This is a guide to Carbink's Photodex entry in New Pokemon Snap (Pokemon Snap 2) for the Nintendo Switch. Here you can find out how to take one star, two star, three star, and four star photos for Carbink, and how to get a diamond star rating!
List of Contents
| Photodex No. 186 | |
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Carbink |
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| Type 1 | Type 2 |
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| Cave Lv. 1 | Cave Lv. 2 |
| Cave (Illumina Spot) Lv. 2 | Cave Lv. 3 |
| 1★ Photo Example | 2★ Photo Example |
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1★ (In flight)
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2★ (Happy vibes)
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| 3★ Photo Example | 4★ Photo Example |
3★ (A bit unusual!)
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4★ (A lively dance)
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1~4 ★ Photos taken by the Game8 Walkthrough Team
Lental Region Photodex: List of All Pokemon
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| Caption Name | In flight | ||
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You can take a 1 Star photo of Carbink by capturing a photo of the Pokemon as it floats around. The best spot to do this is in the lush cave after taking the alternate route through the gem cave. Toss an Illumina Orb at the hidden Crystabloom to lure out the Carbink. Once the Carbink calms down, take a close-up photo of it.
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| Caption Name | Happy vibes | ||
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To get a 2 Star photo of Carbink, you can make Diance reveal itself in the first alternate route of the Cave course at Research Level 3 by tossing Illumina Orbs at the two Carbink and the Mawile. Toss another Illumina Orb at the Diance and take a photo of the Carbink happily spinning around.
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| Caption Name | A bit unusual! | ||
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For a 3 Star photo of Carbink, go to the Cave course research-level 2. Upon entering the Giant Crystals area, you'll find Carbink being chased by three Sableye. Throw an Illumina Orb at Carbink twice and it will start to glow. Take a close-up shot of a shining Carbink to achieve 3 Star Diamond.
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| Caption Name | A lively dance | ||
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You can take a photo of a dancing Carbink near the end of the course after taking the first alternate route through the gem cave. As you enter the lush cave, toss an Illumina Orb at the hidden Cystabloom shown in the image to make two Carbink come out. Toss Illumina Orbs at the two Carbink and play the Melody to make them dance. Take a photo of the dancing Carbink to get a 4 Star photo.
Star Meaning and How to Get a High Star Rating

Lental Region Photodex: List of All Pokemon
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List of Legendary Pokemon |
List of Illumina Pokemon |
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Where to Find All Eeveelutions |
Where to Find All Vivillon Wing Patterns |
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Carbink Locations and How to Get All Stars



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