#0318 · Gen 3 · 305 BST
Carvanha
An early-evolution Water/Dark-type Pokémon from Generation 3 with solid 90 base Attack. Common ability: Rough Skin.
Base stats
Level 50, min EVs/IVs, − nature
120/99/36/76/36/76
Level 50, 252 EVs, 31 IVs, + nature
152/156/79/128/79/128
Abilities
Its Speed stat is boosted every turn.
Type effectiveness
Takes 2× damage from
Takes ½× damage from
Takes 0× damage from
Use the type chart for the full 18×18 matchup grid.
About Carvanha
Carvanha is a Water/Dark-type Pokémon from Generation 3 with a Base Stat Total of 305. An early-evolution Water/Dark-type Pokémon from Generation 3 with solid 90 base Attack. Common ability: Rough Skin.
Best stat: Attack (90 base)
Carvanha's standout stat informs its competitive role. With 90 base Attack and 65 base Speed, the standard offensive set will invest 252 EVs into Attack and 252 into Speed — though its low Speed often warrants Trick Room support instead.
Abilities
- Rough Skin
- Speed Boost
How to use Carvanha competitively
Open the damage calculator with Carvanha selected to test offensive matchups. For an EV spread that hits key benchmarks, use the EV calculator — Carvanha appears in the species dropdown. Drop Carvanha into the team builder to check coverage with five teammates.
Pokédex data summary
| National Dex # | #0318 |
|---|---|
| Generation | Gen 3 |
| Type | Water / Dark |
| Abilities | Rough Skin, Speed Boost |
| Base Stat Total | 305 |
| HP / Atk / Def / SpA / SpD / Spe | 45 / 90 / 20 / 65 / 20 / 65 |