Carbink (#0703) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP50110–157210–304

Atk5049–11294–218

Def150139–222274–438

SpA5049–11294–218

SpD150139–222274–438

Spe5049–11294–218

Total500Higher than 70% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 1 Def, 1 SpD.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 50). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+112Max102No SP70Min63Scarf168Tailwind224

At max Speed, Carbink outspeeds 11 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Steel4×Grass2×Ground2×Water2×

Resists

Bug½×Dark½×Fire½×Flying½×Normal½×

Immune to

Dragon0×

Takes normal damage from 8 types

FightingPoisonRockGhostElectricPsychicIceFairy

Abilities

Clear Body
Prevents stats from being lowered by other Pokémon.
SturdyHidden ability
Prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP.

Competitive

SV SinglesZUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

0.08% of teams · rank #156 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 6,316 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Mental Herb
Ability: Sturdy
Nature: Relaxed
EVs: 252 HP / 60 Def / 196 SpD
Tera Type: Ghost

Spikes
Trick Room
Endeavor
Misty Explosion

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players0.31%
Rated 1500+0.26%
Rated 1630+0.08%
Rated 1760+0%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.08%

Moves

Spikes99.4%
Trick Room99.4%
Endeavor98.8%
Misty Explosion98.8%
Stealth Rock1.2%
Body Press0.6%
Iron Defense0.6%
Moonblast0.6%
Meteor Beam0.6%
Protect0%

Items

Mental Herb98.8%
Rocky Helmet0.6%
Power Herb0.6%
Shell Bell0%
Leftovers0%

Abilities

99.4%
0.6%

EV spreads

Relaxed 252 HP / 60 Def / 196 SpD98.8%
Bold 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpD0.6%
Relaxed 252 HP / 80 Def / 176 SpA0.6%
Hardy No investment0%
Relaxed 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD0%

Tera types

Ghost98.8%
Steel0.6%
Rock0.6%
Fighting0%

Common teammates

Evolution

Carbink does not evolve.

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 14

1HardenRaises the user’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus——30

1TackleInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

5Guard SplitAverages Defense and Special Defense with the target.PsychicStatus——10

10Smack DownRemoves any immunity to Ground damage.RockPhys50100%15

15FlailInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.NormalPhys—100%15

20Ancient PowerHas a 10% chance to raise all of the user’s stats by one stage.RockSpec60100%5

25Rock PolishRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.RockStatus——20

30Light ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30

35Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

40Skill SwapUser and target swap abilities.PsychicStatus——10

45Power GemInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.RockSpec80100%20

50Stealth RockCauses damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.RockStatus——20

55MoonblastHas a 30% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.FairySpec95100%15

60Stone EdgeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.RockPhys10080%5

TM / HM / TR 46

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM02CharmLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FairyStatus—100%20

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM36Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM51SandstormChanges the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.RockStatus——10

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM74ReflectReduces damage from physical attacks by half.PsychicStatus——20

TM75Light ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30

TM76Rock BlastHits 2-5 times in one turn.RockPhys2590%10

TM79Dazzling GleamInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FairySpec80100%10

TM84Stomping TantrumHas double power if the user’s last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM86Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TM89Body PressDamage is calculated using the user's Defense stat as its Attack, including stat stage changes.FightingPhys80100%10

TM90SpikesScatters Spikes, hurting opposing Pokémon that switch in.GroundStatus——20

TM93Flash CannonHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.SteelSpec80100%10

TM98Skill SwapUser and target swap abilities.PsychicStatus——10

TM99Iron HeadHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15

TM101Power GemInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.RockSpec80100%20

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM104Iron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15

TM116Stealth RockCauses damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.RockStatus——20

TM120PsychicHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PsychicSpec90100%10

TM121Heavy SlamPower is higher when the user weighs more than the target, up to a maximum of 120.SteelPhys—100%10

TM129Calm MindRaises the user’s Special Attack and Special Defense by one stage.PsychicStatus——20

TM133Earth PowerHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GroundSpec90100%10

TM139Misty TerrainFor five turns, protects all Pokémon on the ground from major status ailments and confusion, and halves the power of incoming Dragon moves.FairyStatus——10

TM150Stone EdgeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.RockPhys10080%5

TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM161Trick RoomFor five turns, slower Pokémon will act before faster Pokémon.PsychicStatus——5

TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM176Sand TombPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.GroundPhys3585%15

