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No. 0319

Sharpedo

Brutal Pokémon

Sharpedo
Official art
WaterDark
Height
1.8 m 5′11″
Weight
88.8 kg 195.8 lbs
Base stat total
460 top 48%
Introduced
Gen III
Abilities
Pokédex entryShield
This Pokémon is known as the Bully of the Sea. Any ship entering the waters Sharpedo calls home will be attacked—no exceptions.
See all 12 entries

Base stats

HP70130–177250–344
Atk120112–189220–372
Def4040–10176–196
SpA9590–161175–317
SpD4040–10176–196
Spe9590–161175–317
Total460Higher than 52% of all Pokémon
HP70Atk120Def40Spe95SpD40SpA95

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Atk.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 95). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+161Max147No SP115Min103Scarf241Tailwind322

At max Speed, Sharpedo outspeeds 17 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 1.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage
  13. 161Sharpedo · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  14. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage
  15. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage
  16. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage
  17. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage
  18. 147Sharpedo · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  19. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage
  20. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage
  21. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage
  22. 115Sharpedo · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  23. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage
  24. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage
  25. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage
  26. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage
  27. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage
  28. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage
  29. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage
  30. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage
  31. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage
  32. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage
  33. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Bug2×Electric2×Fairy2×Fighting2×Grass2×

Resists

Dark½×Fire½×Ghost½×Ice½×Steel½×Water½×

Immune to

Psychic0×
Takes normal damage from 6 types
NormalFlyingPoisonGroundRockDragon

Abilities

  • Rough Skin

    Damages attacking Pokémon for 1/8 their max HP on contact.

  • Speed BoostHidden ability

    Raises Speed one stage after each turn.

Competitive

National DexRU

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#187 of 262 used

▼ 8 places since Oct 22
Oct 22Oct 28
▼ 9 places since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Sharpedonite (59.7%) · Speed Boost (97.8%) · Adamant (67%) · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32 (44.3%)

Moves Protect, Crunch, Liquidation, Psychic Fangs

Singles

#128 of 262 used

Same as Oct 22
Oct 22Oct 28
Same as Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Sharpedonite (44.8%) · Speed Boost (98%) · Adamant (50.5%) · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32 (55.1%)

Moves Protect, Destiny Bond, Crunch, Ice Fang

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

0.1% of teams · rank #188 · Reg M-C · Singles · 1760+ rating · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item
Focus Sash
Ability
Speed Boost
Stat Alignment
Modest
Stat Points
2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe
  1. Dark Pulse
  2. Hydro Pump
  3. Protect
  4. Destiny Bond

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

  • All players0.42%
  • Rated 1500+0.52%
  • Rated 1630+0.2%
  • Rated 1760+0.1%

Usage by month

Apr 20260.1%

Moves

  • Dark Pulse93%
  • Hydro Pump78.1%
  • Protect55.1%
  • Destiny Bond55.1%
  • Ice Beam44.9%
  • Scald44.9%
  • Surf14.8%
  • Avalanche6.4%
  • Close Combat6.3%
  • Taunt0.6%

Items

  • Focus Sash66%
  • Wise Glasses33.2%
  • Life Orb0.8%
  • Expert Belt0%
  • White Herb0%

Abilities

  • 100%

EV spreads

  • Modest 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe59.7%
  • Timid 2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe33.2%
  • Adamant 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe5.7%
  • Jolly 2 HP / 32 Atk / 32 Spe1.3%
  • Naive 32 Atk / 32 Spe0%

Common teammates

Evolution

  1. #0318CarvanhaWaterDark
    1. Level 30#0319SharpedoWaterDark

Moves

Level up 16

EvoSlashHas an increased chance for a critical hit.NormalPhys70100%20
1Aqua JetInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterPhys40100%20
1Focus EnergyIncreases the user’s chance to score a critical hit.NormalStatus——30
1LeerLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30
1Night SlashHas an increased chance for a critical hit.DarkPhys70100%15
1Poison FangHas a 50% chance to badly poison the target.PoisonPhys50100%15
1SlashHas an increased chance for a critical hit.NormalPhys70100%20
12Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10
16BiteHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhys60100%25
20Ice FangHas a 10% chance to freeze the target and a chance to make the target flinch.IcePhys6595%15
24ScreechLowers the target’s Defense by two stages.NormalStatus—85%40
28SwaggerRaises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.NormalStatus—85%15
34CrunchHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.DarkPhys80100%15
40AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30
46LiquidationHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.WaterPhys85100%10
52Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM / HM / TR 34

