Pokemon Guide
Carracosta is a Water and Rock-type Fossil Pokemon known for its sturdy shell, high Defense, strong physical attacks and evolution from Tirtouga. This guide covers Carracosta stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations across Pokemon games.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Carracosta guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
| Description | Quick Facts |
| Stats | Best Moves |
| All Moves | Weaknesses |
| Evolution | Locations |
| Abilities | FAQ |
Carracosta is the evolved form of Tirtouga. It is a Water and Rock-type Fossil Pokemon with strong Defense, solid Attack and a movepool built around Water, Rock, Ground and Ice coverage.
Competitive Overview
Carracosta can be useful in competitive formats when it gets a chance to set up or use its physical bulk. Shell Smash gives Carracosta sweeping potential, while Solid Rock and Sturdy can help it survive important attacks depending on the set.
Carracosta’s biggest strengths are its high Defense, strong physical Water and Rock moves and access to priority with Aqua Jet. Its biggest issue is its low Speed before setup and a major Grass weakness, which can make positioning important.
Here are the key facts to know about Carracosta, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Carracosta
National Dex
#0565
Type
Water / Rock
Species
Prototurtle Pokemon
Height
3’11” / 1.2 m
120 cm
Weight
178.6 lbs / 81.0 kg
81 kg
Abilities
Solid Rock, Sturdy, Swift Swim
Carracosta has high Defense, strong Attack and useful mixed bulk, but it is held back by low Speed. Its stat spread works best for bulky physical sets or Shell Smash offense.
Carracosta can use Water, Rock, Ground, Ice and Normal moves to pressure opponents. These are some of Carracosta’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.
A powerful setup move that boosts Carracosta’s offensive pressure and Speed while lowering its defenses.
A priority Water-type move that helps Carracosta finish weakened opponents.
A strong physical Water-type attack with reliable damage output.
A high-power Rock-type attack that gives Carracosta major damage potential.
A reliable Rock-type attack that can pressure Flying, Fire, Bug and Ice-type Pokemon.
Useful coverage against Electric, Steel, Rock, Poison and Fire-type Pokemon.
Coverage that helps Carracosta hit Grass, Dragon, Flying and Ground-type Pokemon.
A dependable physical Water-type move that has been useful across many Pokemon games.
Carracosta can learn a focused move pool across different Pokemon games, including Water, Rock, Ground, Ice, Fighting, Steel and Normal moves. Use the section below to view Carracosta’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Sword and Shield
Carracosta is a Water and Rock-type Pokemon. This gives it useful resistances and strong STAB coverage, but it also gives Carracosta a major weakness to Grass-type moves.
Type
Water / Rock
Weaknesses
Grass, Electric, Fighting and Ground
Resistances
Normal, Flying, Poison, Ice and Fire
Immunity
None
Carracosta’s abilities shape how it survives hits, applies pressure or manages its main weakness depending on the game and format.
Reduces the damage Carracosta takes from super effective attacks. This helps Carracosta survive key hits despite its weaknesses.
Allows Carracosta to survive a hit from full HP that would otherwise knock it out. This can give Carracosta a chance to set up or strike back.
Doubles Carracosta’s Speed in rain. This hidden ability can help rain-based sets overcome Carracosta’s naturally low Speed.
Carracosta evolves from Tirtouga at Level 37. The full Carracosta evolution line is Tirtouga and Carracosta.
Stage 1
Starting form
Stage 2
Evolves from Tirtouga at Level 37
Carracosta’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In most games where it is available, Carracosta is obtained by evolving Tirtouga at Level 37.
| Game | Where to Find Carracosta |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Not available because Carracosta had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Not available because Carracosta had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Not available because Carracosta had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Carracosta |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Not available because Carracosta had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Not available because Carracosta had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Not available because Carracosta had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Carracosta |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Not available because Carracosta had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Not available because Carracosta had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Not available because Carracosta had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Not available because Carracosta had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Not available because Carracosta had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Carracosta |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Not available because Carracosta had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Not available because Carracosta had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Not available because Carracosta had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Not available because Carracosta had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Not available because Carracosta had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Carracosta |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Evolve Tirtouga at Level 37. |
 Pokemon White |
Evolve Tirtouga at Level 37. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Evolve Tirtouga at Level 37. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Evolve Tirtouga at Level 37. |
| Game | Where to Find Carracosta |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Evolve Tirtouga at Level 37. |
 Pokemon Y |
Evolve Tirtouga at Level 37. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Evolve Tirtouga at Level 37. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Evolve Tirtouga at Level 37. |
| Game | Where to Find Carracosta |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Evolve Tirtouga at Level 37. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Evolve Tirtouga at Level 37. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Evolve Tirtouga at Level 37. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Evolve Tirtouga at Level 37. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Carracosta |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Evolve Tirtouga at Level 37. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Evolve Tirtouga at Level 37. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Carracosta |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Location data not yet available. |
| Game | Where to Find Carracosta |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Carracosta. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Carracosta is a Water and Rock-type Pokemon.
Carracosta is weak to Grass, Electric, Fighting and Ground-type moves.
Carracosta evolves from Tirtouga at Level 37. The full Carracosta evolution line is Tirtouga and Carracosta.
Carracosta’s abilities are Solid Rock, Sturdy, Swift Swim.
Carracosta’s best moves often include Shell Smash, Aqua Jet, Liquidation, Stone Edge, Rock Slide, Earthquake, Ice Spinner and Waterfall.
Yes, Carracosta can be useful because of its typing, movepool and role-specific strengths, though its best use depends on the game and format.
Carracosta’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In most games where it is available, Carracosta is obtained by evolving Tirtouga at Level 37.
Yes, Carracosta is a Fossil Pokemon and evolves from Tirtouga, which is revived from the Cover Fossil in several games.
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