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No. 0625 · Generation V · Unova

Bisharp

The Sword Blade Pokémon

TL;DR. Bisharp is a dark/steel-type Pokémon from Generation V. Base Stat Total: 490. It leads a group of Pawniard. It battles to become the boss, but will be driven from the group if it loses.

Dark Steel

It leads a group of Pawniard. It battles to become the boss, but will be driven from the group if it loses.

Height1.6 m

Weight70.0 kg

AbilitiesDefiant, Inner Focus

HiddenPressure

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 490. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 65

Attack 125

Defense 100

Sp. Attack 60

Sp. Defense 70

Speed 70

Total490

490 base stat total, the 338th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 67th among Dark-types.

125 base Attack, Bisharp's strongest stat, ranking 17th of 131 Dark-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

Bisharp 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, Bisharp reaches 2,844 CP at level 40 and 3,254 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack232

GO Defense176

GO Stamina163

Max CP (L40)2,844

Max CP (L50)3,215

Best buddy (L51)3,254

Raid catch CP 1,549–1,625 (L20). Weather boosted 1,936–2,031 (L25).

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Competitive

Bisharp in competitive play.

Bisharp is a Generation 9 RU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #768 in the Great League.

Swords Dance

Swords Dance / Sucker Punch / Iron Head / Throat Chop

ItemEviolite
NatureAdamant
EVs80 HP / 252 Atk / 176 Spe
TeraFlying, Dark

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #768 69.4 score

Ultra League #577 70.1 score

Master League #371 46.3 score

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Quick answers

Common questions about Bisharp.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Bisharp, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Bisharp?

Bisharp is a Dark/Steel-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.

What is Bisharp weak to?

Bisharp takes 4× damage from Fighting. its biggest defensive liability. It also takes 2× damage from Fire, Ground.

What is Bisharp resistant to?

Bisharp is immune to Poison, Psychic. It also resists Normal, Grass, Ice, Flying, Rock, Ghost, Dragon, Dark, Steel.

How does Bisharp evolve?

Bisharp evolves from Pawniard (Level 52). Bisharp evolves into Kingambit (Three defeated bisharp).

What generation is Bisharp from?

Bisharp was introduced in Generation V (the Unova region). Its Pokédex number is #0625.

What are Bisharp's base stats?

Bisharp has HP 65, Attack 125, Defense 100, Special Attack 60, Special Defense 70, and Speed 70. Total base stat total: 490.

What are Bisharp's abilities?

Bisharp can have the abilities Defiant, Inner Focus, plus the Hidden Ability Pressure.

Is Bisharp legendary or mythical?

No. Bisharp is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Bisharp's best stat?

Bisharp's highest base stat is Attack at 125, which ranks 17th of 131 Dark-type Pokémon.

Is Bisharp good?

Bisharp has a base stat total of 490, the 338th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 67th among Dark-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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