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.
It leads a group of Pawniard. It battles to become the boss, but will be driven from the group if it loses.
Stat spread.
Total of 490. 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.
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.
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Shiny release
Shiny Bisharp only comes from evolving a Shiny Pawniard. The first Shiny in the family appeared on November 14, 2022.
- Pawniard
- Kingambit
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Jul 22 to Jul 27, 2025, 3-star.
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 22 to Jul 27, 2025 | 3-star | Ultra Unlock: Steel and Scales |
Bisharp in competitive play.
Bisharp is a Generation 9 UU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #840 in the Great League.
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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
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.
Through the generations.
Bisharp 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 Bisharp is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Bisharp vs. the average Dark-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 131 Dark-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Bisharp | Dark avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 65 | 74 | -9 |
| Attack | 125 | 92 | +33 |
| Defense | 100 | 89 | +11 |
| Special Attack | 60 | 72 | -12 |
| Special Defense | 70 | 74 | -4 |
| Speed | 70 | 69 | +1 |
| Total | 490 | 470 | +20 |
Bisharp appears in 17 games.
Every mainline release where Bisharp is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Isle of Armor DLC
- 2022 Scarlet
- 2022 Violet
- 2023 Teal Mask DLC
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Bisharp.
Every main-series game Bisharp is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- WildNorth Province: Area Two
- WildArea Zero
- RaidTera Raid Battles (4★)
- WildTimeless Woods (The Teal Mask)
- Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- WildLake of Outrage
- WildGiant's Seat, Motostoke Riverbank (Wanderer)
- RaidWest Lake Axewell, Giant's Seat, Stony Wilderness, Giant's Mirror, Dusty Bowl, Hammerlocke Hills (Max Raid Battle)
- WildChallenge Road, Training Lowlands (Wanderer) (The Isle of Armor)
- RaidMax Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (The Crown Tundra)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl · Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
- Sun · MoonTrade
- Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- WildRoute 17
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainableTrade
- X · YObtainable
- In-game tradeTrade Jigglypuff in Snowbelle City
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireTrade
Generation VObtainable
- Black · WhiteObtainable
- WildRoute 11 (dark grass)
- Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
- EvolvePawniard (Level 52)
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword, Shield, Scarlet and Violet. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Scarlet and Violet.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Bisharp appears in 14 episodes.
From BW071 (2012-03-22) through HZ016 (2023-08-04).
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Bisharp partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Bisharp partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
TCG Pocket appearances
Bisharp in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Bisharp
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.