TM49ScaldHas a 30% chance to burn the target.WaterSpec80100%15
TM78SnarlHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.DarkSpec5595%15
TM83BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20
HM03SurfInflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.WaterSpec90100%15
HM04StrengthInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys80100%15
HM06Rock SmashHas a 50% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.FightingPhys40100%15
HM07WaterfallHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.WaterPhys80100%15
TMRoarImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20
TMIce BeamHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10
TMBlizzardHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec11070%5
TMHyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5
TMEarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10
TMDouble TeamRaises the user’s evasion by one stage.NormalStatus——15
TMRestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5
TMSubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10
TMThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25
TMProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TMEndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10
TMSwaggerRaises the target’s Attack by two stages and confuses the target.NormalStatus—85%15
TMAttractTarget falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.NormalStatus—100%15
TMSleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10
TMRain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5
TMHailChanges the weather to a hailstorm for five turns.IceStatus——10
TMTormentPrevents the target from using the same move twice in a row.DarkStatus—100%15
TMFacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20
TMTauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20
TMRock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15
TMWater PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20
TMBrineHas double power against Pokémon that have less than half their max HP remaining.WaterSpec65100%10
TMPaybackPower is doubled if the target has already moved this turn.DarkPhys50100%10
TMPoison JabHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20
TMDark PulseHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpec80100%15
TMGiga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5
TMAvalancheInflicts double damage if the user takes damage before attacking this turn.IcePhys60100%10

Pokédex entries

Category
Brutal Pokémon
Debut
Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire
Color
Blue
Shape
Habitat
Sea
Pal Park area
Sea
Original Hoenn#098Central Kalos#056New Hoenn#103Original Alola#265Original Poni#080Updated Alola#346Updated Poni#093Isle of Armor#112Lumiose#141

  1. This Pokémon is known as the Bully of the Sea. Any ship entering the waters Sharpedo calls home will be attacked—no exceptions.

    Shield

  2. As soon as it catches the scent of prey, Sharpedo will jet seawater from its backside, hurtling toward the target to attack at 75 mph.

    Sword

  3. It drinks in seawater and jets it from its rear to propel itself. It’s very sensitive to the scent of blood.

    Ultra Moon

  4. People believe that carrying one of its discarded fangs will prevent mishaps at sea, so the fangs are made into accessories.

    Ultra Sun

  5. It has a sad history. In the past, its dorsal fin was a treasured foodstuff, so this Pokémon became a victim of overfishing.

    Moon

  6. It pursues its prey at speeds of 75 mph and finishes them off with fangs that can crush iron. It is known as the bully of the sea.

    Sun

  7. It can swim at speeds of 75 mph by jetting seawater through its body. It is the bandit of the sea.

    HeartGold · SoulSilver · Y

  8. Its fangs rip through sheet iron. It swims at 75 mph and is known as “The Bully of the Sea.”

    Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · X

  9. The ruffian of the seas, it has fangs that crunch through iron. It swims by jetting water from its rear.

    FireRed · LeafGreen

  10. 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.

    Emerald

  11. SHARPEDO can swim at speeds of up to 75 mph by jetting seawater out of its backside. This Pokémon’s drawback is its inability to swim long distances.

    Sapphire · Alpha Sapphire

  12. Nicknamed “the bully of the sea,” SHARPEDO is widely feared. Its cruel fangs grow back immediately if they snap off. Just one of these Pokémon can thoroughly tear apart a supertanker.

