266 |
| Lv 9 | 302 |
| Lv 10 | 337 |
| Lv 11 | 371 |
| Lv 12 | 405 |
| Lv 13 | 439 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 472 |
| Lv 15 | 506 |
| Lv 16 | 540 |
| Lv 17 | 574 |
| Lv 18 | 607 |
| Lv 19 | 641 |
| Lv 20 | 675 |
| Lv 21 | 709 |
| Lv 22 | 743 |
| Lv 23 | 776 |
| Lv 24 | 810 |
| Lv 25 | 844 |
| Lv 26 | 878 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 911 |
| Lv 28 | 945 |
| Lv 29 | 979 |
| Lv 30 | 1,013 |
| Lv 31 | 1,030 |
| Lv 32 | 1,047 |
| Lv 33 | 1,063 |
| Lv 34 | 1,080 |
| Lv 35 | 1,097 |
| Lv 36 | 1,114 |
| Lv 37 | 1,131 |
| Lv 38 | 1,148 |
| Lv 39 | 1,165 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,182 |
| Lv 41 | 1,197 |
| Lv 42 | 1,212 |
| Lv 43 | 1,227 |
| Lv 44 | 1,242 |
| Lv 45 | 1,258 |
| Lv 46 | 1,273 |
| Lv 47 | 1,289 |
| Lv 48 | 1,304 |
| Lv 49 | 1,320 |
| Lv 50 | 1,336 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0588
- Height
- 0.50 m
- Weight
- 5.90 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0588_POKEMON_KARRABLAST
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Karrablast in Pokemon GO?
Karrablast's best moveset is Peck (fast) with X Scissor (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Karrablast's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Karrablast takes super effective damage from Fire, Flying, Rock-type moves. It resists Fighting, Grass, Ground, so avoid those types against it.
What is Karrablast's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Karrablast reaches 1,336 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,182 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 Karrablast?
A perfect 15/15/15 Karrablast shows 675 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 844 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 Karrablast better than regular Karrablast?
Shadow Karrablast 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 Karrablast in Pokemon GO?
Karrablast spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Karrablast be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Karrablast 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.