Sharpedo
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Sharpedo is a Water and Dark-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 2,181 CP and is weak to Bug, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, and Grass-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Bite / Crunch. It is boosted by Rain and Fog weather. Its shiny form is available.
Sharpedo Stats and Max CP
Sharpedo's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis
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Sharpedo Type Chart
Sharpedo takes increased damage from:
Bug160.0%
Electric160.0%
Fairy160.0%
Fighting160.0%
Grass160.0%
Sharpedo takes reduced damage from:
Psychic39.1%Dark62.5%
Fire62.5%
Ghost62.5%
Ice62.5%
Steel62.5%Water62.5%Sharpedo best moveset
| 1. |  Bite | Crunch | 9.47 | 11.90 | 114.8 |
| 2. |  Waterfall | Crunch | 9.37 | 11.78 | 113.6 |
| 3. | Bite | Hydro Pump | 9.04 | 11.35 | 109.5 |
| 4. | Waterfall | Hydro Pump | 8.76 | 11.01 | 106.2 |
| 5. | Waterfall |  Poison Fang | 8.26 | 10.38 | 100.2 |
| 6. | Bite | Poison Fang | 8.19 | 10.29 | 99.3 |
Fast Attacks
- Bite
6
4
0.5s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
Ghost
Psychic
- 62.5%
Fighting
Dark
Fairy
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 6 Energy 4 Weather boost 
Fog
Duration 0.5s Damage window 0.3s - 0.5s Trainer Battles Damage 2 Energy 4 Effects Bite has no special effects.See Bite details page ↗ - Waterfall1371.0s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
Ground
Rock
Fire
- 62.5%
Water
Grass
Dragon
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 13 Energy 7 Weather boost 
Rain
Duration 1.0s Damage window 0.8s - 0.9s Trainer Battles Damage 11 Energy 10 Effects Waterfall has no special effects.See Waterfall details page ↗
Charged Attacks
- Crunch65333.0s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
- Ghost
- Psychic
- 62.5%
- Fighting
- Dark
- Fairy
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 65 Energy 33 Weather boost - Fog
Duration 3.0s Damage window 1.1s - 2.8s Trainer Battles Damage 70 Energy 45 Effects 
SpecialCrunch has a 20.0% chance to:
- Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
See Crunch details page ↗ - Poison Fang30331.5s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
- Grass
- Fairy
- 62.5%
Poison- Ground
- Rock
- Ghost
- 39.1%
Steel
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 30 Energy 33 Weather boost 
Cloudy
Duration 1.5s Damage window 0.7s - 1.2s Trainer Battles Damage 50 Energy 40 Effects SpecialPoison Fang has a 100.0% chance to:
- Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
See Poison Fang details page ↗ - Hydro Pump1351003.5s
Type effectiveness chart - 160.0%
- Ground
- Rock
- Fire
- 62.5%
- Water
- Grass
- Dragon
Gym and Raid Battles Damage 135 Energy 100 Weather boost - Rain
Duration 3.5s Damage window 1.1s - 3.2s Trainer Battles Damage 130 Energy 75 Effects Hydro Pump has no special effects.See Hydro Pump details page ↗
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The following chart shows Sharpedo's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Sharpedo's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.
Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Sharpedo has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).
Sharpedo CP Chart
Sharpedo reaches a maximum of 2,181 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,174–1,246 CP, rising to 1,468–1,558 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 881–934 CP.
 Max CP | 2181 CP |
|---|---|
| Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs | |
 Research | 881 CP - 934 CP |
| Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Eggs | 1174 CP - 1246 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
 Raids | 1174 CP - 1246 CP |
| Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs | |
| 1468 CP - 1558 CP | |
| Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs |
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- Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
- Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
- Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
- Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.
Max Combat Power per Level chart
Sharpedo Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator
| LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP | LVL | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 CP | 2 | 96 CP | 3 | 162 CP |
| 4 | 228 CP | 5 | 294 CP | 6 | 360 CP |
| 7 | 425 CP | 8 | 491 CP | 9 | 557 CP |
| 10 | 623 CP | 11 | 685 CP | 12 | 748 CP |
| 13 | 810 CP | 14 | 872 CP | 15 | 934 CP |
| 16 | 997 CP | 17 | 1059 CP | 18 | 1121 CP |
| 19 | 1184 CP | 20 | 1246 CP | 21 | 1308 CP |
| 22 | 1371 CP | 23 | 1433 CP | 24 | 1495 CP |
| 25 | 1558 CP | 26 | 1620 CP | 27 | 1682 CP |
| 28 | 1745 CP | 29 | 1807 CP | 30 | 1869 CP |
| 31 | 1901 CP | 32 | 1932 CP | 33 | 1963 CP |
| 34 | 1994 CP | 35 | 2025 CP | 36 | 2056 CP |
| 37 | 2087 CP | 38 | 2119 CP | 39 | 2150 CP |
| 40 | 2181 CP | 41 | 2209 CP | 42 | 2236 CP |
| 43 | 2265 CP | 44 | 2293 CP | 45 | 2321 CP |
| 46 | 2350 CP | 47 | 2378 CP | 48 | 2407 CP |
| 49 | 2436 CP | 50 | 2466 CP |
Pokédex information
| Pokédex Number | #319 |
|---|---|
| Height | 1.8 m |
| Weight | 88.8 kg |
| Region | Generation 3 |
| Can be traded | Allowed |
| Buddy distance | 3 km |
| Released | Yes |
| Shiny released | Yes |
| Pokémon Home transfer | Allowed |
| Base Flee Rate | 0% |
| Catch rewards |  5 300 |
| Additional Move Cost | 5050000 |
| Mega Energy reward For walking as a Buddy |  15 Mega Energy |
Evolution Chart
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
 Carvanha |
|  Sharpedo |
| Sharpedo |
|  Mega Sharpedo |
- Carvanha evolves into Sharpedo which costs 50 Candy.
- Sharpedo can transform into Mega Sharpedo through Mega Evolution. This costs 200 energy the first time and 40 energy each subsequent time.
Mega Pokémon that boost Sharpedo
A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Sharpedo's Water and Dark-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Sharpedo.
Water
Dark
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Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.
Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.
Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza- Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
- Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
- Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.
Power-up costs
| Stardust | Candy | Candy XL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LVL 50 | 520,000 | 304  | 296  |
| LVL 40 | 280,000 | 304 | 10 |
| LVL 35 | 190,000 | 196 | - |
| LVL 30 | 125,000 | 126 | - |
| LVL 25 | 80,000 | 87 | - |
| LVL 20 | 47,500 | 58 | - |
| LVL 15 | 25,500 | 38 | - |
| LVL 10 | 11,000 | 19 | - |
| LVL 5 | 3,000 | 9 | - |
Sharpedo Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Sharpedo from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Sharpedo in Pokémon GO.
Sharpedo family
A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Sharpedo in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.
CarvanhaSharpedoMega Sharpedo
Shadow Carvanha
Shadow SharpedoSize information
| XXS | XS | M | XL | XXL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| |  |  |  |
| 0.88 m | 0.9 m | 1.8 m | 2.7 m | 3.6 m |
Sharpedo's height ranges from 0.88 m to 3.6 m, with the average being 1.8 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.
Size bounds
This table shows the size bounds of Sharpedo in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.
| Size | Lower bound | Upper bound |
|---|---|---|
| XXS | 0.882 m | 0.9 m |
| 2′11″ | 2′11″ | |
| XS | 0.9 m | 1.8 m |
| 2′11″ | 5′11″ | |
| M | 1.35 m | 2.25 m |
| 4′05″ | 7′05″ | |
| XL | 2.25 m | 2.7 m |
| 7′05″ | 8′10″ | |
| XXL | 2.7 m | 3.6 m |
| 8′10″ | 11′10″ |
Encounter data
| Movement type | MOVEMENT_HOVERING |
|---|---|
| Movement Timer | 11s |
| Jump Time | 2s |
| Attack Probability | 50.0% |
| Attack Timer | 20s |
| Dodge Probability | 15.0% |
| Dodge Duration | 0.0s |
| Dodge Distance | 1 |
| Min Action Frequency | 1s |
| Max Action Frequency | 2s |
Sprites
Regular and Shiny Sharpedo
Regular Sharpedo
Shiny SharpedoSharpedo high resolution sprites
A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Sharpedo. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.
Official artwork
Wallpaper
Sharpedo Pokédex entries
| Versions | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|
| 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 miles per hour. |
| FireRed, LeafGreen | The ruffian of the seas, it has fangs that crunch through iron. It swims by jetting water from its rear. |
| Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2 | Its fangs rip through sheet iron. It swims at 75 mph and is known as “The Bully of the Sea.” |
| HeartGold, SoulSilver | It can swim at speeds of 75 mph by jetting seawater through its body. It is the bandit of the sea. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Sword | As soon as it catches the scent of prey, Sharpedo will jet seawater from its backside, hurtling toward the target to attack at 75 mph. |
| Shield | This Pokémon is known as the Bully of the Sea. Any ship entering the waters Sharpedo calls home will be attacked—no exceptions. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Sharpedo’s strengths and weaknesses?
As a Water and Dark-type Pokémon, Sharpedo is weak to Bug, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, and Grass-type moves.
What are the best moves for Sharpedo in Pokémon GO?
The best moves for Sharpedo in Pokémon GO are Bite and Crunch. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 11.898 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 114.797.
How does Sharpedo perform in Raids?
Sharpedo's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.
How does Sharpedo rank as a Water-type attacker?
Sharpedo is an E-Tier Water-type attacker, struggling in Raids due to its lower stats or suboptimal moveset.
How does Sharpedo rank as a Dark-type attacker?
Sharpedo is a D-Tier Dark-type attacker, struggling in Raids due to its lower stats or suboptimal moveset.
What Mega Pokémon boost Sharpedo?
The following Mega Pokémon boost Sharpedo: Mega Blastoise, Mega Slowbro, Mega Starmie, Mega Gyarados, Mega Swampert, Mega Sharpedo, Primal Kyogre, Mega Greninja, Mega Gyarados, Mega Houndoom, Mega Tyranitar, Mega Sableye, Mega Sharpedo, Mega Absol, Mega Greninja, and Mega Malamar.
What is Sharpedo’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?
Sharpedo’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2181 CP and 2466 CP at Level 50.
Can Sharpedo be shiny in Pokémon GO?
Sharpedo can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.
Can Sharpedo Dynamax in Pokémon GO?
Sharpedo cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.