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Sharpedo

Brutal Pokémon

Sharpedo official artwork
Official art

Sharpedo is a Water/Dark-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Fighting, Bug, Grass, Electric and Fairy, with a base stat total of 460. In Pokémon Champions it’s #187 on the Doubles ladder and #128 in Singles, as of Oct 28, 2026.

Height
1.8 m 5′11″
Weight
88.8 kg 195.8 lbs
Base stat total
460 Higher than 52% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen III Ruby & Sapphire
Champions#187 Doubles Down 9 places this week · #128 Singles Same place as a week agoUsual set Sharpedonite · Adamant · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32Full set →
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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Base stats

HP70145–177250–344
Atk120126–189220–372
Def4054–10176–196
SpA95103–161175–317
SpD4054–10176–196
Spe95103–161175–317
Total460Higher than 52% of Pokémon
HP70Atk120Def40Spe95SpD40SpA95

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Atk.

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Type matchups

WaterDarkshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

2×
Bug (because of Dark)Electric (because of Water)Fairy (because of Dark)Fighting (because of Dark)Grass (because of Water)

Resists

½×
Dark (because of Dark)Fire (because of Water)Ghost (because of Dark)Ice (because of Water)Steel (because of Water)Water (because of Water)

Immune to

0×
Psychic (because of Dark)
Takes normal damage from 6 types
NormalFlyingPoisonGroundRockDragon

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 95); Choice Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+161Max147No SP115Min103Scarf (Choice Scarf)241Tailwind322

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

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Sharpedo against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
SpeedPokémon
203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161Sharpedo · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
147Sharpedo · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
115Sharpedo · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown 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.

Abilities

Competitive

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#187 of 262 used

▼ 9 places since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Sharpedonite (59.7%) · (97.8%) · Adamant (67.0%) · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32 (44.3%)

MovesProtectCrunchLiquidationPsychic Fangs

Singles

#128 of 262 used

Same as Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Sharpedonite (44.8%) · (98.0%) · Adamant (50.5%) · HP 2 / Atk 32 / Spe 32 (55.1%)

MovesProtectDestiny BondCrunchIce Fang

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

Usage over time

Values
Sharpedo, Champions VGC on Showdown, Showdown: top players (1760 weighting)
MonthRegulationBattlesShare of teams
Apr 2026Reg M-A3,122,222<0.1%
May 2026Reg M-A3,355,6190.1%
Jun 2026Reg M-B1,163,315<0.1%
Jul 2026Reg M-B1,764,686<0.1%
Aug 2026Reg M-B1,269,250<0.1%
Sep 2026Reg M-C1,631,943<0.1%

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

0.1% of teams · rank #188 · Reg M-C · Singles · about 1 teams with it · 69,462 battles · Sep 2026Thin data: about 1 team behind these numbers.Few players at this level: 625–764 teams’ worth of games in this format.

Most common build

Stat Alignment
Modest
Stat Points
2 HP / 32 SpA / 32 Spe
  1. Dark Pulse, Special, power 80, accuracy 100%
  2. Hydro Pump, Special, power 110, accuracy 80%
  3. Protect, Status
  4. Destiny Bond, Status

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

Usage by Showdown level

  • Showdown: all games0.4%
  • Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)0.5%
  • Showdown: competitive (1630 weighting)0.2%
  • Showdown: top players (1760 weighting) thin0.1%

Stat Points

  • 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%

These 4 cover 99.9% of its sets.

Most common partners

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
National DexRU

Evolution

Moves

Level up 16

EvoSlashHigh critical hit ratio.NormalPhysical70100%20
1Aqua JetUsually goes first.WaterPhysical40100%20
1Focus EnergyRaises the user's critical hit ratio by 2.NormalStatus——30
1LeerLowers the foe(s) Defense by 1.NormalStatus—100%30
1Night SlashHigh critical hit ratio.DarkPhysical70100%15
1Poison Fang50% chance to badly poison the target.PoisonPhysical50100%15
1SlashHigh critical hit ratio.NormalPhysical70100%20
12Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10
16Bite30% chance to make the target flinch.DarkPhysical60100%25
20Ice Fang10% chance to freeze. 10% chance to flinch.IcePhysical6595%15
24ScreechLowers the target's Defense by 2.NormalStatus—85%40
28SwaggerRaises the target's Attack by 2 and confuses it.NormalStatus—85%15
34Crunch20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.DarkPhysical80100%15
40AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.PsychicStatus——30
46Liquidation20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.WaterPhysical85100%10
52Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhysical9085%20

TM / HM / TR 34

TM49Scald30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target.WaterSpecial80100%15
TM78Snarl100% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Atk by 1.DarkSpecial5595%15
TM83Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.GroundPhysical60100%20
HM03SurfHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dive.WaterSpecial90100%15
HM04StrengthNo additional effect.NormalPhysical80100%15
HM06Rock Smash50% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.FightingPhysical40100%15
HM07Waterfall20% chance to make the target flinch.WaterPhysical80100%15
TMRoarForces the target to switch to a random ally.NormalStatus——20
TMIce Beam10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpecial90100%10
TMBlizzard10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in Snow.IceSpecial11070%5
TMHyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpecial15090%5
TMEarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.GroundPhysical100100%10
TMDouble TeamRaises the user's evasiveness by 1.NormalStatus——15
TMRestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TMSubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TMThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.DarkPhysical60100%25
TMProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TMEndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TMSwaggerRaises the target's Attack by 2 and confuses it.NormalStatus—85%15
TMAttractA target of the opposite gender gets infatuated.NormalStatus—100%15
TMSleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TMRain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5
TMHailFor 5 turns, hail crashes down.IceStatus——10
TMTormentTarget can't select the same move twice in a row.DarkStatus—100%15
TMFacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhysical70100%20
TMTauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.DarkStatus—100%20
TMRock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.RockPhysical6095%15
TMWater Pulse20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpecial60100%20
TMBrinePower doubles if the target's HP is 50% or less.WaterSpecial65100%10
TMPaybackPower doubles if the user moves after the target.DarkPhysical50100%10
TMPoison Jab30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhysical80100%20
TMDark Pulse20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpecial80100%15
TMGiga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhysical15090%5
TMAvalanchePower doubles if user is damaged by the target.IcePhysical60100%10

Biology

It can swallow water and shoot it from its rear to shoot itself up to 75 miles per hour (121 km/h), though only for short distances. It is sensitive to the smell of blood. It can tear an oil tanker apart with its fangs.

If broken, its fangs grow back instantly. Its dorsal fin is considered a delicacy, so it was a victim of overfishing.

Design & origin

Sharpedo is based on sharks.

Forms

Mega Sharpedo

WaterDarkStrong Jaw
BST 560

HoldsSharpedonite

Mega Sharpedo's body is much larger and is coated in scars. It has rows of teeth jutting out of its snout, resembling a saw shark.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation III Pokémon, List of generation VI Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

Category
Brutal Pokémon
Debut
Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire
Color
Blue
Shape
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

English
Sharpedo
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

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII

Gen VI · Gen V

Generation IV

Generation III

Training

Catch rate
60 ≈7.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP

Breeding

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

Where to find

Evolves from Carvanha: Level 30.

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

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.