
| Max CP | 2,999 |
| Generation | Unova (Gen 5) |
| Buddy Distance | 5km |
| Released | ✅ Yes |
| Shiny | ✨ Yes |
| Shadow | ❌ No |
Carracosta is a Water/Rock-type Pokémon from Unova (Generation 5) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 2,999 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Carracosta has base stats of 192 Attack, 197 Defense, and 179 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 568.
Carracosta can be used in various battle formats depending on its moveset and the current meta. Its shiny form is available in Pokémon GO.
In Rainy weather, Carracosta receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Carracosta is 5km per candy.
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | EPS | PvP DPT | PvP EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Gun STAB | Water | 5 | +5 | 10.0 | - | - | - |
| Rock Throw STAB | Rock | 12 | +7 | 13.3 | - | - | - |
DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | PvP Pwr | PvP Nrg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surf STAB | Water | 65 | -50 | - | 65 | -40 |
| Ancient Power | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Body Slam | Normal | 50 | -35 | - | 60 | -35 |
| Liquidation | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Carracosta takes increased damage from these types:
Carracosta takes reduced damage from these types:
Top Pokémon to use when battling Carracosta in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.
| # | Pokémon | Type | ATK | DEF | STA | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
| Electric | 330 | 144 | 195 | 4,504 |
| 2 |
| Grass Steel | 323 | 182 | 139 | 4,206 |
| 3 |
| Bug Fighting | 316 | 85 | 174 | 3,251 |
| 4 |
| Dragon Electric | 275 | 211 | 205 | 4,620 |
| 5 |
| Ground | 270 | 228 | 205 | 4,708 |
| 6 |
| Fighting Ghost | 265 | 190 | 207 | 4,268 |
| 7 |
| Dragon Ground | 261 | 193 | 239 | 4,532 |
| 8 |
| Rock Fighting | 260 | 192 | 209 | 4,231 |
| 9 |
| Fighting Poison | 259 | 158 | 190 | 3,686 |
| 10 |
| Fighting | 258 | 127 | 163 | 3,101 |
Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 15 | 8 | 22 | 1,500 |
| 2 | 0 | 11 | 11 | 22 | 1,498 |
| 3 | 0 | 9 | 13 | 22 | 1,499 |
| 4 | 0 | 14 | 8 | 22 | 1,497 |
| 5 | 0 | 7 | 15 | 22 | 1,499 |
| 6 | 0 | 12 | 10 | 22 | 1,498 |
| 7 | 1 | 9 | 11 | 22 | 1,499 |
| 8 | 0 | 10 | 11 | 22 | 1,494 |
| 9 | 0 | 10 | 12 | 22 | 1,498 |
| 10 | 6 | 15 | 14 | 21 | 1,500 |
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 15 | 15 | 42 | 2,500 |
| 2 | 0 | 14 | 15 | 42 | 2,494 |
| 3 | 0 | 15 | 14 | 42 | 2,494 |
| 4 | 0 | 12 | 12 | 43 | 2,497 |
| 5 | 1 | 15 | 12 | 42 | 2,494 |
| 6 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 42 | 2,500 |
| 7 | 0 | 9 | 15 | 43 | 2,498 |
| 8 | 0 | 13 | 11 | 43 | 2,496 |
| 9 | 1 | 12 | 15 | 42 | 2,495 |
| 10 | 2 | 15 | 11 | 42 | 2,500 |
Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.
Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.
| IVs | Wild L30 | Research L15 | Raid L20 | WB L25 | Max L40 | L50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% (15/15/15) | 2,247 | 1,123 | 1,498 | 1,872 | 2,621 | 2,972 |
| 98% (15/15/14) | 2,241 | 1,120 | 1,494 | 1,868 | 2,615 | 2,965 |
| 96% (15/14/15) | 2,242 | 1,121 | 1,494 | 1,868 | 2,615 | 2,965 |
| 93% (14/14/14) | 2,225 | 1,112 | 1,483 | 1,854 | 2,596 | 2,943 |
| 91% (15/13/13) | 2,225 | 1,112 | 1,483 | 1,854 | 2,596 | 2,943 |
| 87% (13/13/13) | 2,203 | 1,101 | 1,469 | 1,836 | 2,570 | 2,915 |
| 82% (12/12/12) | 2,182 | 1,091 | 1,454 | 1,818 | 2,545 | 2,886 |
| 80% (10/15/15) | 2,193 | 1,096 | 1,462 | 1,827 | 2,558 | 2,901 |
| 67% (10/10/10) | 2,139 | 1,069 | 1,425 | 1,782 | 2,495 | 2,829 |
| 0% (0/0/0) | 1,930 | 965 | 1,286 | 1,608 | 2,251 | 2,553 |
Important CP values for Carracosta with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:
| 🏆 Max CP (Lv 50) | 2,972 CP |
| 🎯 Max CP (Lv 40) | 2,621 CP |
| ⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20) | 1,425 - 1,498 CP |
| 🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25) | 1,782 - 1,872 CP |
| 🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20) | 1,425 - 1,498 CP |
| 🔬 Research (Lv 15) | 1,069 - 1,123 CP |
Maximum CP for Carracosta with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.
| Lv | Max CP | Lv | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 37 | 26 | 2,621 |
| 2 | 2,621 | 27 | 2,621 |
| 3 | 2,621 | 28 | 2,621 |
| 4 | 2,621 | 29 | 2,621 |
| 5 | 353 | 30 | 2,247 |
| 6 | 2,621 | 31 | 2,621 |
| 7 | 2,621 | 32 | 2,621 |
| 8 | 2,621 | 33 | 2,621 |
| 9 | 2,621 | 34 | 2,621 |
| 10 | 749 | 35 | 2,434 |
| 11 | 2,621 | 36 | 2,621 |
| 12 | 2,621 | 37 | 2,621 |
| 13 | 2,621 | 38 | 2,621 |
| 14 | 2,621 | 39 | 2,621 |
| 15 | 1,123 | 40 | 2,621 |
| 16 | 2,621 | 41 | 2,621 |
| 17 | 2,621 | 42 | 2,621 |
| 18 | 2,621 | 43 | 2,621 |
| 19 | 2,621 | 44 | 2,621 |
| 20 | 1,498 | 45 | 2,804 |
| 21 | 2,621 | 46 | 2,621 |
| 22 | 2,621 | 47 | 2,621 |
| 23 | 2,621 | 48 | 2,621 |
| 24 | 2,621 | 49 | 2,621 |
| 25 | 1,872 | 50 | 2,972 |
Carracosta (#565) is a Water/Rock-type Pokémon from the Unova region (Generation 5) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 2,999 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Carracosta can be effective with the right strategy. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Carracosta in 2026.
Carracosta's Attack stat is 192 (Good). A decent Attack stat that allows Carracosta to contribute meaningful damage.
With 197 Defense (Excellent) and 179 Stamina (Good), the total stat product is 568. This gives Carracosta reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Water-type Pokémon, Carracosta's stat distribution is balanced.
The best moveset for Carracosta depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Water Gun (Fast) with Surf (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.
For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Carracosta has 2 Fast Attacks and 4 Charged Attacks to choose from.
In Great League, Carracosta can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Water/Rock typing provides useful matchups against Fire, Ice, Normal-type threats while being weak to Grass, Electric, Fighting types.
In Master League, Carracosta faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.
As a raid attacker, Carracosta's effectiveness depends on its typing and 192 Attack stat. It may not be the top raid choice but contributes in the right conditions. Best counters against Carracosta use Grass, Electric-type moves.
Carracosta can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Rainy weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 5km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.
Carracosta is part of a 2-stage evolution family:
Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.
Shiny Carracosta is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.
Carracosta gets a weather boost in Rainy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (1,782 - 1,872 CP). The buddy distance is 5km per candy. Consider Rare Candy to supplement.
Q: What is Carracosta's max CP?
A: 2,972 CP at Level 50, or 2,621 CP at Level 40.
Q: Is Carracosta good?
A: Solid for Ultra League PvP and decent in raids.
Q: Can Carracosta be shiny?
A: Yes! Shiny Carracosta is available.
Q: What is Carracosta weak to?
A: Grass, Electric, Fighting, Ground-type moves.
Q: Best moveset?
A: Water Gun + Surf for optimal DPS.
Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.