Best Carvanha counters

Raid Battles

The best Carvanha counters in Pokémon GO are Mega Heracross, Mega Sceptile, Mega Blaziken, Terrakion, Mega Rayquaza, Mega Gardevoir, and Kartana. These Pokémon perform best with the moves outlined below. We suggest a minimum group size of 1 - 3 Trainers to defeat Carvanha in a 3-Star Raid.

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          Best counter 👑

          Mega Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Mega HeracrossMega Heracross
          Counter / Megahorn
          #1
          Mega Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Mega SceptileMega Sceptile
          Fury Cutter / Frenzy Plant
          #2
          Mega Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Mega BlazikenMega Blaziken
          Counter / Focus Blast
          #3
          Official artwork of TerrakionTerrakion
          Double Kick / Sacred Sword
          #4
          Mega Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Mega RayquazaMega Rayquaza
          Dragon Tail / Dragon Ascent
          #5
          Mega Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Mega GardevoirMega Gardevoir
          Charm / Dazzling Gleam
          #6
          Official artwork of KartanaKartana
          Razor Leaf / Leaf Blade
          #7
          #
          Name
          Fast Attack
          Charged Attack
          DPS
          TDO
          Faints
          TTW
          Score
          1.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega HeracrossMega Pokémon iconMega HeracrossFightingCounter BugMegahorn 130.746405.7029s287.3
          2.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega SceptileMega Pokémon iconMega SceptileBugFury Cutter GrassFrenzy Plant *141.134534.2027s284.6
          3.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega BlazikenMega Pokémon iconMega BlazikenFightingCounter FightingFocus Blast 131.004281.4029s265.1
          4.Thumbnail image of TerrakionTerrakionFightingDouble Kick FightingSacred Sword *121.485309.3031s260.8
          5.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega RayquazaMega Pokémon iconMega RayquazaDragonDragon Tail FlyingDragon Ascent 117.295842.4032s258.7
          6.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega GardevoirMega Pokémon iconMega GardevoirFairyCharm FairyDazzling Gleam 127.584199.0030s258.5
          7.Thumbnail image of KartanaKartanaGrassRazor Leaf GrassLeaf Blade 127.243917.9030s254.3
          8.Thumbnail image of Keldeo (Ordinary Forme)Keldeo (Ordinary Forme)FightingLow Kick FightingSacred Sword 111.245898.7033s248.5
          9.Thumbnail image of KeldeoKeldeoFightingLow Kick FightingSacred Sword 111.245898.7033s248.5
          10.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow MachampShadow MachampFightingCounter FightingDynamic Punch 121.864092.8031s247.9
          11.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow RaikouShadow RaikouElectricThunder Shock ElectricWild Charge 122.214017.1031s247.6
          12.Thumbnail image of ZekromZekromElectricCharge Beam ElectricFusion Bolt *114.075186.6033s246.9
          13.Thumbnail image of XurkitreeXurkitreeElectricThunder Shock ElectricDischarge 124.643540.6130s245.1
          14.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega ManectricMega Pokémon iconMega ManectricElectricThunder Fang ElectricWild Charge 122.543737.1031s244.5
          15.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow ElectivireShadow ElectivireElectricThunder Shock ElectricWild Charge 126.803147.7130s242.6
          16.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow MagnezoneShadow MagnezoneElectricSpark ElectricWild Charge 118.073936.3032s239.9
          17.Thumbnail image of Therian Forme ThundurusTherian Forme ThundurusElectricVolt Switch ElectricWildbolt Storm *120.253633.9031s239.4
          18.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow ZapdosShadow ZapdosElectricThunder Shock *ElectricThunderbolt 119.213742.5032s239.2
          19.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega VenusaurMega Pokémon iconMega VenusaurGrassVine Whip GrassFrenzy Plant *108.535243.0034s237.9
          20.Thumbnail image of LucarioLucarioFightingCounter FightingAura Sphere 113.934197.1033s236.2
          21.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega AlakazamMega Pokémon iconMega AlakazamFightingCounter *FairyDazzling Gleam *123.962878.8131s233.9
          22.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow HariyamaShadow HariyamaFightingCounter FightingDynamic Punch 113.134086.8033s233.6
          23.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow SceptileShadow SceptileBugFury Cutter GrassFrenzy Plant *123.202898.4131s233.1
          24.Thumbnail image of ZarudeZarudeGrassVine Whip GrassPower Whip 102.425627.2036s230.5
          25.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega LopunnyMega Pokémon iconMega LopunnyFightingDouble Kick FightingFocus Blast 108.644463.3034s230.3
          26.Thumbnail image of PheromosaPheromosaBugBug Bite BugBug Buzz 125.342519.1131s229.7
          27.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega AmpharosMega Pokémon iconMega AmpharosElectricVolt Switch ElectricZap Cannon 105.604687.5035s227.5
          28.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow LuxrayShadow LuxrayElectricSpark ElectricWild Charge 118.642965.1132s227.3
          29.Thumbnail image of Tapu KokoTapu KokoElectricVolt Switch FairyNature's Madness *112.343632.9034s226.8
          30.Thumbnail image of ConkeldurrConkeldurrFightingCounter FightingDynamic Punch 104.654630.5036s225.3
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          • Minimum group size: 1 Trainers
          • Optimal group size: 2 - 3 Trainers
          • Very easy with: 4+ Trainers

