Stats & Training
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.”
It can swim at speeds of 75 mph by jetting seawater through its body. It is the bandit of the sea.
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 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 |
 Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Roselia builds →Magical Leaf 2x95-113%KO Mega Drain 2x67-80% Absorb 2x34-42% | ||
 Mienfoo Fighting | D | |
 Skiddo Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Skiddo builds →Razor Leaf 2x67-80% Vine Whip 2x55-66% Rock Smash 2x31-38% | ||
 Scraggy DarkFighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Scraggy builds →Brick Break 2x95-113%KO Rock Smash 2x55-66% | ||
 Pancham Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Pancham builds →Karate Chop 2x70-84% Rock Smash 2x59-70% Arm Thrust 2x23-28% | ||
 Hawlucha Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Hawlucha builds →Flying Press 2x141-166%KO Low Sweep 2x93-109%KO Karate Chop 2x71-84% Rock Smash 2x58-69% | ||
 Hariyama Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Hariyama builds →Vital Throw 2x122-144%KO Low Sweep 2x114-134%KO Force Palm 2x106-125%KO Rock Smash 2x71-84% | ||
 Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Throh builds →Vital Throw 2x106-125%KO Low Sweep 2x98-116%KO Revenge 2x90-106%KO Storm Throw 2x90-106%KO | ||
 Sawk Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Sawk builds →Brick Break 2x135-159%KO Low Sweep 2x117-138%KO Karate Chop 2x90-106%KO Rock Smash 2x74-88% | ||
 Dedenne ElectricFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Dedenne builds →Thunderbolt 2x114-134%KO Volt Switch 2x90-106%KO Parabolic Charge 2x84-100%KO Charge Beam 2x66-78% | ||
 Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Heracross builds →Brick Break 2x135-159%KO Struggle Bug 2x42-50% Rock Smash 2x74-88% Bullet Seed 2x31-38% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Hawlucha builds →Flying Press 2x141-166%KO X-Scissor 2x74-88% Low Sweep 2x93-109%KO Karate Chop 2x71-84% | ||
Hariyama Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Hariyama builds →Vital Throw 2x122-144%KO Low Sweep 2x114-134%KO Force Palm 2x106-125%KO Rock Smash 2x71-84% | ||
Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Throh builds →Vital Throw 2x106-125%KO Low Sweep 2x98-116%KO Revenge 2x90-106%KO Storm Throw 2x90-106%KO | ||
Sawk Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Sawk builds →Brick Break 2x135-159%KO Low Sweep 2x117-138%KO Karate Chop 2x90-106%KO Rock Smash 2x74-88% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Heracross builds →Brick Break 2x135-159%KO Struggle Bug 2x42-50% Rock Smash 2x74-88% Bullet Seed 2x31-38% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Hawlucha builds →Flying Press 2x141-166%KO X-Scissor 2x74-88% Low Sweep 2x93-109%KO Karate Chop 2x71-84% | ||
Hariyama Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Hariyama builds →Vital Throw 2x122-144%KO Low Sweep 2x114-134%KO Force Palm 2x106-125%KO Rock Smash 2x71-84% | ||
Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Throh builds →Vital Throw 2x106-125%KO Low Sweep 2x98-116%KO Revenge 2x90-106%KO Storm Throw 2x90-106%KO | ||
Sawk Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Sawk builds →Brick Break 2x135-159%KO Low Sweep 2x117-138%KO Karate Chop 2x90-106%KO Rock Smash 2x74-88% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x222-263%KO Brick Break 2x141-166%KO Struggle Bug 2x43-51% Rock Smash 2x77-91% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Hawlucha builds →Flying Press 2x146-171%KO X-Scissor 2x77-91% Low Sweep 2x96-113%KO Karate Chop 2x75-88% | ||
 Carbink RockFairy | C | |
Hariyama Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Hariyama builds →Vital Throw 2x127-150%KO Low Sweep 2x118-139%KO Force Palm 2x109-129%KO Rock Smash 2x72-86% | ||
Throh Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Throh builds →Vital Throw 2x109-129%KO Low Sweep 2x102-121%KO Revenge 2x93-110%KO Storm Throw 2x93-110%KO | ||
Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x226-267%KO Brick Break 2x142-168%KO Struggle Bug 2x43-51% Rock Smash 2x77-92% | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Hawlucha builds →Flying Press 2x147-173%KO X-Scissor 2x79-93% Low Sweep 2x97-114%KO Karate Chop 2x75-89% | ||
