Carvanha (Pokémon)

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317MS.png #317: Swalot
Pokémon
#319: Sharpedo 319MS.png
Carvanha
Savage Pokémon
キバニア
Kibanha
#318
Carvanha



Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Water Dark
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Abilities
Rough Skin Cacophony
Cacophony
Speed Boost
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Cacophony
Gender ratio
Unknown
50% male, 50% female
Catch rate
225 (39.9%)
Breeding
Egg Group
Water 2
Hatch time
20 cycles
Height
2'07" 0.8 m
Carvanha
0'0" 0 m
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0'0" 0 m
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0'0" 0 m
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Weight
45.9 lbs. 20.8 kg
Carvanha
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0 lbs. 0 kg
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Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
88
Gen. III-IV
Unknown
IV
61
V+
Leveling rate
Slow
EV yield
Total: 1
Carvanha
0
HP
1
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
Shape
Body03.png
Footprint
F318.png F000.png
{{{form2}}}
Pokédex color
Red
Base friendship
35
External Links

Carvanha (Japanese: キバニア Kibanha) is a dual-type Water/Dark Pokémon introduced in Generation III.

It evolves into Sharpedo starting at level 30.

Biology

Carvanha is a fish Pokémon with a body covered in tiny, sharp denticles. The top half of its spherical body is blue, while the bottom half is red with a yellow, four-pointed star below its mouth. It has two yellow dorsal fins above its eyes that resemble shark fins, and a matching pelvic fin on its belly. Its pectoral fins are also yellow. The caudal fin is composed of two red spines with a thin yellow membrane stretched between them.

It has powerful jaws and razor sharp teeth that are able to chew through solid steel and rip up boat hulls. It swarms any intruder and prey that invade its territory, and becomes timid when it is alone. It lives in rivers that course through jungles. It has also been reported inhabiting rivers of temperate regions.

In the anime

In the main series

Carvanha in the anime

Major appearances

Multiple Carvanha debuted in A Corphish Out of Water. When Ash had to take his sick Corphish to a Pokémon Center, he had to cross a river that was infested with Carvanha.

A Carvanha appeared in The Sun, the Scare, the Secret Lair!. James tried to catch it with a bazooka-powered net, only for it to bite through the net and escape.

Minor appearances

A Carvanha appeared in Whiscash and Ash.

A Carvanha appeared in the opening sequence of Destiny Deoxys.

Multiple Carvanha appeared in Pinch Healing! as residents of Fennel Valley.

A Carvanha appeared in Up Close and Personable!. It was among the many Pokémon that were found at the lake by the Pokémon Summer Academy.

Multiple Carvanha appeared in Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction.

A Carvanha appeared in Alola to New Adventure!.

Two Carvanha appeared in Yo, Ho, Ho! Go, Popplio!, during a fantasy.

A Carvanha appeared in SM126.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
AG024 Carvanha Ash's Pokédex Carvanha, the Savage Pokémon. Carvanha has powerful jaws and razor sharp teeth able to chew through solid steel. Carvanha will form packs and attack any invaders in its territory.

In Pokémon Generations

A wild Carvanha appeared in The Cavern, where it was seen in the waters that surrounded the Seafloor Cavern.

In the manga

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Carvanha was one of the Pokémon owned by Aqua Admin Amber, first appearing in Lombre Larceny. Amber used Carvanha's Rough Skin to wear down Sapphire's Torchic and Aron. It was later left behind at the Seafloor Cavern to cover for its Trainer as he made his escape.

A Carvanha appeared in Omega Alpha Adventure 8, under the ownership of a Team Aqua Grunt.

In Omega Alpha Adventure 13, a second Matt appears using a Carvanha at Mossdeep City to attack Sapphire to prevent her from stopping Zinnia's plan.

