Sharpedo punches above its weight class thanks to Speed Boost. It raises its Speed every turn it stays in, which is enough to make up for stats that don't impress on their own. Psychic moves can't touch it, which offsets the 5 weaknesses somewhat.
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.
Sharpedo Weakness
AvgSharpedo's Water/Dark typing leaves it vulnerable to Electric, Grass, Fighting, Bug, and Fairy moves. 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.
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.
How to Evolve
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
Best Sharpedo Moveset
- Close Combat
- Protect
- Crunch
- Ice Beam
Recommended Teammates
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 CarvanhaEASYGreat Marsh - Area 1Brilliant DiamondSuper RodLv.15-3035%EarlyFacilityEASYGreat Marsh - Area 1Shining PearlSuper RodLv.15-3035%EarlyFacilityEASYGreat Marsh - Area 2Shining PearlSuper RodLv.15-3035%EarlyFacilityEASYGreat Marsh - Area 2Brilliant DiamondSuper RodLv.15-3035%EarlyFacilityEASYGreat Marsh - Area 3Shining PearlSuper RodLv.15-3035%EarlyFacilityEASYGreat Marsh - Area 3Brilliant DiamondSuper RodLv.15-3035%EarlyFacilityEASYGreat Marsh - Area 4Brilliant DiamondSuper RodLv.15-3035%EarlyFacilityEASYGreat Marsh - Area 4Shining PearlSuper RodLv.15-3035%EarlyFacilityEASYGreat Marsh - Area 6Brilliant DiamondSuper RodLv.15-3035%EarlyFacilityEASYGreat Marsh - Area 6Shining PearlSuper RodLv.15-3035%EarlyFacilityFountainspring CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameFountainspring CaveShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameRiverbank CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameRiverbank CaveShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameStill-Water CavernBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameStill-Water CavernShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-game
Step 2Sharpedo ✓EXTREMERoute 213Brilliant DiamondSuper RodLv.40-555%LateRouteEXTREMERoute 213Shining PearlSuper RodLv.40-555%LateRouteEXTREMERoute 222Brilliant DiamondSuper RodLv.40-555%LateRouteEXTREMERoute 222Shining PearlSuper RodLv.40-555%LateRouteor 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 CarvanhaEASYTraining LowlandsSwordSuper RodLv.16-2140%MidEASYTraining LowlandsShieldSuper RodLv.16-2140%Mid
Step 2Sharpedo ✓CHALLENGINGTraining LowlandsShieldSuper RodLv.16-2110%MidCHALLENGINGTraining LowlandsSwordSuper RodLv.16-2110%MidEFFORTLESSHoneycalm SeaShieldOverworldLv.40-45100%LateWaterAll WeatherEFFORTLESSHoneycalm SeaSwordOverworldLv.40-45100%LateWaterAll 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 CarvanhaMODERATEAncient Poni PathUltra MoonSuper RodLv.10-4920%EarlyRouteShaking spotMODERATEAncient Poni PathUltra SunSuper RodLv.10-4920%EarlyRouteShaking spotMODERATEPoni Breaker CoastUltra SunSuper RodLv.10-4920%EarlyWaterShaking spotMODERATEPoni Breaker CoastUltra MoonSuper RodLv.10-4920%EarlyWaterShaking spotCHALLENGINGAncient Poni PathUltra MoonSuper RodLv.10-4410%EarlyRouteCHALLENGINGAncient Poni PathUltra SunSuper RodLv.10-4410%EarlyRouteCHALLENGINGPoni Breaker CoastUltra SunSuper RodLv.10-4410%EarlyWaterCHALLENGINGPoni Breaker CoastUltra MoonSuper RodLv.10-4410%EarlyWater
Step 2Sharpedo ✓Ancient Poni PathUltra MoonSuper RodLv.10-49EarlyRouteSOS from CarvanhaAncient Poni PathUltra MoonSuper RodLv.10-44EarlyRouteSOS from CarvanhaAncient Poni PathUltra SunSuper RodLv.10-49EarlyRouteSOS from CarvanhaAncient Poni PathUltra SunSuper RodLv.10-44EarlyRouteSOS from CarvanhaPoni Breaker CoastUltra SunSuper RodLv.10-49EarlyWaterSOS from CarvanhaPoni Breaker CoastUltra SunSuper RodLv.10-44EarlyWaterSOS from CarvanhaPoni Breaker CoastUltra MoonSuper RodLv.10-49EarlyWaterSOS from CarvanhaPoni Breaker CoastUltra MoonSuper RodLv.10-44EarlyWaterSOS 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.
Carvanha evolves into Sharpedo at level 30. Sharpedo is the fully evolved form. It sits at 460 BST in its evolved form.
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.
Sharpedo appears in 15 games, including Ruby & Sapphire, FireRed & LeafGreen, and Emerald.
Since debuting in Ruby & Sapphire, Sharpedo has appeared in 15 titles over 7 generations. Along the way, it received a Mega form in Generation 7, keeping it relevant across different competitive metas.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORASMega
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