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.
The yellow patterns it bears are old scars. The energy from Mega Evolution runs through them, causing it sharp pain and suffering.
The moment it charges into its opponent, sharp spikes pop out of Sharpedo’s head, leaving its opponent with deep wounds.
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. No compatible partners 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 from the Water2 egg group. Notable egg moves include Ancient Power, Brine, Destiny Bond and 5 more.
Speed Boost isn't flashy, but it matters. Combined with Ghostiumz for extra utility and max Attack and Speed EVs, Sharpedo fills the attacker slot reliably. Naive nature finishes the spread.
Best Build
Best Sharpedo Moveset
- Protect
- Destiny Bond
- Feint
- Roar
Recommended Teammates
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
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