TM178GravityDisables moves and immunities that involve flying or levitating for five turns.PsychicStatus——5

TM179Smack DownRemoves any immunity to Ground damage.RockPhys50100%15

TM180Gyro BallPower raises when the user has lower Speed, up to a maximum of 150.SteelPhys—100%5

TM201Misty ExplosionIf Misty Terrain is active and the user is grounded, this move has its power increased by 50%.FairySpec100100%5

TM203Psych UpDiscards the user’s stat changes and copies the target’s.NormalStatus——10

TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM205EndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5

TM220Meteor BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking. Raises the users Special Attack by 1 stage after the first turn.RockSpec12090%10

Pokédex entries

Category: Jewel Pokémon
Debut: Kalos · X & Y
Color: Gray
Shape
Habitat: —

Coastal Kalos#124Original Alola#101Original Melemele#101Original Poni#051Updated Alola#123Updated Melemele#123Updated Poni#063Crown Tundra#128Kitakami#167Lumiose#131

It’s said that somewhere in the world, there’s a mineral vein housing a large pack of slumbering Carbink. It’s also said that this pack has a queen.
Shield
When beset by attackers, Carbink wipes them all out by firing high-energy beams from the gems embedded in its body.
Sword
To keep the jewels on their bodies free of tarnish, packs of Carbink use their soft manes to polish one another’s jewels.
Ultra Moon
Some say that deep beneath the surface of the world, a pack of Carbink live with their queen in a kingdom of jewels.
Ultra Sun
Although this Pokémon is not especially rare, its glittering, jewel-draped body draws attention from people.
Moon
Born from the high temperatures and pressures deep underground, it defends itself by firing beams from the jewel part of its body.
Sun
It has slept underground for hundreds of millions of years since its birth. It’s occasionally found during the excavation of caves.
Y · Alpha Sapphire
Born from the temperatures and pressures deep underground, it fires beams from the stone in its head.
X · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

Japanese: メレシー
Japanese (romaji): Melecie
Korean: 멜리시
Chinese (Traditional): 小碎鑽
Chinese (Simplified): 小碎钻
French: Strassie
German: Rocara
Spanish: Carbink
Italian: Carbink

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 1 Def, 1 SpD
Catch rate: 60 ≈7.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 100
Growth rate: Slow

Breeding

Egg groups: FairyMineral
Gender: Genderless
Hatch time: 25 egg cycles ≈6,630 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 13 areas

Ballimere Lake (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Ballimere Lake (Max Den M)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–60
Frigid Sea (Max Den J)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–60
Frostpoint Field (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–60
Giant's Bed (Max Den J)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Giant's Bed (Max Den M)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–60
Giant's Bed (Max Den N)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Lakeside CaveWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Roaring-Sea CavesWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Slippery Slope (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Snowslide Slope (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Snowslide Slope (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–60
Tunnel to the TopSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65

Sword: The Crown Tundra 13 areas

Ballimere Lake (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Ballimere Lake (Max Den M)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–60
Frigid Sea (Max Den J)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–60
Frostpoint Field (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–60
Giant's Bed (Max Den J)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Giant's Bed (Max Den M)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–60
Giant's Bed (Max Den N)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Lakeside CaveWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Roaring-Sea CavesWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Slippery Slope (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Snowslide Slope (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Snowslide Slope (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–60
Tunnel to the TopSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65

Ultra Moon 2 areas

Ten Carat HillWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 11–14
Vast Poni CanyonWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 42–46

Ultra Sun 2 areas

Ten Carat HillWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 11–14
Vast Poni CanyonWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 42–46

Moon 3 areas

Poké PelagoReceive as a gift · Lv 21–55
Ten Carat HillWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10–13
Vast Poni CanyonWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 41–44

Sun 3 areas

Poké PelagoReceive as a gift · Lv 21–55
Ten Carat HillWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 10–13
Vast Poni CanyonWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 41–44

Y 4 areas

Reflection Cave (unknown area 305)Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 11–23
Reflection Cave (unknown area 306)Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 11–23
Reflection Cave (unknown area 307)Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 11–23
Reflection Cave (unknown area 308)Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 11–23

X 4 areas

Reflection Cave (unknown area 305)Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 11–23
Reflection Cave (unknown area 306)Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 11–23
Reflection Cave (unknown area 307)Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 11–23
Reflection Cave (unknown area 308)Encountering 5 Pokemon within grass, flowers, or within a cave, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 11–23