Carbink in Pokémon X and Y: locations, stats and moves
Find Carbink’s X/Y locations, Rock/Fairy typing, base stats, abilities, evolution and level-up, TM and Egg moves.
Original Pokémon X and Pokémon Y for Nintendo 3DS. Version-specific encounters, Mega Stones and legendary Pokémon are labelled. Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire additions and later Kalos games are outside this guide.
Kalos Pokédex identity and base stats
Carbink is Kalos Coastal #124 and National #703. Its Pokémon X and Y typing is Rock / Fairy.
Base stats describe the species. Level, individual values, effort values, nature and Super Training determine an individual Pokémon’s actual stats.
| Stat | Base value |
|---|---|
| HP | 50 |
| Attack | 50 |
| Defense | 150 |
| Sp. Atk | 50 |
| Sp. Def | 150 |
| Speed | 50 |
| Total | 500 |
Where to find it in X and Y
Match the version, area and method before travelling. Grass, flowers, Horde Encounters, fishing, Rock Smash, ambushes, gifts and the Friend Safari are separate encounter methods.
Rows marked “X only” or “Y only” are version-specific. Friend Safari rows need the postgame Kiloude City safari and a friend whose safari contains this Pokémon.
Encounter methods · Version exclusives
| Location | Version | Method | Level | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reflection Cave — unknown area 305 | X and Y | Tall grass, caves or dungeon floors | 23 | — |
| Reflection Cave — unknown area 306 | X and Y | Tall grass, caves or dungeon floors | 23 | — |
| Reflection Cave — unknown area 307 | X and Y | Tall grass, caves or dungeon floors | 23 | — |
| Reflection Cave — unknown area 308 | X and Y | Tall grass, caves or dungeon floors | 23 | — |
| Reflection Cave — unknown area 305 | X and Y | Horde Encounter (five wild Pokémon) | 11 | — |
| Reflection Cave — unknown area 306 | X and Y | Horde Encounter (five wild Pokémon) | 11 | — |
| Reflection Cave — unknown area 307 | X and Y | Horde Encounter (five wild Pokémon) | 11 | — |
| Reflection Cave — unknown area 308 | X and Y | Horde Encounter (five wild Pokémon) | 11 | — |
Evolution family
Carbink does not evolve in Pokémon X and Y.
Abilities, breeding and training
| Ability | Slot |
|---|---|
| Clear Body | Regular ability |
| Sturdy | Hidden Ability |
Hidden Abilities in X and Y come mainly from the Friend Safari, Horde Encounters and certain gifts or events. Breeding can pass a Hidden Ability from a female parent.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Gender ratio | Genderless |
| Egg group(s) | Fairy / Mineral |
| Base hatch cycles | 25 |
| Experience growth | slow |
| Base capture rate | 60 /255 (not a percentage chance) |
| Base friendship | 70 |
| EV yield | Defense +1, Sp. Def +1 |
| Height / weight | 0.3 m / 5.7 kg |
The Pokémon Day Care on Route 7 accepts two parents. In X and Y, a Destiny Knot passes five IVs from the parents, and an Everstone passes the holder’s nature.
Level-up moves
| Level | Move |
|---|---|
| 1 / start | Harden |
| 1 / start | Tackle |
| 5 | Rock Throw |
| 8 | Sharpen |
| 12 | Smack Down |
| 18 | Reflect |
| 21 | Stealth Rock |
| 27 | Guard Split |
| 31 | Ancient Power |
| 35 | Flail |
| 40 | Skill Swap |
| 46 | Power Gem |
| 49 | Stone Edge |
| 50 | Moonblast |
| 60 | Light Screen |
| 70 | Safeguard |
All rows use the X and Y learnset. The Move Reminder in Dendemille Town teaches forgotten level-up moves in exchange for a Heart Scale.
Compatible TMs and HMs
| Machine | Move | Type | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| TM04 | Calm Mind | Psychic | Status |
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | Status |
| TM07 | Hail | Ice | Status |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status |
| TM16 | Light Screen | Psychic | Status |
| TM17 | Protect | Normal | Status |
| TM20 | Safeguard | Normal | Status |
| TM21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical |
| TM23 | Smack Down | Rock | Physical |
| TM27 | Return | Normal | Physical |
| TM29 | Psychic | Psychic | Special |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | Status |
| TM33 | Reflect | Psychic | Status |
| TM37 | Sandstorm | Rock | Status |
| TM39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | Physical |
| TM42 | Facade | Normal | Physical |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | Status |
| TM48 | Round | Normal | Special |
| TM64 | Explosion | Normal | Physical |
| TM69 | Rock Polish | Rock | Status |
| TM70 | Flash | Normal | Status |
| TM71 | Stone Edge | Rock | Physical |
| TM74 | Gyro Ball | Steel | Physical |
| TM77 | Psych Up | Normal | Status |
| TM80 | Rock Slide | Rock | Physical |
| TM87 | Swagger | Normal | Status |
| TM88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status |
| TM90 | Substitute | Normal | Status |
| TM92 | Trick Room | Psychic | Status |
| TM96 | Nature Power | Normal | Status |
| TM99 | Dazzling Gleam | Fairy | Special |
| TM100 | Confide | Normal | Status |
TMs are reusable in X and Y. Each move has its own physical, special or status category regardless of type.
Egg moves and move tutors
No Egg moves are recorded for this species in X and Y.
No move tutor moves are recorded for this species in X and Y.
In X and Y, both parents can pass Egg moves to the offspring.
Related species
Return to Carbink in the Kalos Pokédex.
Check Carbink’s version label and encounter method before travelling.
References
Covered edition: Original Pokémon X and Pokémon Y for Nintendo 3DS. Version-specific encounters, Mega Stones and legendary Pokémon are labelled. Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire additions and later Kalos games are outside this wiki.