Rock Throw + Rock Slide
Carbink's best Rock-type moveset is Rock Throw / Rock Slide, with 6.00 DPS and 143.4 TDO. These moves are boosted by Partly Cloudy weather. Carbink ranks #204 (E Tier) as a Rock attacker with that moveset.
Carbink
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Carbink is a Rock and Fairy-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 1,467 CP and is weak to Steel, Grass, Ground, and Water-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Rock Throw / Rock Slide. It is boosted by Partly Cloudy and Cloudy weather. Its shiny form is available.
Carbink Stats and Max CP
95 ATK
285 DEF
137 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
1658 CPLvl 40
1467 CPLvl 25 Weather Boost
1047 CPLvl 20 Raids/Eggs
838 CPLvl 15 Research
628 CPCarbink's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis
Read meta analysisCarbink Type Chart
Carbink takes increased damage from:
Steel256.0%
Grass160.0%
Ground160.0%
Water160.0%
Carbink takes reduced damage from:
Dragon39.1%
Bug62.5%
Dark62.5%
Fire62.5%
Flying62.5%
Normal62.5%Carbink best moveset
Extreme↓| 1. |  Rock Throw | Rock Slide | 5.44 | 6.00 | 143.4 |
| 2. | Rock Throw | Power Gem | 5.29 | 5.84 | 139.5 |
| 3. | Rock Throw |  Moonblast | 5.20 | 5.74 | 137.1 |
| 4. |  Tackle | Rock Slide | 5.10 | 5.63 | 134.5 |
| 5. | Tackle | Power Gem | 4.96 | 5.47 | 130.7 |
| 6. | Tackle | Moonblast | 4.82 | 5.32 | 127.1 |
Fast Attacks
- Tackle
5
5
0.5s
Type effectiveness chart - 62.5%
Rock
Steel
- 39.1%
Ghost
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 5 Energy 5 Weather boost 
Partly Cloudy
Duration 0.5s Damage window 0.3s - 0.5s Trainer Battles Damage 3 Energy 3 Effects Tackle has no special effects.See Tackle details page ↗ - Rock Throw1381.0s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
Bug
Fire
Ice
- 62.5%
Fighting
Ground- Steel
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 13 Energy 8 Weather boost - Partly Cloudy
Duration 1.0s Damage window 0.6s - 0.9s Trainer Battles Damage 8 Energy 5 Effects Rock Throw has no special effects.See Rock Throw details page ↗
Charged Attacks
- Moonblast1301004.0s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
- Fighting
Dragon
Dark
- 62.5%
Poison- Steel
- Fire
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 130 Energy 100 Weather boost 
Cloudy
Duration 4.0s Damage window 2.3s - 3.8s Trainer Battles Damage 90 Energy 50 Effects 
SpecialMoonblast has a 10.0% chance to:
- Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
See Moonblast details page ↗ - Rock Slide75502.5s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
- Bug
- Fire
- Ice
- 62.5%
- Fighting
- Ground
- Steel
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 75 Energy 50 Weather boost - Partly Cloudy
Duration 2.5s Damage window 1.3s - 2.4s Trainer Battles Damage 75 Energy 45 Effects Rock Slide has no special effects.See Rock Slide details page ↗ - Power Gem80503.0s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
- Bug
- Fire
- Ice
- 62.5%
- Fighting
- Ground
- Steel
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 80 Energy 50 Weather boost - Partly Cloudy
Duration 3.0s Damage window 2.0s - 2.8s Trainer Battles Damage 85 Energy 50 Effects Power Gem has no special effects.See Power Gem details page ↗
More information
The following chart shows Carbink's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Carbink's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.
Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Carbink has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).
Carbink CP Chart
Carbink reaches a maximum of 1,467 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 780–838 CP, rising to 975–1,047 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 585–628 CP.
 Max CP | 1467 CP |
|---|---|
| Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs | |
 Research | 585 CP - 628 CP |
| Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Eggs | 780 CP - 838 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Raids | 780 CP - 838 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
| 975 CP - 1047 CP | |
| Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs |
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- Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
- Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
- Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
- Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.
