Carbink Pokémon Shield: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Carbink in Pokémon Shield. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 51 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Shield
GalarCarbink Pokemon Shield Pokedex Entry
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.
Pokemon Shield Carbink Sprites
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ShinyPokémon Shield Carbink Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Carbink via various methods in Pokémon Shield.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Tackle | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Harden | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Guard Split | psychic | Lv. 5 |
| Smack Down | rock | Lv. 10 |
| Flail | normal | Lv. 15 |
| Ancient Power | rock | Lv. 20 |
| Rock Polish | rock | Lv. 25 |
| Light Screen | psychic | Lv. 30 |
| Rock Slide | rock | Lv. 35 |
| Skill Swap | psychic | Lv. 40 |
| Power Gem | rock | Lv. 45 |
| Stealth Rock | rock | Lv. 50 |
| Moonblast | fairy | Lv. 55 |
| Stone Edge | rock | Lv. 60 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Shield Carbink Locations
Carbink can be caught in 3 locations across Pokémon Shield, including Tunnel To The Top, Roaring Sea Caves, and Lakeside Cave. The most reliable spawn is at Roaring Sea Caves, where you'll find it between Lv. 60 and 65 by grass with a 24% encounter rate.
Tunnel To The Top
Crown Tundra4 encounters- grassLv. 60-65Visible encounters24%Frequent
- wandererLv. 65WanderersExact location TBD×1Fixed spot
- wandererLv. 65WanderersExact location TBD×1Fixed spot
- wandererLv. 65WanderersExact location TBD×1Fixed spot
Roaring Sea Caves
Crown Tundra1 encounter- grassLv. 60-65Visible encounters24%Frequent
Lakeside Cave
Crown Tundra1 encounter- caveLv. 60-65Visible encounters15%Uncommon