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Sharpedo.

national dex #319 · gen III
BST 460 · water / dark
Sharpedo official artwork
waterdark
#319 · gen III
Profile
HP
70
ATK
120
DEF
40
SPA
95
SPD
40
SPE
95
BST 460 · best Attack 120 · worst Defense 40 · meters scale to 200

Sharpedo is weak to Electric, Grass, Fighting, Bug, Fairy and resists Fire, Water, Ice, Ghost, Dark, Steel and is immune to Psychic.

Typingwaterdark
AbilitiesRough Skin, Speed Boost
Height, weight1.8 m / 88.8 kg
Catch rate60 / 255
Egg groupsWater2
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#318carvanha
Dex position
#319 of 1025
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Sharpedo base stats

BST 460 · ranges at level 100
StatBaseDistributionMin lv 100Max lv 100
HP70250344
Atk120220372
Def4076196
SpA95175317
SpD4076196
Spe95175317
BST460bst bar scales to 720, the series maximum
min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature · max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting natureEV yield 2 Atk

Sharpedo weaknesses and resistances

damage taken · Water / Dark dual typing
nor1
fir½
wat½
ele2
gra2
ice½
fig2
poi1
gro1
fly1
psy0
bug2
roc1
gho½
dra1
dar½
ste½
fai2
Weak to
Electric, Grass, Fighting, Bug, Fairy
Resists
Fire, Water, Ice, Ghost, Dark, Steel
Immune to
Psychic

Sharpedo abilities

2 total · 1 hidden
Rough SkinDamages attacking Pokémon for 1/8 their max HP on contact.
Speed BoosthiddenRaises Speed one stage after each turn.

Sharpedo evolution line

2 stages

Best Sharpedo moves

gen 8 learnset · sorted by base power
Best STAB movessame type attack bonus, 1.5x power
waterHydro PumpSPEC110
waterSurfSPEC90
waterLiquidationPHYS85
darkCrunchPHYS80
Best coverage movesoff-type, for hitting weaknesses
normalGiga ImpactPHYS150
normalHyper BeamSPEC150
fightingClose CombatPHYS120
iceBlizzardSPEC110

