703: Carbink

Essentials

Carbink

Jewel Pokémon

Abilities

Clear Body: Prevents stats from being lowered by other Pokémon.

Hidden Ability

Sturdy: Prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP.

Damage Taken

Pokédex Numbers

Introduced in
National: 703
Coastal Kalos: 124
Original Alola: 101
Updated Alola: 123
Crown Tundra: 128

Names

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

Breeding

Gender

genderless

Egg groups

Fairy
Mineral

Hatch counter

Steps to hatch

6630 / 3570

Compatibility

Training

Base EXP

100

Effort points

1 Defense
1 Special Defense

Capture rate

Base happiness

Growth rate

slow

Wild held items

		nothing
		nothing
		nothing

Evolution

Compare this family

Baby	Basic	Stage 1	Stage 2
	Carbink

Stats

			Level
			Effort
		Pctile	Min IVs	Max IVs
HP	50	22.4	273	304
Attack	50	16.8	168	199
Defense	150	98.2	368	399
Special Attack	50	26.9	168	199
Special Defense	150	99.0	368	399
Speed	50	30.0	168	199
Total	500	69.9

Flavor

Detailed flavor page covering all versions

Flavor Text

: Born from the high temperatures and pressures deep underground, it defends itself by firing beams from the jewel part of its body.
: Although this Pokémon is not especially rare, its glittering, jewel-draped body draws attention from people.
: Some say that deep beneath the surface of the world, a pack of Carbink live with their queen in a kingdom of jewels.
: To keep the jewels on their bodies free of tarnish, packs of Carbink use their soft manes to polish one another’s jewels.

: When beset by attackers, Carbink wipes them all out by firing high-energy beams from the gems embedded in its body.
: 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.

Sprites

Miscellany

Species: Jewel Pokémon
Color: Gray
Cry
Shape: Pomaceous

Height

0'11.8"
0.3 m

Weight

12.6 lb
5.7 kg

Locations

Ridiculously detailed breakdown

X

Y

Moves

Rock and Fairy moves get STAB, and have their type highlighted in green.

				Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Level up: Learned when a Pokémon reaches a certain level.
—	—	—	—	Tackle			35	40	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
—	—	—	—	Harden			30	—	—		Raises the user's Defense by one stage.
			5	Guard Split			10	—	—		Averages Defense and Special Defense with the target.
5	5	5		Rock Throw			15	50	90%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
8	8	8		Sharpen			30	—	—		Raises the user's Attack by one stage.
12	12	12	10	Smack Down			15	50	100%		Removes any immunity to Ground damage.
18	18	18		Reflect			20	—	—		Reduces damage from physical attacks by half.
21	21	21		Stealth Rock			20	—	—		Causes damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.
27	27	27		Guard Split			10	—	—		Averages Defense and Special Defense with the target.
			15	Flail			15	*	100%		Inflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.
31	31	31	20	Ancient Power			5	60	100%		Has a 10% chance to raise all of the user's stats by one stage.
35	35	35		Flail			15	*	100%		Inflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.
			25	Rock Polish			20	—	—		Raises the user's Speed by two stages.
			30	Light Screen			30	—	—		Reduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.
			35	Rock Slide			10	75	90%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
40	40	40	40	Skill Swap			10	—	—		User and target swap abilities.
46	46	46	45	Power Gem			20	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
			50	Stealth Rock			20	—	—		Causes damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.
49	49	49		Stone Edge			5	100	80%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
50	50	50	55	Moonblast			15	95	100%		Has a 30% chance to lower the target's Special Attack by one stage.
			60	Stone Edge			5	100	80%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
60	60	60		Light Screen			30	—	—		Reduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.
70	70	70		Safeguard			25	—	—		Protects the user's field from major status ailments and confusion for five turns.
				Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Tutor: Can be taught at any time by an NPC.
				After You			15	—	—		Makes the target act next this turn.
				Ally Switch			15	—	—	2	User switches places with the friendly Pokémon opposite it.
				Covet			25	60	100%		Takes the target's item.
				Earth Power			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
				Gravity			5	—	—		Disables moves and immunities that involve flying or levitating for five turns.
				Iron Defense			15	—	—		Raises the user's Defense by two stages.
				Magic Coat			15	—	—	4	Reflects back the first effect move used on the user this turn.
				Magnet Rise			10	—	—		User is immune to Ground moves and effects for five turns.
				Meteor Beam			10	120	90%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
				Misty Explosion			5	100	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
				Skill Swap			10	—	—		User and target swap abilities.
				Snore			15	50	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
				Stealth Rock			20	—	—		Causes damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.
				Stomping Tantrum			10	75	100%		Has double power if the user's last move failed.
				Telekinesis			15	—	—		Moves have 100% accuracy against the target for three turns.
				Terrain Pulse			10	50	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
				Wonder Room			10	—	—		All Pokémon's Defense and Special Defense are swapped for 5 turns.
				Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Machine: Can be taught at any time by using a TM or HM.
04	04	04		Calm Mind			20	—	—		Raises the user's Special Attack and Special Defense by one stage.
06	06	06		Toxic			10	—	90%		Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.
07	07	07		Hail			10	—	—		Changes the weather to a hailstorm for five turns.
10	10	10		Hidden Power			15	60	100%		Power and type depend upon user's IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.
11	11	11		Sunny Day			5	—	—		Changes the weather to sunny for five turns.
16	16	16	17	Light Screen			30	—	—		Reduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.
			18	Reflect			20	—	—		Reduces damage from physical attacks by half.
17	17	17		Protect			10	—	—	4	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
20	20	20	19	Safeguard			25	—	—		Protects the user's field from major status ailments and confusion for five turns.
			21	Rest			10	—	—		User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
			22	Rock Slide			10	75	90%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
			24	Snore			15	50	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
			25	Protect			10	—	—	4	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
			29	Charm			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's Attack by two stages.
			32	Sandstorm			10	—	—		Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.
			34	Sunny Day			5	—	—		Changes the weather to sunny for five turns.
			35	Hail			10	—	—		Changes the weather to a hailstorm for five turns.
21	21	21		Frustration			20	*	100%		Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.
23	23	23		Smack Down			15	50	100%		Removes any immunity to Ground damage.
27	27	27		Return			20	*	100%		Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.
29	29	29		Psychic			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
32	32	32		Double Team			15	—	—		Raises the user's evasion by one stage.
33	33	33		Reflect			20	—	—		Reduces damage from physical attacks by half.
37	37	37		Sandstorm			10	—	—		Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.
39	39	39		Rock Tomb			15	60	95%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
42	42	42	39	Facade			20	70	100%		Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
			48	Rock Tomb			15	60	95%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
			49	Sand Tomb			15	35	85%		Prevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.
			61	Guard Swap			10	—	—		User swaps Defense and Special Defense changes with the target.
			70	Trick Room			5	—	—	-7	For five turns, slower Pokémon will act before faster Pokémon.
			71	Wonder Room			10	—	—		All Pokémon's Defense and Special Defense are swapped for 5 turns.
44	44	44		Rest			10	—	—		User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
48	48	48	76	Round			15	60	100%		Has double power if it's used more than once per turn.
			98	Stomping Tantrum			10	75	100%		Has double power if the user's last move failed.
			R11	Psychic			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
64	64	64		Explosion			5	250	100%		User faints.
69	69	69		Rock Polish			20	—	—		Raises the user's Speed by two stages.
70	70			Flash			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's accuracy by one stage.
71	71	71		Stone Edge			5	100	80%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
74	74	74		Gyro Ball			5	*	100%		Power raises when the user has lower Speed, up to a maximum of 150.
77	77	77		Psych Up			10	—	—		Discards the user's stat changes and copies the target's.
80	80	80		Rock Slide			10	75	90%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
87	87	87		Swagger			15	—	85%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
88	88	88		Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
90	90	90	R20	Substitute			10	—	—		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
			R26	Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
			R27	Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
			R40	Skill Swap			10	—	—		User and target swap abilities.
			R46	Iron Defense			15	—	—		Raises the user's Defense by two stages.
			R49	Calm Mind			20	—	—		Raises the user's Special Attack and Special Defense by one stage.
			R52	Gyro Ball			5	*	100%		Power raises when the user has lower Speed, up to a maximum of 150.
			R63	Power Gem			20	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
			R67	Earth Power			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
			R75	Stone Edge			5	100	80%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
			R76	Stealth Rock			20	—	—		Causes damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.
			R83	Ally Switch			15	—	—	2	User switches places with the friendly Pokémon opposite it.
92	92	92		Trick Room			5	—	—	-7	For five turns, slower Pokémon will act before faster Pokémon.
	94			Secret Power			20	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
96	96	96		Nature Power			20	—	—		Uses a move which depends upon the terrain.
99	99	99	R92	Dazzling Gleam			10	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
			R99	Body Press			10	80	100%		XXX new effect for body-press
100	100	100		Confide			20	—	—		Lowers the target's Special Attack by one stage.