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.
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.
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 |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
 Lileep RockGrass | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
 Chikorita Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodLittleroot Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Chikorita builds →Razor Leaf 2x60-72% Bullet Seed 2x30-36% | ||
 Treecko Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Treecko builds →Bullet Seed 2x34-42% Absorb 2x30-36% | ||
 Shroomish Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Shroomish builds →Bullet Seed 2x30-36% Absorb 2x24-30% | ||
 Lotad WaterGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Lotad builds →Bullet Seed 2x30-36% Absorb 2x24-30% | ||
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
Chikorita Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodLittleroot Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Chikorita builds →Razor Leaf 2x54-64% Bullet Seed 2x28-34% | ||
Treecko Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Treecko builds →Bullet Seed 2x33-39% Absorb 2x25-30% | ||
Shroomish Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Shroomish builds →Mega Drain 2x36-44% Bullet Seed 2x25-30% Absorb 2x20-25% | ||
 Makuhita Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Makuhita builds →Vital Throw 2x70-84% Arm Thrust 2x20-25% | ||
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
 Oddish GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Oddish builds →Bullet Seed 2x33-40% Absorb 2x27-32% | ||
Chikorita Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodLittleroot Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Chikorita builds →Razor Leaf 2x51-60% Bullet Seed 2x27-32% | ||
Treecko Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Treecko builds →Bullet Seed 2x29-36% Absorb 2x27-32% | ||
Shroomish Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Shroomish builds →Mega Drain 2x33-40% Bullet Seed 2x23-28% Absorb 2x20-24% | ||
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
 Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Nuzleaf builds →Rock Smash 2x32-39% Bullet Seed 2x28-34% | ||
Oddish GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Oddish builds →Bullet Seed 2x34-41% Absorb 2x28-34% | ||
Chikorita Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodLittleroot Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Chikorita builds →Razor Leaf 2x51-61% Bullet Seed 2x25-31% | ||
 Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x188-222%KO Revenge 2x77-92% Karate Chop 2x66-78% Rock Smash 2x51-61% | ||
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Nuzleaf builds →Rock Smash 2x32-38% Bullet Seed 2x30-35% | ||
Oddish GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Oddish builds →Bullet Seed 2x32-38% Absorb 2x27-32% | ||
Chikorita Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodLittleroot Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Chikorita builds →Razor Leaf 2x51-61% Bullet Seed 2x23-29% | ||
Machop Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Machop builds →Focus Punch 2x189-223%KO Vital Throw 2x91-109%KO Revenge 2x78-93% Karate Chop 2x65-77% | ||
 Tropius Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Tropius builds →Magical Leaf 2x74-88% Razor Leaf 2x67-79% Rock Smash 2x32-38% Bullet Seed 2x33-39% | ||
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Nuzleaf builds →Rock Smash 2x32-38% Bullet Seed 2x28-33% | ||
Oddish GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Oddish builds →Bullet Seed 2x33-39% Absorb 2x28-33% | ||
Chikorita Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodLittleroot Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Chikorita builds →Razor Leaf 2x52-61% Bullet Seed 2x25-30% | ||
 Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x281-331%KO Brick Break 2x142-168%KO Rock Smash 2x77-92% | ||
Tropius Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Tropius builds →Solar Beam 2x147-173%KO Giga Drain 2x92-109%KO Magical Leaf 2x75-89% Razor Leaf 2x69-81% | ||
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Nuzleaf builds →Solar Beam 2x127-150%KO Giga Drain 2x80-94% Rock Smash 2x33-39% Bullet Seed 2x28-33% | ||
 Gloom GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Gloom builds →Solar Beam 2x164-193%KO Giga Drain 2x103-122%KO Bullet Seed 2x36-43% Absorb 2x30-36% | ||
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Lileep builds →Solar Beam 2x130-153%KO Giga Drain 2x81-97% Bullet Seed 2x30-36% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Heracross builds →Focus Punch 2x281-331%KO Brick Break 2x142-168%KO Rock Smash 2x77-92% | ||
Tropius Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Tropius builds →Solar Beam 2x147-173%KO Giga Drain 2x92-109%KO Magical Leaf 2x75-89% Razor Leaf 2x69-81% | ||
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Nuzleaf builds →Solar Beam 2x127-150%KO Brick Break 2x60-71% Giga Drain 2x80-94% Rock Smash 2x33-39% | ||
Gloom GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Gloom builds →Solar Beam 2x164-193%KO Giga Drain 2x103-122%KO Bullet Seed 2x36-43% Absorb 2x30-36% | ||
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Lileep builds →Solar Beam 2x130-153%KO Giga Drain 2x81-97% Bullet Seed 2x30-36% | ||
In Emerald, Magneton can KO Sharpedo with Thunderbolt (221-260%). Forretress threatens a KO with Explosion (132-156%). Breloom's Mach Punch also KOs at 106-125%.
 Magneton ElectricSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagnetpull ItemMagnet NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Magneton builds →Thunderbolt 2x221-260%KO | ||
 Forretress BugSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Forretress builds →Rapid Spin27-32% Explosion132-156%KO Earthquake53-63% | ||
 Breloom GrassFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityEffect Spore ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Breloom builds →Mach Punch 2x106-125%KO | ||
 Medicham FightingPsychic | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityPure Power ItemSalacberry NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Medicham builds →Shadow Ball21-25% Rock Slide40-48% | ||
Emerald 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 17 partners from the Water2 egg group. Notable egg moves include Double-Edge, Hydro Pump, Thrash.
Emerald Sharpedo Best Moveset
Rough Skin isn't flashy, but it matters. Combined with Mysticwater for extra utility and max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs, Sharpedo fills the attacker slot reliably. Hasty nature finishes the spread.
Best Build
Sharpedo best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Crunch
- Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
- Taunt
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The natural movepool does the job, but Double-Edge and Hydro Pump from the egg pool give Sharpedo something extra.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
How to Get Sharpedo in Emerald
Sharpedo starts showing up in mid-game fishing spots at high spawn rates across 15 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Sharpedo in Emerald
Carvanha is your first catch on the way to Sharpedo. You'll find fishing encounters from Lv. 10-45 across 19 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch CarvanhaRoute 118Good Rod Lv.10-30 Route20%EarlyRoute 119Good Rod Lv.10-30 Route20%EarlyRoute 119Super Rod Lv.20-45 Route100%MidRoute 118Super Rod Lv.20-45 Route60%Mid
Step 2Sharpedo ✓Mossdeep CitySuper Rod Lv.30-35 City40%MidPacifidlog TownSuper Rod Lv.30-35 City40%MidRoute 103Super Rod Lv.30-35 Route40%MidRoute 118Super Rod Lv.30-35 Route40%MidRoute 122Super Rod Lv.30-35 Route40%MidRoute 124Super Rod Lv.30-35 Route40%MidRoute 125Super Rod Lv.30-35 Route40%MidRoute 126Super Rod Lv.30-35 Route40%MidRoute 127Super Rod Lv.30-35 Route40%MidRoute 129Super Rod Lv.30-35 Route40%MidRoute 130Super Rod Lv.30-35 Route40%MidRoute 131Super Rod Lv.30-35 Route40%MidRoute 132Super Rod Lv.30-35 Route40%MidRoute 133Super Rod Lv.30-35 Route40%MidRoute 134Super Rod Lv.30-35 Route40%Midor evolve from Carvanha (Step 1)
Sharpedo Guide
In Emerald, 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 Mysticwater is the standard set.
Mega Evolution isn't available in Emerald, 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 special attacker with base 95 Sp. Atk. 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