As a Rock/Fairy type, Carbink has 4 weaknesses, 5 resistances and 1 immunity, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 2 other Pokémon share the Rock/Fairy typing.

Base stats

HP: 50
Attack: 50
Defense: 150
Sp. Atk: 50
Sp. Def: 150
Speed: 50
Total: 500

Carbink has a base stat total of 500, higher than 64% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Defense (150). Its Attack (50) and Sp. Atk (50) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. At 50 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 50 HP, 150 Defense and 150 Sp. Def it is bulky.

Carbink can have the abilities Clear Body and Sturdy.

How to beat Carbink

The best way to beat Carbink is with Steel moves, which deal 4× damage. Ground, Water and Grass moves are also super effective (2×).

Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Dragon moves have no effect on it and Normal, Flying, Bug, Fire and Dark moves are resisted.

Good counters: Crowned Zacian hits for 4× with Steel-type STAB and resists its Rock and Fairy moves. Solgaleo hits for 4× with Steel-type STAB and resists its Rock and Fairy moves. Dusk Necrozma hits for 4× with Steel-type STAB and resists its Rock and Fairy moves.