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.
Nicknamed “the bully of the sea,” Sharpedo is widely feared. Its cruel fangs grow back immediately if they snap off. Just one of these Pokémon can thoroughly tear apart a supertanker.
Sharpedo can swim at speeds of up to 75 mph by jetting seawater out of its backside. This Pokémon’s drawback is its inability to swim long distances.
Sharpedo Weakness
Sharpedo's Water/Dark typing leaves it vulnerable to Electric, Grass, Fighting, Bug, and Fairy. 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, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Ice, Ghost, Dark, Steel |
| 0x (Immune) | Psychic |
 Cottonee GrassFairy | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Cottonee builds →Fairy Wind 2x36-45% Mega Drain 2x36-45% Absorb 2x21-26% | ||
 Chikorita Grass | D | |
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 Turtwig Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Turtwig builds →Razor Leaf 2x64-77% Absorb 2x21-26% | ||
 Treecko Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Treecko builds →Mega Drain 2x47-57% Absorb 2x26-32% | ||
 Sewaddle BugGrass | D | |
Cottonee GrassFairy | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Cottonee builds →Fairy Wind 2x38-45% Mega Drain 2x38-45% Absorb 2x23-28% | ||
Chikorita Grass | D | |
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Turtwig Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Turtwig builds →Razor Leaf 2x66-79% Absorb 2x23-28% | ||
Treecko Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Treecko builds →Mega Drain 2x47-57% Absorb 2x28-34% | ||
Sewaddle BugGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Sewaddle builds →Bug Bite 2x62-74% Razor Leaf 2x57-68% | ||
 Lanturn WaterElectric | C | |
Cottonee GrassFairy | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Cottonee builds →Razor Leaf 2x37-44% Fairy Wind 2x33-40% Mega Drain 2x33-40% Absorb 2x20-24% | ||
 Oddish GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Oddish builds →Mega Drain 2x51-60% Absorb 2x27-32% | ||
Chikorita Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Chikorita builds →Magical Leaf 2x53-64% Razor Leaf 2x51-60% | ||
Turtwig Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Turtwig builds →Razor Leaf 2x64-76% Absorb 2x20-24% | ||
 Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Throh builds →Vital Throw 2x103-123%KO Low Sweep 2x98-116%KO Revenge 2x90-106%KO Storm Throw 2x90-106%KO | ||
 Sawk Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Sawk builds →Brick Break 2x135-160%KO Low Sweep 2x118-140%KO Karate Chop 2x92-109%KO Rock Smash 2x75-89% | ||
 Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Nuzleaf builds →Leaf Blade 2x103-123%KO Low Sweep 2x50-59% Razor Leaf 2x64-75% Power-Up Punch 2x32-39% | ||
Cottonee GrassFairy | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Cottonee builds →Giga Drain 2x58-68% Razor Leaf 2x38-44% Fairy Wind 2x32-38% Mega Drain 2x32-38% | ||
 Marill WaterFairy | D | |
Obtain MethodPetalburg City Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Marill builds →Play Rough 2x49-58% Rock Smash 2x17-20% Power-Up Punch 2x17-20% | ||
Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Throh builds →Vital Throw 2x109-128%KO Low Sweep 2x100-118%KO Revenge 2x91-109%KO Storm Throw 2x91-109%KO | ||
Sawk Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Sawk builds →Brick Break 2x138-163%KO Low Sweep 2x119-140%KO Karate Chop 2x95-112%KO Rock Smash 2x76-89% | ||
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Nuzleaf builds →Leaf Blade 2x105-124%KO Low Sweep 2x52-62% Razor Leaf 2x65-77% Power-Up Punch 2x32-38% | ||
Cottonee GrassFairy | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Cottonee builds →Giga Drain 2x56-67% Razor Leaf 2x37-45% Fairy Wind 2x32-38% Mega Drain 2x32-38% | ||
Marill WaterFairy | D | |
Obtain MethodPetalburg City Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Marill builds →Play Rough 2x51-61% Rock Smash 2x16-19% Power-Up Punch 2x16-19% | ||
Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Throh builds →Vital Throw 2x110-130%KO Low Sweep 2x103-121%KO Revenge 2x95-112%KO Storm Throw 2x95-112%KO | ||
Sawk Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Sawk builds →Brick Break 2x141-167%KO Low Sweep 2x123-145%KO Karate Chop 2x95-112%KO Rock Smash 2x77-91% | ||
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Nuzleaf builds →Leaf Blade 2x108-127%KO Low Sweep 2x53-63% Razor Leaf 2x67-79% Power-Up Punch 2x32-38% | ||
Cottonee GrassFairy | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Cottonee builds →Giga Drain 2x59-70% Razor Leaf 2x38-45% Fairy Wind 2x33-39% Mega Drain 2x33-39% | ||
Marill WaterFairy | D | |
Obtain MethodPetalburg City Surfing Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Marill builds →Play Rough 2x52-61% Rock Smash 2x17-20% Power-Up Punch 2x17-20% | ||
 Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Heracross builds →Megahorn 2x229-270%KO Close Combat 2x229-270%KO Focus Blast 2x97-115%KO Brick Break 2x144-169%KO | ||
Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Throh builds →Focus Blast 2x82-96% Vital Throw 2x112-133%KO Low Sweep 2x105-124%KO Revenge 2x97-115%KO | ||
Sawk Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Sawk builds →Focus Blast 2x82-96% Brick Break 2x144-169%KO Low Sweep 2x126-149%KO Karate Chop 2x97-115%KO | ||
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Nuzleaf builds →Solar Beam 2x128-151%KO Leaf Blade 2x108-128%KO Energy Ball 2x97-115%KO Low Sweep 2x53-63% | ||
Cottonee GrassFairy | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Cottonee builds →Solar Beam 2x93-110%KO Energy Ball 2x69-82% Dazzling Gleam 2x62-73% Giga Drain 2x58-69% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Heracross builds →Megahorn 2x220-260%KO Close Combat 2x220-260%KO Focus Blast 2x95-112%KO Brick Break 2x139-163%KO | ||
Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Throh builds →Focus Blast 2x78-92% Brick Break 2x116-137%KO Vital Throw 2x108-128%KO Low Sweep 2x101-119%KO | ||
Sawk Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Sawk builds →Focus Blast 2x78-92% Brick Break 2x139-163%KO Low Sweep 2x122-143%KO Karate Chop 2x93-110%KO | ||
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Nuzleaf builds →Solar Beam 2x123-146%KO Leaf Blade 2x104-123%KO Energy Ball 2x93-110%KO Brick Break 2x58-69% | ||
Cottonee GrassFairy | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Cottonee builds →Solar Beam 2x89-105%KO Energy Ball 2x68-81% Dazzling Gleam 2x60-72% Giga Drain 2x57-67% | ||
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Clefable can KO Sharpedo with Moonblast (117-137%). Serperior threatens a KO with Leaf Storm (166-196%). Zapdos's Thunderbolt also KOs at 140-164%.
 Clefable Fairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Guard ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Clefable builds →Moonblast 2x117-137%KO | ||
 Serperior Grass | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityContrary ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Serperior builds →Leaf Storm 2x166-196%KO | ||
 Zapdos Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemSitrus Berry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Zapdos builds →Heat Wave24-29% Thunderbolt 2x140-164%KO | ||
 Hitmontop Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemEjectbutton NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Hitmontop builds →Close Combat 2x206-242%KO Feint17-20% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLum Berry NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Volcarona builds →Giga Drain 2x109-129%KO Flamethrower49-58% | ||
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire 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 23 partners from the Water2 egg group. Notable egg moves include Ancient Power, Brine, Destiny Bond and 4 more.
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Sharpedo Best Moveset
One guaranteed turn is all Sharpedo needs. Focus Sash buys it, flexible EVs make it count, and Speed Boost adds something extra. The goal: deal early damage and deal damage with Waterfall. Utility options gives it play beyond just the lead turn.
Best Build
Sharpedo best EVs are Speed and HP
Bulky Support Moveset
- Waterfall
- Protect
- Destiny Bond
- Taunt
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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
high spawn rates for Sharpedo across 4 locations in late-game fishing spots. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Where To Catch Sharpedo in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
The path to Sharpedo starts with Carvanha at Lv. 25-40 via fishing encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch CarvanhaRoute 118Alpha SapphireSuper Rod Lv.30-35 Route95%MidRoute 118Omega RubySuper Rod Lv.30-35 Route95%MidRoute 119Omega RubyGood Rod Lv.25 Route35%MidRoute 119Alpha SapphireGood Rod Lv.25 Route35%MidRoute 118Alpha SapphireGood Rod Lv.25 Route5%MidRoute 118Omega RubyGood Rod Lv.25 Route5%MidRoute 119Omega RubySuper Rod Lv.35 Route60%LateRoute 119Alpha SapphireSuper Rod Lv.35 Route60%Late
Step 2Sharpedo ✓Route 119Alpha SapphireSuper Rod Lv.40 Route35%LateRoute 119Omega RubySuper Rod Lv.40 Route35%LateRoute 118Alpha SapphireSuper Rod Lv.40 Route5%LateRoute 118Omega RubySuper Rod Lv.40 Route5%Lateor evolve from Carvanha (Step 1)
Sharpedo Guide
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Speed Boost changes the entire equation for Sharpedo. The 460 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as a pivot. Waterfall with Focus Sash is the standard set.
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Sharpedo can Mega Evolve into Mega Sharpedo. That's 560 BST, up from 460. The stat redistribution often changes its best role. Mega Stone required, one per battle.
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 pivot.
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