Carvanha (Sun Moon 81) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Carvanha is a Common Darkness-type Basic Pokémon card from the Sun Moon set, numbered 81. It has 60 HP and straightforward attacks—Gnaw Through and Bite—making it a simple, reliable addition to a Sun Moon-era collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Darkness
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Resistance: Psychic -20
• Attacks:
• Gnaw Through: Discards all Pokémon Tool cards from the opponent’s Active Pokémon (cost: 1 Colorless).
• Bite: Deals 20 damage (cost: Darkness + Colorless).
• Abilities: None
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Legality: unknown

Key Printings

This printing is from the Sun Moon set, card number 81, at Common rarity. As a Basic Pokémon with no evolutions from previous forms, it’s easy to slot into collections. Sumiyoshi Kizuki’s artwork highlights Carvanha’s fierce yet cowardly nature.

Variants & Identifiers

No known print variants. Identifiers include set code “sm1” and card number “81.” Subtype: Basic; type: Darkness.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
With no Abilities, Carvanha focuses on utility and chip damage: Gnaw Through can strip Pokémon Tool cards, while Bite offers a modest 20 damage.

Care & Storage Tips

Protect the card in a sleeve or toploader, stored away from sunlight and moisture. Handle carefully to avoid bends or surface scratches and maintain condition.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Sun Moon (sm1): A snapshot of early Sun Moon Darkness-types—clean, efficient attacks and thematic flavor that fit Sun Moon or Darkness-focused collections.