Sharpedo (Pokémon)

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Sharpedo サメハダー Samehader #319
Art by Ken Sugimori from Ruby and Sapphire
Type Water Dark Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Brutal Pokémon
Abilities Rough Skin Blue-Striped ----- Speed Boost Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 1,250,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto — Hoenn #098 Sinnoh — Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R-118 Almia R-096 Oblivia R-072
Height 5'11" Imperial 1.8 m Metric 5'11"/1.8 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 195.8 lbs. Imperial 88.8 kg Metric 195.8 lbs./88.8 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Blue	Catch rate 60 (7.8%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown 50% male, 50% female
Breeding Water 2 group 21 cycles (5355 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 2 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 175 Battle Exp.: 1751*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Sharpedo (Japanese: サメハダー Samehader) is a dual-type Water/Dark Pokémon.

It evolves from Carvanha starting at level 30.

Biology

Physiology

Sharpedo's body is torpedo-shaped, much like the head and trunk section of a real shark. It has a large mouth filled with triangular, sharp teeth. Its body is covered in tiny, sharp denticles which reduce drag when it swims as well as cause damage to foes to that attack it with physical moves. Sharpedo is mostly dark blue in color, with a white underbelly. The yellow star marking it had as a Carvanha has migrated to its snout, and another star marking is on its rear. Sharpedo has a tall dorsal fin with two notches cut into it, with a pelvic fin directly opposite it, and the two pectoral fins arranged so that they resemble the fins on the back of a torpedo. Sharpedo's eyes are a deep red color and glow in the dark. It has two gill slits situated directly behind each eye.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Sharpedo's abilities are a modified, stronger version of Carvanha's. Sharpedo can now use Poison Jab, Slash, Night Slash, and Earthquake. Sharpedo are capable of swimming at 75 miles per hour (120 kilometers per hour) in pursuit of their prey, though they are unable to swim far distances. Their jaws are powerful enough to bite through metal with ease. If a Sharpedo's tooth breaks off, a new tooth will replace it immediately.

Since Sharpedo is a fully evolved Pokémon, it can use Hyper Beam and Giga Impact.

Behavior

Sharpedo is a generally dreaded and distrusted Pokémon. Sharpedo moves through the sea by swimming at speeds of up to 75 mph by forcing water out of its rear. Despite its vigor, Sharpedo has relatively low stamina, and is unable to swim great distances. Its teeth are strong enough to bite through metal, and they grow back rapidly if they snap off. Sharpedo is driven by an unruly, caustic urge to attack and destroy anything that enters its domain. As a result of its temperament and its armament, just one Sharpedo can effectively tear apart an oil tanker.

Habitat

Sea Pokémon

Sharpedo live in the upper regions of the oceans.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

Just like Carvanha, Sharpedo are predatory Pokémon that will prey upon any creature they can sink their teeth into.

In the anime

Sharpedo in the anime

Major appearances

Sharpedo's first major appearance was in Sharpedo Attack!. A pod of Sharpedo attacked Ash and his friends, plus Mr. Briney, while they were at an uncharted, crescent-shaped island. They gained the pod's trust when Brock healed their leader's injury when it came across Team Rocket.

Minor appearances

Sharpedo debuted in Johto Photo Finish.

Several Sharpedo were swimming in the ocean in Hoenn Alone!.

A Sharpedo also appeared in Destiny Deoxys and Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea.

A Sharpedo made a brief cameo as a thief in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness.

A group of Sharpedo were used by J's henchmen to attack Ash and his friends, along with Kellyn, in Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Part One.

Dawn can be seen riding on a Sharpedo in One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!.

A Sharpedo appeared in A Rivalry to Gible On!, who scared off Team Rocket.

A Sharpedo appeared in the beginning of Zoroark: Master of Illusions.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry AG019 Sharpedo Ash's Pokédex 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.

In the manga

Sharpedo in Pokémon Adventures

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Sharpedo is Aqua Admin Matt's main battling Pokémon in Pokémon Adventures. Its Rough Skin wears down its opponents while it fights with Crunches.

A Sharpedo is seen as one of the aquarium Pokémon seen in Archie's collection.