In the TCG

Main article: Carvanha (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Hoenn
#097
Kanto
#—
Ruby Carvanha's strongly developed jaws and its sharply pointed fangs pack the destructive power to rip out boat hulls. Many boats have been attacked and sunk by this Pokémon.
Sapphire If anything invades Carvanha's territory, it will swarm and tear at the intruder with its pointed fangs. On its own, however, this Pokémon turns suddenly timid.
Emerald Carvanha attack ships in swarms, making them sink. Although it is said to be a very vicious Pokémon, it timidly flees as soon as it finds itself alone.
FireRed It lives in massive rivers that course through jungles. It swarms prey that enter its territory.
LeafGreen
Generation IV Sinnoh
#—
Johto
#—
Diamond They swarm any foe that invades their territory. Their sharp fangs can tear out boat hulls.
Pearl
Platinum
HeartGold They form packs to attack boats and rip out their hulls to sink them. They live in rivers in the jungle.
SoulSilver
Generation V Unova
#—
Black They swarm any foe that invades their territory. Their sharp fangs can tear out boat hulls.
White
Black 2 They swarm any foe that invades their territory. Their sharp fangs can tear out boat hulls.
White 2
Generation VI Kalos
Central #055
Hoenn
#102
X They form packs to attack boats and rip out their hulls to sink them. They live in rivers in the jungle.
Y It lives in massive rivers that course through jungles. It swarms prey that enter its territory.
Omega Ruby Carvanha's strongly developed jaws and its sharply pointed fangs pack the destructive power to rip out boat hulls. Many boats have been attacked and sunk by this Pokémon.
Alpha Sapphire If anything invades Carvanha's territory, it will swarm and tear at the intruder with its pointed fangs. On its own, however, this Pokémon turns suddenly timid.
Generation VII Alola
SM: #264
Alola
USUM: #345
Kanto
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!‎.
Sun Each school has its own territory. Any intruders are mercilessly attacked with fangs bared.
Moon If they scent the faintest trace of blood, they rush to attack en masse. When alone, they're rather cowardly.
Ultra Sun They're such cowards that they won't hunt alone. When five or so of them get together, they suddenly turn ferocious!
Ultra Moon With its sturdy jaws and fangs, it can easily chomp wooden boats to splinters. It fights with Basculin over food.


Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
Routes 118 and 119 (Good Rod or Super Rod)
Emerald
Routes 118 and 119 (Good Rod or Super Rod)
FireRed LeafGreen
Trade
Colosseum
Trade
XD
Cipher Lab (Shadow)
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Great Marsh (Super Rod)
Platinum
Great Marsh (Super Rod)
HeartGold SoulSilver
Transfer from Pokéwalker
Pal Park
Sea
Pokéwalker
Warm Beach
Generation V
Black White
Village Bridge (Fishing)
Black 2 White 2
Village Bridge (Fishing)
Dream World
Sparkling Sea
Generation VI
X Y
Route 22 (Good Rod)
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Routes 118 and 119 (Good Rod or Super Rod)
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Breed Sharpedo
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Poni Breaker Coast (Fishing)


In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III
Pinball: R&S
Ocean (Both Fields)
Trozei!
Secret Storage 11, Huge Storage 4, Endless Level 10, Mr. Who's Den
MD Red MD Blue
Stormy Sea (35F-39F), Silver Trench (30F-39F), Far-off Sea (30F-39F), Fantasy Strait (B30)
Ranger
Safra Sea
Generation IV
MD Time MD Darkness
Surrounded Sea (B1F-B14F)
MD Sky
Surrounded Sea (B1F-B14F)
PokéPark Wii
Beach Zone
Ranger: GS
Coral Sea
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Beach: Challenger's Ground
Rumble U
Secret Warehouse: The Enemies Within
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Island of Haste: Stage 6
Shuffle
Prasino Woods: Stage 591
Event: Pokémon Safari (First release)
Rumble World
Sapphire Sea: Sea of Origin (All Areas), Silver Isles: Windy Sea (All Areas)


In events

Games Event Region Location Level Distribution period
ORAS Pokémon Center Mega Tokyo Carvanha Egg All Japan 1 January 17 to March 1, 2015
ORAS Pokémon Center Hiroshima Carvanha Egg Japanese Region Japan 1 April 1 to 30, 2016

Held items

Game Held Item(s)
Pokémon XD BlackGlasses BlackGlasses (100%)
Diamond Pearl DeepSeaTooth DeepSeaTooth (5%)
Platinum
Black White DeepSeaTooth DeepSeaTooth (5%)
Black 2 White 2 DeepSeaTooth DeepSeaTooth (5%)
X Y Deep Sea Tooth Deep Sea Tooth (5%)
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Deep Sea Tooth Deep Sea Tooth (5%)
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Deep Sea Tooth Deep Sea Tooth (5%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
45
105 - 152 200 - 294
90
85 - 156 166 - 306
20
22 - 79 40 - 152
65
63 - 128 121 - 251
20
22 - 79 40 - 152
65
63 - 128 121 - 251
Total:
305
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
3/4 ★★★
Power
3/4 ★★★
Skill
2/4 ★★☆☆
Stamina
2/3 ★★
Jump
2/3 ★★
Total
12/18 ★★


Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost ½×
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark ½×
Fairy
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost ½×
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark ½×
Fairy
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost ½×
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark ½×
Fairy
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost ½×
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark ½×
Fairy
None
Notes:

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VII
Other generations:
III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Leer Normal Status 0000 100100% 30
011 Bite Dark Physical 06060 100100% 25
044 Rage Normal Physical 02020 100100% 20
088 Focus Energy Normal Status 0000 —% 30
1111 Aqua Jet Water Physical 04040 100100% 20
1515 Assurance Dark Physical 06060 100100% 10
1818 Screech Normal Status 0000 08585% 40
2222 Swagger Normal Status 0000 08585% 15
2525 Ice Fang Ice Physical 06565 09595% 15
2929 Scary Face Normal Status 0000 100100% 10
3232 Poison Fang Poison Physical 05050 100100% 15
3636 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100100% 15
3939 Agility Psychic Status 0000 —% 30
4343 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 08585% 20
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Carvanha
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Carvanha
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation VII
Other generations:
III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM06Bag TM Poison VI Sprite.png TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10
TM07Bag TM Ice VI Sprite.png TM07 Hail Ice Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM10Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
TM12Bag TM Dark VI Sprite.png TM12 Taunt Dark Status 0000 100}}100% 20
TM13Bag TM Ice VI Sprite.png TM13 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10
TM14Bag TM Ice VI Sprite.png TM14 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5
TM17Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM18Bag TM Water VI Sprite.png TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 —}}—% 5
TM21Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
TM27Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
TM32Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 15
TM41Bag TM Dark VI Sprite.png TM41 Torment Dark Status 0000 100}}100% 15
TM42Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM44Bag TM Psychic VI Sprite.png TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM45Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 15
TM46Bag TM Dark VI Sprite.png TM46 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25
TM48Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
TM55Bag TM Water VI Sprite.png TM55 Scald Water Special 08080 100}}100% 15
TM66Bag TM Dark VI Sprite.png TM66 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100}}100% 10
TM87Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000 085}}85% 15
TM88Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM90Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
TM94Bag TM Water VI Sprite.png TM94 Surf Water Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TM95Bag TM Dark VI Sprite.png TM95 Snarl Dark Special 05555 095}}95% 15
TM97Bag TM Dark VI Sprite.png TM97 Dark Pulse Dark Special 08080 100}}100% 15
TM98Bag TM Water VI Sprite.png TM98 Waterfall Water Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
XTM100Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 20
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Carvanha
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Carvanha
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VII
Other generations:
III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Relicanth
Ancient Power Rock Special 60 100% 5
QwilfishWailmerWailordAlomomolaWishiwashi
Brine Water Special 65 100% 10
Qwilfish
Destiny Bond Ghost Status —% 5
RelicanthBasculinWishiwashi
Double-Edge Normal Physical 120 100% 15
GyaradosChinchouLanturnQwilfishRemoraidOctillery
WailmerWailordRelicanthLuvdiscAlomomolaWishiwashi
Hydro Pump Water Special 110 80% 5
Bruxish
Psychic Fangs Psychic Physical 85 100% 10
Remoraid
Swift* Normal Special 60 —% 20
GyaradosWhiscashBasculin
Thrash Normal Physical 120 100% 10
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Carvanha in Generation VII
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Carvanha in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Carvanha
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Carvanha
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VII
Other generations:
III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
S M US UM Bounce Flying Physical 85 85% 5
S M US UM Icy Wind Ice Special 55 95% 15
S M US UM Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15
S M US UM Spite Ghost Status 100% 10
S M US UM Super Fang Normal Physical 90% 10
S M US UM Uproar Normal Special 90 100% 10
S M US UM Water Pulse Water Special 60 100% 20
S M US UM Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 80 90% 15
  • A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Carvanha can be tutored the move in that game
  • A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Carvanha cannot be tutored the move in that game
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Carvanha
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Carvanha
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

TCG-only moves

Move Card
Slash Carvanha (Secret Wonders 81)
Splash Team Aqua's Carvanha (EX Team Magma vs Team Aqua 48)

