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 yellow patterns it bears are old scars. The energy from Mega Evolution runs through them, causing it sharp pain and suffering.
The moment it charges into its opponent, sharp spikes pop out of Sharpedo’s head, leaving its opponent with deep wounds.
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 |
 Primarina WaterFairy | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Primarina builds →Moonblast 2x181-213%KO Energy Ball 2x114-135%KO Disarming Voice 2x77-91% | ||
 Kommo-o DragonFighting | B | |
Obtain MethodHeahea Beach Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Kommo-o builds →Focus Blast 2x188-221%KO Sky Uppercut 2x146-172%KO X-Scissor 2x91-108%KO Brick Break 2x128-151%KO | ||
 Whimsicott GrassFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Whimsicott builds →Solar Beam 2x152-180%KO Moonblast 2x121-143%KO Energy Ball 2x116-137%KO U-turn 2x54-63% | ||
 Poliwrath WaterFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Poliwrath builds →Focus Blast 2x142-168%KO Dynamic Punch 2x151-178%KO Submission 2x121-143%KO Brick Break 2x114-134%KO | ||
 Shiinotic GrassFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Shiinotic builds →Solar Beam 2x172-203%KO Moonblast 2x137-161%KO Energy Ball 2x130-153%KO Giga Drain 2x109-128%KO | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Cobalion can KO Sharpedo with Close Combat (221-260%). Tapu Koko's Thunderbolt also KOs at 286-337%.
 Cobalion SteelFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemFightiniumz NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Cobalion builds →Close Combat 2x221-260%KO Stone Edge62-73% | ||
 Ferrothorn GrassSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureSassy Moves View Ferrothorn builds →
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 Tapu Koko ElectricFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityElectric Surge ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Tapu Koko builds →Thunderbolt 2x286-337%KO Volt Switch 2x223-263%KO Dazzling Gleam 2x255-300%KO | ||
Primarina WaterFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTorrent ItemChoice Specs NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Primarina builds →Moonblast 2x405-476%KO Scald85-100%KO | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Volcarona builds →Giga Drain 2x136-160%KO | ||
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon 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 25 partners from the Water2 egg group. Notable egg moves include Ancient Power, Brine, Destiny Bond and 5 more.
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Sharpedo Best Moveset
Speed Boost isn't flashy, but it matters. Combined with Ghostiumz for extra utility and max Attack and Speed EVs, Sharpedo fills the attacker slot reliably. Naive nature finishes the spread.
Best Build
Sharpedo best EVs are Attack and Speed
Doubles Physical Attacker Moveset
- Protect
- Destiny Bond
- Feint
- Roar
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Protect
- Crunch
- Waterfall
- Liquidation
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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
moderate rates across 8 locations for Sharpedo in early-game fishing spots. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Sharpedo in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
The path to Sharpedo starts with Carvanha at Lv. 10-49 via fishing encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch CarvanhaAncient Poni PathUltra MoonSuper Rod Lv.10-49 Route20%EarlyShaking spotAncient Poni PathUltra SunSuper Rod Lv.10-49 Route20%EarlyShaking spotPoni Breaker CoastUltra SunSuper Rod Lv.10-49 Water20%EarlyShaking spotPoni Breaker CoastUltra MoonSuper Rod Lv.10-49 Water20%EarlyShaking spotAncient Poni PathUltra MoonSuper Rod Lv.10-44 Route10%EarlyAncient Poni PathUltra SunSuper Rod Lv.10-44 Route10%EarlyPoni Breaker CoastUltra SunSuper Rod Lv.10-44 Water10%EarlyPoni Breaker CoastUltra MoonSuper Rod Lv.10-44 Water10%Early
Step 2Sharpedo ✓Ancient Poni PathUltra MoonSuper Rod Lv.10-49 RouteEarlySOS from CarvanhaAncient Poni PathUltra MoonSuper Rod Lv.10-44 RouteEarlySOS from CarvanhaAncient Poni PathUltra SunSuper Rod Lv.10-49 RouteEarlySOS from CarvanhaAncient Poni PathUltra SunSuper Rod Lv.10-44 RouteEarlySOS from CarvanhaPoni Breaker CoastUltra SunSuper Rod Lv.10-49 WaterEarlySOS from CarvanhaPoni Breaker CoastUltra SunSuper Rod Lv.10-44 WaterEarlySOS from CarvanhaPoni Breaker CoastUltra MoonSuper Rod Lv.10-49 WaterEarlySOS from CarvanhaPoni Breaker CoastUltra MoonSuper Rod Lv.10-44 WaterEarlySOS from Carvanhaor evolve from Carvanha (Step 1)
Sharpedo Guide
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Speed Boost changes the entire equation for Sharpedo. The 460 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as a cannon. Protect with Ghostiumz is the standard set.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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 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