Sharpedo moves

gen 8 · 88 moves · 17 level-up · 55 TM/HM · 16 tutor
57 moves · Sharpedo appears in 13 games
Focus EnergyL13BiteL16Ice FangL25AssuranceL26ScreechL28Scary FaceL29Aqua JetL34Poison FangL34CrunchL40SwaggerL43LiquidationL46AgilityL53TauntL56Night SlashL62Ancient PowertrainAttractTMAvalancheTMBlizzardTMBounceTMBulldozeTMChilling WatertrainClose CombatTMDark PulseTMDestiny BondtrainDiveTMDouble EdgetrainEarthquakeTMEndureTMFacadeTMFlip TurntrainGiga ImpactTMHydro PumpTMHyper BeamTMIce BeamTMIcy WindTMPaybackTMPoison JabTMProtectTMPsychic FangsTMRain DanceTMRestTMRock TombTMRoundTMScaldTMScale ShottrainSleep TalkTMSnarlTMSnoreTMSubstituteTMSurfTMThiefTMThrashtrainUproarTMWater PulseTMWaterfallTMWhirlpoolTMZen HeadbuttTM
MoveTypeCatPowerAccuracyPPMethod
LeernormalSTAT-100%30Level 1
Focus EnergynormalSTAT--30Level 13
BiteSTABdarkPHYS60100%25Level 16
Ice FangicePHYS6595%15Level 25
AssuranceSTABdarkPHYS60100%10Level 26
ScreechnormalSTAT-85%40Level 28
Scary FacenormalSTAT-100%10Level 29
SlashnormalPHYS70100%20Level 33
Poison FangpoisonPHYS50100%15Level 34
Aqua JetSTABwaterPHYS40100%20Level 34
CrunchSTABdarkPHYS80100%15Level 40
SwaggernormalSTAT-85%15Level 43
LiquidationSTABwaterPHYS85100%10Level 46
Take DownnormalPHYS9085%20Level 52
AgilitypsychicSTAT--30Level 53
TauntdarkSTAT-100%20Level 56
Night SlashSTABdarkPHYS70100%15Level 62
AgilitypsychicSTAT--30TM / HM
AssuranceSTABdarkPHYS60100%10TM / HM
AttractnormalSTAT-100%15TM / HM
AvalancheicePHYS60100%10TM / HM
BlizzardiceSPEC11070%5TM / HM
BounceflyingPHYS8585%5TM / HM
BrineSTABwaterSPEC65100%10TM / HM
BulldozegroundPHYS60100%20TM / HM
Close CombatfightingPHYS120100%5TM / HM
CrunchSTABdarkPHYS80100%15TM / HM
Dark PulseSTABdarkSPEC80100%15TM / HM
DiveSTABwaterPHYS80100%10TM / HM
Double TeamnormalSTAT--15TM / HM
EarthquakegroundPHYS100100%10TM / HM
EndurenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
FacadenormalPHYS70100%20TM / HM
Focus EnergynormalSTAT--30TM / HM
Giga ImpactnormalPHYS15090%5TM / HM
HailiceSTAT--10TM / HM
Hydro PumpSTABwaterSPEC11080%5TM / HM
Hyper BeamnormalSPEC15090%5TM / HM
Ice BeamiceSPEC90100%10TM / HM
Ice FangicePHYS6595%15TM / HM
Icy WindiceSPEC5595%15TM / HM
LiquidationSTABwaterPHYS85100%10TM / HM
PaybackSTABdarkPHYS50100%10TM / HM
Poison JabpoisonPHYS80100%20TM / HM
ProtectnormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Psychic FangspsychicPHYS85100%10TM / HM
Rain DancewaterSTAT--5TM / HM
RestpsychicSTAT--5TM / HM
RetaliatenormalPHYS70100%5TM / HM
RoarnormalSTAT--20TM / HM
Rock SmashfightingPHYS40100%15TM / HM
Rock TombrockPHYS6095%15TM / HM
RoundnormalSPEC60100%15TM / HM
ScaldSTABwaterSPEC80100%15TM / HM
Scary FacenormalSTAT-100%10TM / HM
ScreechnormalSTAT-85%40TM / HM
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10TM / HM
SnarlSTABdarkSPEC5595%15TM / HM
SnorenormalSPEC50100%15TM / HM
StrengthnormalPHYS80100%15TM / HM
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
SurfSTABwaterSPEC90100%15TM / HM
SwaggernormalSTAT-85%15TM / HM
SwiftnormalSPEC60-20TM / HM
TauntdarkSTAT-100%20TM / HM
ThiefSTABdarkPHYS60100%25TM / HM
TormentdarkSTAT-100%15TM / HM
UproarnormalSPEC90100%10TM / HM
Water PulseSTABwaterSPEC60100%20TM / HM
WaterfallSTABwaterPHYS80100%15TM / HM
WhirlpoolSTABwaterSPEC3585%15TM / HM
Zen HeadbuttpsychicPHYS8090%15TM / HM
BounceflyingPHYS8585%5Tutor
Dark PulseSTABdarkSPEC80100%15Tutor
DiveSTABwaterPHYS80100%10Tutor
EndurenormalSTAT--10Tutor
Flip TurnSTABwaterPHYS60100%20Tutor
Icy WindiceSPEC5595%15Tutor
LiquidationSTABwaterPHYS85100%10Tutor
Scale ShotdragonPHYS2590%20Tutor
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10Tutor
SnorenormalSPEC50100%15Tutor
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10Tutor
SwaggernormalSTAT-85%15Tutor
SwiftnormalSPEC60-20Tutor
UproarnormalSPEC90100%10Tutor
Water PulseSTABwaterSPEC60100%20Tutor
Zen HeadbuttpsychicPHYS8090%15Tutor

Sharpedo Pokédex entries

6 generations · newest first
Generation VIII2 entries
Sword

As soon as it catches the scent of prey, Sharpedo will jet seawater from its backside, hurtling toward the target to attack at 75 mph.

Shield

This Pokémon is known as the Bully of the Sea. Any ship entering the waters Sharpedo calls home will be attacked—no exceptions.

Generation VII4 entries
Sun

It pursues its prey at speeds of 75 mph and finishes them off with fangs that can crush iron. It is known as the bully of the sea.

Moon

It has a sad history. In the past, its dorsal fin was a treasured foodstuff, so this Pokémon became a victim of overfishing.

Ultra Sun

People believe that carrying one of its discarded fangs will prevent mishaps at sea, so the fangs are made into accessories.

Ultra Moon

It drinks in seawater and jets it from its rear to propel itself. It’s very sensitive to the scent of blood.

Generation VI4 entries
X

Its fangs rip through sheet iron. It swims at 75 mph and is known as “The Bully of the Sea.”

Y

It can swim at speeds of 75 mph by jetting seawater through its body. It is the bandit of the sea.

Omega Ruby

Nicknamed “the bully of the sea,” Sharpedo is widely feared. Its cruel fangs grow back immediately if they snap off. Just one of these Pokémon can thoroughly tear apart a supertanker.

