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.
Its fangs rip through sheet iron. It swims at 75 mph and is known as the Bully of the Sea.
Its fangs rip through sheet iron. It swims at 75 mph and is known as the Bully of the Sea.
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 |
Tyranitar threatens a KO with Stone Edge (222-261%). Chandelure's Energy Ball also KOs at 230-271%.
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Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves View Talonflame builds →
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Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Tyranitar builds →Knock Off72-85% Stone Edge222-261%KO Pursuit44-52% Earthquake148-174%KO | ||
 Chandelure GhostFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Chandelure builds →Shadow Ball77-90% Energy Ball 2x230-271%KO Flamethrower86-101%KO | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureSassy Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Slowking builds →Scald31-37% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemDelphoxite NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Delphox builds →Flamethrower49-57% | ||
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 34 partners from the Water2 egg group.
Speed Boost isn't flashy, but it matters. Combined with Life Orb for extra damage on every hit for a health trade and max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs, Sharpedo fills the special attacker slot reliably. Mild nature finishes the spread.
Best Build
Sharpedo best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Close Combat
- Protect
- Crunch
- Ice Beam
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Crunch
- Protect
- Waterfall
- Close Combat
Recommended Teammates
Mixed Attacker Moveset
- Crunch
- Protect
- Earthquake
- Close Combat
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Liquidation
- Close Combat
- Crunch
- Flip Turn
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Crunch
- Protect
- Waterfall
- Close Combat
Recommended Teammates
Mixed Attacker Moveset
- Crunch
- Protect
- Earthquake
- Close Combat
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Liquidation
- Close Combat
- Crunch
- Flip Turn
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Attacker Moveset
- Protect
- Destiny Bond
- Feint
- Roar
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Protect
- Crunch
- Waterfall
- Liquidation
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Level-up moves are just the starting point for Sharpedo. TMs unlock coverage across 9 types and turn a straightforward STAB kit around Hydro Pump and Surf into something with actual range.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
The natural movepool does the job, but Ancient Power and Destiny Bond from the egg pool give Sharpedo something extra.
The natural movepool does the job, but Ancient Power and Destiny Bond 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.
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.
Sharpedo isn't available in the wild in Legends: Z-A. Start by transferring Carvanha from Ruby, Emerald, or Ultra Sun. The evolution path from Carvanha to Sharpedo is covered in the steps below.
moderate rates is the best you'll get on Sharpedo in late-game fishing spots. Use the sort toggle below. Best shows where the odds peak, Earliest shows where you can access it soonest in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Sharpedo in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Carvanha is your first catch on the way to Sharpedo. You'll find fishing and walking encounters from Lv. 15-63 across 20 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch CarvanhaGreat Marsh - Area 1Brilliant DiamondSuper Rod Lv.15-30 Facility35%EarlyGreat Marsh - Area 1Shining PearlSuper Rod Lv.15-30 Facility35%EarlyGreat Marsh - Area 2Shining PearlSuper Rod Lv.15-30 Facility35%EarlyGreat Marsh - Area 2Brilliant DiamondSuper Rod Lv.15-30 Facility35%EarlyGreat Marsh - Area 3Shining PearlSuper Rod Lv.15-30 Facility35%EarlyGreat Marsh - Area 3Brilliant DiamondSuper Rod Lv.15-30 Facility35%EarlyGreat Marsh - Area 4Brilliant DiamondSuper Rod Lv.15-30 Facility35%EarlyGreat Marsh - Area 4Shining PearlSuper Rod Lv.15-30 Facility35%EarlyGreat Marsh - Area 6Brilliant DiamondSuper Rod Lv.15-30 Facility35%EarlyGreat Marsh - Area 6Shining PearlSuper Rod Lv.15-30 Facility35%EarlyFountainspring CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameFountainspring CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameRiverbank CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameRiverbank CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameStill-Water CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameStill-Water CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-game
Step 2Sharpedo ✓Route 213Brilliant DiamondSuper Rod Lv.40-55 Route5%LateRoute 213Shining PearlSuper Rod Lv.40-55 Route5%LateRoute 222Brilliant DiamondSuper Rod Lv.40-55 Route5%LateRoute 222Shining PearlSuper Rod Lv.40-55 Route5%Lateor evolve from Carvanha (Step 1)
Sharpedo is available from mid-game routes onward at high spawn rates. 4 encounter spots give you plenty of options. Grab one early and it'll be ready to evolve or train by mid-game.
Where To Catch Sharpedo in Sword & Shield
To get Sharpedo, start by catching Carvanha through fishing and walking encounters at Lv. 16-45. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch CarvanhaTraining LowlandsSwordSuper Rod Lv.16-2140%MidTraining LowlandsShieldSuper Rod Lv.16-2140%Mid
Step 2Sharpedo ✓Training LowlandsShieldSuper Rod Lv.16-2110%MidTraining LowlandsSwordSuper Rod Lv.16-2110%MidHoneycalm SeaShieldOverworld Lv.40-45 Water100%LateAll WeatherHoneycalm SeaSwordOverworld Lv.40-45 Water100%LateAll Weatheror evolve from Carvanha (Step 1)
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)
Speed Boost changes the entire equation for Sharpedo. The 460 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as a cannon.
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.
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.
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- 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
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