Max Combat Power per Level chart
Carbink Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator
| LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 CP | 2 | 65 CP | 3 | 109 CP |
| 4 | 153 CP | 5 | 197 CP | 6 | 242 CP |
| 7 | 286 CP | 8 | 330 CP | 9 | 375 CP |
| 10 | 419 CP | 11 | 461 CP | 12 | 503 CP |
| 13 | 545 CP | 14 | 586 CP | 15 | 628 CP |
| 16 | 670 CP | 17 | 712 CP | 18 | 754 CP |
| 19 | 796 CP | 20 | 838 CP | 21 | 880 CP |
| 22 | 922 CP | 23 | 964 CP | 24 | 1006 CP |
| 25 | 1047 CP | 26 | 1089 CP | 27 | 1131 CP |
| 28 | 1173 CP | 29 | 1215 CP | 30 | 1257 CP |
| 31 | 1278 CP | 32 | 1299 CP | 33 | 1320 CP |
| 34 | 1341 CP | 35 | 1362 CP | 36 | 1383 CP |
| 37 | 1404 CP | 38 | 1425 CP | 39 | 1446 CP |
| 40 | 1467 CP | 41 | 1485 CP | 42 | 1504 CP |
| 43 | 1523 CP | 44 | 1542 CP | 45 | 1561 CP |
| 46 | 1580 CP | 47 | 1599 CP | 48 | 1619 CP |
| 49 | 1638 CP | 50 | 1658 CP |
Pokédex information
| Pokédex Number | #703 |
|---|---|
| Height | 0.3 m |
| Weight | 5.7 kg |
| Region | Generation 6 |
| Can be traded | Allowed |
| Buddy distance | 5 km |
| Released | Yes |
| Shiny released | Yes |
| Pokémon Home transfer | Allowed |
| Base Flee Rate | 0% |
| Catch rewards |  3 100 |
| Additional Move Cost | 7575000 |
Evolution Chart
Carbink has no evolutions in Pokémon GO.
Mega Pokémon that boost Carbink
A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Carbink's Rock and Fairy-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Carbink.
Rock
Fairy
More information
Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.
Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.
Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza- Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
- Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
- Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.
Power-up costs
| Stardust | Candy | Candy XL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LVL 50 | 520,000 | 304  | 296  |
| LVL 40 | 280,000 | 304 | 10 |
| LVL 35 | 190,000 | 196 | - |
| LVL 30 | 125,000 | 126 | - |
| LVL 25 | 80,000 | 87 | - |
| LVL 20 | 47,500 | 58 | - |
| LVL 15 | 25,500 | 38 | - |
| LVL 10 | 11,000 | 19 | - |
| LVL 5 | 3,000 | 9 | - |
Carbink Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Carbink from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Carbink in Pokémon GO.
Complete Carbink Power Up Costs Table
| LVL | Power Ups | Stardust | Candy | Candy XL | Total Stardust | Total Candy | Total Candy XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 200 | 1 | - | 200 | 1 | - |
| 1.5 | 2 | 200 | 1 | - | 400 | 2 | - |
| 2 | 3 | 200 | 1 | - | 600 | 3 | - |
| 2.5 | 4 | 200 | 1 | - | 800 | 4 | - |
| 3 | 5 | 400 | 1 | - | 1,200 | 5 | - |
| 3.5 | 6 | 400 | 1 | - | 1,600 | 6 | - |
| 4 | 7 | 400 | 1 | - | 2,000 | 7 | - |
| 4.5 | 8 | 400 | 1 | - | 2,400 | 8 | - |
| 5 | 9 | 600 | 1 | - | 3,000 | 9 | - |
| 5.5 | 10 | 600 | 1 | - | 3,600 | 10 | - |
| 6 | 11 | 600 | 1 | - | 4,200 | 11 | - |
| 6.5 | 12 | 600 | 1 | - | 4,800 | 12 | - |
| 7 | 13 | 800 | 1 | - | 5,600 | 13 | - |
| 7.5 | 14 | 800 | 1 | - | 6,400 | 14 | - |
| 8 | 15 | 800 | 1 | - | 7,200 | 15 | - |
| 8.5 | 16 | 800 | 1 | - | 8,000 | 16 | - |
| 9 | 17 | 1,000 | 1 | - | 9,000 | 17 | - |
| 9.5 | 18 | 1,000 | 1 | - | 10,000 | 18 | - |
| 10 | 19 | 1,000 | 1 | - | 11,000 | 19 | - |
| 10.5 | 20 | 1,000 | 1 | - | 12,000 | 20 | - |
| 11 | 21 | 1,300 | 2 | - | 13,300 | 22 | - |
| 11.5 | 22 | 1,300 | 2 | - | 14,600 | 24 | - |
| 12 | 23 | 1,300 | 2 | - | 15,900 | 26 | - |
| 12.5 | 24 | 1,300 | 2 | - | 17,200 | 28 | - |
| 13 | 25 | 1,600 | 2 | - | 18,800 | 30 | - |
| 13.5 | 26 | 1,600 | 2 | - | 20,400 | 32 | - |
| 14 | 27 | 1,600 | 2 | - | 22,000 | 34 | - |
