Carvanha

🎯 Best Counters Against Carvanha

Top Pokémon to use when battling Carvanha in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.

#	Pokémon	Type	ATK	DEF	STA	Max CP
1	Xurkitree	Electric	330	144	195	4,504
2	Kartana	Grass Steel	323	182	139	4,206
3	Pheromosa	Bug Fighting	316	85	174	3,251
4	Zekrom	Dragon Electric	275	211	205	4,620
5	Marshadow	Fighting Ghost	265	190	207	4,268
6	Volcarona	Bug Fire	264	189	198	4,155
7	Terrakion	Rock Fighting	260	192	209	4,231
8	Tapu Lele	Psychic Fairy	259	208	172	3,998
9	Sneasler	Fighting Poison	259	158	190	3,686
10	Mienshao	Fighting	258	127	163	3,101

📖 Complete Carvanha Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Carvanha (#318) is a Water/Dark-type Pokémon from the Hoenn region (Generation 3) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 1,167 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Carvanha has its niche uses in certain battle scenarios. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Carvanha in 2026.

📊 Carvanha Stats Analysis

Carvanha's Attack stat is 171 (Good). A decent Attack stat that allows Carvanha to contribute meaningful damage.

With 39 Defense (Below Average) and 128 Stamina (Average), the total stat product is 338. Trainers should be mindful of Carvanha's limited bulk. Compared to other Water-type Pokémon, Carvanha's stat distribution leans toward offense.

⚔️ Best Carvanha Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Carvanha depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Bite (Fast) with Aqua Jet (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. Carvanha has 2 Fast Attacks and 3 Charged Attacks to choose from.

🏆 Carvanha PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Carvanha 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/Dark typing provides useful matchups against Psychic, Fire, Water-type threats while being weak to Electric, Grass, Fighting types.

Master League

In Master League, Carvanha faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.

💪 Carvanha Raid Guide & Counters

As a raid attacker, Carvanha's effectiveness depends on its typing and 171 Attack stat. It may not be the top raid choice but contributes in the right conditions. Best counters against Carvanha use Electric, Grass-type moves.

🎯 How to Get Carvanha in Pokémon GO

Carvanha 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 3km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.

🔄 Carvanha Evolution Guide

Carvanha is part of a 2-stage evolution family:

• Carvanha (#318) ← current
• Sharpedo (#319) — 50 Candy

Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.

😈 Shadow Carvanha

Shadow Carvanha is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Pokémon deal 20% more damage but take 20% more damage, making them excellent glass cannons. Shadow Carvanha's effective Attack becomes ~205. For raids, keeping it Shadow is usually better than purifying.

✨ Shiny Carvanha in Pokémon GO

Shiny Carvanha 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.

🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy

Carvanha gets a weather boost in Rainy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (664 - 729 CP). The buddy distance is 3km per candy. Use Poffins to halve the distance.

💡 Tips & Tricks

• Best IVs for PvP: Great/Ultra League: 0/15/15 or similar for max stat product.
• Second Charged Move: Costs 50K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
• Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
• Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.

❓ FAQ About Carvanha

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Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.