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Cards/Carvanha
Carvanha card from the Phantasmal Flames set
Illustration by Shin Nagasawa. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Basic Pokémon

Carvanha

A basic Water-type with a self-damaging attack.

Darkness70 HPBasicBeginner to play

What this card does

Deals 30 damage and 10 damage to Carvanha.

Can be useful in early-game situations but be cautious of the self-harm.

Signature attack

Reckless Charge

This Pokémon also does 10 damage to itself. (30 damage)

Carvanha's Reckless Charge can quickly turn a battle, but it will also hurt itself. Use it wisely when you need quick damage.

Attacks

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Reckless Charge30

This Pokémon also does 10 damage to itself.

Which deck it belongs in

Works well in Water-type decks that can handle its self-damage and need early pressure.

Strengths
  • Quick attack
  • Can break through defenses
  • Common card
Watch out for
  • Self-harm ability
  • Grass weakness
Pro tip

Use Reckless Charge when your opponent has weak Grass-type Pokémon or needs to quickly reduce their HP.

From the Pokédex

Carvanha's aggressive nature helps it survive in the wild, where it preys on smaller Water-type creatures.

Note for the parent

Be mindful of the 10 damage to Carvanha; this could be a deciding factor in close games.

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