Stats & Training
Attack leads and Defense gets almost nothing. That's Sharpedo's stat line in a nutshell. 3 stats sit in respectable range, but the spread is brutal. Moderately hard to find and yields 2 Attack EVs.
Its fangs rip through sheet iron. It swims at 75 mph and is known as “The Bully of the Sea.”
Its fangs rip through sheet iron. It swims at 75 mph and is known as “The Bully of the Sea.”
Sharpedo Weakness
Sharpedo's Water/Dark typing leaves it vulnerable to Electric, Grass, Fighting, and Bug. It shrugs off Psychic-type attacks completely. With 6 resistances, the defensive profile is strong. Sharpedo leans offensive (base 120 Atk) rather than trying to tank its weaknesses.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass, Fighting, Bug |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Ice, Ghost, Dark, Steel |
| 0x (Immune) | Psychic |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Snivy Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift | ||
 Sewaddle BugGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Sewaddle builds →Energy Ball 2x74-89% Bug Bite 2x64-77% | ||
Snivy Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Snivy builds →Energy Ball 2x81-96% Vine Whip 2x43-51% | ||
 Riolu Fighting | D | |
 Sunkern Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Sunkern builds →Energy Ball 2x64-77% Mega Drain 2x32-38% Absorb 2x21-26% | ||
 Mareep Electric | D | |
 Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Whimsicott builds →Energy Ball 2x108-128%KO Mega Drain 2x54-64% | ||
 Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Lilligant builds →Energy Ball 2x141-167%KO Mega Drain 2x66-79% | ||
Sewaddle BugGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Sewaddle builds →Energy Ball 2x74-89% Bug Bite 2x57-69% Razor Leaf 2x54-64% | ||
Snivy Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Snivy builds →Energy Ball 2x74-89% Leaf Tornado 2x57-69% Vine Whip 2x41-49% | ||
Riolu Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Riolu builds →Force Palm 2x70-84% Rock Smash 2x49-59% | ||
Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Whimsicott builds →Energy Ball 2x114-135%KO Mega Drain 2x53-63% | ||
Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Lilligant builds →Energy Ball 2x154-181%KO Mega Drain 2x69-82% | ||
 Maractus Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Maractus builds →Energy Ball 2x148-175%KO Giga Drain 2x123-145%KO Needle Arm 2x84-99% Mega Drain 2x67-79% | ||
 Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Scraggy builds →Brick Break 2x95-112%KO Rock Smash 2x53-63% | ||
Sewaddle BugGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Sewaddle builds →Energy Ball 2x75-89% Bug Bite 2x62-73% Razor Leaf 2x56-66% Struggle Bug 2x44-53% | ||
 Roserade GrassPoison | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Roserade builds →Energy Ball 2x165-194%KO Magical Leaf 2x110-129%KO Mega Drain 2x75-88% | ||
 Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x217-256%KO Brick Break 2x137-162%KO Rock Smash 2x75-88% | ||
 Leavanny BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Leavanny builds →Energy Ball 2x105-124%KO Bug Bite 2x94-112%KO Razor Leaf 2x87-103%KO Struggle Bug 2x60-71% | ||
Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Whimsicott builds →Energy Ball 2x112-132%KO U-turn 2x53-63% Mega Drain 2x52-62% | ||
Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Lilligant builds →Energy Ball 2x147-174%KO Mega Drain 2x67-79% | ||
Roserade GrassPoison | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Roserade builds →Energy Ball 2x163-193%KO Magical Leaf 2x110-130%KO Mega Drain 2x75-89% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x217-256%KO Brick Break 2x137-162%KO Rock Smash 2x75-89% | ||
Leavanny BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Leavanny builds →Leaf Blade 2x139-164%KO Energy Ball 2x103-123%KO X-Scissor 2x123-146%KO Bug Bite 2x95-112%KO | ||
Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Whimsicott builds →Energy Ball 2x113-133%KO U-turn 2x53-63% Mega Drain 2x50-60% | ||
Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Lilligant builds →Energy Ball 2x148-175%KO Mega Drain 2x66-78% | ||
Roserade GrassPoison | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Roserade builds →Energy Ball 2x167-197%KO Magical Leaf 2x113-133%KO Mega Drain 2x76-90% | ||
 Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 11 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Virizion builds →Sacred Sword 2x129-152%KO Energy Ball 2x129-152%KO Giga Drain 2x107-126%KO Magical Leaf 2x87-103%KO | ||
 Tangrowth Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Tangrowth builds →Energy Ball 2x151-178%KO Giga Drain 2x125-148%KO Brick Break 2x77-91% Vine Whip 2x71-84% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x222-261%KO Megahorn 2x222-261%KO Brick Break 2x140-165%KO Rock Smash 2x76-90% | ||