In the TCG

Main article: Sharpedo (TCG)

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire: Hitting the ball into Sharpedo's mouth will activate Catch 'Em Mode on the Ruby Field.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation I Red {{{redbluedex}}} Blue Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II Gold {{{golddex}}} Silver {{{silverdex}}} Crystal {{{crystaldex}}} Stadium 2 Unknown
Generation III Ruby 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. Sapphire 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. Emerald 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 mph per hour. FireRed The ruffian of the seas, it has fangs that crunch through iron. It swims by jetting water from its rear. LeafGreen {{{leafgreendex}}}
Generation IV Diamond Its fangs rip through sheet iron. It swims at 75 mph and is known as "The Bully of the Sea." Pearl {{{pearldex}}} Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold It can swim at speeds of 75 mph by jetting seawater through its body. It is the bandit of the sea. SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black Its fangs rip through sheet iron. It swims at 75 mph and is known as "The Bully of the Sea." White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 Its fangs rip through sheet iron. It swims at 75 mph and is known as "The Bully of the Sea." White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade
Generation II Gold Silver None Trade Crystal None Trade
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Common Routes 103, 118, 122, 124, 125, 126, 127, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, and 134, Mossdeep City, Pacifidlog Town (Super Rod) Emerald Common Routes 103, 118, 122, 124, 125, 126, 127, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, and 134, Mossdeep City, Pacifidlog Town (Super Rod) FireRed LeafGreen None Trade Colosseum None Trade XD None Evolve Carvanha
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Rare Routes 213 and 222 (Super Rod) Platinum None Evolve Carvanha HeartGold SoulSilver None Evolve PokéWalker Carvanha Pal Park Sea Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White Rare Village Bridge (Rippling Water) Black 2 White 2 Unknown Village Bridge (Super Rod) Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire	Evolve from Carvanha
Pokémon Trozei!	Endless Level 55 Endless Level 71 Forever Level 5 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Evolve from Carvanha
Pokémon Ranger	Safra Sea
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Puel Sea Sea of Wailord
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs	Coral Sea
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Beach: Challenger's Ground (Post-ending)
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure	Beach Zone

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Diamond	Pearl	DeepSeaTooth (5%)
Platinum
Black	White	DeepSeaTooth (5%)
Black 2	White 2	DeepSeaTooth (5%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 70		130 - 177	250 - 344
Attack: 120		112 - 189	220 - 372
Defense: 40		40 - 101	76 - 196
Sp. Atk: 95		90 - 161	175 - 317
Sp. Def: 40		40 - 101	76 - 196
Speed: 95		90 - 161	175 - 317
Total: 460	Other Pokémon with this total
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.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 4/4 ★★★★	Power 4/4 ★★★★
Skill 4/4 ★★★★	Stamina 2/2 ★★
Jump 2/3 ★★☆	Total 16/17 ★★★

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost ½× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 0× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark ½× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost ½× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 0× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark ½× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost ½× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 0× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark ½× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting 2× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 1× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost ½× Steel ½× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass 2× Electric 2× Psychic 0× Ice ½× Dragon 1× Dark ½× None

Notes: If Miracle Eye is used by an opponent or this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of  Psychic-type  moves is 1×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V Other generations: III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  00Start Feint Normal Physical 03030 100100% 10 00Start Leer Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 00Start Bite Dark Physical 06060 100100% 25 00Start Rage Normal Physical 02020 100100% 20 00Start Focus Energy Normal Status 0000— ——% 30 066 Rage Normal Physical 02020 100100% 20 088 Focus Energy Normal Status 0000— ——% 30 1111 Scary Face Normal Status 0000— 100100% 10 1616 Ice Fang Ice Physical 06565 09595% 15 1818 Screech Normal Status 0000— 08585% 40 2121 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 09090% 15 2626 Assurance Dark Physical 05050 100100% 10 2828 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100100% 15 3030 Slash Normal Physical 07070 100100% 20 3434 Aqua Jet Water Physical 04040 100100% 20 4040 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100100% 20 4545 Agility Psychic Status 0000— ——% 30 5050 Skull Bash Normal Physical 100100 100100% 15 5656 Night Slash Dark Physical 07070 100100% 15

