Carkol: Stats, Moves, Weakness & Evolution

Base stats

HP80155–187270–364

Atk6072–123112–240

Def9099–156166–306

SpA6072–123112–240

SpD7081–134130–262

Spe5063–11294–218

Total410Higher than 41% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Def.

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Type matchups

RockFireshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

4×

GroundWater

2×

FightingRock

Resists

½×

BugFairyFlyingIceNormalPoison

¼×

Fire

Takes normal damage from 7 types

GhostSteelGrassElectricPsychicDragonDark

With : Fire becomes 0×

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 50); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+112Max102No SP70Min63Scarf168Tailwind224

At max Speed, Carkol outspeeds 11 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown.

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

This Pokémon's Speed is raised by 6 stages after it is damaged by Fire/Water moves.
Everything about Steam Engine →
Other Pokémon with Steam Engine 2
Rolycoly Coalossal
30% chance a Pokémon making contact with this Pokémon will be burned.
Everything about Flame Body →
Other Pokémon with Flame Body 20
Ponyta Rapidash Magmar Moltres Slugma Magcargo Magby Magmortar Heatran Litwick Lampent Chandelure Larvesta Volcarona Fletchinder Talonflame Coalossal Sizzlipede Centiskorch Charcadet
This Pokémon's Fire attacks do 1.5× damage if hit by one Fire move; Fire immunity.
Everything about Flash Fire →
Other Pokémon with Flash Fire 24
Vulpix Ninetales Growlithe Arcanine Ponyta Rapidash Flareon Cyndaquil Quilava Typhlosion Houndour Houndoom Heatran Litwick Lampent Chandelure Heatmor Rolycoly Coalossal Sizzlipede Centiskorch Charcadet Armarouge Ceruledge

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

SV SinglesNFE

Evolution

#0837RolycolyRock
1. Level 18
  #0838CarkolRockFire
  1. Level 34
    #0839CoalossalRockFire

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 12

EvoFlame Charge100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.FirePhys50100%20

1Rapid SpinFree user from hazards/bind/Leech Seed; +1 Spe.NormalPhys50100%40

1Smack DownRemoves the target's Ground immunity.RockPhys50100%15

1SmokescreenLowers the target's accuracy by 1.NormalStatus—100%20

1TackleNo additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

15Rock PolishRaises the user's Speed by 2.RockStatus——20

20Ancient Power10% chance to raise all stats by 1 (not acc/eva).RockSpec60100%5

27IncinerateDestroys the foe(s) Berry/Gem.FireSpec60100%15

35Stealth RockHurts foes on switch-in. Factors Rock weakness.RockStatus——20

41Heat CrashMore power the heavier the user than the target.FirePhys—100%10

48Rock BlastHits 2-5 times in one turn.RockPhys2590%10

55Stone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio.RockPhys10080%5

TM / HM / TR 43

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM05Mud-Slap100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1.GroundSpec20100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM24Fire SpinTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.FireSpec3585%15

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20

TM28Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.GroundPhys60100%20

TM36Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.RockPhys6095%15

TM38Flame Charge100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.FirePhys50100%20

TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5

TM51SandstormFor 5 turns, a sandstorm rages. Rock: 1.5× SpD.RockStatus——10

TM55DigDigs underground turn 1, strikes turn 2.GroundPhys80100%10

TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10

TM74ReflectFor 5 turns, physical damage to allies is halved.PsychicStatus——20

TM76Rock BlastHits 2-5 times in one turn.RockPhys2590%10

TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5

TM86Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TM89Body PressUses user's Def stat as Atk in damage calculation.FightingPhys80100%10