Carbink RockFairy | C | |
 Abomasnow GrassIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Abomasnow builds →Wood Hammer 2x177-208%KO Razor Leaf 2x81-97% Rock Smash 2x40-47% | ||
Hariyama Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Hariyama builds →Vital Throw 2x130-153%KO Low Sweep 2x119-140%KO Force Palm 2x110-130%KO Rock Smash 2x75-89% | ||
Heracross BugFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Heracross builds →Close Combat 2x226-267%KO Megahorn 2x226-267%KO Focus Blast 2x94-112%KO Brick Break 2x142-168%KO | ||
Hawlucha Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Hawlucha builds →High Jump Kick 2x190-223%KO Focus Blast 2x148-174%KO Flying Press 2x148-174%KO X-Scissor 2x78-92% | ||
Carbink RockFairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Carbink builds →Moonblast 2x88-103%KO Dazzling Gleam 2x75-89% | ||
Abomasnow GrassIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Abomasnow builds →Wood Hammer 2x176-207%KO Focus Blast 2x117-138%KO Razor Leaf 2x82-97% Rock Smash 2x39-47% | ||
Hariyama Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Hariyama builds →Focus Blast 2x94-112%KO Vital Throw 2x128-151%KO Wake-Up Slap 2x128-151%KO Low Sweep 2x119-141%KO | ||
In X & Y, Clefable can KO Sharpedo with Moonblast (117-137%). Serperior threatens a KO with Leaf Storm (166-196%). Zapdos's Thunderbolt also KOs at 140-164%.
 Clefable Fairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Guard ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Clefable builds →Moonblast 2x117-137%KO | ||
 Serperior Grass | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityContrary ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Serperior builds →Leaf Storm 2x166-196%KO | ||
 Zapdos Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemSitrus Berry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Zapdos builds →Heat Wave24-29% Thunderbolt 2x140-164%KO | ||
 Hitmontop Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemEjectbutton NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Hitmontop builds →Close Combat 2x206-242%KO Feint17-20% | ||
 Volcarona BugFire | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLum Berry NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Sharpedo View Volcarona builds →Giga Drain 2x109-129%KO Flamethrower49-58% | ||
X & Y 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 (+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 23 partners from the Water2 egg group. Notable egg moves include Ancient Power, Brine, Destiny Bond and 4 more.
X & Y Sharpedo Best Moveset
One guaranteed turn is all Sharpedo needs. Focus Sash buys it, flexible EVs make it count, and Speed Boost adds something extra. The goal: deal early damage and deal damage with Waterfall. Utility options gives it play beyond just the lead turn.
Best Build
Sharpedo best EVs are Speed and HP
Bulky Support Moveset
- Waterfall
- Protect
- Destiny Bond
- Taunt
Recommended Teammates
Moves
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 7 types for reach, and the kit fills out nicely.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Sharpedo in X & Y
Sharpedo sits at moderate rates across 2 spots in late-game fishing spots. Pick one from the sorted list and commit to it. Jumping between areas wastes more time than waiting in the right location.
Where To Catch Sharpedo in X & Y
To get Sharpedo, start by catching Carvanha through fishing encounters at Lv. 25-35. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch CarvanhaRoute 22YGood Rod Lv.25 RouteUncommonMidRoute 22XGood Rod Lv.25 RouteUncommonMid
Step 2Sharpedo ✓Route 22YSuper Rod Lv.35 RouteRareLateRoute 22XSuper Rod Lv.35 RouteRareLateor evolve from Carvanha (Step 1)
Sharpedo Guide
In X & Y, Speed Boost changes the entire equation for Sharpedo. The 460 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier as a pivot. Waterfall with Focus Sash is the standard set.
In X & Y, 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 pivot.
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 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
Winds & Waves