Where can I find Carvanha in SoulGold?

Carvanha can be found in 23 locations in SoulGold. Check the Locations section on this page for encounter details.

What type is Carvanha?

Carvanha is a water/dark-type Pokémon in SoulGold.

What moves can Carvanha learn in SoulGold?

Carvanha can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

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Carvanhain Pokémon SoulGold

waterdark

Pokédex Entry

Savage Pokémon

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.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

WaterDark

Dex

#318

Abilities

Rough Skin(Primary)

Hurts to touch.

Speed Boost(Secondary)

Gradually boosts Speed.

Growth Rate

slow

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

water2

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

225

Poké Ball17.7%

Great Ball24.4%

Ultra Ball29.7%

Base Exp

EV Yield

1 Attack

Wild Held Items

Deepseatooth(5%)

Weak To

electric ×2grass ×2fighting ×2bug ×2fairy ×2

Resists

fire ×0.5water ×0.5ice ×0.5ghost ×0.5dark ×0.5steel ×0.5

Immune To

psychic

Evolution Chain

Carvanha

Base form

→

Sharpedo

Level up Carvanha to Lv. 30

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How to Obtain

Carvanha can be found very common in Route 31 while fishing with Old Rod, fishing with Good Rod or fishing with Super Rod, very common in Route 42 while surfing, fishing with Old Rod, fishing with Good Rod or fishing with Super Rod, and very common in Route 50 while fishing with Old Rod or fishing with Good Rod, among five other areas. Wild ones range from level five to 45.

Wild Encounters (18)

Level Up Moves (13)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	Aqua JetLevel: 1Aqua Jet	water	40	100	20
1	Aqua JetLevel: 1Aqua Jet	Strikes first by dashing at the foe at a high speed.
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	normal	0	100	30
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	Frightens the foes with a leer to lower Defense.
4	Poison FangLevel: 4Poison Fang	poison	50	100	15
4	Poison FangLevel: 4Poison Fang	A sharp-fanged attack. May badly poison the foe.
8	Focus EnergyLevel: 8Focus Energy	normal	0	0	30
8	Focus EnergyLevel: 8Focus Energy	Focuses power to raise the critical-hit ratio.
12	Scary FaceLevel: 12Scary Face	normal	0	0	10
12	Scary FaceLevel: 12Scary Face	Frightens with a scary face to sharply reduce Speed.
16	BiteLevel: 16Bite	dark	60	100	25
16	BiteLevel: 16Bite	Bites with vicious fangs. May cause flinching.
20	Ice FangLevel: 20Ice Fang	ice	65	95	15
20	Ice FangLevel: 20Ice Fang	May cause flinching or leave the foe with frostbite.leave the foe frozen.
24	ScreechLevel: 24Screech	normal	0	85	40
24	ScreechLevel: 24Screech	Emits a screech to sharply reduce the foe's Defense.
28	SwaggerLevel: 28Swagger	normal	0	0	15
28	SwaggerLevel: 28Swagger	Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises its Attack.
32	CrunchLevel: 32Crunch	dark	80	100	15
32	CrunchLevel: 32Crunch	Crunches with sharp fangs. May lower Defense.May lower Sp. Def.
36	AgilityLevel: 36Agility	psychic	0	0	30
36	AgilityLevel: 36Agility	Relaxes the body to sharply boost Speed.
40	LiquidationLevel: 40Liquidation	water	85	100	10
40	LiquidationLevel: 40Liquidation	Slams the foe with water. Can lower Defense.
44	Take DownLevel: 44Take Down	normal	90	85	20
44	Take DownLevel: 44Take Down	A reckless charge attack that also hurts the user.

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Egg Moves (8)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Hydro PumpHydro Pump	water	0	80	5
Hydro PumpHydro Pump	Blasts water at high power to strike the foe.
Double EdgeDouble Edge	normal	0	100	15
Double EdgeDouble Edge	A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user.
ThrashThrash	normal	0	100	0
ThrashThrash	A rampage of 2 to 3 turns that confuses the user.
Ancient PowerAncient Power	rock	60	100	5
Ancient PowerAncient Power	An attack that may raise all stats.
SwiftSwift	normal	60	0	20
SwiftSwift	Sprays star-shaped rays that never miss.
BrineBrine	water	65	100	10
BrineBrine	Does double damage to foes with half HP or less.
Destiny BondDestiny Bond	ghost	0	0	5
Destiny BondDestiny Bond	If the user faints, the foe is also made to faint.
Psychic FangsPsychic Fangs	psychic	85	100	15
Psychic FangsPsychic Fangs	Chomps with psychic fangs. Destroys any barriers.

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TM/HM Moves (27)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
BlizzardBlizzard	ice	0	0	5	TM14TM14
BlizzardBlizzard	Hits the foes with an icy storm. May cause frostbite.storm that may freeze it.
Dark PulseDark Pulse	dark	80	100	15	TM97TM97
Dark PulseDark Pulse	Attacks with a horrible aura. May cause flinching.
DiveDive	water	0	100	10	HM08HM08
DiveDive	Dives underwater the first turn and strikes next turn.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	0	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	1	100	20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
HailHail	ice	0	0	10	TM07TM07
HailHail	Summons a hailstorm that strikes every turn.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	0	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Ice BeamIce Beam	ice	0	100	10	TM13TM13
Ice BeamIce Beam	Blasts the foe with an icy beam. May cause frostbite.beam that may freeze it.
PaybackPayback	dark	50	100	10	TM66TM66
PaybackPayback	An attack that gains power if the user moves last.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	0	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	0	0	5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
RestRest	psychic	0	0	0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
RoundRound	normal	60	100	15	TM48TM48
RoundRound	A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too.
ScaldScald	water	80	100	15	TM55TM55
ScaldScald	Shoots boiling water at the foe. May inflict a burn.
SnarlSnarl	dark	55	95	15	TM95TM95
SnarlSnarl	Yells and rants at the foe lowering its Sp. Atk.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	0	10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
SurfSurf	water	0	100	15	HM03HM03
SurfSurf	Creates a huge wave, then crashes it down on the field.crashes it down on the foes.
TauntTaunt	dark	0	100	20	TM12TM12
TauntTaunt	Taunts the foe into only using attack moves.
ThiefThief	dark	0	100	0	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item.
TormentTorment	dark	0	100	15	TM41TM41
TormentTorment	Torments the foe and stops successive use of a move.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	0	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
WaterfallWaterfall	water	80	100	15	HM07HM07
WaterfallWaterfall	Charges with speed to climb waterfalls. May flinch.
Water PulseWater Pulse	water	60	100	20	TM88TM88
Water PulseWater Pulse	Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe.
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	water	0	0	15	HM10HM10
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	Traps and hurts the foe in a whirlpool for turns.

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Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Type Summary

Weaknesses

Resistances

Immunities

Neutral

Weaknesses

Types that deal increased damage to Carvanha. Use these types to counter it effectively.

electric2×grass2×fighting2×bug2×fairy2×

Resistances & Immunities

Types that Carvanha resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.

Immunities (0×)

psychic

fire0.5×water0.5×ice0.5×ghost0.5×dark0.5×steel0.5×

Best Counters

Pokémon that have type advantages against Carvanha, either offensively or defensively.

Carvanhain Pokémon SoulGold

Pokédex Entry