    Ruby · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

Japanese
サメハダー
Japanese (romaji)
Samehader
Korean
샤크니아
Chinese (Traditional)
巨牙鯊
Chinese (Simplified)
巨牙鲨
French
Sharpedo
German
Tohaido
Spanish
Sharpedo
Italian
Sharpedo

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation III

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield
2 Atk
Catch rate
60 ≈7.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship
35
Base experience
161
Growth rate
Slow

Breeding

Egg groups
Water 2
Gender
♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time
20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Shield: The Isle of Armor 13 areas
  • Challenge Road (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Honeycalm SeaGet chased by territorial Pokémon when entering the water. · Lv 40–60
  • Honeycalm Sea (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Honeycalm Sea (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Insular SeaGet chased by territorial Pokémon when entering the water. · Lv 40–60
  • Insular Sea (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Soothing Wetlands (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Stepping-Stone Sea (Main Area)Get chased by territorial Pokémon when entering the water. · Lv 40–60
  • Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Training LowlandsFishing at bubbling spots in the water · Lv 16–60
  • Workout SeaGet chased by territorial Pokémon when entering the water. · Lv 40–60
  • Workout Sea (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Workout Sea (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Sword: The Isle of Armor 13 areas
  • Challenge Road (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Honeycalm SeaGet chased by territorial Pokémon when entering the water. · Lv 40–60
  • Honeycalm Sea (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Honeycalm Sea (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Insular SeaGet chased by territorial Pokémon when entering the water. · Lv 40–60
  • Insular Sea (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Soothing Wetlands (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
  • Stepping-Stone Sea (Main Area)Get chased by territorial Pokémon when entering the water. · Lv 40–60
  • Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Training LowlandsFishing at bubbling spots in the water · Lv 16–60
  • Workout SeaGet chased by territorial Pokémon when entering the water. · Lv 40–60
  • Workout Sea (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
  • Workout Sea (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Ultra Moon 2 areas
  • Ancient Poni PathSOS Battle, SOS Battle from bubbling spots · Lv 10–49
  • Poni Breaker CoastSOS Battle, SOS Battle from bubbling spots · Lv 10–49
Ultra Sun 2 areas
  • Ancient Poni PathSOS Battle, SOS Battle from bubbling spots · Lv 10–49
  • Poni Breaker CoastSOS Battle, SOS Battle from bubbling spots · Lv 10–49
Moon 1 area
  • Poni Breaker CoastFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–43
Sun 1 area
  • Poni Breaker CoastFishing at bubbling spots in the water, Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 10–43
Alpha Sapphire 1 area
  • Battle ResortReceive as a gift · Lv 40
Omega Ruby 1 area
  • Battle ResortReceive as a gift · Lv 40
Y 1 area
  • Road 22Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 35
X 1 area
  • Road 22Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 35
White 2 1 area
  • Village BridgeFishing in dark spots · Lv 50–70
Black 2 1 area
  • Village BridgeFishing in dark spots · Lv 50–70
White 1 area
  • Village BridgeFishing in dark spots · Lv 35–70
Black 1 area
  • Village BridgeFishing in dark spots · Lv 35–70
Pearl 2 areas
  • Road 213Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40–55
  • Road 222Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40–55
Diamond 2 areas
  • Road 213Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40–55
  • Road 222Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 40–55
Emerald 15 areas
  • Mossdeep CityFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 30–35
  • Pacifidlog TownFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 30–35
  • Road 103Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 30–35
  • Road 118Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 30–35
  • Road 122Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 30–35
  • Road 124Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 30–35
  • Road 125Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 30–35
  • Road 126Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 30–35
  • Road 127Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 30–35
  • Road 129Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 30–35
  • Road 130Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 30–35
  • Road 131Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 30–35
  • Road 132Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 30–35
  • Road 133Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 30–35
  • Road 134Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 30–35
Sapphire 15 areas
  • Mossdeep CityFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 30–35
  • Pacifidlog TownFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 30–35
  • Road 103Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 30–35
  • Road 118Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 30–35
  • Road 122Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 30–35
  • Road 124Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 30–35
  • Road 125Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 30–35
  • Road 126Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 30–35
  • Road 127Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 30–35
  • Road 129Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 30–35
  • Road 130Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 30–35
  • Road 131Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 30–35
  • Road 132Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 30–35
  • Road 133Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 30–35
  • Road 134Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 30–35
Ruby 15 areas
  • Mossdeep CityFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 30–35
  • Pacifidlog TownFishing with a Super Rod · Lv 30–35
  • Road 103Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 30–35
  • Road 118Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 30–35
  • Road 122Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 30–35
  • Road 124Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 30–35
  • Road 125Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 30–35
  • Road 126Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 30–35
  • Road 127Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 30–35
  • Road 129Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 30–35
  • Road 130Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 30–35
  • Road 131Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 30–35
  • Road 132Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 30–35
  • Road 133Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 30–35
  • Road 134Fishing with a Super Rod · Lv 30–35