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)
 Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Scraggy builds →Focus Blast 2x95-113%KO Brick Break 2x95-113%KO Low Sweep 2x83-98% | ||
 Snivy Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodNuvema Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Snivy builds →Leaf Tornado 2x59-70% Vine Whip 2x44-52% | ||
 Pansage Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodDreamyard Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Pansage builds →Low Sweep 2x44-53% Vine Whip 2x47-56% | ||
 Blitzle Electric | D | |
 Lileep RockGrass | D | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift | ||
 Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Virizion builds →Solar Beam 2x169-200%KO Focus Blast 2x169-200%KO Magical Leaf 2x88-104%KO Rock Smash 2x60-71% | ||
 Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Whimsicott builds →Solar Beam 2x151-179%KO Mega Drain 2x53-63% | ||
 Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Lilligant builds →Solar Beam 2x197-233%KO Mega Drain 2x71-83% | ||
 Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Throh builds →Focus Blast 2x85-100%KO Vital Throw 2x110-129%KO Low Sweep 2x101-121%KO Revenge 2x94-113%KO | ||
 Sawk Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Sawk builds →Focus Blast 2x85-100%KO Low Sweep 2x119-142%KO Rock Smash 2x78-92% Double Kick 2x60-71% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Virizion builds →Solar Beam 2x163-192%KO Focus Blast 2x163-192%KO Magical Leaf 2x82-98% Rock Smash 2x58-69% | ||
Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Whimsicott builds →Solar Beam 2x143-170%KO Mega Drain 2x52-61% | ||
Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Lilligant builds →Solar Beam 2x190-224%KO Mega Drain 2x67-80% | ||
Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Throh builds →Focus Blast 2x80-94% Vital Throw 2x107-127%KO Low Sweep 2x98-116%KO Revenge 2x92-108%KO | ||
Sawk Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Sawk builds →Focus Blast 2x80-94% Low Sweep 2x116-137%KO Karate Chop 2x92-108%KO Rock Smash 2x73-87% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Virizion builds →Solar Beam 2x168-198%KO Focus Blast 2x168-198%KO Magical Leaf 2x86-102%KO Rock Smash 2x60-70% | ||
Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Whimsicott builds →Solar Beam 2x149-176%KO Mega Drain 2x51-61% | ||
Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Lilligant builds →Solar Beam 2x195-230%KO Mega Drain 2x67-80% | ||
Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Throh builds →Focus Blast 2x81-96% Vital Throw 2x109-128%KO Low Sweep 2x100-118%KO Revenge 2x91-109%KO | ||
Sawk Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Sawk builds →Focus Blast 2x81-96% Brick Break 2x138-163%KO Low Sweep 2x119-140%KO Karate Chop 2x95-112%KO | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Virizion builds →Solar Beam 2x174-205%KO Focus Blast 2x174-205%KO X-Scissor 2x78-92% Magical Leaf 2x88-104%KO | ||
 Leavanny BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Leavanny builds →Solar Beam 2x144-170%KO X-Scissor 2x130-153%KO Bug Bite 2x98-115%KO Razor Leaf 2x90-107%KO | ||
Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Whimsicott builds →Solar Beam 2x154-182%KO Mega Drain 2x54-63% | ||
Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Lilligant builds →Solar Beam 2x206-242%KO Mega Drain 2x70-84% | ||
Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Throh builds →Focus Blast 2x83-98% Vital Throw 2x113-133%KO Low Sweep 2x105-124%KO Revenge 2x95-113%KO | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Virizion builds →Solar Beam 2x166-196%KO Focus Blast 2x166-196%KO X-Scissor 2x75-89% Giga Drain 2x106-125%KO | ||
Leavanny BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Leavanny builds →Solar Beam 2x137-162%KO Leaf Blade 2x139-164%KO X-Scissor 2x123-146%KO Bug Bite 2x95-112%KO | ||
Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Whimsicott builds →Solar Beam 2x148-175%KO Mega Drain 2x50-60% | ||
Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Lilligant builds →Solar Beam 2x195-230%KO Mega Drain 2x66-78% | ||
Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Throh builds →Focus Blast 2x79-94% Brick Break 2x115-136%KO Vital Throw 2x108-128%KO Low Sweep 2x99-117%KO | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Virizion builds →Solar Beam 2x171-202%KO Focus Blast 2x171-202%KO Sacred Sword 2x129-152%KO X-Scissor 2x76-90% | ||
Leavanny BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Leavanny builds →Solar Beam 2x141-167%KO Leaf Blade 2x144-169%KO X-Scissor 2x127-150%KO Bug Bite 2x97-114%KO | ||
Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Whimsicott builds →Solar Beam 2x152-179%KO Mega Drain 2x52-62% | ||
Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Lilligant builds →Solar Beam 2x202-238%KO Mega Drain 2x68-81% | ||
Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Throh builds →Focus Blast 2x81-95% Brick Break 2x119-140%KO Vital Throw 2x111-131%KO Low Sweep 2x103-121%KO | ||
In Black & White, 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 & White 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 & White 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 7 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 & White
Sharpedo starts showing up in late-game fishing spots at decent spawn rates across 2 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 Black & White
Carvanha is your first catch on the way to Sharpedo. You'll find fishing encounters from Lv. 35-70 across 6 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch CarvanhaVillage BridgeBlackSuper Rod Lv.35-6060%LateAnyShaking spotVillage BridgeBlackSuper Rod Lv.35-5560%LateAnyVillage BridgeWhiteSuper Rod Lv.35-6060%LateAnyShaking spotVillage BridgeWhiteSuper Rod Lv.35-5560%LateAny
Step 2Sharpedo ✓Village BridgeWhiteSuper Rod Lv.35-70UncommonLateAnyShaking spotVillage BridgeBlackSuper Rod Lv.35-70UncommonLateAnyShaking spotor evolve from Carvanha (Step 1)
Sharpedo Guide
In Black & White, 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 & White, 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