Bisharp Best Moveset
Dark/Steel at 125 Attack with AbilityDefiant punishing Intimidate and Defog for +2 Attack. Held ItemEviolite adds real bulk since Kingambit exists as the evolution. NatureAdamant pushes the Defiant-boosted Attack into devastating range. The moveset runs physical Dark and Steel TermStab behind Eviolite defenses. B-Tier, but Kingambit at S-Tier makes evolving the obvious path.
Dark/Steel with Defiant in Gen V (Black & White). Intimidate and Defog raised its Attack by +2. Sucker Punch priority hit before faster threats could swing.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Sucker Punch
- Swords Dance
- Iron Head
- Low Kick
Recommended Teammates
Rose to the top in Gen VI (X & Y). Defiant punished Defog and Intimidate, both common on every team. Knock Off plus Sucker Punch was a devastating combination.
Best Moves
Best Build
Bisharp best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Sucker Punch
- Iron Head
- Knock Off
- Swords Dance
Recommended Teammates
Fairy-types resisted Dark STAB and Fighting coverage was everywhere in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Bisharp's 4x Fighting weakness was a constant target. Dropped a tier.
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Sucker Punch
- Iron Head
- Swords Dance
- Knock Off
Recommended Teammates
Back at the top in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Defiant plus Sucker Punch carried games. Two trips up, two trips down. The metagame determined Bisharp's fate each gen.
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Iron Head
- Sucker Punch
- Knock Off
- Swords Dance
Recommended Teammates
Kingambit evolved from it in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). Eviolite kept Bisharp functional, but Kingambit was simply better in every way. Outclassed by its own evolution.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Sucker Punch
- Iron Head
- Swords Dance
- Throat Chop
Recommended Teammates
Bisharp Weakness
Fighting, Fire, and Ground moves hit Bisharp for super-effective damage. Fighting hits land at 4x, so they're the biggest threat. The upside? Poison and Psychic-type moves can't touch it at all. With 9 resistances, the defensive profile is strong. Bisharp's physical bulk (base 100 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Fighting |
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Ground |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Grass, Ice, Flying, Rock, Ghost, Dragon, Dark, Steel |
| 0x (Immune) | Poison, Psychic |
What is Bisharp Weak Against
ExcellentBest Pokemon Against Bisharp
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Recommended Build AbilityMagic Bounce ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
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Recommended Build AbilityPrankster ItemLightclay NatureCareful Moves View Grimmsnarl builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Blissey builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureSassy Moves View Slowking-Galar builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityNeutralizinggas ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves View Weezing-Galar builds →
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Evolution
Sitting between Pawniard and Kingambit, Bisharp is part of a chain that requires a unique condition. Not your typical level-up setup. So far, Attack got the biggest boost (+40 from Pawniard). The final form adds another 60 stats on top. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Bisharp to get Pawniard eggs easily using 70 partners from the Humanshape egg group.
