Carbink Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Carbink in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Carbink
Carbink is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Rock/Fairy typing. The best counter is Mega Lucario (Mega) with Bullet Punch and Meteor Mash, dealing 33.733 DPS.
Carbink can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Carbink is weak to Steel (double weak!), Grass, Ground, Water -type attacks. Avoid using Dragon, Bug, Dark-type moves as Carbink resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Carbink is Mega Lucario (33.733 DPS), Shadow Metagross (33.600 DPS), and Mega Metagross (32.933 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Carbink: After defeating Carbink, the catch encounter will have a CP between 799 and 859 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 995-1068 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Carbink from raids will have exactly 859 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Carbink?
The best counter for Carbink is Mega Lucario with Bullet Punch and Meteor Mash, dealing 33.733 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Metagross (33.600 DPS) and Mega Metagross (32.933 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Carbink?
Carbink can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Carbink weak to?
Carbink is weak to Steel (double weak), Grass, Ground, Water-type attacks. It resists Dragon, Bug, Dark, Fire, Flying, Normal-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Carbink be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Carbink's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Carbink from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Carbink from raids will have 859 CP at level 20, or 1068 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 799. If you see 859 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Carbink worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Carbink is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Carbink?
For the best moveset for Carbink itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Carbink stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Carbink without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Carbink can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Metagross (27.867 DPS) and Lucario (25.733 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Carbink in raids?
Weather boost information for Carbink is not currently available. Rock-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.