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.”
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)
In Platinum, Infernape can KO Sharpedo with Close Combat (242-285%). Zapdos threatens a KO with Thunderbolt (170-200%).
 Infernape FireFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemExpert Belt NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Infernape builds →Close Combat 2x242-285%KO U Turn 2x94-111%KO Fire Blast40-47% | ||
 Zapdos Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Zapdos builds →Thunderbolt 2x170-200%KO Heat Wave30-35% | ||
 Roserade GrassPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemBlack Sludge NatureTimid Moves View Roserade builds →
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 Forretress BugSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Forretress builds →Rapid Spin24-28% Explosion118-140%KO Payback12-14% | ||
Platinum 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 19 partners from the Water2 egg group. Notable egg moves include Ancient Power, Double-Edge, Hydro Pump and 1 more.
Platinum Sharpedo Best Moveset
One guaranteed turn is all Sharpedo needs. Focus Sash buys it, max Attack and Speed EVs make it count, and Rough Skin adds something extra. The goal: deal early damage and deal damage with Crunch. Ground coverage gives it play beyond just the lead turn.
Best Build
Sharpedo best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Crunch
- Earthquake
- Waterfall
- Aqua Jet
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The natural movepool does the job, but Ancient Power and Double-Edge 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 Platinum
Sharpedo doesn't appear wild. Catch Carvanha instead, it shows up at solid rates. Evolve it at level 30 to get Sharpedo. The 2-stage line is mapped in the step cards below.
How to Obtain Sharpedo in Platinum
The path to Sharpedo starts with Carvanha at Lv. 30-55 via fishing encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch CarvanhaGreat Marsh - Area 1Super Rod Lv.30-55 FacilityCommonMidGreat Marsh - Area 2Super Rod Lv.30-55 FacilityCommonMidGreat Marsh - Area 3Super Rod Lv.30-55 FacilityCommonMidGreat Marsh - Area 4Super Rod Lv.30-55 FacilityCommonMidGreat Marsh - Area 6Super Rod Lv.30-55 FacilityCommonMid
Step 2Sharpedo ✓
Sharpedo Guide
In Platinum, 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 Focus Sash is the standard set.
Mega Evolution isn't available in Platinum, 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