carvanha

Carvanha is a Water/Dark-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III.

Type: Water/Dark

Abilities:

• Rough Skin: Inflicts damage to the attacker on contact.
• Hidden Ability - Speed Boost: Increases Speed at the end of every turn.

Physical Characteristics:

• Carvanha resembles a carnivorous fish with a torpedo-shaped body.
• It has a prominent, sharp, triangular dorsal fin and pectoral fins that are reminiscent of a piranha.
• Its body is primarily blue with a red underbelly and yellow markings around its eyes.
• Features large, sharp fangs that are visible even when its mouth is closed.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Carvanha is known for its aggressive and ferocious nature.
• It typically inhabits rivers and lakes, particularly in regions with strong currents.
• This Pokémon is often found in groups called schools, where they intimidate their prey and defend their territory collectively.
• Carvanha is notorious for attacking anything that enters its waters, including boats.

In Battle:

• Carvanha excels in offensive capabilities but has relatively low defenses.
• Notable moves include Bite, Aqua Jet, and Crunch, which take advantage of its high Attack stat.
• It is particularly effective against Ghost and Psychic types due to its Dark typing.
• Vulnerable to Fighting, Bug, Electric, Grass, and Fairy-type moves.

Evolution:

• Carvanha evolves into Sharpedo starting at level 30.

Interesting Facts:

• Carvanha is based on the piranha, a fish known for its sharp teeth and aggressive behavior.
• Despite its fearsome reputation, Carvanha is often preyed upon by larger water Pokémon.
• Its Speed Boost hidden ability can turn Carvanha into a formidable threat by amplifying its already significant offensive prowess.
• The presence of Carvanha in waters often deters fishing and boating activities due to their aggressive nature.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• 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: It lives in massive rivers that course through jungles. It swarms prey that enter its territory.
• Diamond: They swarm any foe that invades their territory. Their sharp fangs can tear out boat hulls.
• Pearl: They swarm any foe that invades their territory. Their sharp fangs can tear out boat hulls.
• Platinum: They swarm any foe that invades their territory. Their sharp fangs can tear out boat hulls.
• Heartgold: They form packs to attack boats and rip out their hulls to sink them. They live in rivers in the jungle.
• Soulsilver: They form packs to attack boats and rip out their hulls to sink them. They live in rivers in the jungle.
• Black: They swarm any foe that invades their territory. Their sharp fangs can tear out boat hulls.
• White: They swarm any foe that invades their territory. Their sharp fangs can tear out boat hulls.
• Black-2: They swarm any foe that invades their territory. Their sharp fangs can tear out boat hulls.
• White-2: They swarm any foe that invades their territory. Their sharp fangs can tear out boat hulls.
• 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.
• 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.
• Sword: It won’t attack while it’s alone—not even if it spots prey. Instead, it waits for other Carvanha to join it, and then the Pokémon attack as a group.
• Shield: These Pokémon have sharp fangs and powerful jaws. Sailors avoid Carvanha dens at all costs.