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Carbink

Carbink (Japanese: メレシー, HepburnMereshii) (CAR-bink[1]) is a Rock/Fairy-type Pokémon introduced in Generation VI.

Biology

Physiology

Carbink is a small, gray, rock-like creature embedded with many blue crystals. On the top part of its body, Carbink has long, diamond-shaped, ear-like formations on either side of its head, small, bright blue eyes, and a light-blue crystal embedded in the middle of its forehead. The two sections of Carbink's body are separated by a white, collar-like formation. Carbink's underside is rocky and rough with blue crystals protruding from within it.

Behavior

Carbink often live in caves or underground. After birth, it is known to sleep for a very long time, up to a million years. They brush one another with their soft manes to prevent themselves from getting tarnishes on their shiny bodies.

Carbink in Kalos and Alola are known to be preyed on by Sableye, who like to eat the jewels on them. Carbink are also attacked by Gabite, who like them for their shiny appearance.

Game info

Game locations

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
X and Y Reflection Cave Rare
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Trade None
Sun and Moon Ten Carat Hill, Vast Poni Canyon Rare
SV
The Indigo Disk
Area Zero Underdepths

Pokédex entries

  • X

    Born from the temperatures and pressures deep underground, it fires beams from the stone in its head.

  • Y

    It has slept underground for hundreds of millions of years since its birth. It's occasionally found during the excavation of caves.

  • Omega Ruby

    Born from the temperatures and pressures deep underground, it fires beams from the stone in its head.

  • Alpha Sapphire

    It has slept underground for hundreds of millions of years since its birth. It's occasionally found during the excavation of caves.

  • Sun

    Born from the high temperatures and pressures deep underground, it defends itself by firing beams from the jewel part of its body.

  • Moon

    Although this Pokémon is not especially rare, its glittering, jewel-draped body draws attention from people.

  • Ultra Sun

    Some say that deep beneath the surface of the world, a pack of Carbink live with their queen in a kingdom of jewels.

  • Ultra Moon

    To keep the jewels on their bodies free of tarnish, packs of Carbink use their soft manes to polish one another’s jewels.

  • Sword

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

  • Shield

    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.

  • Scarlet

    It has slept underground for hundreds of millions of years since its birth. It's occasionally found during the excavation of caves.

  • Violet

    Born from the high temperatures and pressures deep underground, it defends itself by firing beams from the jewel part of its body.


Stats

Stats
HP
50
Attack
50
Defense
150
Sp. Atk
50
Sp. Def
150
Speed
50
Total
500

Learnset

Leveling

LevelingGeneration VII
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Tackle 40 100% 35 Normal Physical
1 Harden —% 30 Normal Status
5 Rock Throw 50 90% 15 Rock Physical
8 Sharpen —% 30 Normal Status
12 Smack Down 50 100% 15 Rock Physical
18 Reflect —% 20 Psychic Status
21 Stealth Rock —% 20 Rock Status
27 Guard Split —% 10 Psychic Status
31 Ancient Power 60 100% 5 Rock Special
35 Flail 100% 15 Normal Physical
40 Skill Swap —% 10 Psychic Status
46 Power Gem 80 100% 20 Rock Special
49 Stone Edge 100 80% 5 Rock Physical
50 Moonblast 95 100% 15 Fairy Special
60 Light Screen —% 30 Psychic Status
70 Safeguard —% 25 Normal Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration VI
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
1 Tackle 50 100% 35 Normal Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
1 Harden —% 30 Normal Status Tough 2 0 ♥
5 Rock Throw 50 90% 15 Rock Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
8 Sharpen —% 30 Normal Status Cute 1 0 ♥
12 Smack Down 50 100% 15 Rock Physical Tough 2 1 ♥
18 Reflect —% 20 Psychic Status Clever 2 0 ♥
21 Stealth Rock —% 20 Rock Status Cool 2 0 ♥
27 Guard Split —% 10 Psychic Status Clever 1 0 ♥
31 Ancient Power 60 100% 5 Rock Special Tough 1 0 ♥
35 Flail 100% 15 Normal Physical Cute 1 0 ♥
40 Skill Swap —% 10 Psychic Status Clever 1 0 ♥
46 Power Gem 80 100% 20 Rock Special Beautiful 4 0 ♥
49 Stone Edge 100 80% 5 Rock Physical Tough 3 0 ♥
50 Moonblast 95 100% 15 Fairy Special Beautiful 1 4 ♥
60 Light Screen —% 30 Psychic Status Beautiful 2 0 ♥
70 Safeguard —% 25 Normal Status Beautiful 2 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TM/HM

