Carvanha 51/109
Set: Ruby & Sapphire
Released: Jul 1, 2003
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Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #318
- Card Number 51/109
- Card RarityCommon
- IllustratorHajime Kusajima
- Release Date01/07/2003
- SeriesEX
- Expansion Ruby & Sapphire
- Evolves To
- Standard FormatNot Legal
- Expanded FormatNot Legal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraVintage
- Production StatusOut of Print
- RegionHoenn
- Generation Generation 3
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Water - Health Points40 HP
- Weakness
Lightning ×2 - Retreat Cost
Colorless ×1
Abilities
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Poké-Body:
Rough Skin
If Carvanha is your Active Pokémon and is damaged by an opponent's attack (even if Carvanha is Knocked Out), put 1 damage counter on the Attacking Pokémon.
Attacks
- Big Bite10

The Defending Pokémon can't retreat until the end of your opponent's next turn.
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Carvanha lurking underwater with sharp fins and fierce eyes, its jagged mouth open, surrounded by bubbles and dimly lit rocks in a shadowy aquatic environment.
Playability Overview
Carvanha’s Rough Skin ability punishes opponents for attacking by placing damage counters, encouraging a defensive playstyle that disrupts aggression despite its low HP and retreat cost.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Choppy WatersThis Carvanha artwork captures a fierce, dynamic energy with its vibrant blues and aggressive pose. It would fit perfectly on a "Predatory Ocean" page alongside other fierce Water types. Consider placing it near cards that showcase strong ocean currents or predatory behaviors, like Sharpedo or Gyarados, to emphasize the theme of the hunt.Additional Binder Suggestions: Ocean / Fierce / Bold Colors / Predator / Underwater Hunt
















