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 the Pokémon's Speed stat by one stage at the end of each turn.

Physical Characteristics:

• Carvanha is a small, piranha-like Pokémon with a fierce appearance.
• It has a blue body with a large, red underside.
• Notable features include sharp, triangular yellow fins and a large, pointed jaw filled with razor-sharp teeth.
• Its eyes are small and yellow, giving it a menacing look.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Carvanha is known for its aggressive nature, often found in schools.
• It inhabits rivers and lakes, particularly in areas with strong currents.
• This Pokémon is notorious for attacking anything that trespasses into its territory, often seen as a nuisance by fishermen.
• It is a voracious eater and will chew through anything in its path.

In Battle:

• Carvanha is a swift and aggressive attacker, benefiting from its Speed Boost ability.
• It excels at using powerful biting moves such as Crunch and Aqua Jet.
• With its dual Water/Dark typing, Carvanha is effective against Psychic and Ghost types but is vulnerable to Fighting and Bug types.
• Its low defenses make it a glass cannon, relying on speed and offensive power to overwhelm opponents quickly.

Evolution:

• Carvanha evolves into Sharpedo starting at level 30.
• Sharpedo retains the Water/Dark typing and gains increased offensive capabilities.

Interesting Facts:

• Carvanha's design is inspired by the real-world piranha, known for its sharp teeth and aggressive nature.
• It is part of a two-stage evolutionary line, with the evolved form, Sharpedo, being a popular choice in competitive battles due to its speed and power.
• Carvanha is often used as a symbol of danger in its natural habitats, warning others of the treacherous waters it inhabits.

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.