Pokemon Go Carbink Raid guide: Weaknesses, counters & how to beat

❘ Published: 2023-08-25T15:37:00

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Carbink has made its way into Pokemon Go as part of the Go Fest 2023 celebrations, so you’ll need to know its weaknesses and the best counters if you want to defeat it.

Raids aren’t meant to be easy to complete, and Carbink is no different, dealing impressive damage and taking hits like few other Pokemon in the game. The good news is that it’s possible to defeat it solo, provided you’ve got the right team of Pokemon.

After making appearances at various in-person Go Fest events throughout August, Carbink will finally be available for all trainers to encounter during the Pokemon Go Fest 2023: Global event taking place on August 26 and August 27, 2023.

To help you win these Raid Battles and ensure you can get hold of our very own Carbink in Pokemon Go, here’s everything you need to know about it, including its weaknesses, best counters, and how to catch it.

Carbink weaknesses
Carbink counters
Carbink moveset in Pokemon Go
How to get Carbink
Can Carbink be Shiny?

Carbink has plenty of powerful moves.

Pokemon Go Carbink weaknesses

Carbink is a Rock/Fairy-type Pokemon which means it’s vulnerable to Steel, Ground, Water, and Grass-type moves. It’s especially weak against Steel-type attacks, so focus on those where possible.

It’s also worth noting that Carbink is resistant to Normal, Flying, Bug, Fire, Dark, and Dragon-type attacks, so you’ll want to avoid using these in battle.

Pokemon Go Carbink counters

Here are some of the best counters for Carbink in Raids in Pokemon Go:

Pokemon	Fast Move	Charged Move
Metagross	Bullet Punch	Meteor Mash
Dialga	Metal Claw	Iron Head
Mega Aggron	Iron Tail	Heavy Slam
Genesect	Metal Claw	Magnet Bomb
Excadrill	Metal Claw	Iron Head
Mega Aerodactyl	Steel Wing	Iron Head
Zacian	Metal Claw	Iron Head
Melmetal	Thunder Shock	Double Iron Bash
Lucario	Bullet Punch	Flash Cannon
Scizor	Bullet Punch	Iron Head

Carbink moveset in Pokemon Go

Here are all of Carbink’s potential Fast Moves and Charged Moves in Pokemon Go:

Fast Moves

Tackle (Normal)
Rock Throw (Rock)

Charged Moves

Rock Slide (Rock)
Power Gem (Rock)
Moonblast (Fairy)

How to get Carbink in Pokemon Go

Thanks to Pokemon Go Fest 2023, some players will be able to get Carbink by battling it in Raids during the in-person events in London, Osaka, and New York.

Players can also find Carbink during the Global event on August 26-27 through Field Research reward encounters. If you manage to defeat a Carbink, you’ll then be given a chance to capture it.

Can Carbink be Shiny?

Currently, there is no Shiny version of Carbink in Pokemon Go.

While there isn’t one quite yet, that’s not a confirmation that a Shiny Carbink will never be in Pokemon Go. It’s entirely likely the creature will soon appear, so we’ll update this if the rare version is released.

So there you have it, that’s everything you need to know about defeating Carbink in Pokemon Go. While you’re searching for the next Raid, take a look at some of our other handy Pokemon Go guides and content: