Bisharp (Pokémon)

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Bisharp Sword Blade Pokémon キリキザン Kirikizan #625 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Dark Steel Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Defiant or Inner Focus Cacophony Cacophony Pressure Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 50% male, 50% female	Catch rate 45 (11.9%)
Breeding Egg Group Human-Like Hatch time 20 cycles
Height 5'03" 1.6 m Bisharp 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 154.3 lbs. 70.0 kg Bisharp 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield Unknown Gen. IV Unknown IV 172	Leveling rate Medium Fast
EV yield Total: 2 Bisharp 0 HP 2 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 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   Red	Base friendship 35
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Bisharp (Japanese: キリキザン Kirikizan) is a dual-type Dark/Steel Pokémon introduced in Generation V.

It evolves from Pawniard starting at level 52 and evolves into Kingambit upon leveling up after defeating three Bisharp that lead a pack of Pawniard.

Biology

Bisharp is a bipedal, humanoid Pokémon. It has a round, red and black head, similar to a war helmet, topped with a golden, double-headed axe blade with white edges. Its face is primarily yellow with a black outline. The helmet shrouds most of its yellow-and-black face, although its triangular eyes are visible. Resembling shoulder pads, Bisharp's red shoulders project slightly over its arms and have a thin yellow line where they meet its black torso. It has white, metallic hands that resemble gloves, with retractable, blades attached. Encircling its torso are two blades, which create the impression of a ribcage. Its thighs are red and become progressively thinner as they connect to the knee. Both of its feet are metallic and split down the middle, resembling cloven hooves. These hooves are also similar to steel war boots or possibly leggings.

In the wild, Bisharp rules over a pack of Pawniard, and fights other Bisharp to become the alpha of the pack. The loser of these fights is cast out. It is notably pitiless, having no expression when finishing off prey. When hunting, the Pawniard allow the leader Bisharp to perform the finishing blow. Once a Bisharp's head blade is chipped or damaged, it retires from its position as boss. Bisharp keeps a close eye on members of its pack to ensure none of the Pawniard think about betraying it. It is said that only the most outstanding members of the Bisharp tribes evolve into Kingambit. It has violent conflicts with Fraxure over the locations of sharpening stones.

In the anime

Main series

Bisharp in the anime

Major appearances

Bisharp debuted in Search for the Clubultimate! and A Clubsplosion of Excitement!, under the ownership of Georgia, having evolved from Pawniard sometime prior. Georgia used Bisharp against Gail's Druddigon and won before losing to Bianca and her Emboar.

In Team Eevee and the Pokémon Rescue Squad!, Davy used a Bisharp to break ice that was blocking a door.

A Bisharp debuted in From A to Z!, under the ownership of Bryony. It reappeared in Meeting at Terminus Cave!. In both episodes, it was used during Bryony's attempts to capture Squishy, only to be defeated.

In The Legend of the Ninja Hero! and A Festival of Decisions!, Heidayu used a Bisharp to battle Ash's Pikachu and Frogadier, and Sanpei's Greninja during the villagers' rescue operation. It was only defeated when Frogadier evolved. Another Bisharp appeared in the latter episode, under the ownership of the ninja army. It participated in the attack on Ninja Village.

In Finals Not for the Faint-Hearted!, Alain used a Bisharp during the final round of the Lumiose Conference against Ash. It was able to defeat Hawlucha and Goodra before losing to Greninja.

Minor appearances

In Ash and N: A Clash of Ideals!, a Team Plasma Grunt used a Bisharp during Team Plasma's assault on the White Ruins.

In Legend? Go! Friends? Go!, a Trainer's Bisharp participated in a Raid Battle against a Lugia.

In Crowning the Chow Crusher!, a Trainer's Bisharp competed in the Pokémon Grand Eating Contest.

Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer

Bisharp in the animated trailer

In the Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated Trailer, the Shadow Triad's Bisharp used Protect to defend the Shadow Triad from an Aura Sphere fired by Nate's Lucario. It then escaped with its Trainers.

Pokémon Generations

Bisharp in Pokémon Generations

A soldier's Bisharp appeared in The Redemption, during a fantasy of a story from the past. It was one of the many Pokémon fighting in the great war of Kalos 3,000 years previously.

In the manga

Bisharp in Pokémon Adventures

Be the Best! Pokémon B+W

Cheren was seen with a Bisharp in The Birth of the Best Pokémon Trainer!.

Pocket Monsters BW: The Heroes of Fire and Thunder

A Bisharp appeared in A Very Important Thing, under the ownership of the older of two brothers.

Pokémon Adventures

Grimsley has a Bisharp that first appeared with him on Route 4 in Sandstorm, where it helped him play card flip with the workers there.

Bryony has a Bisharp that first appeared in PS578.

Pokémon Journeys: The Series

A Trainer's Bisharp appeared in Legend? Check! Friends? Check!.

Pokémon RéBURST

Fraud, the leader of Great Gavel, has a Bisharp that he can use as his Burst form.

In the TCG

Main article: Bisharp (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Unova BW: #131 Unova B2W2: #224 Black It leads a group of Pawniard. It battles to become the boss, but will be driven from the group if it loses. White Bisharp pursues prey in the company of a large group of Pawniard. Then Bisharp finishes off the prey. Black 2 This pitiless Pokémon commands a group of Pawniard to hound prey into immobility. It then moves in to finish the prey off. White 2
Generation VI Kalos Mountain #049 Hoenn #— X This pitiless Pokémon commands a group of Pawniard to hound prey into immobility. It then moves in to finish the prey off. Y Bisharp pursues prey in the company of a large group of Pawniard. Then Bisharp finishes off the prey. Omega Ruby This pitiless Pokémon commands a group of Pawniard to hound prey into immobility. It then moves in to finish the prey off. Alpha Sapphire Bisharp pursues prey in the company of a large group of Pawniard. Then Bisharp finishes off the prey.
Generation VII Alola USUM: #338 Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sun, Moon, Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!‎. Ultra Sun No matter how strong the Bisharp, it's said that if the blade on its head is chipped, it will retire from its position as the boss. Ultra Moon It leads a group of Pawniard. Bisharp doesn't even change its expression when it deals the finishing blow to an opponent.
Generation VIII Galar #247 Galar Isle of Armor #030 Sinnoh #— Hisui #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, and Legends: Arceus. Sword It's accompanied by a large retinue of Pawniard. Bisharp keeps a keen eye on its minions, ensuring none of them even think of double-crossing it. Shield Violent conflicts erupt between Bisharp and Fraxure over places where sharpening stones can be found.
Generation IX Paldea #368 Scarlet This Pokémon commands a group of several Pawniard. Groups that are defeated in territorial disputes are absorbed by the winning side. Violet Bisharp mercilessly cuts its opponents to pieces with the sharp blades covering its body. It will do anything to win.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Black White Route 11 (dark grass) Black 2 White 2 Evolve Pawniard
Generation VI X Y Trade Jigglypuff in Snowbelle City Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Trade
Generation VII Sun Moon Trade Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Route 17 Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Unobtainable
Generation VIII Sword Shield Lake of Outrage Giant's Seat, Motostoke Riverbank (Wanderer) West Lake Axewell, Giant's Seat, Stony Wilderness, Giant's Mirror, Dusty Bowl, Hammerlocke Hills (Max Raid Battle) Expansion Pass Challenge Road, Training Lowlands (Wanderer) Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure) Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Unobtainable Legends: Arceus Unobtainable

In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Rumble Blast Factory: World Axle - B2F PokéPark 2 Arbor Area Conquest Evolve Pawniard MD GTI Glacier Palace - Great Spire (1F-5F), Rusty Mountain (Gilded Hall), Jaws of the Abyss (Uncharted Road, Gilded Hall), Smoking Mountain (Uncharted Road, Gilded Hall), Poké Forest (6F-10F) Rumble U Toy Collection: A Very Chaotic Battle!
Generation VI Battle Trozei Pitch-Black Cavern: Stage 4 Shuffle Expert Stage: Stage EX28 Rumble World Black Realm: Grim Rendezvous (Canter Boss, Back), Dark Land: Chilling Graveyard (Special)
Generation VII Rumble Rush Dragonite Sea, Mimikyu Sea, Mimikyu SeaFinal
Cross-Generation Masters EX Sync pair scout (Grimsley's (Kimono))

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 65		125 - 172	240 - 334
Attack: 125		117 - 194	229 - 383
Defense: 100		94 - 167	184 - 328
Sp. Atk: 60		58 - 123	112 - 240
Sp. Def: 70		67 - 134	130 - 262
Speed: 70		67 - 134	130 - 262
Total: 490	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.