| 14.5 | 28 | 1,600 | 2 | - | 23,600 | 36 | - |
| 15 | 29 | 1,900 | 2 | - | 25,500 | 38 | - |
| 15.5 | 30 | 1,900 | 2 | - | 27,400 | 40 | - |
| 16 | 31 | 1,900 | 2 | - | 29,300 | 42 | - |
| 16.5 | 32 | 1,900 | 2 | - | 31,200 | 44 | - |
| 17 | 33 | 2,200 | 2 | - | 33,400 | 46 | - |
| 17.5 | 34 | 2,200 | 2 | - | 35,600 | 48 | - |
| 18 | 35 | 2,200 | 2 | - | 37,800 | 50 | - |
| 18.5 | 36 | 2,200 | 2 | - | 40,000 | 52 | - |
| 19 | 37 | 2,500 | 2 | - | 42,500 | 54 | - |
| 19.5 | 38 | 2,500 | 2 | - | 45,000 | 56 | - |
| 20 | 39 | 2,500 | 2 | - | 47,500 | 58 | - |
| 20.5 | 40 | 2,500 | 2 | - | 50,000 | 60 | - |
| 21 | 41 | 3,000 | 3 | - | 53,000 | 63 | - |
| 21.5 | 42 | 3,000 | 3 | - | 56,000 | 66 | - |
| 22 | 43 | 3,000 | 3 | - | 59,000 | 69 | - |
| 22.5 | 44 | 3,000 | 3 | - | 62,000 | 72 | - |
| 23 | 45 | 3,500 | 3 | - | 65,500 | 75 | - |
| 23.5 | 46 | 3,500 | 3 | - | 69,000 | 78 | - |
| 24 | 47 | 3,500 | 3 | - | 72,500 | 81 | - |
| 24.5 | 48 | 3,500 | 3 | - | 76,000 | 84 | - |
| 25 | 49 | 4,000 | 3 | - | 80,000 | 87 | - |
| 25.5 | 50 | 4,000 | 3 | - | 84,000 | 90 | - |
| 26 | 51 | 4,000 | 4 | - | 88,000 | 94 | - |
| 26.5 | 52 | 4,000 | 4 | - | 92,000 | 98 | - |
| 27 | 53 | 4,500 | 4 | - | 96,500 | 102 | - |
| 27.5 | 54 | 4,500 | 4 | - | 101,000 | 106 | - |
| 28 | 55 | 4,500 | 4 | - | 105,500 | 110 | - |
| 28.5 | 56 | 4,500 | 4 | - | 110,000 | 114 | - |
| 29 | 57 | 5,000 | 4 | - | 115,000 | 118 | - |
| 29.5 | 58 | 5,000 | 4 | - | 120,000 | 122 | - |
| 30 | 59 | 5,000 | 4 | - | 125,000 | 126 | - |
| 30.5 | 60 | 5,000 | 4 | - | 130,000 | 130 | - |
| 31 | 61 | 6,000 | 6 | - | 136,000 | 136 | - |
| 31.5 | 62 | 6,000 | 6 | - | 142,000 | 142 | - |
| 32 | 63 | 6,000 | 6 | - | 148,000 | 148 | - |
| 32.5 | 64 | 6,000 | 6 | - | 154,000 | 154 | - |
| 33 | 65 | 7,000 | 8 | - | 161,000 | 162 | - |
| 33.5 | 66 | 7,000 | 8 | - | 168,000 | 170 | - |
| 34 | 67 | 7,000 | 8 | - | 175,000 | 178 | - |
| 34.5 | 68 | 7,000 | 8 | - | 182,000 | 186 | - |
| 35 | 69 | 8,000 | 10 | - | 190,000 | 196 | - |
| 35.5 | 70 | 8,000 | 10 | - | 198,000 | 206 | - |
| 36 | 71 | 8,000 | 10 | - | 206,000 | 216 | - |
| 36.5 | 72 | 8,000 | 10 | - | 214,000 | 226 | - |
| 37 | 73 | 9,000 | 12 | - | 223,000 | 238 | - |
| 37.5 | 74 | 9,000 | 12 | - | 232,000 | 250 | - |
| 38 | 75 | 9,000 | 12 | - | 241,000 | 262 | - |
| 38.5 | 76 | 9,000 | 12 | - | 250,000 | 274 | - |
| 39 | 77 | 10,000 | 15 | - | 260,000 | 289 | - |
| 39.5 | 78 | 10,000 | 15 | - | 270,000 | 304 | - |
| 40 | 79 | 10,000 | - | 10 | 280,000 | 304 | 10 |
| 40.5 | 80 | 10,000 | - | 10 | 290,000 | 304 | 20 |
| 41 | 81 | 11,000 | - | 10 | 301,000 | 304 | 30 |
| 41.5 | 82 | 11,000 | - | 10 | 312,000 | 304 | 40 |
| 42 | 83 | 11,000 | - | 12 | 323,000 | 304 | 52 |
| 42.5 | 84 | 11,000 | - | 12 | 334,000 | 304 | 64 |
| 43 | 85 | 12,000 | - | 12 | 346,000 | 304 | 76 |
| 43.5 | 86 | 12,000 | - | 12 | 358,000 | 304 | 88 |
| 44 | 87 | 12,000 | - | 15 | 370,000 | 304 | 103 |
| 44.5 | 88 | 12,000 | - | 15 | 382,000 | 304 | 118 |
| 45 | 89 | 13,000 | - | 15 | 395,000 | 304 | 133 |
| 45.5 | 90 | 13,000 | - | 15 | 408,000 | 304 | 148 |
| 46 | 91 | 13,000 | - | 17 | 421,000 | 304 | 165 |
| 46.5 | 92 | 13,000 | - | 17 | 434,000 | 304 | 182 |
| 47 | 93 | 14,000 | - | 17 | 448,000 | 304 | 199 |
| 47.5 | 94 | 14,000 | - | 17 | 462,000 | 304 | 216 |
| 48 | 95 | 14,000 | - | 20 | 476,000 | 304 | 236 |
| 48.5 | 96 | 14,000 | - | 20 | 490,000 | 304 | 256 |
| 49 | 97 | 15,000 | - | 20 | 505,000 | 304 | 276 |
| 49.5 | 98 | 15,000 | - | 20 | 520,000 | 304 | 296 |
Carbink family
A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Carbink in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.
