Stats & Training
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.
This Pokémon commands a group of several Pawniard. Groups that are defeated in territorial disputes are absorbed by the winning side.
Bisharp mercilessly cuts its opponents to pieces with the sharp blades covering its body. It will do anything to win.
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 |
 Quaquaval WaterFighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bisharp View Quaquaval builds →Close Combat 4x229-270%KO Brick Break 4x146-171%KO Low Sweep 4x127-150%KO | ||
 Lucario FightingSteel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bisharp View Lucario builds →Close Combat 4x214-253%KO Aura Sphere 4x196-231%KO Brick Break 4x134-159%KO Low Sweep 4x116-137%KO | ||
 Passimian Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bisharp View Passimian builds →Close Combat 4x229-270%KO Brick Break 4x146-171%KO Low Sweep 4x127-150%KO Rock Smash 4x80-94% | ||
 Hariyama Fighting | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bisharp View Hariyama builds →Focus Punch 4x287-339%KO Close Combat 4x229-270%KO Headlong Rush 2x76-90% Body Press 4x156-184%KO | ||
 Toxicroak PoisonFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bisharp View Toxicroak builds →Brick Break 4x131-154%KO Low Sweep 4x116-137%KO Mud-Slap 2x14-17% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemLoaded Dice NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Bisharp View Cinccino builds →Bullet Seed3-3% Knock Off7-8% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemAssault Vest NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Bisharp View Cyclizar builds →Rapid Spin5-7% U Turn10-12% Knock Off5-5% Draco Meteor19-22% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPrankster ItemLightclay NatureImpish Moves View Grimmsnarl builds →
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 Decidueye GrassGhost | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityLongreach ItemSpelltag NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Bisharp View Decidueye builds →Shadow Sneak7-9% U Turn17-20% | ||
| B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPrankster ItemLightclay NatureImpish Moves View Grimmsnarl builds →
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Scarlet & Violet 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 50 partners from the Humanshape egg group. Notable egg moves include Headbutt, Mean Look, Quick Guard and 1 more.
Scarlet & Violet Bisharp Best Moveset
The game plan is straightforward: click Swords Dance, then sweep. Eviolite and Defiant support the setup turn. EVs go into flexible so Bisharp hits hard once it's boosted.
Best Build
Bisharp best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Sucker Punch
- Swords Dance
- Iron Head
- Throat Chop
Recommended Teammates
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Iron Head
- Sucker Punch
- Swords Dance
- Throat Chop
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Sucker Punch
- Iron Head
- Swords Dance
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Physical Tank Moveset
- Sucker Punch
- Iron Head
- Swords Dance
- Brick Break
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Don't skip the egg moves. Bisharp picks up Headbutt and Mean Look only through breeding, and both fill gaps the natural movepool can't. STAB runs through Steel Beam and Foul Play while coverage across 9 types adds range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Bisharp in Scarlet & Violet
moderate rates across 6 encounter spots for Bisharp. That's the kind of hunt where you pick one location and settle in. Sort by Best below to see where the odds are highest.
Where To Catch Bisharp in Scarlet & Violet
The path to Bisharp starts with Pawniard at Lv. 22-65 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch PawniardEast Province (Area Three) - RiverScarletOverworld Lv.22-47 Route30%MidEast Province (Area Three) - RiverVioletOverworld Lv.22-47 Route30%MidSouth Province (Area Five) - RiverScarletOverworld Lv.22-47 Route30%MidSouth Province (Area Five) - RiverVioletOverworld Lv.22-47 Route30%MidTagtree Thicket - RiverScarletOverworld Lv.22-47 Forest30%MidTagtree Thicket - RiverVioletOverworld Lv.22-47 Forest30%MidEast Province (Area Three) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.22-47 Route15%MidEast Province (Area Three) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.22-47 Route15%MidSouth Province (Area Five) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.22-47 Route15%MidSouth Province (Area Five) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.22-47 Route15%MidNorth Province (Area Two) - Bamboo ForestVioletOverworld Lv.52-65 Route5%PostNorth Province (Area Two) - Bamboo ForestScarletOverworld Lv.52-65 Route5%PostNorth Province (Area Two) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.52-65 Route3%PostNorth Province (Area Two) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.52-65 Route3%PostThe Great Crater of PaldeaScarletOverworld Lv.52-653%PostThe Great Crater of PaldeaVioletOverworld Lv.52-653%Post
Step 2Bisharp ✓North Province (Area Two) - Bamboo ForestVioletOverworld Lv.52-65 Route5%PostNorth Province (Area Two) - Bamboo ForestScarletOverworld Lv.52-65 Route5%PostNorth Province (Area Two) - RockyVioletOverworld Lv.52-65 Route3%PostNorth Province (Area Two) - RockyScarletOverworld Lv.52-65 Route3%PostThe Great Crater of PaldeaVioletOverworld Lv.52-653%PostThe Great Crater of PaldeaScarletOverworld Lv.52-653%Postor evolve from Pawniard (Step 1)
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.
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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
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