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

By TM/HM

Generation V Other generations: III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM05	Roar	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	0000—	090}}90%	10
	TM07	Hail	Ice	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM12	Taunt	Dark	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM13	Ice Beam	Ice	Special	09595	100}}100%	10
	TM14	Blizzard	Ice	Special	120120	070}}70%	5
	TM15	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150150	090}}90%	5
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM26	Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100100	100}}100%	10
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM39	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	05050	080}}80%	10
	TM41	Torment	Dark	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM46	Thief	Dark	Physical	04040	100}}100%	10
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	06060	100}}100%	15
	TM55	Scald	Water	Special	08080	100}}100%	15
	TM66	Payback	Dark	Physical	05050	100}}100%	10
	TM67	Retaliate	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	5
	TM68	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150150	090}}90%	5
	TM78	Bulldoze	Ground	Physical	06060	100}}100%	20
	TM84	Poison Jab	Poison	Physical	08080	100}}100%	20
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	0000—	090}}90%	15
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	04040	100}}100%	15
	TM95	Snarl	Dark	Special	05555	095}}95%	15
	HM03	Surf	Water	Special	09595	100}}100%	15
	HM04	Strength	Normal	Physical	08080	100}}100%	15
	HM05	Waterfall	Water	Physical	08080	100}}100%	15
	HM06	Dive	Water	Physical	08080	100}}100%	10
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

By breeding

Generation V Other generations: III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	AncientPower	Rock	Special	60	100%	5
	Brine	Water	Special	65	100%	10
	Double-Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100%	15
	Hydro Pump	Water	Special	120	80%	5
	Swift*	Normal	Special	60	—%	20
	Thrash	Normal	Physical	120	100%	10
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Sharpedo in Generation V 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

By tutoring

Generation V Other generations: III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Game				Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
B	W	B2	W2	Bounce	Flying	Physical	85	85%	5
B	W	B2	W2	Dark Pulse	Dark	Special	80	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Icy Wind	Ice	Special	55	95%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Snore	Normal	Special	40	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Spite	Ghost	Status	—	100%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Super Fang	Normal	Physical	—	90%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Uproar	Normal	Special	90	100%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Zen Headbutt	Psychic	Physical	80	90%	15
A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Sharpedo can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Sharpedo cannot be tutored the move 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 Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation V Other generations: III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Stage	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Take Down	Normal	Physical	90	85%	20
‡	Dark PulseBW	Dark	Special	80	100%	15
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

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Pinball RS    Acquisition: Evolve		Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team File:MDP RT 319.png Body size: 1 Recruit rate: Evolve Friend Area: Treasure Sea Phrases 51%-100% HP My fangs can rip apart iron! 26%-50% HP Darn... Only half my HP's left... 1%-25% HP It's hopeless. Even my prized fangs are broken... Level up My level went up! My fangs grew sharper, too! Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up My level went up! My fangs grew sharper, too!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -12% IQ group: G
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Water  Poké Assist: ( Dark ) Field move: None Loops: 11 Min. exp.: N/A Max. exp.: N/A Browser entry   Sharpedo swims with only its dorsal fin showing. It charges when it spots prey.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Water  Poké Assist: ( Water ) Field move: (Crush ×4) Browser entry   It swims around at wicked speed. It attacks by biting and ramming.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Water  ( Water ) Past ( Normal ) (Crush ×3) Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   It shoots orbs of water to attack.
Pokémon Rumble N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●●● Defense ● Speed ●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: Sharpedo helps out with Gyarados's Aqua Dash in the Beach Zone. Carvanha tend to follow him around.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}} Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}} Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}} Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}} Does not evolve. Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Unevolved Carvanha  Water  Dark

Level 30 →

First Evolution Sharpedo  Water  Dark

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II.
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Sharpedo images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• On April Fool's Day, 2002, Mizuado, a Steel/Water hammerhead shark Pokémon was "revealed", but it turned out to be a fake. This Pokémon was also sometimes called Samehadaa, which is similar to Sharpedo's Japanese name.
• Sharpedo shares the same species 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 can be seen as a parallel to Camerupt's family. Both of them are dual-type Pokémon, and both of their final evolutions are used by Team Aqua Leader Archie and Team Magma Leader Maxie, respectively.

Origin

Sharpedo is based on a shark with the body of a torpedo. It also looks like a shark that has been cut in half. Its general body shape is also similar to an Ocean Sunfish. Both fish are known for their sandpaper-like skin.

Name origin

Sharpedo is a combination of the words shark and torpedo. It may also involve sharp, referring to its fins and Rough Skin Ability.

Samehader may be a combination of 鮫 same (shark) and 肌荒れ hada-are (rough skin). It may also be a corruption of 鮫肌 samehada (rough skin), referring to its Ability.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese サメハダー Samehader From 鮫 same, 肌荒れ hada-are, and 鮫肌 samehada French Sharpedo Same as English name Spanish Sharpedo Same as English name German Tohaido From Torpedo and Hai Italian Sharpedo Same as English name Korean 샤크니아 Sharknia From the English shark and piranha Mandarin Chinese 巨牙鯊 / 巨牙鲨 Jùyáshā Literally "Giant-teethed shark" Cantonese Chinese

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