TL;DR. Sharpedo is a water/dark-type Pokémon from Generation III. Base Stat Total: 460. 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.
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.
Stat spread.
Total of 460. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Sharpedo in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Sharpedo reaches 2,181 CP at level 40 and 2,495 CP as a best buddy.
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Shiny release
The first Shiny in the Carvanha family appeared on August 23, 2019.
- Carvanha
- Shadow
- Sharpedo by encounter; Mega Sharpedo
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Sep 6, 2026, Mega (Mega Sharpedo).
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 6, 2026 | MegaMega Sharpedo | Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Mega Finale |
| Apr 22 to Apr 29, 2026 | MegaMega Sharpedo | Regular rotation |
| Jun 14 to Jun 23, 2025 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
| Apr 23 to May 1, 2025 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
| Oct 2 to Oct 4, 2024 | 3-star | Regular rotation |
| Nov 9 to Nov 18, 2022 | 3-star | Greedy Gluttons |
Sharpedo in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Sharpedo across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #787 in the Great League.
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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
Common questions about Sharpedo.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Sharpedo, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Sharpedo?
Sharpedo is a Water/Dark-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Sharpedo weak to?
Sharpedo takes 2× damage from Grass, Electric, Fighting, Bug, Fairy. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Sharpedo resistant to?
Sharpedo is immune to Psychic. It also resists Fire, Water, Ice, Ghost, Dark, Steel.
How does Sharpedo evolve?
Sharpedo evolves from Carvanha (Level 30). Sharpedo evolves into Mega Sharpedo (Mega Evolve with Sharpedoite (battle-only)).
What generation is Sharpedo from?
Sharpedo was introduced in Generation III (the Hoenn region). Its Pokédex number is #0319.
What are Sharpedo's base stats?
Sharpedo has HP 70, Attack 120, Defense 40, Special Attack 95, Special Defense 40, and Speed 95. Total base stat total: 460.
What are Sharpedo's abilities?
Sharpedo can have the ability Rough Skin, plus the Hidden Ability Speed Boost.
Is Sharpedo legendary or mythical?
No. Sharpedo is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Sharpedo's best stat?
Sharpedo's highest base stat is Attack at 120, which ranks 15th of 219 Water-type Pokémon.
Is Sharpedo good?
Sharpedo has a base stat total of 460, the 477th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 108th among Water-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
This Pokémon has forms.
Through the generations.
Sharpedo as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Sharpedo is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Sharpedo vs. the average Water-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 219 Water-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Sharpedo | Water avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 70 | 72 | -2 |
| Attack | 120 | 78 | +42 |
| Defense | 40 | 72 | -32 |
| Special Attack | 95 | 71 | +24 |
| Special Defense | 40 | 69 | -29 |
| Speed | 95 | 69 | +26 |
| Total | 460 | 431 | +29 |
Sharpedo appears in 28 games.
Every mainline release where Sharpedo is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2016 Moon
- 2016 Sun
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Isle of Armor DLC
- 2025 Legends: Z-A
- 2026 Pokémon Champions
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Sharpedo.
Every main-series game Sharpedo is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletNot in the game
- Legends: Z-AObtainable
- WildBleu District: Wild Zone 10 (Alpha)
- WildHyperspace Lumiose (3★ Water-type & Dark-type wild zones) (Mega Dimension)
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- Trade(Version 1.2.0+)
- WildWorkout Sea, Honeycalm Sea, Insular Sea, Stepping-Stone Sea (The Isle of Armor)
- WildTraining Lowlands (Fishing) (The Isle of Armor)
- RaidMax Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (The Crown Tundra)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- WildRoutes 213 and 222 (Super Rod)
- Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sun · MoonObtainable
- WildPoni Breaker Coast
- Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- WildPoni Breaker Coast (SOS Battle)
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainable
- X · YObtainable
- WildRoute 22 (Super Rod)
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- WildRoutes 118 and 119 (Super Rod)
- GiftReceived from a Team Aqua Grunt at the Battle Resort
Generation VObtainable
- Black · White · Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
- WildVillage Bridge (Fishing in rippling water)
Generation IVObtainableEvent only
- Diamond · PearlObtainable
- WildRoutes 213 and 222 (Super Rod)
- PlatinumObtainable
- EvolveCarvanha (Level 30)
- HeartGold · SoulSilverEvent only
- EventEvolve Pokéwalker Carvanha
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldObtainable
- WildRoutes 103, 118, 122, 124, 125, 126, 127, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, Mossdeep City, Pacifidlog Town (Super Rod)
- FireRed · LeafGreenTrade
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Z-A. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Z-A.
- Pokémon Champions
- Legal in Regulation M-A, M-B and M-C. Mega Sharpedo: Regulation M-A, M-B and M-C. It can be brought in from HOME.
Sharpedo appears in 15 episodes.
From EP276 (2002-11-14) through HZ136 (2026-05-01).
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Sharpedo partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Sharpedo partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
TCG Pocket appearances
Sharpedo in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Sharpedo
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.