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 4 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.
The vicious and sly gangster of the sea. Its skin is specially textured to minimize drag in water. Its speed tops out at over 75 miles per hour.
Sharpedo Weakness
GoodSharpedo's Water/Dark typing leaves it vulnerable to Electric, Grass, Fighting, and Bug 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.
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
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 17 partners from the Water2 egg group. Notable egg moves include Double-Edge, Hydro Pump, Thrash.
Rough Skin isn't flashy, but it matters. Combined with Mysticwater for extra utility and max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs, Sharpedo fills the attacker slot reliably. Hasty nature finishes the spread.
Best Build
Best Sharpedo Moveset
- Crunch
- Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
- Taunt
Recommended Teammates
The natural movepool does the job, but Double-Edge and Hydro Pump from the egg pool give Sharpedo something extra.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Sharpedo starts showing up in mid-game fishing spots at high spawn rates across 15 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Sharpedo in Emerald
Carvanha is your first catch on the way to Sharpedo. You'll find fishing encounters from Lv. 10-45 across 19 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch CarvanhaMODERATERoute 118Good RodLv.10-30UncommonEarlyRouteMODERATERoute 119Good RodLv.10-30UncommonEarlyRouteEASYRoute 118Super RodLv.20-45CommonMidRouteEASYRoute 119Super RodLv.20-45CommonMidRoute- Step 2Sharpedo ✓EASYMossdeep CitySuper RodLv.30-35CommonMidCityEASYPacifidlog TownSuper RodLv.30-35CommonMidCityEASYRoute 103Super RodLv.30-35CommonMidRouteEASYRoute 118Super RodLv.30-35CommonMidRouteEASYRoute 122Super RodLv.30-35CommonMidRouteEASYRoute 124Super RodLv.30-35CommonMidRouteEASYRoute 125Super RodLv.30-35CommonMidRouteEASYRoute 126Super RodLv.30-35CommonMidRouteEASYRoute 127Super RodLv.30-35CommonMidRouteEASYRoute 129Super RodLv.30-35CommonMidRouteEASYRoute 130Super RodLv.30-35CommonMidRouteEASYRoute 131Super RodLv.30-35CommonMidRouteEASYRoute 132Super RodLv.30-35CommonMidRouteEASYRoute 133Super RodLv.30-35CommonMidRouteEASYRoute 134Super RodLv.30-35CommonMidRouteor 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 special attacker with base 95 Sp. Atk. 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