Type effectiveness

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

Damaged normally by: Normal ½× Fighting 4× Flying ½× Poison 0× Ground 2× Rock ½× Bug 1× Ghost ½× Steel ½× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 0× Ice ½× Dragon ½× Dark ½× Fairy 1× None

Weak to: Normal ½× Fighting 4× Flying ½× Poison 0× Ground 2× Rock ½× Bug 1× Ghost ½× Steel ½× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 0× Ice ½× Dragon ½× Dark ½× Fairy 1× None

Immune to: Normal ½× Fighting 4× Flying ½× Poison 0× Ground 2× Rock ½× Bug 1× Ghost ½× Steel ½× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 0× Ice ½× Dragon ½× Dark ½× Fairy 1× None

Resistant to: Normal ½× Fighting 4× Flying ½× Poison 0× Ground 2× Rock ½× Bug 1× Ghost ½× Steel ½× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic 0× Ice ½× Dragon ½× Dark ½× Fairy 1× 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 ½×. If this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of  Poison-type  moves is 1×. Prior to Generation VI, the effectiveness of  Dark-type  moves was ¼×. Prior to Generation VI, the effectiveness of  Ghost-type  moves was ¼×.

Learnset

By leveling up

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

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Metal Claw Steel Physical 05050 09595% 35 011 Scratch Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35 011 Leer Normal Status 0000— 100100% 30 011 Fury Cutter Bug Physical 04040 09595% 20 011 Metal Burst Steel Physical 0000— 100100% 10 1515 Torment Dark Status 0000— 100100% 15 2020 Scary Face Normal Status 0000— 100100% 10 2525 Assurance Dark Physical 06060 100100% 10 3030 Metal Sound Steel Status 0000— 08585% 40 3535 Slash Normal Physical 07070 100100% 20 4040 Night Slash Dark Physical 07070 100100% 15 4545 Iron Defense Steel Status 0000— 00——% 15 5050 Retaliate Normal Physical 07070 100100% 5 5757 Iron Head Steel Physical 08080 100100% 15 6464 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— 00——% 20 7171 Guillotine Normal Physical 0000— 03030% 5

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Bisharp Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Bisharp Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM

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

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM001 TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20 TM006 TM006 Scary Face Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM007 TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM012 TM012 Low Kick Fighting Physical 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM018 TM018 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25 TM025 TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM027 TM027 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM030 TM030 Snarl Dark Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM031 TM031 Metal Claw Steel Physical 05050 095}}95% 35 TM036 TM036 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15 TM039 TM039 Low Sweep Fighting Physical 06565 100}}100% 20 TM043 TM043 Fling Dark Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM047 TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM050 TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM051 TM051 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM055 TM055 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 TM057 TM057 False Swipe Normal Physical 04040 100}}100% 40 TM058 TM058 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM061 TM061 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 100}}100% 15 TM062 TM062 Foul Play Dark Physical 09595 100}}100% 15 TM065 TM065 Air Slash Flying Special 07575 095}}95% 15 TM070 TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM081 TM081 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM082 TM082 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 090}}90% 20 TM083 TM083 Poison Jab Poison Physical 08080 100}}100% 20 TM085 TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM087 TM087 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM088 TM088 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM093 TM093 Flash Cannon Steel Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM094 TM094 Dark Pulse Dark Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TM099 TM099 Iron Head Steel Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM103 TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM104 TM104 Iron Defense Steel Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 TM105 TM105 X-Scissor Bug Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM116 TM116 Stealth Rock Rock Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM134 TM134 Reversal Fighting Physical 0000— 100}}100% 15 TM150 TM150 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5 TM152 TM152 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM158 TM158 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5 TM163 TM163 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM170 TM170 Steel Beam Steel Special 140140 095}}95% 5 TM171 TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Bisharp Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Bisharp Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

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

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  Headbutt Normal Physical 70 100% 15 Mean Look Normal Status — —% 5 Quick Guard Fighting Status — —% 15 Sucker Punch Dark Physical 70 100% 5

Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Bisharp Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Bisharp Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Bisharp Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

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

Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior Evolutions.

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Bisharp Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Bisharp Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●●● Defense ●●● Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.42 seconds Base HP: 52 Base Attack: 80 Base Defense: 56 Base Speed: 60
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: Weak: PokéPark Pad entry: He is too serious and sometimes jumps to conclusions. He loves the Arbor Area and works with pride.
Pokémon Conquest HP: ★★★ Move: Night Slash Attack: ★★★★ Ability 1: Parry Ability 2: Shackle Ability 3: Inner Focus Defense: ★★★ Speed: ★★★ Evolves from Pawniard when its Attack is 118 or higher Range: 3 Perfect Links: Hatsume, Hidetada, and Mitsunari
Pokémon Battle Trozei Dark Attack Power: ★★★★★			Pokémon Shuffle Dark Attack Power: 70 - 130 15 #331 Rock Break+ Sometimes destroys three breakable-rock disruptions. Swappable Skill(s): Cross Attack+
Pokémon GO Base HP: 163 Base Attack: 232 Base Defense: 176 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 5 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Snarl, Metal Claw Charged Attacks: Dark Pulse, Iron Head, X-Scissor, Focus Blast

Evolution

Unevolved Pawniard  Dark  Steel

Level 52 →

First Evolution Bisharp  Dark  Steel

Level up after defeating three Bisharp that lead a pack of Pawniard →

File:Kingambit.png Second Evolution Kingambit  Dark  Steel

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
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
Generation VIII Sword Shield

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

Trivia

• No other Pokémon has the same type combination as Bisharp and its evolutionary relatives.
  • The types it has are also the two types that were introduced in Generation II.
  • As Steel resisted Ghost in Generation V, Pawniard and Bisharp are the only Pokémon to have any point had a 4x resistance to Ghost.

Origin

Bisharp looks and acts similar to a traditional Japanese bandit—specifically a leader—with features resembling samurai armor, while its behaviour and bipedal appearance are reminiscent of a soldier. It may also originate from kaijin, humanoid villains found in Japanese monster movies.

Just like its pre-evolved form, Bisharp may also draw some inspirations from a chess piece (in this case, a bishop). Akin to Pawniard evolving into Bisharp, a pawn in chess can be promoted into a bishop piece (among other chess piece classes) if it reaches the opponent's side of the board.

Name origin

Bisharp is a combination of bishop (a piece in chess) and sharp (describing its metal blades). It may also involve to bisect (to cut or split into two), referring to Bisharp's cutting abilities. Its name could also refer to the twin blades on its torso (derived from the numerical prefix bi-, meaning "two" in Latin).

Kirikizan may be a combination of 切り刻む kirikizamu (to mince) and 斬 zan (to cut or slay).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese キリキザン Kirikizan From 切り刻む kirikizamu and 斬 zan French Scalproie From scalper or scalpel, proie and roi Spanish Bisharp Same as English name German Caesurio From Caesar or caesura and Centurio Italian Bisharp Same as English name Korean 절각참 Jeolgakcham From 절 (切) jeol, 각 (刻) gak, and 참 (斬) cham Mandarin Chinese 劈斬司令 / 劈斩司令 Pīzhǎnsīlìng From 劈 pī, 斬 / 斩 zhǎn, and 司令 sīlìng Cantonese Chinese 劈斬司令 Pekjáamsīlihng From 劈 pek, 斬 jáam, and 司令 sīlihng

More languages Russian Бишарп Bisharp Transcription of English name Thai คิริคิซัน Khirikhisan Transcription of Japanese name

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