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball RS
PinRS318.png PinRSani318.png
Acquisition: Catch
Pokémon Trozei!
Trozeiani318.png
Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 8.9%
Friend Area: Treasure Sea
Phrases
51%-100% HP I can munch down a cow. No problem!
26%-50% HP This is looking bad... My health is down by half.
1%-25% HP It's grim... My fangs aren't working properly...
Level up Yes! Leveled up! I'm going on an eating spree!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
MDP E 318.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 0.5%
IQ group: G
Pokémon Ranger
Group:
Water
Poké Assist: Water PA.png
Water
Field move: None
Loops: 4 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0
Browser entry R-117
Carvanha chomps repeatedly with sharp fangs. Beware if they are in a pack.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
Water
Poké Assist:
(present)
Water Assist.png
Water
Field move:
(present)
Crush 1 field move.png
(Crush ×1)
Not available in the past.
Browser entry R-071
It shoots orbs of water to attack.
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●●
Defense
Speed ●●●
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
PPW318.png PokéPark Pad entry:
Carvanha are helping out with Gyarados's Aqua Dash in the Beach Zone. They wouldn't let Bidoof build any bridges.
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Dark
Attack Power: ★★★★

BT318.png

Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Dark
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 50 - 100 Raise Max Level.png 5

#227
Shuffle318.png

Mega Boost
Fills the Mega Gauge of a Pokémon of the same type.


Pokémon GO
GO318.png Base HP: 90 Base Attack: 171 Base Defense: 39
Egg Distance: 5 km Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: Carvanha Candy 50
Fast Attacks: Bite, Snarl
Charged Attacks: Aqua Jet, Crunch, Poison Fang

Evolution

318Carvanha.png
Unevolved
Carvanha
 Water  Dark 
Rare Candy
Level 30
319Sharpedo.png
First Evolution
Sharpedo
 Water  Dark 


Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen
Spr 3r 318.png Spr b 3r 318.png Spr 3e 318.png Spr b 3e 318.png Spr 3f 318.png Spr b 3f 318.png
Spr 3r 318 s.png Spr b 3r 318 s.png Spr 3e 318 s.png Spr b 3e 318 s.png Spr 3f 318 s.png Spr b 3f 318 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver
Spr 4d 318.png Spr b 4d 318.png Spr 4p 318.png Spr b 4p 318.png Spr 4h 318.png Spr b 4h 318.png
Spr 4d 318 s.png Spr b 4d 318 s.png Spr 4p 318 s.png Spr b 4p 318 s.png Spr 4h 318 s.png Spr b 4h 318 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
Spr 5b 318.png Spr b 5b 318.png Spr 5b2 318.png Spr b 5b2 318.png
Spr 5b 318 s.png Spr b 5b 318 s.png Spr 5b2 318 s.png Spr b 5b2 318 s.png
Front Back Front Back
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Spr 6x 318.png
Spr b 6x 318.png
Spr 6o 318.png
Spr b 6o 318.png
Spr 6x 318 s.png
Spr b 6x 318 s.png
Spr 6o 318 s.png
Spr b 6o 318 s.png
Front Back Front Back
Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Spr 7s 318.png
Spr b 7s 318.png
Spr 7s 318.png
Spr b 7s 318.png
Spr 7s 318 s.png
Spr b 7s 318 s.png
Spr 7s 318 s.png
Spr b 7s 318 s.png
Front Back Front Back
318MS.png For other sprites and images, please see Carvanha images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


Trivia

Origin

Carvanha is mostly based on piranhas.

Name origin

Carvanha may be a combination of carve or carnivore and piranha. It may also be related to Carcharodon carcharias ("sharp-toothed shark"), the Great White Shark.

Kibanha may be a combination of 牙 kiba (fang) and piranha.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese キバニア Kibanha From kiba and piranha
France Flag.png French Carvanha Same as English name
Spain Flag.png Spanish Carvanha Same as English name
Germany Flag.png German Kanivanha From its English name
Italy Flag.png Italian Carvanha Same as English name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 샤프니아 Sharpnia From the English sharp and piranha
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 利牙魚 / 利牙鱼 Lìyáyú'' Literally "Sharp-teethed fish"
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese


External links


317MS.png #317: Swalot
Pokémon
#319: Sharpedo 319MS.png
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