Carkol Pokémon Sword: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Carkol in Pokémon Sword. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 50 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon Sword
GalarCarkol Pokemon Sword Pokedex Entry
By rapidly rolling its legs, it can travel at over 18 mph. The temperature of the flames it breathes exceeds 1,800 degrees Fahrenheit.
Pokemon Sword Carkol Sprites
Primary
ShinyPokémon Sword Carkol Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Carkol via various methods in Pokémon Sword.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Flame Charge | fire | — |
| Tackle | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Smokescreen | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Rapid Spin | normal | Lv. 1 |
| Smack Down | rock | Lv. 1 |
| Flame Charge | fire | Lv. 1 |
| Rock Polish | rock | Lv. 15 |
| Ancient Power | rock | Lv. 20 |
| Incinerate | fire | Lv. 27 |
| Stealth Rock | rock | Lv. 35 |
| Heat Crash | fire | Lv. 41 |
| Rock Blast | rock | Lv. 48 |
| Burn Up | fire | Lv. 55 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon Sword Carkol Locations
Carkol can be caught in 6 locations across Pokémon Sword, including Stony Wilderness, Giants Cap, and Ballimere Lake. The most reliable spawn is at Giants Cap, where you'll find it between Lv. 28 and 30 by grass with a 40% encounter rate.
Galar Mine
1 encounter- wandererLv. 18Wanderers0%Very Rare
Bridge Field
1 encounter- grassLv. 26-28Hidden encounters10%
Stony Wilderness
1 encounter- grassLv. 26-28Hidden encounters40%
Giants Cap
1 encounter- grassLv. 28-30Tall grass40%40%Most grass fields
Ballimere Lake
Crown Tundra1 encounter- grassLv. 60-65Visible encounters20%
Lakeside Cave
Crown Tundra1 encounter- caveLv. 60-65Visible encounters15%Uncommon