How to Get Bisharp
moderate rates for Bisharp across 8 locations in endgame routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Where To Catch Bisharp in SV
The path to Bisharp starts with Pawniard at Lv. 7-65 via walking encounters. 3 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch PawniardFellhorn GorgeLv.7-60OverworldKitakami WildsLv.7-60OverworldOni MountainLv.7-60OverworldTimeless WoodsLv.7-60OverworldWistful FieldsLv.7-60OverworldEast Province (Area Three) - RiverLv.22-47OverworldRate 30%South Province (Area Five) - RiverLv.22-47OverworldRate 30%Tagtree Thicket - RiverLv.22-47OverworldRate 30%East Province (Area Three) - RockyLv.22-47OverworldRate 15%South Province (Area Five) - RockyLv.22-47OverworldRate 15%North Province (Area Two) - Bamboo ForestLv.52-65OverworldRate 5%North Province (Area Two) - RockyLv.52-65OverworldRate 3%The Great Crater of PaldeaLv.52-65OverworldRate 3%
Step 2Bisharp ✓Timeless WoodsLv.52-60OverworldNorth Province (Area Two) - Bamboo ForestLv.52-65OverworldRate 5%North Province (Area Two) - RockyLv.52-65OverworldRate 3%The Great Crater of PaldeaLv.52-65OverworldRate 3%or evolve from Pawniard (Step 1)
decent spawn rates across 2 locations for Bisharp in endgame routes. 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 Bisharp in SwSh
The path to Bisharp starts with Pawniard at Lv. 10-58 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch PawniardChallenge RoadLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 20%OvercastForest of FocusLv.10-15OverworldSwordRate 20%OvercastPotbottom DesertLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 20%OvercastSoothing WetlandsLv.10-15OverworldSwordRate 20%OvercastForest of FocusLv.13-18GrassRate 15%OvercastSoothing WetlandsLv.13-18GrassRate 15%OvercastForest of FocusLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 10%OvercastSoothing WetlandsLv.10-15OverworldShieldRate 10%OvercastGiant's MirrorLv.28-30OverworldRate 50%SnowstormMotostoke RiverbankLv.26-28GrassRate 35%SnowstormGiant's CapLv.26-28GrassRate 30%SnowstormStony WildernessLv.26-28GrassRate 30%SnowstormMotostoke OutskirtsLv.21-24GrassRate 20%All WeatherChallenge RoadLv.19-24GrassRate 15%OvercastChallenge RoadLv.16-21OverworldSwordRate 10%OvercastPotbottom DesertLv.19-24OverworldSwordRate 10%OvercastMotostoke RiverbankLv.26-28OverworldSwordRate 5%SnowstormMotostoke RiverbankLv.28-30OverworldShieldRate 5%SnowstormRoute 8Lv.39-41OverworldRate 20%All Weather
Step 2Bisharp ✓Lake of OutrageLv.55-58OverworldRate 25%Snowstormor evolve from Pawniard (Step 1)
Bisharp sits at moderate rates across 2 spots in late-game routes. Pick one from the sorted list and commit to it. Jumping between areas wastes more time than waiting in the right location.
Where To Catch Bisharp in USUM
To get Bisharp, start by catching Pawniard through walking encounters at Lv. 33-36. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch PawniardRoute 17 - NortheastLv.33-36GrassSOS from Bisharp
Step 2Bisharp ✓Route 17 - NortheastLv.33-36GrassRate 5%or evolve from Pawniard (Step 1)
Bisharp can't be caught in Sun & Moon. Transfer Pawniard from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or Scarlet & Violet and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Bisharp in SM
Step 1Obtain PawniardBREEDINGAvailableLeave Bisharp with a compatible partner at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Pawniard egg.CARTRIDGE TRADEAvailableCatch in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon via Walking · Route 17 · Alternate S.O.S. encounters, then trade to the current game via link cable.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black & WhiteNot TradeableAppears in Black & White via Walking · Route 9. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black 2 & White 2Not TradeableAppears in Black 2 & White 2 via Walking · Route 9. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom X & YNot TradeableAppears in X & Y via Walking · Lost Hotel. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Sword & ShieldNot TradeableAppears in Sword & Shield via Overworld · Giant's Mirror · Snowstorm. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Scarlet & VioletNot TradeableAppears in Scarlet & Violet via Overworld · South Province (Area Five). Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.- Step 2Bisharp ✓
Base Stats
Attack and Defense carry most of Bisharp's stat budget. Sp. Atk's the obvious dump stat. Tough to catch and yields 2 Attack EVs. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
Bisharp mercilessly cuts its opponents to pieces with the sharp blades covering its body. It will do anything to win.
Bisharp Guide
Bisharp is meant to evolve into Kingambit. At 490 BST, the stats aren't there for competitive play yet. Pre-evolution Pokemon rarely hold up against fully evolved threats.
Defiant raises Attack two stages upon having any stat lowered. That's the one you want on Bisharp. Pressure is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses. Inner Focus works too if your team needs something different.
Base 70 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Bisharp is a physical attacker with base 125 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a wallbreaker.
You can run Bisharp through the first few routes without issues. 490 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Kingambit as fast as you can.
Game Availability
Bisharp joined the series in Black & White and has been available in 8 titles so far. With 6 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves