Sharpedo (Japanese: サメハダー Samehader) is a dual-type Water/Dark Pokémon introduced in Generation III.
It evolves from Carvanha starting at level 30.
Sharpedo can Mega Evolve into Mega Sharpedo using the Sharpedonite.
Biology
Sharpedo is a torpedo-shaped shark Pokémon covered with tiny, sharp denticles. It has a large mouth filled with triangular, sharp teeth. Its eyes are a deep red color and glow in the dark. It has two gill slits situated directly behind each eye. It is mostly dark blue with a white underbelly. There is a yellow star-shaped scar on its snout, and another star-shaped scar on its rear. It has a tall dorsal fin with two notches cut into it, with a pelvic fin directly opposite it. Its two pectoral fins are arranged so that they resemble the fins on the back of a torpedo.
Sharpedo swallows and shoots out jets of seawater from its rear, which allows it to swim 75 to 80 miles per hour. However, it is unable to swim long distances. It is feared and known by many names as Bully of the Sea, Ruffian of the Seas, Bandit of the Sea, or Gangster of the Sea as a group, due to its sharp teeth. Sharpedo uses the teeth to finish off its opponent. It was once prized for its dorsal fin as a food item and has been a victim of overfishing. Its fangs can rip through iron and steel, being able to tear apart a supertanker into pieces. Sharpedo's fangs can instantly grow back the moment it comes off. Discarded Sharpedo fangs are made into accessories due to the belief they can prevent ship mishaps. It also attacks any ships that enter the waters it lives in with no exceptions. When its fangs fall out, they grow back immediately. It is very sensitive to the scent of blood. It lives in the sea. Sharpedo is known to prey on Wailmer, particularly small ones. It also preys on other Water-type Pokémon such as Finneon, Lumineon, Lanturn, and Squirtle. In Alola, Sharpedo is used as Ride Pokémon called Sharpedo Jet, the natives use Sharpedo to move faster in the water and destroy rocks in the water.
Prior to Generation V, Sharpedo and its pre-evolved form, Carvanha, were the only known Pokémon that could have Rough Skin as an Ability.
Forms
Sharpedo can Mega Evolve into Mega Sharpedo.
As Mega Sharpedo the fangs in its mouth have transformed, and the horns that have sprouted from its nose are fangs that are retractable and can be regrown countless times. The yellow patterns on its body are old resurfaced scars that were carved in battle, causing it sharp pain and suffering. With explosive propulsion, it can exceed 125 mph in an instant. Its combat instincts were increased due to Mega Evolution. Mega Sharpedo's sharp spikes can cause deep wounds to its opponents after charging at them.
Evolution
Sharpedo evolves from Carvanha.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
Game data
NPC appearances
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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Generation III
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Hoenn #098
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Kanto #—
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Ruby
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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.
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Sapphire
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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.
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Emerald
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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.
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FireRed
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The ruffian of the seas, it has fangs that crunch through iron. It swims by jetting water from its rear.
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LeafGreen
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Generation IV
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Sinnoh #—
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Johto #—
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Diamond
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Its fangs rip through sheet iron. It swims at 75 mph and is known as "The Bully of the Sea."
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Pearl
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Platinum
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HeartGold
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It can swim at speeds of 75 mph by jetting seawater through its body. It is the bandit of the sea.
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SoulSilver
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Generation V
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Unova #—
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Black
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Its fangs rip through sheet iron. It swims at 75 mph and is known as "The Bully of the Sea."
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White
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Black 2
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Its fangs rip through sheet iron. It swims at 75 mph and is known as "The Bully of the Sea."
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White 2
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Generation VI
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Kalos Central #056
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Hoenn #103
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X
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Its fangs rip through sheet iron. It swims at 75 mph and is known as "The Bully of the Sea."
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It can swim at speeds of 75 mph by jetting seawater through its body. It is the bandit of the sea.
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Omega Ruby
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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.
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Alpha Sapphire
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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.
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Generation VII
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Alola S M : #265
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Alola US UM : #346
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Kanto #—
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!.