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VII
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM04 Calm Mind —% 20 Psychic Status
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Poison Status
TM07 Hail —% 10 Ice Status
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Normal Special
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Fire Status
TM16 Light Screen —% 30 Psychic Status
TM17 Protect —% 10 Normal Status
TM20 Safeguard —% 25 Normal Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM23 Smack Down 50 100% 15 Rock Physical
TM27 Return 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM29 Psychic 90 100% 10 Psychic Special
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Normal Status
TM33 Reflect —% 20 Psychic Status
TM37 Sandstorm —% 10 Rock Status
TM39 Rock Tomb 60 95% 15 Rock Physical
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Psychic Status
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Normal Special
TM64 Explosion 250 100% 5 Normal Physical
TM69 Rock Polish —% 20 Rock Status
TM71 Stone Edge 100 80% 5 Rock Physical
TM74 Gyro Ball 100% 5 Steel Physical
TM77 Psych Up —% 10 Normal Status
TM80 Rock Slide 75 90% 10 Rock Physical
TM87 Swagger 85% 15 Normal Status
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Normal Status
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Normal Status
TM92 Trick Room —% 5 Psychic Status
TM96 Nature Power —% 20 Normal Status
TM99 Dazzling Gleam 80 100% 10 Fairy Special
TM100 Confide —% 20 Normal Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VI
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM04 Calm Mind —% 20 Psychic Status Clever 1 0 ♥
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Poison Status Clever 3 0 ♥
TM07 Hail —% 10 Ice Status Beautiful 2 1 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Normal Special Clever 3 0 ♥
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Fire Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM16 Light Screen —% 30 Psychic Status Beautiful 2 0 ♥
TM17 Protect —% 10 Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM20 Safeguard —% 25 Normal Status Beautiful 2 0 ♥
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Normal Physical Cute 2 3 ♥
TM23 Smack Down 50 100% 15 Rock Physical Tough 2 1 ♥
TM27 Return 100% 20 Normal Physical Cute 4 0 ♥
TM29 Psychic 90 100% 10 Psychic Special Clever 4 0 ♥
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Normal Status Cool 1 0 ♥
TM33 Reflect —% 20 Psychic Status Clever 2 0 ♥
TM37 Sandstorm —% 10 Rock Status Tough 2 1 ♥
TM39 Rock Tomb 60 95% 15 Rock Physical Clever 3 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Physical Cute 2 0 ♥
TM44 Rest —% 10 Psychic Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Normal Special Beautiful 2 0 ♥
TM64 Explosion 250 100% 5 Normal Physical Beautiful 8 0 ♥
TM69 Rock Polish —% 20 Rock Status Tough 3 0 ♥
TM70 Flash 100% 20 Normal Status Beautiful 3 0 ♥
TM71 Stone Edge 100 80% 5 Rock Physical Tough 3 0 ♥
TM74 Gyro Ball 100% 5 Steel Physical Cool 1 0 ♥
TM77 Psych Up —% 10 Normal Status Clever 2 0 ♥
TM80 Rock Slide 75 90% 10 Rock Physical Tough 2 2 ♥
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Normal Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM92 Trick Room —% 5 Psychic Status Clever 3 0 ♥
TM94 Secret PowerORAS 70 100% 20 Normal Physical Clever 1 0 ♥
TM96 Nature Power —% 20 Normal Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM99 Dazzling Gleam 80 100% 10 Fairy Special Beautiful 4 0 ♥
TM100 Confide —% 20 Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Breeding

This Pokémon learns no moves by Breeding.
Breeding Generation VII
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Category

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

This Pokémon learns no moves by Breeding.
Breeding Generation VI
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Category Contest Category Appeal Jam

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Tutoring

Tutoring Generation VII
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
After You USUM —% 15 Normal Status
Ally Switch USUM —% 15 Psychic Status
Covet USUM 60 100% 25 Normal Physical
Earth Power USUM 90 100% 10 Ground Special
Gravity USUM —% 5 Psychic Status
Iron Defense USUM —% 15 Steel Status
Magic Coat USUM —% 15 Psychic Status
Magnet Rise USUM —% 10 Electric Status
Skill Swap USUM —% 10 Psychic Status
Snore USUM 50 100% 15 Normal Special
Stealth Rock USUM —% 20 Rock Status
Stomping Tantrum USUM 75 100% 10 Ground Physical
Telekinesis USUM —% 15 Psychic Status
Wonder Room USUM —% 10 Psychic Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation VI
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
After You ORAS —% 15 Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
Covet ORAS 60 100% 25 Normal Physical Cute 1 0 ♥
Earth Power ORAS 90 100% 10 Ground Special Beautiful 4 0 ♥
Gravity ORAS —% 5 Psychic Status Clever 2 0 ♥
Iron Defense ORAS —% 15 Steel Status Tough 1 0 ♥
Magic Coat ORAS —% 15 Psychic Status Beautiful 2 0 ♥
Magnet Rise ORAS —% 10 Electric Status Clever 2 0 ♥
Skill Swap ORAS —% 10 Psychic Status Clever 1 0 ♥
Snore ORAS 50 100% 15 Normal Special Cute 4 0 ♥
Stealth Rock ORAS —% 20 Rock Status Cool 2 0 ♥
Wonder Room ORAS —% 10 Psychic Status Clever 3 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

3D Models

Appearances

Trivia

  • Carbink and Diancie are the only Pokémon that have the type matchup of Rock/Fairy.
    • Diancie is actually a transformation of Carbink, though not its evolution.
    • Carbink is believed to be Diancie's servant.
  • Carbink is the only Pokémon that is not a starter, mythical, nor legendary to be transfer-only in Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet

Origin

Carbink is based on the mythical fairy Carbuncle, which was first recorded in Jorge Luis Borges' literature "Book of Imaginary Beings", depicted to be a minuscule animal with a jewel or small mirror on its forehead. It also appears to be based on a diamond ore.

Etymology

Carbink is a combination of carbuncle, carbon, carat, and tink (the sound of a pickaxe hitting a rock).

Gallery

  1. ^ Silvestri, Cris (2015). Pokémon Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 57. Scholastic. ISBN 978-0-545-79566-1.