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 Pokémon commands a group of several Pawniard. Groups that are defeated in territorial disputes are absorbed by the winning side.
Bisharp mercilessly cuts its opponents to pieces with the sharp blades covering its body. It will do anything to win.
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, Ghost, Dragon, Dark, Steel |
| 0x (Immune) | Poison, Psychic |
 Emboar FireFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bisharp View Emboar builds →Overheat 2x141-167%KO Flare Blitz 2x116-137%KO Focus Blast 4x262-309%KO Fire Blast 2x120-141%KO | ||
 Poliwrath WaterFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bisharp View Poliwrath builds →Focus Blast 4x196-231%KO Dynamic Punch 4x160-189%KO Earthquake 2x53-63% Submission 4x127-150%KO | ||
 Conkeldurr Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bisharp View Conkeldurr builds →Focus Punch 4x328-386%KO Superpower 4x262-309%KO Focus Blast 4x167-197%KO Dynamic Punch 4x219-257%KO | ||
 Pangoro FightingDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bisharp View Pangoro builds →Focus Blast 4x196-231%KO Hammer Arm 4x196-231%KO Earthquake 2x65-77% Sky Uppercut 4x167-197%KO | ||
 Passimian Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bisharp View Passimian builds →Close Combat 4x229-270%KO Focus Blast 4x134-159%KO Earthquake 2x64-76% Brick Break 4x146-171%KO | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Bisharp View Latios builds →Draco Meteor30-35% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Bisharp View Cresselia builds →Ice Beam7-8% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySynchronize ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Bisharp View Mew builds →Ice Beam9-11% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemEviolite NatureBold Moves View Chansey builds →
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 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySerenegrace ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Bisharp View Jirachi builds →U Turn20-24% | ||
Sun & Moon 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.
Sun & Moon Bisharp Best Moveset
Bisharp doesn't rely on pure speed. Assault Vest gives it a special bulk boost with no status moves allowed to stay healthy, and Adamant nature still pushes offense. Pursuit and the remaining moves keep the pressure on while spread EVs balance power and survivability.
Best Build
Bisharp best EVs are Attack and HP
Physical Tank Moveset
- Iron Head
- Sucker Punch
- Knock Off
- Pursuit
Recommended Teammates
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Sucker Punch
- Iron Head
- Swords Dance
- Knock Off
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Iron Head
- Sucker Punch
- Knock Off
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Coverage runs deep. Bisharp can hit 10 types beyond STAB, including Bug and Normal. The offense anchors on Iron Head and Dark Pulse while TMs handle everything else.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Bisharp in Sun & Moon
Bisharp can't be caught in Sun & Moon. Transfer Pawniard from Black, Black 2, or Scarlet and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
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