Carvanha (Pokémon)

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Carvanha キバニア Kibanha #318
Art by Ken Sugimori from Ruby and Sapphire
Types  Water  Dark   Water   Water   Water   Water   Water	Species Savage Pokémon
Abilities Rough Skin Speed Boost Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 1,250,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto #— Hoenn #097 Sinnoh #— Unova #— Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R-117 Almia R— Oblivia R-071 Oblivia (past) N— Not in any regional Browser
Height 2'07" Imperial 0.8m Metric 2'07"/0.8m 0.0m	Weight 45.9lbs Imperial 20.8kg Metric 45.9lbs/20.8kg 0.0kg
Dex color Red	Footprint
Body style	Catch rate 225 29.4%
Gender ratio Genderless Unknown 50% male, 50% female
Breeding Water 2 group 21 cycles (5355 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 1 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 88 Battle Exp.: 881*
External links On Legendary Pokémon Pokédex: Generation III Generation IV On Smogon Pokédex: Generation III Generation IV Generation V On Eevee's Pokédex On Psypoke Pokédex On Pokecharms Pokédex (Gen. III-IV) On Marriland Pokédex Generation IV Generation V Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Carvanha (Japanese: キバニア Kibanha) is a dual-type Water/Dark Pokémon.

It evolves into Sharpedo starting at level 30.

Contents 1 Biology 1.1 Physiology 1.1.1 Gender differences 1.1.2 Special abilities 1.2 Behavior 1.3 Habitat 1.4 Diet 2 In the anime 2.1 Pokédex entries 3 In the manga 3.1 Pokémon Adventures 4 In the TCG 5 Game data 5.1 Pokédex entries 5.2 Game locations 5.2.1 In side games 5.3 Held items 5.4 Stats 5.4.1 Base stats 5.4.2 Pokéathlon stats 5.5 Type effectiveness 5.6 Learnset 5.6.1 By leveling up 5.6.2 By TM/HM 5.6.3 By breeding 5.6.4 By tutoring 5.6.5 Dream World-only moves 5.6.6 TCG-only moves 5.7 Side game data 5.8 Evolution 5.9 Sprites 6 Trivia 6.1 Origin 6.1.1 Name origin 7 In other languages 8 External links

Biology

Physiology

Carvanha has a round body covered in tiny, sharp denticles which create hydrodynamic advantages by reducing turbulence when swimming, as well as providing protection against physical attacks. The top half of Carvanha's roughly spherical body is blue, while the bottom half is red, with a yellow star-shaped marking below its mouth. Carvanha has two yellow dorsal fins above its eyes that resemble shark fins, and a matching pelvic fin on its belly. Its pectoral fins are also yellow. The caudal fin is composed of two red spines with a thin yellow membrane stretched between them.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Carvanha have jaws that are powerful enough to tear through a boat hull. Its aforementioned Rough Skin causes contact that feels like getting scrapped by sandpaper. Carvanha is also an exceptionally fast swimmer. It is also capable of using Special-based moves like Surf, Dark Pulse, Ice Beam, and AncientPower; however, Carvanha doesn't excel at those abilities.

Behavior

This Pokémon is a pack hunter. Swarms of this Pokémon will attack virtually anything in the water with unmatched ferocity. Without the strength of numbers, however, this Pokémon becomes cowardly and shy.

Habitat

This Pokémon lives in warm rivers with other Carvanha and where food is plentiful.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

Carvanha will eat practically any creature that they can sink their teeth into.

In the anime

Carvanha first appeared in A Corphish Out of Water. When Ash had to take his sick Corphish to a Pokémon Center, he had to cross a river that was infested with Carvanha.

Over the series, Carvanha was one of the Pokémon used by Team Aqua.

A Carvanha appeared in Up Close and Personable!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry AG024 Carvanha Ash's Pokédex Carvanha, the Savage Pokémon. Carvanha has powerful jaws and razor sharp teeth able to chew through solid steel. Carvanha will form packs and attack any invaders in its territory. This concludes the entries from the Advanced Generation series.