Leavanny BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Leavanny builds →Leaf Blade 2x141-167%KO Energy Ball 2x105-124%KO X-Scissor 2x127-150%KO Bug Bite 2x96-114%KO | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | A | |
Obtain MethodRoute 22 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Terrakion builds →Sacred Sword 2x176-207%KO X-Scissor 2x104-123%KO Rock Smash 2x79-93% Double Kick 2x59-70% | ||
Roserade GrassPoison | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Roserade builds →Energy Ball 2x170-201%KO Magical Leaf 2x114-134%KO Mega Drain 2x77-91% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 11 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Virizion builds →Sacred Sword 2x130-153%KO Energy Ball 2x130-153%KO X-Scissor 2x77-91% Giga Drain 2x109-128%KO | ||
Tangrowth Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Tangrowth builds →Energy Ball 2x152-180%KO Giga Drain 2x128-151%KO Brick Break 2x79-94% Vine Whip 2x72-85% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x226-267%KO Megahorn 2x226-267%KO Brick Break 2x142-168%KO Rock Smash 2x77-91% | ||
In Black 2 & White 2, Volcarona can KO Sharpedo with Giga Drain (121-142%). Conkeldurr threatens a KO with Drain Punch (206-242%). Magnezone's Thunderbolt also KOs at 232-273%.
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLum Berry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Volcarona builds →Giga Drain 2x121-142%KO Fire Blast66-78% | ||
 Conkeldurr Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityGuts ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Conkeldurr builds →Drain Punch 2x206-242%KO Mach Punch 2x111-130%KO | ||
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagnetpull ItemAir Balloon NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Magnezone builds →Thunderbolt 2x232-273%KO Flash Cannon52-61% Volt Switch 2x181-214%KO | ||
 Breloom GrassFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Breloom builds →Mach Punch 2x137-161%KO Bullet Seed 2x86-101%KO | ||
Black 2 & White 2 Evolution
Evolved from Carvanha. Sharpedo is the final form in this two-stage line. A decent partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. Attack grew the most through evolution (+30 over Carvanha), and Sharpedo peaks at 460 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Sharpedo to get Carvanha eggs easily using 21 partners from the Water2 egg group. Notable egg moves include Ancient Power, Brine, Double-Edge and 3 more.
Black 2 & White 2 Sharpedo Best Moveset
Speed Boost isn't flashy, but it matters. Combined with Life Orb for extra damage on every hit for a health trade and max Attack and Speed EVs, Sharpedo fills the physical attacker slot reliably. Adamant nature finishes the spread.
Best Build
Sharpedo best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Crunch
- Waterfall
- Protect
- Earthquake
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The natural movepool does the job, but Ancient Power and Brine from the egg pool give Sharpedo something extra. Pair those with Hydro Pump and Surf for STAB and coverage across 9 types for reach, and the kit fills out nicely.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Sharpedo in Black 2 & White 2
A few locations for Sharpedo with decent spawn rates across endgame fishing spots. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Sharpedo in Black 2 & White 2
To get Sharpedo, start by catching Carvanha through fishing encounters at Lv. 40-70. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch CarvanhaVillage BridgeBlack 2Super Rod Lv.40-6060%LateAnyShaking spotVillage BridgeBlack 2Super Rod Lv.40-7060%LateAnyVillage BridgeWhite 2Super Rod Lv.40-6060%LateAnyShaking spotVillage BridgeWhite 2Super Rod Lv.40-7060%LateAny
Step 2Sharpedo ✓Village BridgeWhite 2Super Rod Lv.50-70UncommonPostAnyShaking spotVillage BridgeBlack 2Super Rod Lv.50-70UncommonPostAnyShaking spotor evolve from Carvanha (Step 1)
Sharpedo Guide
In Black 2 & White 2, Speed Boost changes the entire equation for Sharpedo. The 460 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as a cannon. Crunch with Life Orb is the standard set.
Mega Evolution isn't available in Black 2 & White 2, but Sharpedo does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Sharpedo hits 560 BST.
Speed Boost is what you want on Sharpedo. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Rough Skin) work on paper but Speed Boost is what makes Sharpedo worth using.
Base 95 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Sharpedo is a physical attacker with base 120 Attack. Defensively? Fragile, can't afford to take many hits. Best used as a cannon.
Game Availability
Since debuting in Ruby & Sapphire, Sharpedo has appeared in 15 titles over 8 generations. Along the way, it received a Mega form in Generation 7, keeping it relevant across different competitive metas.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORASMega
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