Dark Explorers·#5·2012
Carnivine, the Bug Catcher Pokémon, is a unique Grass-type from Generation IV with no evolutionary line, known for its sweet-smelling drool used to trap prey in marshes. This particular Carnivine card, 5/108 from the 2012 Dark Explorers set, is a common variant notable for its disruptive attack "Spit Squall" and charming, painterly artwork. Here, visitors will discover Carnivine's Pokédex lore, the card's HP, attacks, energy costs, weakness, resistance, and its edition history.
Read more ↓Carnivine is a Grass-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IV, making its debut in the Sinnoh region. Known as the Bug Catcher Pokémon, it is a single-stage Pokémon, meaning it does not evolve from or into any other Pokémon. Carnivine's appearance is distinctive, resembling a large Venus flytrap with a green body, wide eyes, and a mouth full of sharp teeth. Its habitat is primarily marshlands and wetlands, where it binds itself to trees, patiently waiting for prey. Carnivine is noted for its unique hunting strategy, attracting insects with a sweet-smelling drool before quickly snapping its jaws shut to gulp them down. In the Pokémon anime, James of Team Rocket famously owns a Carnivine, often depicted comically latching onto him with its powerful jaws. In the games, Carnivine is often found in areas like the Great Marsh, reinforcing its marshland dwelling nature. Its Grass typing gives it advantages against Water, Ground, and Rock types, but makes it vulnerable to Fire, Ice, Poison, Flying, and Bug attacks. Despite not being a powerhouse in competitive play, its unique design and presence in the anime have given it a memorable place in the Pokémon franchise.
Last updated: April 10, 2026
