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.
No matter how strong the Bisharp, it’s said that if the blade on its head is chipped, it will retire from its position as the boss.
It leads a group of Pawniard. Bisharp doesn’t even change its expression when it deals the finishing blow to an opponent.
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 |
 Infernape FireFighting | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bisharp View Infernape builds →Overheat 2x146-171%KO Close Combat 4x204-240%KO Flare Blitz 2x101-120%KO Brick Break 4x131-154%KO | ||
 Blaziken FireFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bisharp View Blaziken builds →High Jump Kick 4x247-291%KO Overheat 2x153-180%KO Flare Blitz 2x114-135%KO Blaze Kick 2x81-96% | ||
 Poliwrath WaterFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bisharp View Poliwrath builds →Dynamic Punch 4x160-189%KO Submission 4x127-150%KO Brick Break 4x120-141%KO Low Sweep 4x105-124%KO | ||
 Pangoro FightingDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bisharp View Pangoro builds →Hammer Arm 4x196-231%KO Sky Uppercut 4x167-197%KO Brick Break 4x149-176%KO Vital Throw 4x138-163%KO | ||
 Passimian Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Bisharp View Passimian builds →Close Combat 4x229-270%KO Brick Break 4x146-171%KO Low Sweep 4x127-150%KO Bulldoze 2x39-46% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Bisharp View Latios builds →Draco Meteor30-35% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Bisharp View Cresselia builds →Ice Beam7-8% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySynchronize ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Bisharp View Mew builds →Ice Beam9-11% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemEviolite NatureBold Moves View Chansey builds →
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 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySerenegrace ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Bisharp View Jirachi builds →U Turn20-24% | ||
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon 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 56 partners from the Humanshape egg group. Notable egg moves include Headbutt, Mean Look, Psycho Cut and 5 more.
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Bisharp Best Moveset
Bisharp doesn't rely on pure speed. Assault Vest gives it a special bulk boost with no status moves allowed to stay healthy, and Adamant nature still pushes offense. Pursuit and the remaining moves keep the pressure on while spread EVs balance power and survivability.
Best Build
Bisharp best EVs are Attack and HP
Physical Tank Moveset
- Iron Head
- Sucker Punch
- Knock Off
- Pursuit
Recommended Teammates
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Sucker Punch
- Iron Head
- Swords Dance
- Knock Off
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Iron Head
- Sucker Punch
- Knock Off
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Coverage runs deep. Bisharp can hit 11 types beyond STAB, including Bug and Normal. The offense anchors on Foul Play and Iron Head while TMs handle everything else.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Bisharp in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
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 - NortheastUltra SunGrass Lv.33-36 RouteLateSOS from BisharpRoute 17 - NortheastUltra MoonGrass Lv.33-36 RouteLateSOS from Bisharp
Step 2Bisharp ✓Route 17 - NortheastUltra SunGrass Lv.33-36 Route5%LateRoute 17 - NortheastUltra MoonGrass Lv.33-36 Route5%Lateor 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