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

Carvanha was one of the Pokémon owned by Aqua Admin Amber. Amber used Carvanha's Rough Skin to wear down Sapphire's Torchic and Aron. It was later left behind at the Seafloor Cavern to cover for its trainer as he made his escape.

In the TCG

Main article: Carvanha (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III. Generation I Red Blue {{{redbluedex}}} Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}} Generation II Gold {{{golddex}}} Silver {{{silverdex}}} Crystal {{{crystaldex}}} Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald {{{rsedex}}} Ruby Sapphire {{{rsdex}}} 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 LeafGreen It lives in massive rivers that course through jungles. It swarms prey that enter its territory. FireRed {{{firereddex}}} LeafGreen {{{leafgreendex}}} Generation IV Diamond Pearl {{{dpdex}}} Diamond Pearl Platinum They swarm any foe that invades their territory. Their sharp fangs can tear out boat hulls. Diamond {{{diamonddex}}} Pearl {{{pearldex}}} Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold SoulSilver They form packs to attack boats and rip out their hulls to sink them. They live in rivers in the jungle. HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}} SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}} Generation V Black White They swarm any foe that invades their territory. Their sharp fangs can tear out boat hulls. Black {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}}  ??? No Pokédex data is available.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III. Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade Generation II Gold Silver None Trade Crystal None Trade Generation III Ruby Sapphire Common Routes 118 and 119 (Fish) Emerald Common Routes 118 and 119 (Fish) FireRed LeafGreen None Trade Colosseum None Trade XD One Cipher Lab (Shadow) Generation IV Diamond Pearl Common Great Marsh (Super Rod) Platinum Common Great Marsh (Fish after obtaining National Pokédex) HeartGold SoulSilver Common Transfer from Pokéwalker Pal Park Sea Pokéwalker Warm Beach Generation V Black White Common Village Bridge (Super Rod) Dream World Sparkling Sea

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire	Ocean
Pokémon Trozei!	Secret Storage 11 Huge Storage 4 Endless Level 10 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Stormy Sea (35F-39F) Silver Trench (30F-39F) Far-off Sea (30-39F) Fantasy Strait (B30)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Surrounded Sea (B1-B20)
Pokémon Ranger	Safra Sea
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs	Coral Sea
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Beach: Challenger's Ground
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure	Beach Zone

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Pokémon XD		BlackGlasses (100%)
Diamond	Pearl	DeepSeaTooth (5%)
Platinum
Black	White	DeepSeaTooth (5%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat	Range
	At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 45	105 - 152	200 - 294
Attack: 90	85 - 156	166 - 306
Defense: 20	22 - 79	40 - 152
Sp.Atk: 65	63 - 128	121 - 251
Sp.Def: 20	22 - 79	40 - 152
Speed: 65	63 - 128	121 - 251
Total: 305   Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 3/4 ★★★☆	Power 3/4 ★★★☆
Skill 2/4 ★★☆☆	Stamina 2/3 ★★☆
Jump 2/3 ★★☆	Total 12/18 ★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:
Weak to Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost ½× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 0× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark ½× None	Resistant against Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost ½× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 0× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark ½× None	Unaffected by Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost ½× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 0× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark ½× None	Damaged normally by Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost ½× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 0× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark ½× None
Notes: If Miracle Eye is used by an opponent, the effectiveness of  Psychic-type  moves is 1×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V Other generations: III - IV
Level	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
Start	Leer	Normal	Status	—	100%	30
Start	Bite	Dark	Physical	60	100%	25
6	Rage	Normal	Physical	20	100%	20
8	Focus Energy	Normal	Status	—	—%	30
11	Scary Face	Normal	Status	—	100%	10
16	Ice Fang	Ice	Physical	65	95%	15
18	Screech	Normal	Status	—	85%	40
21	Swagger	Normal	Status	—	90%	15
26	Assurance	Dark	Physical	50	100%	10
28	Crunch	Dark	Physical	80	100%	15
31	Aqua Jet	Water	Physical	40	100%	20
36	Agility	Psychic	Status	—	—%	30
38	Take Down	Normal	Physical	90	85%	20
A level of "Start" indicates a move that will be known by a Carvanha obtained at level 1 in Generation V Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Carvanha Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Carvanha Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V Other generations: III - IV
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	—	90%	10
	TM07	Hail	Ice	Status	—	—%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	—	100%	15
	TM12	Taunt	Dark	Status	—	100%	20
	TM13	Ice Beam	Ice	Special	95	100%	10
	TM14	Blizzard	Ice	Special	120	70%	5
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
	TM18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	—	—%	5
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	—	100%	20
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	—	100%	20
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	—	—%	15
	TM41	Torment	Dark	Status	—	100%	15
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	—	—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	—	100%	15
	TM46	Thief	Dark	Physical	40	100%	10
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	60	100%	15
	TM55	Scald	Water	Special	80	100%	15
	TM66	Payback	Dark	Physical	50	100%	10
	TM67	Retaliate	Normal	Physical	70	100%	5
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	—	90%	15
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
	TM95	Snarl	Dark	Special	55	95%	15
	HM03	Surf	Water	Special	95	100%	15
	HM05	Waterfall	Water	Physical	80	100%	15
	HM06	Dive	Water	Physical	80	100%	10
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Carvanha Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Carvanha Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V Other generations: III - IV
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	AncientPower	Rock	Special	60	100%	5
	Brine	Water	Special	65	100%	10
	Double-Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100%	15
	Hydro Pump	Water	Special	120	80%	5
	Swift	Normal	Special	60	—%	20
	Thrash	Normal	Physical	120	100%	10
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Carvanha in Generation V Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Carvanha in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Carvanha Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Carvanha Click on the generation numbers at the top to see egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation V Other generations: III - IV
Game		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Carvanha can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Carvanha cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Carvanha Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Carvanha Click on the generation numbers at the top to see move tutor moves from other generations

Dream World-only moves

Generation V Other generations: III - IV
Event	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
Dream World	Dark Pulse	Dark	Special	80	100%	15
Dream World	Thrash	Normal	Physical	120	100%	10
A superscript level indicates that Carvanha can learn this move normally in Generation V at that level Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Carvanha Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Carvanha Click on the generation numbers at the top to see event moves from other generations

TCG-only moves

• Splash

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball  N/A  Not available	Pokémon Pinball RS     Acquisition: Catch	Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Common
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 8.9% Friend Area: Treasure Sea Phrases 51%-100% HP I can munch down a cow. No problem! 26%-50% HP This is looking bad... My health is down by half. 1%-25% HP It's grim... My fangs aren't working properly... Level up Yes! Leveled up! I'm going on an eating spree! Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up Yes! Leveled up! I'm going on an eating spree!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 0.5% IQ group: G
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Water  Poké Assist: ( Water ) Field move: None Loops: 4 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0 Browser entry   Carvanha chomps repeatedly with sharp fangs. Beware if they are in a pack.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Water  ( Water ) Past ( Normal ) (Crush ×1) Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   It shoots orbs of water to attack.
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: Carvanha are helping out with Gyarados's Aqua Dash in the Beach Zone. They wouldn't let Bidoof build any bridges.

Evolution

Unevolved Carvanha  Water  Dark

Level 30 →

First evolution Sharpedo  Water  Dark

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow	Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal			Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II.
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald	FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum	HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White				Back

For other sprites and images, please see Carvanha images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Carvanha, along with its evolution, Sharpedo, cannot learn any Water-type moves through level-up other than Aqua Jet.
  • In Generation III, they cannot learn any Water-type moves through level up at all.
• In a demo of Ruby and Sapphire at Pokémon Festa 2002 in Japan, players started with a level 12 Sharpedo, suggesting Carvanha wasn't related to Sharpedo by evolution, it evolved at a lower level or by other means (such as an evolutionary stone or trading), or that Carvanha didn't initially exist.

Origin

Carvanha is mostly based on piranhas.

Name origin

Carvanha's name comes from the words carve, or possibly carnivorous, and piranha.

Kibanha may be derived from 牙 kiba, fang, and piranha.

In other languages

Language Name Name Origin German Kanivanha From Karnivore and piranha. French Carvanha Korean 샤프니아 Sharpnia From the English sharp and piranha. Chinese (Taiwan) 利牙魚 Lì Yá Yú Literally "Sharp-teethed fish".

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