CarbinkSize information
| XXS | XS | M | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| |  | | |
| 0.15 m | 0.15 m | 0.3 m | 0.45 m | 0.6 m |
Carbink's height ranges from 0.15 m to 0.6 m, with the average being 0.3 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.
Size bounds
This table shows the size bounds of Carbink in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.
| Size | Lower bound | Upper bound |
|---|---|---|
| XXS | 0.147 m | 0.15 m |
| 0′06″ | 0′06″ | |
| XS | 0.15 m | 0.3 m |
| 0′06″ | 0′12″ | |
| M | 0.225 m | 0.375 m |
| 0′09″ | 1′03″ | |
| XL | 0.375 m | 0.45 m |
| 1′03″ | 1′06″ | |
| XXL | 0.45 m | 0.6 m |
| 1′06″ | 1′12″ |
Encounter data
| Movement type | MOVEMENT_HOVERING |
|---|---|
| Movement Timer | 10s |
| Jump Time | 1s |
| Attack Probability | 10.0% |
| Attack Timer | 29s |
| Dodge Probability | 15.0% |
| Dodge Duration | 0s |
| Dodge Distance | 0 |
| Min Action Frequency | 1s |
| Max Action Frequency | 2s |
Sprites
Regular and Shiny Carbink
Regular Carbink
Shiny CarbinkCarbink high resolution sprites
A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Carbink. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.
Official artwork
Wallpaper
Carbink Pokédex entries
| Versions | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|
| X, Omega Ruby | Born from the temperatures and pressures deep underground, it fires beams from the stone in its head. |
| Y, Alpha Sapphire | It has slept underground for hundreds of millions of years since its birth. It’s occasionally found during the excavation of caves. |
| Sun | Born from the high temperatures and pressures deep underground, it defends itself by firing beams from the jewel part of its body. |
| Moon | Although this Pokémon is not especially rare, its glittering, jewel-draped body draws attention from people. |
| Ultra Sun | Some say that deep beneath the surface of the world, a pack of Carbink live with their queen in a kingdom of jewels. |
| Ultra Moon | To keep the jewels on their bodies free of tarnish, packs of Carbink use their soft manes to polish one another’s jewels. |
| Sword | When beset by attackers, Carbink wipes them all out by firing high-energy beams from the gems embedded in its body. |
| Shield | It’s said that somewhere in the world, there’s a mineral vein housing a large pack of slumbering Carbink. It’s also said that this pack has a queen. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Carbink’s strengths and weaknesses?
As a Rock and Fairy-type Pokémon, Carbink is especially weak against Steel-type moves, and weak against Grass, Ground, and Water-type moves.
What are the best moves for Carbink in Pokémon GO?
The best moves for Carbink in Pokémon GO are Rock Throw and Rock Slide. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 6 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 143.354.
How does Carbink perform in Raids?
Carbink's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.
How does Carbink rank as a Rock-type attacker?
Carbink is an E-Tier Rock-type attacker, struggling in Raids due to its lower stats or suboptimal moveset.
How does Carbink rank as a Fairy-type attacker?
Carbink is an F-Tier Fairy-type attacker and not recommended for Raid battles.
What Mega Pokémon boost Carbink?
The following Mega Pokémon boost Carbink: Mega Aerodactyl, Mega Tyranitar, Mega Diancie, Mega Gardevoir, Mega Mawile, Mega Altaria, Mega Audino, and Mega Diancie.
What is Carbink’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?
Carbink’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1467 CP and 1658 CP at Level 50.
Can Carbink be shiny in Pokémon GO?
Carbink can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.
Can Carbink Dynamax in Pokémon GO?
Carbink cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.