Alpha Sapphire

Sharpedo can swim at speeds of up to 75 mph by jetting seawater out of its backside. This Pokémon’s drawback is its inability to swim long distances.

Generation V1 entry
Black, White, Black 2, White 2

Its fangs rip through sheet iron. It swims at 75 mph and is known as “The Bully of the Sea.”

Generation IV2 entries
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

Its fangs rip through sheet iron. It swims at 75 mph and is known as “The Bully of the Sea.”

HeartGold, SoulSilver

It can swim at speeds of 75 mph by jetting seawater through its body. It is the bandit of the sea.

Generation III4 entries
Ruby

Nicknamed “the bully of the sea,” SHARPEDO is widely feared. Its cruel fangs grow back immediately if they snap off. Just one of these POKéMON can thoroughly tear apart a supertanker.

Sapphire

SHARPEDO can swim at speeds of up to 75 mph by jetting seawater out of its backside. This POKéMON’s drawback is its inability to swim long distances.

Emerald

The vicious and sly gangster of the sea. Its skin is specially textured to minimize drag in water. Its speed tops out at over 75 miles per hour.

FireRed, LeafGreen

The ruffian of the seas, it has fangs that crunch through iron. It swims by jetting water from its rear.

Sharpedo species data

gen III species · breeding and training
Species
GenerationIII (Hoenn)
ColorBlue
ShapeFish
HabitatSea
Height1.8 m (5'11")
Weight88.8 kg (195.8 lbs)
Training and breeding
Capture rate60 (23.5%)
Growth rateSlow
Gender ratio50% Male / 50% Female
Egg groupsWater2
Hatch counter20 cycles, 5,376 steps
Base experience161
EV yield2 Atk
Regional dex numbers
National#319
Hoenn#098
Kalos Central#056
Hoenn (ORAS)#103
Alola (SM)#265
Poni#080
Alola (USUM)#346
Poni (USUM)#093
Isle of Armor#112
Lumiose City#141
Champions#319
Wild held items
Deep Sea Tooth5%
5% in Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, SoulSilver, Black, White, Black 2, White 2, X, Y, Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire, Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon
Read outfrom base stats
Battle rolePhysical attacker120 Atk / 95 SpA
Best statAttack 120excellent
Speed tier95 Spemoderately fast
Defensive load5 weak / 6 resist1 immunity
Catch difficulty60 / 255moderate, about 23.5% per ball

About Sharpedo

Sharpedo is a Water and Dark-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3 (Hoenn). As soon as it catches the scent of prey, Sharpedo will jet seawater from its backside, hurtling toward the target to attack at 75 mph. Sharpedo stands 1.8 m (5'11") tall and weighs 88.8 kg (195.8 lbs), making it a medium-sized Pokémon.

Sharpedo base stats

Sharpedo has a base stat total of 460, which is moderate, typical of a fully-evolved Pokémon. Its highest stat is Attack at 120 (excellent), while its lowest is Defense at 40 (below average). Sharpedo excels as a physical attacker. Sharpedo is moderately fast with a base Speed of 95.

Sharpedo weaknesses and resistances

As a Water and Dark-type, Sharpedo is weak to Electric, Grass, Fighting, Bug, Fairy-type moves, resists Fire, Water, Ice, Ghost, Dark, Steel-type attacks, and is completely immune to Psychic-type moves. This gives Sharpedo 5 weaknesses, 6 resistances, and 1 immunity.

Sharpedo abilities

Sharpedo's abilities include Rough Skin, Speed Boost. Rough Skin damages attacking Pokémon for 1/8 their max HP on contact. Its Hidden Ability is Speed Boost, which raises Speed one stage after each turn.

Sharpedo moves and learnset

Sharpedo can learn 88 moves in Generation 8, including 17 by leveling up, 55 via TM/HM, and 16 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Hydro Pump (Water, 110 power), Surf (Water, 90 power), Liquidation (Water, 85 power), Crunch (Dark, 80 power). For coverage, Sharpedo can learn Giga Impact (Normal), Hyper Beam (Normal), Close Combat (Fighting).

Training Sharpedo

Sharpedo has a moderate capture rate of 60 (23.5%), meaning it may take a few attempts to catch. Defeating Sharpedo yields 2 Attack EVs. It has a slow growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Sharpedo belongs to the Water2 egg group. Sharpedo is part of a 2-stage evolution line (Carvanha → Sharpedo). Wild Sharpedo may be found holding Deep Sea Tooth.

Use the tools on the right to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Sharpedo. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Sharpedo, or use the team builder to see how Sharpedo fits into your squad.

Tools for Sharpedo
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