Carnivine
Carnivine is a Grass type Pokémon introduced in Generation 4.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0455 |
|---|---|
| Type | Grass |
| Species | Bug Catcher Pokémon |
| Height | 1.4 m (4′07″) |
| Weight | 27.0 kg (59.5 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Levitate |
| Local № | 0131 (Diamond/Pearl) 0131 (Platinum) 0289 (Black 2/White 2) 0029 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos) 0131 (Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl) 0092 (Legends: Arceus) |
Training
| EV yield | 2 Attack |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 200 (26.1% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 159 |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Grass |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 25 (6,169–6,425 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 74 | 258 | 352 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 100 | 184 | 328 | |
| Defense | 72 | 134 | 267 | |
| Sp. Atk | 90 | 166 | 306 | |
| Sp. Def | 72 | 134 | 267 | |
| Speed | 46 | 87 | 210 | |
| Total | 454 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
- Carnivine does not evolve.
Carnivine changes
- In Generation 4, Carnivine has a base experience yield of 164.
- In Generations 4-7, Carnivine has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
| Diamond | It attracts prey with its sweet-smelling saliva, then chomps down. It takes a whole day to eat prey. |
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| Pearl | Hanging from branches using its tentacles, it looks like a plant. It awaits prey, mouth wide open. |
| Platinum | It binds itself to trees in marshes. It attracts prey with its sweet-smelling drool and gulps them down. |
| HeartGold SoulSilver |
It walks around on its tentacles in search of a tree branch where it can dangle down and ambush prey. |
| Black White |
It binds itself to trees in marshes. It attracts prey with its sweet-smelling drool and gulps them down. |
| Black 2 White 2 |
Using its tentacles to lash itself to trees, it lies in wait for prey, luring it close with sweet-smelling drool. |
| X Omega Ruby |
It attracts prey with its sweet-smelling saliva, then chomps down. It takes a whole day to eat prey. |
| Y Alpha Sapphire |
It binds itself to trees in marshes. It attracts prey with its sweet-smelling drool and gulps them down. |
| Brilliant Diamond | It attracts prey with its sweet-smelling saliva, then chomps down. It takes a whole day to eat its prey. |
| Shining Pearl | Using its tentacles to hang from branches, it looks like a plant when it is not moving. It awaits prey with its mouth wide open. |
| Legends: Arceus | Though this is a plant Pokémon, it has a gluttonous and unruly temperament. Carnivine attacks its prey with its cavernous maw wide open. |
Moves learned by Carnivine
- In other generations
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
Moves learnt by level up
Carnivine learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bind | Normal | 15 | 85 | |
| 1 | Growth | Normal | — | — | |
| 7 | Bite | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 11 | Vine Whip | Grass | 45 | 100 | |
| 17 | Sweet Scent | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 21 | Ingrain | Grass | — | — | |
| 27 | Grass Knot | Grass | — | 100 | |
| 31 | Leaf Tornado | Grass | 65 | 90 | |
| 37 | Spit Up | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 37 | Stockpile | Normal | — | — | |
| 37 | Swallow | Normal | — | — | |
| 41 | Crunch | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
| 47 | Seed Bomb | Grass | 80 | 100 | |
| 50 | Power Whip | Grass | 120 | 85 |
Egg moves
Carnivine learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Carnivine gen 8 learnset page.
Moves learnt by TM
Carnivine is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 | Bullet Seed | Grass | 25 | 100 | |
| 11 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
| 15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 19 | Giga Drain | Grass | 75 | 100 | |
| 22 | Solar Beam | Grass | 120 | 100 | |
| 32 | Double Team | Normal | — | — | |
| 36 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | 90 | 100 | |
| 42 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 44 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 45 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 46 | Thief | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 53 | Energy Ball | Grass | 90 | 100 | |
| 56 | Fling | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 58 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 66 | Payback | Dark | 50 | 100 | |
| 68 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 70 | Flash | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 75 | Swords Dance | Normal | — | — | |
| 82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 86 | Grass Knot | Grass | — | 100 | |
| 87 | Swagger | Normal | — | 85 | |
| 90 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 93 | Cut | Normal | 50 | 95 |
Moves learnt by level up
Carnivine learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus at the levels specified.
- In other generations
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
Carnivine sprites
| Type | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
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- See all Carnivine sprites
Where to find Carnivine
| Diamond Pearl Platinum |
Great Marsh |
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| HeartGold SoulSilver |
Ilex Forest, Viridian Forest |
| Black White |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Black 2 White 2 |
Route 18 |
| X Y |
Route 14, 19 |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
| Sword Shield |
Not available in this game |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Legends: Arceus | Cloudpool Ridge, Gapejaw Bog, Golden Lowlands, Holm of Trials, Lonely Spring |
| Scarlet Violet |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Carnivine questions
Other languages
| English | Carnivine |
|---|---|
| Japanese | マスキッパ (Muskippa) |
| German | Venuflibis |
| French | Vortente |
| Italian | Carnivine |
| Spanish | Carnivine |
| Korean | 무스틈니 (museuteumni) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 尖牙笼 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 尖牙籠 |
| English |
Bug Catcher Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | むしとりポケモン |
| German | Käfertod-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Chopinsecte |
| Italian | Pokémon Insettivoro |
| Spanish | Pokémon Cazabichos |
| Korean | 벌레잡이포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 捕虫宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 捕蟲寶可夢 |
Name origin
- carnivore
- meat-eating creature
- vine
- long strands of a plant
