Stats & Training
Attack and Defense carry most of Bisharp's stat budget. Sp. Atk's the obvious dump stat. Tough to catch and yields 2 Attack EVs. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
This pitiless Pokémon commands a group of Pawniard to hound prey into immobility. It then moves in to finish the prey off.
This pitiless Pokémon commands a group of Pawniard to hound prey into immobility. It then moves in to finish the prey off.
Bisharp Weakness
Fighting, Fire, and Ground moves hit Bisharp for super-effective damage. Fighting hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. The upside? Poison and Psychic-type moves can't touch it at all. With 9 resistances, the defensive profile is strong. Bisharp's physical bulk (base 100 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Fighting |
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Ground |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Grass, Ice, Flying, Rock, Dragon, Steel |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Ghost, Dark |
| 0x (Immune) | Poison, Psychic |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
In Black 2 & White 2, Excadrill can KO Bisharp with Earthquake (101-119%). Volcarona threatens a KO with Fire Blast (148-174%). Conkeldurr's Drain Punch also KOs at 172-203%.
 Excadrill GroundSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySandforce ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Bisharp View Excadrill builds →Earthquake 2x101-119%KO Rapid Spin8-10% Rock Slide13-15% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLum Berry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Bisharp View Volcarona builds →Giga Drain17-20% Fire Blast 2x148-174%KO | ||
 Conkeldurr Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Bisharp View Conkeldurr builds →Drain Punch 4x172-203%KO Mach Punch 4x93-110%KO | ||
 Lucario FightingSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemLife Orb NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Bisharp View Lucario builds →Close Combat 4x274-322%KO Extreme Speed15-18% | ||
 Charizard Fire | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Bisharp View Charizard builds →Flamethrower 2x104-123%KO Air Slash22-25% Fire Blast 2x127-150%KO Focus Blast 4x185-218%KO | ||
Black 2 & White 2 Evolution
Sitting between Pawniard and Kingambit, Bisharp is part of a chain that requires a unique condition. Not your typical level-up setup. So far, Attack got the biggest boost (+40 from Pawniard). The final form adds another 60 stats on top. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Bisharp to get Pawniard eggs easily using 53 partners from the Humanshape egg group. Notable egg moves include Headbutt, Mean Look, Psycho Cut and 4 more.
Black 2 & White 2 Bisharp Best Moveset
The game plan is straightforward: click Swords Dance, then sweep. Leftovers and Defiant support the setup turn. EVs go into max HP and Attack so Bisharp hits hard once it's boosted.
Best Build
Bisharp best EVs are HP and Attack
Physical Tank Moveset
- Sucker Punch
- Swords Dance
- Iron Head
- Low Kick
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Coverage runs deep. Bisharp can hit 11 types beyond STAB, including Bug and Normal. The offense anchors on Foul Play and Iron Head while TMs handle everything else.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Bisharp in Black 2 & White 2
Bisharp doesn't appear wild. Catch Pawniard instead, it shows up at decent rates. Evolve it at level 52 to get Bisharp. The 2-stage line is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Bisharp in Black 2 & White 2
To get Bisharp, start by catching Pawniard through walking encounters at Lv. 38-44. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch PawniardRoute 9Black 2Grass Lv.38-40 RouteUncommonLateAnyRoute 9White 2Grass Lv.38-40 RouteUncommonLateAnyRoute 9Black 2Grass Lv.42-44 RouteUncommonLateAnyDouble grassRoute 9White 2Grass Lv.42-44 RouteUncommonLateAnyDouble grass
Step 2Bisharp ✓
Bisharp Guide
Bisharp is meant to evolve into Kingambit. At 490 BST, the stats aren't there for competitive play yet. Pre-evolution Pokemon rarely hold up against fully evolved threats.
Defiant raises Attack two stages upon having any stat lowered. That's the one you want on Bisharp. Pressure is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses. Inner Focus works too if your team needs something different.
Base 70 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Bisharp is a physical attacker with base 125 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a wallbreaker.
Game Availability
Bisharp joined the series in Black & White and has been available in 8 titles so far. With 6 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves