Platinum·#43
Carnivine, the unique Grass-type Bug Catcher Pokémon, hails from Generation IV's Sinnoh region, renowned for its striking carnivorous plant design. This particular card, #43 from the 2009 Platinum set, is a common variant that beautifully showcases Mitsuhiro Arita's distinctive art style. Here, you will find comprehensive details on Carnivine's Pokédex lore, its attacks with their energy costs and effects, along with its weakness, resistance, and the card's historical context.
Read more ↓Carnivine, the Bug Catcher Pokémon, is a Grass-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IV as part of the Sinnoh region. This unique Pokémon is known for its venus flytrap-like appearance, with a large, gaping mouth and sharp teeth. Carnivine's natural habitat includes swamps and marshlands where it patiently waits for prey, camouflaging itself amongst the lush vegetation. Its diet primarily consists of insects, which it ensnares with its sticky, vine-like appendages. In the games, Carnivine is often depicted as a rather stationary Pokémon, reflecting its ambush predator nature. While it doesn't evolve from or into any other Pokémon, its distinctive design and behavior have made it a memorable figure in the Pokémon world. Carnivine has made appearances in the anime, most notably as James's Pokémon in the Diamond and Pearl series, often comically latching onto his head. Its design draws inspiration from carnivorous plants, highlighting the diverse and sometimes dangerous flora of the Pokémon universe.
Last updated: April 11, 2026