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Sun
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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.
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Moon
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It has a sad history. In the past, its dorsal fin was a treasured foodstuff, so this Pokémon became a victim of overfishing.
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Ultra Sun
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People believe that carrying one of its discarded fangs will prevent mishaps at sea, so the fangs are made into accessories.
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Ultra Moon
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It drinks in seawater and jets it from its rear to propel itself. It's very sensitive to the scent of blood.
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Mega Sharpedo
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Sun
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The spines sprouting from its head are transformed fangs. If they're injured or broken off, the spines will regenerate countless times.
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Moon
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As a consequence of Mega Evolution, its combative instincts exploded. The yellow marks it bears are scars from a long history of battles.
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Ultra Sun
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The yellow patterns it bears are old scars. The energy from Mega Evolution runs through them, causing it sharp pain and suffering.
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Ultra Moon
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The moment it charges into its opponent, sharp spikes pop out of Sharpedo's head, leaving its opponent with deep wounds.
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Generation VIII
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Galar Isle of Armor #112
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Sinnoh #—
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Hisui #—
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Legends: Arceus.
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Sword
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As soon as it catches the scent of its prey, Sharpedo will jet seawater from its backside, hurtling toward the target to attack at 75 mph.
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Shield
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This Pokémon is known as the Bully of the Sea. Any ship entering the waters Sharpedo calls home will be attacked—no exceptions.
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Brilliant Diamond
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Its fangs rip through sheet iron. It swims at 75 mph and is known as the Bully of the Sea.
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Shining Pearl
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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Generation III
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Ruby
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Sapphire
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Routes 103, 118, 122, 124, 125, 126, 127, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, and 134, Mossdeep City, Pacifidlog Town (Super Rod)
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Emerald
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Routes 103, 118, 122, 124, 125, 126, 127, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, and 134, Mossdeep City, Pacifidlog Town (Super Rod)
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FireRed
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LeafGreen
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Colosseum
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XD
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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In events
Held items
Stats
Base stats
Sharpedo
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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70
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130 - 177
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250 - 344
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120
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112 - 189
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220 - 372
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40
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40 - 101
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76 - 196
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95
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90 - 161
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175 - 317
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40
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40 - 101
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76 - 196
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95
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90 - 161
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175 - 317
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Total: 460
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Mega Sharpedo
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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70
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130 - 177
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250 - 344
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140
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130 - 211
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256 - 416
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70
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67 - 134
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130 - 262
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110
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103 - 178
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202 - 350
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65
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63 - 128
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121 - 251
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105
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99 - 172
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193 - 339
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Total: 560
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
Sharpedo is available in Sword and Shield Version 1.2.0+ and Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Sharpedo
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Sharpedo
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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SwSh
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Sharpedo
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Sharpedo
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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BDSP
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Sharpedo
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Sharpedo
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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SwSh
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Sharpedo in Generation VIII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Sharpedo in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Sharpedo
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Sharpedo
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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BDSP
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Sharpedo in Generation VIII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Sharpedo in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Sharpedo
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Sharpedo
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Sharpedo
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Sharpedo
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Sharpedo
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Sharpedo
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations
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By transfer from another generation
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- Transferred Pokémon only retain these moves in Pokémon Sword and Shield
- A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Sharpedo
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Sharpedo
- × indicates a move that cannot be used in Sword and Shield
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations
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Side game data
Sharpedo
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Pokémon Ranger
Group:
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Poké Assist:
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Field move:
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None
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Loops: 11
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Min. exp.: N/A
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Max. exp.: N/A
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Browser entry R-118
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Sharpedo swims with only its dorsal fin showing. It charges when it spots prey.
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 1.5 seconds
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Base HP: 53
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Base Attack: 78
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Base Defense: 45
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Base Speed: 60
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New Pokémon Snap
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Photodex entry #098
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Sharpedo is known as the Bully of the Sea. It’ll challenge anyone and anything to a swimming race. It definitely swims fast, but it can’t maintain that speed for long.
