Sharpedo Best Moveset
Bite moves deal devastating damage when Mega. Held ItemSharpedonite activates AbilityStrong Jaw boosting all bite attacks by 50% at 140 Attack. MoveCrunch hits with extreme force. 105 Speed keeps cooldowns fast. The moveset is a fast physical predator, though 70/40/65 bulk can't absorb return fire.
120 Attack on a glass cannon with 40 HP and 40 defenses in Gen III (Ruby & Sapphire). Hit hard but couldn't take any hit back. A liability as much as a threat.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Crunch
- Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
- Taunt
Recommended Teammates
Same glass cannon problem in Gen IV (Diamond & Pearl). Aqua Jet priority helped, but 40/40 defenses meant any neutral hit could end it.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Crunch
- Earthquake
- Waterfall
- Aqua Jet
Recommended Teammates
Speed Boost arrived in Gen V (Black & White). Free Speed every turn on a 120 Attack body. Protect once, outspeed everything, sweep with Waterfall and Crunch.
Best Moves
Best Build
Sharpedo best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Crunch
- Waterfall
- Protect
- Earthquake
Recommended Teammates
Mega Sharpedo with Strong Jaw boosted bite moves in Gen VI (X & Y). Crunch at effectively boosted power. Base form with Speed Boost was also solid.
Bulky Support Moveset
- Waterfall
- Protect
- Destiny Bond
- Taunt
Recommended Teammates
Psychic Fangs broke screens in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Speed Boost plus screen-breaking coverage gave Sharpedo a unique offensive niche.
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Protect
- Crunch
- Waterfall
- Liquidation
Recommended Teammates
Speed Boost kept it functional in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Get the Protect turn, outspeed everything, and hope 40 defenses held up long enough to sweep.
Mixed Attacker Moveset
- Crunch
- Protect
- Earthquake
- Close Combat
Recommended Teammates
Sharpedo Weakness
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 140 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 |
What is Sharpedo Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Sharpedo
Rillaboom can KO Sharpedo with Wood Hammer (299-352%). Regieleki threatens a KO with Volt Switch (97-114%). Urshifu's Close Combat also KOs at 281-331%.
 Rillaboom Grass | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityGrassy Surge ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Rillaboom builds →Knock Off27-32% U Turn 2x117-137%KO Wood Hammer 2x299-352%KO | ||
 Regieleki Electric | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTransistor ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Regieleki builds →Volt Switch 2x97-114%KO Rapid Spin16-19% Rapid Spin16-19% Volt Switch 2x97-114%KO | ||
 Urshifu FightingDark | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityUnseenfist ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Urshifu builds →Close Combat 2x281-331%KO Close Combat 2x281-331%KO | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureModest Moves View Volcarona builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves View Landorus-Therian builds →
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Evolution
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 (+50 over Carvanha), and Sharpedo peaks at 560 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.
How to Get Sharpedo
moderate rates for Sharpedo across 2 locations in mid-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Where To Catch Sharpedo in LZA
The path to Sharpedo starts with Carvanha at Lv. 30-43 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch CarvanhaWild Zone 10Lv.30-31OverworldLegends: Z-A
Step 2Sharpedo ✓Wild Zone 10Lv.30-32OverworldLegends: Z-AWild Zone 10Lv.41-43OverworldLegends: Z-Aor evolve from Carvanha (Step 1)
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 BDSP
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 1Lv.15-30Super RodRate 35%Great Marsh - Area 2Lv.15-30Super RodRate 35%Great Marsh - Area 3Lv.15-30Super RodRate 35%Great Marsh - Area 4Lv.15-30Super RodRate 35%Great Marsh - Area 6Lv.15-30Super RodRate 35%Fountainspring CaveLv.58-63CavePost-gameRiverbank CaveLv.58-63CavePost-gameStill-Water CavernLv.58-63CavePost-game
Step 2Sharpedo ✓Route 213Lv.40-55Super RodRate 5%Route 222Lv.40-55Super RodRate 5%or 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 SwSh
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 LowlandsLv.16-21Super RodRate 40%
Step 2Sharpedo ✓Training LowlandsLv.16-21Super RodRate 10%Honeycalm SeaLv.40-45OverworldRate 100%All 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 USUM
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 PathLv.10-49Super RodRate 20%Shaking spotPoni Breaker CoastLv.10-49Super RodRate 20%Shaking spotAncient Poni PathLv.10-44Super RodRate 10%Poni Breaker CoastLv.10-44Super RodRate 10%
Step 2Sharpedo ✓Ancient Poni PathLv.10-44Super RodSOS from CarvanhaAncient Poni PathLv.10-49Super RodSOS from CarvanhaPoni Breaker CoastLv.10-49Super RodSOS from CarvanhaPoni Breaker CoastLv.10-44Super RodSOS from Carvanhaor evolve from Carvanha (Step 1)
Base Stats
The stat budget goes to damage. Attack and Sp. Atk carry the offense, Sp. Def doesn't even come close. A Brutal Pokemon on a slow 1.25M XP grind, worth 2 Attack EVs per KO.
It can swim at speeds of 75 mph by jetting seawater through its body. It is the bandit of the sea.
Sharpedo Guide
Strong Jaw changes the entire equation for Sharpedo. The 560 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked B-Tier as a sweeper.
Sharpedo can Mega Evolve into Mega Sharpedo. That's 660 BST, up from 560. The stat redistribution often changes its best role. Mega Stone required, one per battle.
Watch for Raikou (Electric), Breloom (Grass), and Machamp (Fighting) when using Sharpedo. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Bug and Fairy-type attackers are also a problem. With 5 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter. Sharpedo's base 105 Speed lets it outpace many threats and strike first, which matters more than trying to tank hits.
Strong Jaw is what you want on Sharpedo. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. With base 105 Speed, Strong Jaw gives Sharpedo an edge before opponents can react.
Base 105 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. On offense, Sharpedo is a physical attacker with base 140 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a sweeper.
Game Availability
Since debuting in Ruby & Sapphire, Sharpedo has appeared in 15 titles over 8 generations. Along the way, it received a Mega form in Generation 6, keeping it relevant across different competitive metas.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORASMega
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves