Sharpedo (Pokémon)

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
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Sharpedo Brutal Pokémon サメハダー Samehader #319 Sharpedo Mega Sharpedo Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Water Dark Unknown Unknown Mega Sharpedo Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Rough Skin Sharpedo Cacophony Mega Sharpedo Cacophony Speed Boost Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Strong Jaw Mega Sharpedo Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 60 (14.8%)
Breeding Egg Group Water 2 Hatch time 20 cycles
Height 5'11" 1.8 m Sharpedo 8'02" 2.5 m Mega Sharpedo 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 195.8 lbs. 88.8 kg Sharpedo 287.3 lbs. 130.3 kg Mega Sharpedo 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone Sharpedonite‎ [[|]]
Base experience yield 175 Gen. III-IV Unknown IV 161 V+	Leveling rate Slow
EV yield Total: 2 Sharpedo 0 HP 2 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed Mega Sharpedo 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint Mega Sharpedo
Pokédex color   Blue	Base friendship 35
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 introduced in Generation III.

It evolves from Carvanha starting at level 30. It 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 marking on its snout, and another star marking 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.

As Mega Sharpedo, the fangs in its mouth have transformed, and the horns that have sprouted from its nose are fangs that 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.

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 as Bully of the Sea, or Gangs of the Sea as a group, due to its sharp teeth. 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. 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.

In the anime

In the main series

Sharpedo in the anime

Major appearances

Multiple Sharpedo appeared in Sharpedo Attack!. They 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, which had been inflicted when it came across Team Rocket.

Multiple Sharpedo appeared in PK13, where they were attacking Pikachu and the others to across the deserted island, where an Aggron tied up an Azumarill.

Four Sharpedo appeared in Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! (Part 1), under the ownership of J's henchmen. They were used to attack Ash and his friends, along with Kellyn.

Multiple Sharpedo appeared in Going for the Gold!, where they were accidentally attracted by Clemont's invention, which was meant to lure in a golden Magikarp.

A Sharpedo that can Mega Evolve appeared in Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel, under the control of Levi and Cherie's Mega Wave. Sharpedo was used to battled against 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.

A Poké Ride Sharpedo appeared in Alola to New Adventure!, where it gave Ash and Pikachu a ride.

Minor appearances

Two Sharpedo debuted in Johto Photo Finish, during Harrison's explanation of the Hoenn region.

Multiple Sharpedo made a cameo appearance in Hoenn Alone!, where they were seen swimming in the ocean.

A Sharpedo appeared in Destiny Deoxys.

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

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

A Coordinator's Sharpedo appeared in Staging a Heroes' Welcome!, where it was seen participating in the Performance Stage of the Wallace Cup.

A Sharpedo appeared in One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!, under the ownership of the Pokémon Summer Academy. Dawn used it for the second leg of the Pokémon Triathlon.

A Sharpedo appeared in A Rivalry to Gible On!, where it 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!.

A Sharpedo appeared in Yo, Ho, Ho! Go, Popplio!, where it 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!.

A Sharpedo appeared in Dewpider Ascending!, where it was chasing a wild Dewpider.

Two Sharpedo appeared in Securing the Future!, where they 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 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 Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer

Mega Sharpedo in the animated trailer

A Mega Sharpedo made a cameo appearance in the Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer, where it was seen ambushing a Mega Slowbro.

In the manga

Sharpedo in Pokémon Adventures

Mega Sharpedo in Pokémon Adventures

In the Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl manga

Multiple Sharpedo appeared in PDP22, where they battled Ash, Dawn, and their Pokémon.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

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 Omega Alpha Adventure 11, 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 PASM21.

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga

A Sharpedo appeared in Steer Sharpedo To The Right Path!!.

A Sharpedo appeared in PMDP01.

A Sharpedo appeared in PMBW47.

In the Pokémon Try Adventure manga

Sharpedo appeared in TA34.

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

Sharpedo

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Hoenn #098 Kanto #— 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
Generation IV Sinnoh #— Johto #— Diamond Its fangs rip through sheet iron. It swims at 75 mph and is known as "The Bully of the Sea." Pearl Platinum HeartGold It can swim at speeds of 75 mph by jetting seawater through its body. It is the bandit of the sea. SoulSilver
Generation V Unova #— Black Its fangs rip through sheet iron. It swims at 75 mph and is known as "The Bully of the Sea." White Black 2 Its fangs rip through sheet iron. It swims at 75 mph and is known as "The Bully of the Sea." White 2
Generation VI Kalos Central #056 Hoenn #103 X Its fangs rip through sheet iron. It swims at 75 mph and is known as "The Bully of the Sea." Y It can swim at speeds of 75 mph by jetting seawater through its body. It is the bandit of the sea. Omega 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. Alpha 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.
Generation VII Alola SM: #265 Alola USUM: #346 Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!‎. Sun 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. Moon It has a sad history. In the past, its dorsal fin was a treasured foodstuff, so this Pokémon became a victim of overfishing. Ultra Sun People believe that carrying one of its discarded fangs will prevent mishaps at sea, so the fangs are made into accessories. Ultra Moon It drinks in seawater and jets it from its rear to propel itself. It's very sensitive to the scent of blood.
Generation VIII This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VIII.

Mega Sharpedo

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VI.
Generation VI Kalos Central #056 Hoenn #103 This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VI.
Generation VII Alola SM: #265 Alola USUM: #346 Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!‎. Sun The spines sprouting from its head are transformed fangs. If they're injured or broken off, the spines will regenerate countless times. Moon As a consequence of Mega Evolution, its combative instincts exploded. The yellow marks it bears are scars from a long history of battles. Ultra Sun The yellow patterns it bears are old scars. The energy from Mega Evolution runs through them, causing it sharp pain and suffering. Ultra Moon The moment it charges into its opponent, sharp spikes pop out of Sharpedo's head, leaving its opponent with deep wounds.
Generation VIII This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VIII.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Routes 103, 118, 122, 124, 125, 126, 127, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, and 134, Mossdeep City, Pacifidlog Town (Super Rod) Emerald Routes 103, 118, 122, 124, 125, 126, 127, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, and 134, Mossdeep City, Pacifidlog Town (Super Rod) FireRed LeafGreen Trade Colosseum Trade XD Evolve Carvanha
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Routes 213 and 222 (Super Rod) Platinum Evolve Carvanha HeartGold SoulSilver Evolve Pokéwalker Carvanha Pal Park Sea
Generation V Black White Village Bridge (Fishing in rippling water) Black 2 White 2 Village Bridge (Fishing in rippling water)
Generation VI X Y Route 22 (Super Rod) Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Routes 118 and 119 (Super Rod) Received from a Team Aqua Grunt at the Battle Resort
Generation VII Sun Moon Poni Breaker Coast Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Poni Breaker Coast (SOS Battle) Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Unobtainable
Generation VIII Sword Shield Unobtainable

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Pinball: R&S Evolve Carvanha Trozei! Endless Level 55, Endless Level 71, Forever Level 5, Mr. Who's Den MD Red MD Blue Evolve Carvanha Ranger Safra Sea
Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Miracle Sea (B1F-B18F, Deep Miracle Sea B1F-B4F) MD Sky Miracle Sea (B1F-B18F, Deep Miracle Sea B1F-B4F) Ranger: SoA Puel Sea, Sea of Wailord PokéPark Wii Beach Zone Ranger: GS Coral Sea
Generation V Rumble Blast Beach: Challenger's Ground (post-ending) Rumble U Secret Warehouse: The Enemies Within, Challenge Battle: Open Entry Battle Royale
Generation VI Battle Trozei Island of Haste: Stage 6 Shuffle Prasino Woods: Stage 598 Event: Pokémon Safari (First release) Rumble World Sapphire Sea: Sea of Origin (All Areas, Entrance Boss) Picross Area 10: Stage 04

In events

Games	Event	Region	Location	Level	Distribution period
ORAS	2015 World Championships Sharpedo	All	United States	50	August 21 to 23, 2015
ORAS	Pokémon Center Occupation Plan Archie's Sharpedo	All	Japan	43	October 1 to November 11, 2016

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Diamond	Pearl	DeepSeaTooth (5%)
Platinum
Black	White	DeepSeaTooth (5%)
Black 2	White 2	DeepSeaTooth (5%)
X	Y	Deep Sea Tooth (5%)
Omega Ruby	Alpha Sapphire	Deep Sea Tooth (5%)
Sun	Moon	Deep Sea Tooth (5%)
Ultra Sun	Ultra Moon	Deep Sea Tooth (5%)
Events*		Sharpedonite (100%)

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.

Mega Sharpedo

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 70		130 - 177	250 - 344
Attack: 140		130 - 211	256 - 416
Defense: 70		67 - 134	130 - 262
Sp. Atk: 110		103 - 178	202 - 350
Sp. Def: 65		63 - 128	121 - 251
Speed: 105		99 - 172	193 - 339
Total: 560	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 IX, 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× Fairy 2× 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× Fairy 2× 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× Fairy 2× 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× Fairy 2× 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 VII Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Slash Normal Physical 07070 100100% 20 011 Night Slash Dark Physical 07070 100100% 15 011 Feint Normal Physical 03030 100100% 10 011 Leer Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 011 Bite Dark Physical 06060 100100% 25 011 Rage Normal Physical 02020 100100% 20 011 Focus Energy Normal Status 0000— ——% 30 Evo.Evo. Slash Normal Physical 07070 100100% 20 044 Rage Normal Physical 02020 100100% 20 088 Focus Energy Normal Status 0000— ——% 30 1111 Aqua Jet Water Physical 04040 100100% 20 1515 Assurance Dark Physical 06060 100100% 10 1818 Screech Normal Status 0000— 08585% 40 2222 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 08585% 15 2525 Ice Fang Ice Physical 06565 09595% 15 2929 Scary Face Normal Status 0000— 100100% 10 3434 Poison Fang Poison Physical 05050 100100% 15 4040 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100100% 15 4545 Agility Psychic Status 0000— ——% 30 5151 Skull Bash Normal Physical 130130 100100% 10 5656 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100100% 20 6262 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 VII Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM05 TM05 Roar Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20 TM06 TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000— 090}}90% 10 TM07 TM07 Hail Ice Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM10 TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM12 TM12 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM13 TM13 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM14 TM14 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5 TM15 TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM17 TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM18 TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— —}}—% 5 TM21 TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM26 TM26 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10 TM27 TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM32 TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 15 TM39 TM39 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15 TM41 TM41 Torment Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM42 TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM44 TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM45 TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM46 TM46 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM48 TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15 TM55 TM55 Scald Water Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TM66 TM66 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100}}100% 10 TM68 TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM78 TM78 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TM84 TM84 Poison Jab Poison Physical 08080 100}}100% 20 TM87 TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM88 TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM90 TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 10 TM94 TM94 Surf Water Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM95 TM95 Snarl Dark Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM97 TM97 Dark Pulse Dark Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TM98 TM98 Waterfall Water Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 XTM100 TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000— —}}—% 20

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

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Ancient Power Rock Special 60 100% 5 Brine Water Special 65 100% 10 Destiny Bond Ghost Status — —% 5 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120 100% 15 Hydro Pump Water Special 110 80% 5 Psychic Fangs Psychic Physical 85 100% 10 Swift* Normal Special 60 —% 20 Thrash Normal Physical 120 100% 10

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Sharpedo in Generation VII 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 VII Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  S M US UM Bounce Flying Physical 85 85% 5 S M US UM Icy Wind Ice Special 55 95% 15 S M US UM Liquidation Water Physical 85 100% 10 S M US UM Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15 S M US UM Spite Ghost Status — 100% 10 S M US UM Super Fang Normal Physical — 90% 10 S M US UM Uproar Normal Special 90 100% 10 S M US UM Water Pulse Water Special 60 100% 20 S M US UM Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 80 90% 15

A black or white 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 VII Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX

Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Take Down Normal Physical 90 85% 20

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 RS Acquisition: Evolve			Pokémon Trozei! Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team 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!
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 R-118 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 R-096 It swims around at wicked speed. It attacks by biting and ramming.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Water Poké Assist: (present) Water Field move: (present) (Crush ×3) Not available in the past. Browser entry R-072 It shoots orbs of water to attack.
Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●●● 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.
Pokémon Battle Trozei Dark Attack Power: ★★★★★
Pokémon Shuffle Dark Attack Power: 60 - 120 10 #228 Eject Removes one non-Support Pokémon icon without fail. Swappable Skill(s): Mega Boost Mega Effects 13 Adds one more Mega Sharpedo above the match.
Pokémon GO Base HP: 140 Base Attack: 243 Base Defense: 83 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 3 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Bite, Waterfall Charged Attacks: Hydro Pump, Crunch, Poison Fang

Evolution

Unevolved Carvanha  Water  Dark

Level 30 →

First Evolution Sharpedo  Water  Dark

Forms

Mega Evolution

Default Sharpedo Sharpedo  Water  Dark

Sharpedonite ↔

Held Sharpedonite Mega Sharpedo Sharpedo  Water  Dark

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back

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

Trivia

• In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, if a player surfs on a Sharpedo, it will have its own model, and it can surf significantly faster than other Pokémon. However, it is impossible to fish while surfing on a Sharpedo, 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 cannot 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.
• Sharpedo's Pokédex entry for Moon states "It has a sad history. In the past, its dorsal fin was a treasured foodstuff, so this Pokémon became a victim of overfishing." This is likely a reference to shark finning in the real world, where wild sharks are caught, have their fins cut off, and the still alive shark is thrown back in the water to die. Because of the practice, many species of sharks around the world are listed as threatened or endangered by the IUCN.
• Sharpedo and Carvanha are the only Dark-type Pokémon to have a piscine body.

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. Mega Sharpedo seems to also be based on a sawshark or sawfish.

Name origin

Sharpedo is a combination of 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

More languages Hindi शार्पेडो Sharpedo Transcription of English name Russian Шарпедо Sharpedo Transcription of English name

Related articles

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