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Mega Sharpedo
Form data
Mega Evolution
Evolution data
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation IX.
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In animation
Main series
Major appearances
In Sharpedo Attack!, multiple Sharpedo attacked Ash and his friends, plus Mr. Briney, while they were at an uncharted, crescent-shaped island. They eventually gained the pod's trust when Brock healed their leader's injury, which had been inflicted when it came across Team Rocket.
In PK13, multiple Sharpedo were attacking Pikachu and the others across the deserted island, where an Aggron tied up an Azumarill.
In Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! (Part 1), J's henchmen used four Sharpedo to attack Ash and his friends, along with Kellyn.
In Going for the Gold!, multiple Sharpedo were accidentally attracted by Clemont's invention, which was meant to lure in a golden Magikarp.
In Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel, a Sharpedo that can Mega Evolve was under the control of Levi and Cherie's Mega Wave. Sharpedo was used to battled Ash's Pikachu, Greninja, Talonflame, Hawlucha, and Noivern. It was later freed from their control when Alva's Mega Wave Crystal was destroyed, and it escaped.
In Looking Out for Number Two!, Goh caught a Sharpedo after it accidentally bumped into one of his Poké Balls while chasing after a Seadra.
In Transform! Hero of the Seas, Palafin, Ludlow was revealed to own a Sharpedo, which he uses while in his "Mighty G" alter ego.
Minor appearances
Two Sharpedo appeared in a fantasy in Johto Photo Finish, during Harrison's explanation of the Hoenn region.
Sharpedo made its physical debut in Hoenn Alone!, where multiple Sharpedo were swimming in the ocean.
A Sharpedo appeared in Destiny Deoxys.
A Sharpedo appeared in Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea.
A Sharpedo was a thief in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness.
In Staging a Heroes' Welcome!, a Coordinator's Sharpedo competed in the Performance Stage of the Wallace Cup.
In One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!, Dawn used a Sharpedo provided by the Pokémon Summer Academy for the second leg of the Pokémon Triathlon.
In A Rivalry to Gible On!, a Sharpedo scared off Team Rocket.
A Sharpedo appeared in the opening sequence of Zoroark: Master of Illusions.
Three Sharpedo appeared in Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!.
Multiple Sharpedo appeared in Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction.
A Sharpedo that can Mega Evolve into Mega Sharpedo appeared in the ending segment of Mega Evolution Special II.
A Sharpedo appeared in The Guardian's Challenge!.
In Alola to New Adventure!, a Poké Ride Sharpedo gave Ash and Pikachu a ride.
In Yo, Ho, Ho! Go, Popplio!, a Sharpedo bit onto the tail of a Slowpoke that was fishing.
A Sharpedo appeared in Racing to a Big Event!.
Multiple Sharpedo appeared in The Island Whisperer!.
In Dewpider Ascending!, a Sharpedo chased a wild Dewpider.
In Securing the Future!, two Sharpedo joined the rest of Alola in showering Necrozma with light so it could return to its normal form.
A Sharpedo appeared in Pikachu's Exciting Adventure!.
Pokédex entries
Episode
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Entry
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AG019
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Sharpedo
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Ash's Pokédex
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Sharpedo, the Brutal Pokémon. Sharpedo can shoot out a jet of water, allowing it to swim at 80 miles per hour. Due to their sharp fangs, they're highly feared and known as "The Gangs of the Sea."
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Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer
Mega Sharpedo in the animated trailer
In the Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer, a Mega Sharpedo ambushed a Mega Slowbro.
In the manga
Mega Sharpedo in Pokémon Adventures
Pocket Monsters BW
A Sharpedo appeared in PMBW47.
Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl
Multiple Sharpedo appeared in PDP22, where they battled Ash, Dawn, and their Pokémon.
Pocket Monsters DP
A Sharpedo appeared in PMDP01.
Pokémon Adventures
Sharpedo is Aqua Admin Matt's main battling Pokémon in Pokémon Adventures, first appearing in Lombre Larceny. Its Rough Skin Ability wears down its opponents while it fights with Crunches.