          Carvanha CP range from Raids

          Carvanha can be caught with the following Combat Power after being defeated in Raids:

          • From 531 CP to 583 CP, with no weather boost
          • From 664 CP to 729 CP with Rain and Fog weather boost

          Carvanha weaknesses

          Carvanha type chart

          When fighting Carvanha, keep in mind the that Water and Dark-type Pokémon are weak to Bug, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, and Grass-type moves. They take reduced damage from Dark, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Steel, Water, and Psychic-type moves.

          Weaknesses

          Weaknesses
          BugBug160.0%
          ElectricElectric160.0%
          FairyFairy160.0%
          FightingFighting160.0%
          GrassGrass160.0%

          Resistances

          Resistances
          PsychicPsychic39.1%
          DarkDark62.5%
          FireFire62.5%
          GhostGhost62.5%
          IceIce62.5%
          SteelSteel62.5%
          WaterWater62.5%

          Type chart shows the percentage (%) of damage taken from an incoming attack of a particular type.

          Best move-types and best weather for defeating Carvanha

          Move-typeUsage (%)Weather
          Fighting116.0%
          • cloudyCloudy
          Grass88.0%
          • sunnySunny
          Electric86.0%
          • rainRain
          Bug44.0%
          • rainRain
          Fairy40.0%
          • cloudyCloudy
          Dragon10.0%
          • windyWindy
          Ground6.0%
          • sunnySunny
          Normal4.0%
          • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
          Flying2.0%
          • windyWindy
          Rock2.0%
          • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
          Psychic2.0%
          • windyWindy

          About our ranking methodology

          Our guide provides detailed information on recommended Pokémon and moves that are most effective against Carvanha in Raid Battles. Whether you're looking for the best counters to take Carvanha down quickly with high DPS, or the tankiest counters that can withstand its attacks, our guide has something for every trainer.

          This guide displays a list of best Carvanha counters in Pokémon GO with their Fast Attacks, Charged Attacks, DPS (damage per second), TDO (total damage output), faints, TTW (time to win), and score. The list is sorted by the score, which is calculated based on the DPS and TDO. Each Pokemon's move type is indicated by an icon beside the move name.

          When calculating the best counters for any Pokémon, our simulator takes into account various factors, such as the defender's typing and average DPS against each attacker, the weather's influence, energy left over from using charge attacks, Shadow Pokémon attack and defense stat changes, and more. During the initial phase of simulations, we calculate DPS and TDO for each attacker that is currently available in the game, and then we continue to rank them.

          We use a ranking method developed by a Reddit user named /u/Elastic_Space, which is described in detail in this Reddit post. It is a fairly complicated, but very well thought-out mathematical model for predicting simulation results without actually running the simulations. It also correlates with field data almost too well not to be used. Reddit

          Our Time to Win (TTW) and Faint numbers are also estimated, and should be taken with a grain of salt. Since we do not account for factors like Friendship and Mega damage boost, they will differ from actual experience in the field.