Carracosta at a glance
Generation
Gen 5
Types
Water / Rock
Roles
Sweeper, Wall, Coverage, Support
Base stat total
495
Species
Carracosta
Form
Base form
Availability
Direct version data
Version records
4
Carracosta brings a Water/Rock typing and a 495 base stat total to the table. The practical question: which teammates can absorb Electric and Grass hits, and which matchups does this typing already cover for the rest of the team?
Carracosta's weaknesses
What Carracosta resists
Immune to
No listed immunities.
Where you can use Carracosta
- Direct version records exist for Carracosta, so the broad game mapping is stronger than a generation-only estimate.
- Planning contexts include Black & White.
- 4 source version records are attached to this Pokemon entry.
Best teammates for Carracosta
These suggestions prioritize teammates that cover Carracosta's defensive weak spots, add useful pressure, and fit at least one shared game context.
Sprigatitoresists electric - resists grass - resists ground
Floragatoresists electric - resists grass - resists ground
Meowscaradaresists electric - resists grass - resists ground
Skeledirgeresists grass - immune to fighting - adds fire pressure
Tarountularesists grass - resists fighting - resists ground
Spidopsresists grass - resists fighting - resists groundTeam pitfalls when building around Carracosta
- Do not stack too many teammates that are also weak to electric, grass, and fighting.
- Sweepers usually need defensive pivots or status support so they can enter safely.
- Defensive Pokemon still need offensive partners; avoid building a team that cannot pressure key types.
