While most trainers evolve Bisharp into Kingambit immediately, the unevolved form has a niche with Eviolite boosting its defenses. Poison and Psychic moves can't touch it, and only 3 types hit it super-effectively. The stat spread favors raw physical power.
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
ExcellentFighting, Fire, and Ground-type 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.
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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Bisharp to get Pawniard eggs easily from the Humanshape egg group. Notable egg moves include Headbutt, Mean Look, Psycho Cut and 5 more.
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 a spread EV build EVs balance power and survivability.
Best Build
Best Bisharp Moveset
- Iron Head
- Sucker Punch
- Knock Off
- Pursuit
Recommended Teammates
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
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 SunGrassLv.33-36LateRouteSOS from BisharpRoute 17 - NortheastUltra MoonGrassLv.33-36LateRouteSOS from Bisharp
Step 2Bisharp ✓CHALLENGINGRoute 17 - NortheastUltra SunGrassLv.33-365%LateRouteCHALLENGINGRoute 17 - NortheastUltra MoonGrassLv.33-365%LateRouteor evolve from Pawniard (Step 1)
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.
Bisharp appears in 8 games, including Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, and X & Y.
Bisharp joined the series in Black & White and has been available in 8 titles so far. With 5 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBWDebut
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A