TM90SpikesHurts grounded foes on switch-in. Max 3 layers.GroundStatus——20

TM99Iron Head30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15

TM101Power GemNo additional effect.RockSpec80100%20

TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10

TM104Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2.SteelStatus——15

TM107Will-O-WispBurns the target.FireStatus—85%15

TM116Stealth RockHurts foes on switch-in. Factors Rock weakness.RockStatus——20

TM118Heat Wave10% chance to burn the foe(s).FireSpec9590%10

TM121Heavy SlamMore power the heavier the user than the target.SteelPhys—100%10

TM125Flamethrower10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15

TM141Fire Blast10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5

TM150Stone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio.RockPhys10080%5

TM157OverheatLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.FireSpec13090%5

TM165Flare BlitzHas 33% recoil. 10% chance to burn. Thaws user.FirePhys120100%15

TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10

TM176Sand TombTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.GroundPhys3585%15

TM179Smack DownRemoves the target's Ground immunity.RockPhys50100%15

TM180Gyro BallMore power the slower the user than the target.SteelPhys—100%5

TM188Scald30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target.WaterSpec80100%15

TM189Heat CrashMore power the heavier the user than the target.FirePhys—100%10

TM207Temper FlarePower doubles if the user's last move failed.FirePhys75100%10

TM215Scorching Sands30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target.GroundSpec70100%10

TM220Meteor BeamRaises user's Sp. Atk by 1 on turn 1. Hits turn 2.RockSpec12090%10

TM224CurseCurses if Ghost, else -1 Spe, +1 Atk, +1 Def.GhostStatus——10

Biology

Resembling a minecart, Carkol produces coal that it stores inside of its hollowed back. The coal it produces once was a common source of fuel in the Galar region. It rides along trails on its four wheels.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation VIII Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Pokédex entries

: Coal Pokémon
: Galar · Sword & Shield
Color: Black

: —

Galar#162Crown Tundra#177Paldea#092

By rapidly rolling its legs, it can travel at over 18 mph. The temperature of the flames it breathes exceeds 1,800 degrees Fahrenheit.
Shield
It forms coal inside its body. Coal dropped by this Pokémon once helped fuel the lives of people in the Galar region.
Sword

Names around the world

English: Carkol
Japanese: トロッゴン
Japanese (romaji): Toroggon
Korean: 탄차곤
Chinese (Traditional): 大炭車
Chinese (Simplified): 大炭车
French: Wagomine
German: Wagong
Spanish: Carkol
Italian: Carkol

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII

Training

: 2 Def
: 120 ≈15.7% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 50
: 144
: Medium Slow

Breeding

: Mineral
: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
: 15 egg cycles ≈4,080 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Evolves from Rolycoly: Level 18.

Shield: The Crown Tundra 13 areas

Ballimere LakeWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Ballimere Lake (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–50
Ballimere Lake (Max Den J)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Frigid Sea (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Frostpoint Field (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Giant's Bed (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Giant's Bed (Max Den J)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–50
Giant's Bed (Max Den N)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–50
Lakeside CaveWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Slippery Slope (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–50
Snowslide Slope (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–50
Snowslide Slope (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40

Sword: The Crown Tundra 8 areas

Ballimere LakeWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Ballimere Lake (Max Den J)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Frigid Sea (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Frostpoint Field (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Giant's Bed (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Lakeside CaveWalking in the overworld · Lv 60–65
Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Snowslide Slope (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40

Shield 13 areas

Bridge FieldWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
Dusty Bowl (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Dusty Bowl (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–30
Galar MineSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 18
Giant's Cap (Main Area)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Giant's Cap (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Giant's Seat (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–30
Giant's Seat (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Rolling Fields (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Stony Wilderness (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Stony Wilderness (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Stony Wilderness (Max Den L)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40

Sword 13 areas

Bridge FieldWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
Dusty Bowl (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–50
Dusty Bowl (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–30
Galar MineSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 18
Giant's Cap (Main Area)Walking in the overworld · Lv 28–60
Giant's Cap (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Giant's Seat (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Giant's Seat (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Rolling Fields (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Stony Wilderness (Main Area)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26–60
Stony Wilderness (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Stony Wilderness (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40
Stony Wilderness (Max Den L)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 25–40

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.