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.
Bisharp pursues prey in the company of a large group of Pawniard. Then Bisharp finishes off the prey.
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 |
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| 4x (Critical) | Fighting |
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Ground |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Grass, Ice, Flying, Rock, Ghost, Dragon, Dark, Steel |
| 0x (Immune) | Poison, Psychic |
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Latias's Draco Meteor hits Bisharp for 38-44%.
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Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureRelaxed Moves View Cresselia builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemColbur Berry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Bisharp View Latias builds →Draco Meteor38-44% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilitySerenegrace ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Bisharp View Jirachi builds →U Turn24-28% Body Slam14-17% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves View Blissey builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityMagic Guard ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Bisharp View Reuniclus builds →Focus Blast 4x207-244%KO | ||
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire 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 56 partners from the Humanshape egg group. Notable egg moves include Headbutt, Mean Look, Psycho Cut and 5 more.
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Bisharp Best Moveset
The game plan is straightforward: click Swords Dance, then sweep. Life Orb and Defiant support the setup turn. EVs go into max Attack and Speed so Bisharp hits hard once it's boosted.
Best Build
Bisharp best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Sucker Punch
- Iron Head
- Knock Off
- Swords Dance
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Iron Head
- Knock Off
- Sucker Punch
- Protect
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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
No wild encounters for Bisharp in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. Bring Pawniard over from Black, Black 2, or Scarlet, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
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 leaning toward the physical side (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