A Sharpedo was one of the aquarium Pokémon seen in Archie's collection in Stick This in Your Craw, Crawdaunt! I.
In Blastoise Transforms, Archie is shown to have a second Sharpedo, which can Mega Evolve into Mega Sharpedo. After Archie disappeared he was taken by Amber.
A Poké Ride Sharpedo appeared in Shipwreck and "Oh, What Sharp Teeth You Have, Bruxish!", where it was used by Sun.
A Poké Ride Sharpedo appeared in Thieving and Boss Crabominable.
A Sharpedo appeared in PASS40, being one of many Pokémon to suddenly Dynamax due to the Darkest Day.
Pokémon Try Adventure
Sharpedo appeared in TA34.
Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire
A Sharpedo appeared in Steer Sharpedo To The Right Path!!.
In the TCG
- Main article: Sharpedo (TCG)
Trivia
- In Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, if a player surfs on a Sharpedo, it will have its own model, and it can surf twice as fast as other Pokémon. However, it is impossible to fish while surfing on a Sharpedo, with the game stating, "It's too risky to let go now!" An NPC on Route 124 refers to this as "speed surfing" if the player admits ignorance to their question.
- Due to the censor that prevents Pokémon with offensive nicknames from being traded on the GTS, an English-language Sharpedo could not be traded on the GTS without a nickname in Pokémon Black and White.
- Sharpedo shares its category name with Hydreigon. They are both known as the Brutal Pokémon.
- In a demo version of Ruby and Sapphire shown at Pokémon Festa 2002 in Japan, players started with a level 12 Sharpedo with no Ability. This was most likely done for the purpose of the demo only.
- Sharpedo's evolutionary line may be considered a counterpart of Camerupt's evolutionary line. Both of them are dual-type Pokémon, both lines have identical base stat totals per evolutionary stage, both of their final evolutions are used by Team Aqua Leader Archie and Team Magma Leader Maxie, respectively, and both of their final evolutions can Mega Evolve.
Origin
Sharpedo appears to be based on a shark, likely the great white shark, but without the rear half of its body. This body shape makes it similar to an ocean sunfish; both sharks and sunfish are known for their sandpaper-like skin. Sharpedo's body shape also resembles a torpedo. The star on its head may allude to sharks like starspotted smooth-hound or starry smooth-hound. Sharpedo's Pokédex entry in Pokémon Moon stating that it became a victim of overfishing due to its dorsal fin being a treasured foodstuff is likely a reference to shark finning, where wild sharks are caught and have their fins cut off, and the shark is then thrown back in the water to die; because of this practice, many species of sharks around the world are listed as threatened or endangered by the IUCN.
Mega Sharpedo seems to be based on a sawshark or sawfish. Its body shape resembles a motorboat.
Name origin
Sharpedo may be a combination of shark, sharp, and torpedo.
Samehader may be derived from 鮫肌 samehada (rough skin, literally shark skin), possibly referring to its Rough Skin Ability.
In other languages
Language
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Title
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Meaning
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Japanese
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サメハダー Samehader
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From 鮫肌 samehada
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French
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Sharpedo
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Same as English name
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Spanish
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Sharpedo
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Same as English name
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German
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Tohaido
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From Torpedo and Hai
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Italian
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Sharpedo
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Same as English name
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Korean
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샤크니아 Sharknia
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From shark and piranha
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Mandarin Chinese
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巨牙鯊 / 巨牙鲨 Jùyáshā
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From 巨 jù, 牙 yá, and 鯊 / 鲨 shā
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Cantonese Chinese
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巨牙鯊 Geuihngàhsā
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From 巨 geuih, 牙 ngàh, and 鯊 sā'
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More languages
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Hindi
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शारपीडो Sharpedo
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Transcription of English name
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Russian
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Шарпедо Sharpedo
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Transcription of English name
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Thai
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ซาเมฮาเดอร์ Samehadoe
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Transcription of Japanese name
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Related articles
External links
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