Pokemon GO Carbink Guide: Best Moveset, Counters, and More

Discover the best moveset, counters, and strategies for using Carbink in Pokemon GO.

Pokemon GO Carbink Guide: Best Moveset, Counters, and More
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Carbink, the Jewel Pokemon, is a dual Rock and Fairy-type Pokemon in Pokemon GO. This guide will provide information about Carbink's best moveset, counters, and other essential details to help players effectively use and battle against this Pokemon.

Carbink's Best Moveset


Carbink's best moveset in Pokemon GO is Rock Throw as the Fast Move and Rock Slide as the Charged Move. This combination benefits from the Same Type Attack Bonus (STAB), increasing the damage output. The table below outlines Carbink's moveset options:

Fast Move Charged Move
Rock Throw Rock Slide
Rock Throw Power Gem
Tackle Rock Slide
Rock Throw Moonblast
Tackle Power Gem
Tackle Moonblast

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Countering Carbink


Carbink is vulnerable to Steel, Ground, Water, and Grass-type moves. The strongest Pokemon to counter Carbink are:

Pokemon Image Quick Move Main Move
Zacian (Crowned Sword) Zacian .jpeg Metal Claw Iron Head
Metagross Metagross.jpeg Bullet Punch Meteor Mash
Dialga Dialga.jpeg Metal Claw Iron Head
Genesect (Burn) Genesect.jpeg Metal Claw Magnet Bomb

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Carbink's Stats and CP


Carbink has a max CP of 1,658 at level 50. Its base stats are:

  • Attack: 95
  • Defense: 285
  • Stamina: 137

Carbink's max CP values in various circumstances are:

Scenario CP Range
Field Research 585 - 628 CP
Eggs/Raids (No Weather Boost) 780 - 838 CP
Raids (Weather Boosted) 975 - 1,047 CP
Max Wild 1,257 CP
Max Level 40 1,467 CP
Max Level 50 1,658 CP

Carbink is a unique dual Rock and Fairy-type Pokemon in Pokemon GO. By utilizing its best moveset of Rock Throw and Rock Slide, players can maximize Carbink's damage output. Additionally, understanding Carbink's counters and weaknesses will help trainers effectively battle against this Pokemon. With this guide, players can make decisions about using and countering Carbink in Pokemon GO.

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