Bisharp

BisharpDark Steel
  • fog
  • snow
Bisharp is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon

Bisharp is a Dark and Steel-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 2,844 CP and is weak to Fighting, Fire, and Ground-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Snarl / Dark Pulse. It is boosted by Fog and Snow weather. Its shiny form is available.

Bisharp Stats and Max CP

232 ATK
176 DEF
163 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
3215 CP
Lvl 40
2844 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
2031 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
1625 CP
Lvl 15 Research
1219 CP

Bisharp's Tier Ranking

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
DarkDark-type
SteelSteel-type
Great LeagueGreat League
Ultra LeagueUltra League
Master LeagueMaster League

Bisharp Type Chart

Bisharp takes increased damage from:Bisharp takes increased damage from:

FightingFighting256.0%
FireFire160.0%
GroundGround160.0%

Bisharp takes reduced damage from:Bisharp takes reduced damage from:

PsychicPsychic24.4%
PoisonPoison39.1%
DarkDark62.5%
DragonDragon62.5%
FlyingFlying62.5%
GhostGhost62.5%
GrassGrass62.5%
IceIce62.5%
NormalNormal62.5%
RockRock62.5%
SteelSteel62.5%

Bisharp best moveset

Moves

Snarl + Dark Pulse

Bisharp's best Dark-type moveset is Snarl / Dark Pulse, with 12.85 DPS and 229.2 TDO. These moves are boosted by Fog weather. Bisharp ranks #56 (B Tier) as a Dark attacker with that moveset.

Metal Claw + Iron Head

Bisharp's best Steel-type moveset is Metal Claw / Iron Head, with 12.85 DPS and 229.2 TDO. These moves are boosted by Snow weather. Bisharp ranks #43 (C Tier) as a Steel attacker with that moveset.
1.SteelMetal ClawDarkDark Pulse11.4413.00232.1
2.DarkSnarlDarkDark Pulse11.3012.85229.2
3.SteelMetal ClawSteelIron Head11.3012.85229.2
4.DarkSnarlSteelIron Head11.1212.65225.7
5.SteelMetal ClawFightingFocus Blast11.0412.56224.1
6.DarkSnarlFightingFocus Blast10.7912.27219.0
7.SteelMetal ClawBugX-Scissor10.7112.18217.4
8.DarkSnarlBugX-Scissor10.4411.88212.0

Fast Attacks

  • DarkSnarl11131.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Snarl
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • DarkDark
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage11
    Energy13
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.8s - 0.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage5
    Energy13

    Effects
    Snarl has no special effects.
    See Snarl details page ↗
  • SteelMetal Claw650.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Metal Claw
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • RockRock
      • IceIce
      • FairyFairy
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • ElectricElectric
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage6
    Energy5
    Weather boost
    • snowSnow
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.2s - 0.4s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage5
    Energy7

    Effects
    Metal Claw has no special effects.
    See Metal Claw details page ↗

Charged Attacks

  • BugX-Scissor45331.5s
    Toggle more information for move: X-Scissor
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GrassGrass
      • PsychicPsychic
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • GhostGhost
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage45
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration1.5s
    Damage window1.1s - 1.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage65
    Energy40

    Effects
    X-Scissor has no special effects.
    See X-Scissor details page ↗
  • DarkDark Pulse80503.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Dark Pulse
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • FightingFighting
      • DarkDark
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage80
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window1.4s - 2.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage80
    Energy45

    Effects
    Dark Pulse has no special effects.
    See Dark Pulse details page ↗
  • FightingFocus Blast1401003.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Focus Blast
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • NormalNormal
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • IceIce
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • BugBug
      • PsychicPsychic
      • FairyFairy
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage140
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration3.5s
    Damage window3.0s - 3.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage150
    Energy75

    Effects
    Focus Blast has no special effects.
    See Focus Blast details page ↗
  • SteelIron Head60502.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Iron Head
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • RockRock
      • IceIce
      • FairyFairy
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • ElectricElectric
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage60
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • snowSnow
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.4s - 1.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage85
    Energy50

    Effects
    Iron Head has no special effects.
    See Iron Head details page ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

The following chart shows Bisharp's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Bisharp'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 Bisharp has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Bisharp CP Chart

CP Chart

Bisharp reaches a maximum of 2,844 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,549–1,625 CP, rising to 1,936–2,031 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 1,162–1,219 CP.

Max CPMax CP2844 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch1162 CP - 1219 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs1549 CP - 1625 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids1549 CP - 1625 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
1936 CP - 2031 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
InfoMore information
  • 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

Bisharp Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
140 CP2126 CP3211 CP
4297 CP5383 CP6469 CP
7555 CP8641 CP9727 CP
10812 CP11894 CP12975 CP
131056 CP141137 CP151219 CP
161300 CP171381 CP181462 CP
191544 CP201625 CP211706 CP
221787 CP231869 CP241950 CP
252031 CP262113 CP272194 CP
282275 CP292357 CP302438 CP
312478 CP322519 CP332560 CP
342600 CP352641 CP362682 CP
372722 CP382763 CP392803 CP
402844 CP412880 CP422916 CP
432953 CP442990 CP453027 CP
463064 CP473102 CP483139 CP
493177 CP503215 CP

Pokédex information

Unova
Pokédex Number#625
Height1.6 m
Weight70 kg
RegionGeneration 5
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance5 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
Candy5
Stardust300
Additional Move Cost
Candy75
Stardust75000

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
PawniardPawniard
  • 50 Candy50 Candy
BisharpBisharp
BisharpBisharp
  • 100 Candy100 Candy
  • Special Requirement IconDefeat 15 Dark- or Steel-type Raid Bosses
KingambitKingambit
  • Pawniard evolves into Bisharp which costs 50 Candy.
  • Bisharp evolves into Kingambit which costs 100 Candy. Defeat 15 Dark- or Steel-type Raid Bosses

Mega Pokémon that boost Bisharp

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A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Bisharp's Dark and Steel-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Bisharp.

Dark Dark

Steel Steel

Pokédex informationMore information

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

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Bisharp Candy296 Bisharp Candy XL
LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Bisharp Candy10 Bisharp Candy XL
LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Bisharp Candy-
LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Bisharp Candy-
LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Bisharp Candy-
LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Bisharp Candy-
LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Bisharp Candy-
LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Bisharp Candy-
LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Bisharp Candy-

Bisharp Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Bisharp 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 Bisharp in Pokémon GO.

Bisharp family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Bisharp in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

PawniardPawniard
BisharpBisharp
KingambitKingambit

Size information

XXSXSMXLXXL
BisharpBisharpBisharpScaled Human Trainer to 170 cmBisharpBisharp
0.78 m0.8 m1.6 m2.4 m2.48 m

Bisharp's height ranges from 0.78 m to 2.48 m, with the average being 1.6 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 Bisharp in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

SizeLower boundUpper bound
XXS0.784 m0.8 m
2′07″2′07″
XS0.8 m1.6 m
2′07″5′03″
M1.2 m2 m
3′11″6′07″
XL2 m2.4 m
6′07″7′10″
XXL2.4 m2.48 m
7′10″8′02″

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
Movement Timer10s
Jump Time1s
Attack Probability10.0%
Attack Timer29s
Dodge Probability15.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance1
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

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Regular and Shiny Bisharp

Bisharp high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Bisharp. 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

Bisharp Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

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Bisharp Pokédex entries

Unova
VersionsPokédex entry
BlackIt leads a group of Pawniard. It battles to become the boss, but will be driven from the group if it loses.
WhiteBisharp pursues prey in the company of a large group of Pawniard. Then Bisharp finishes off the prey.
Black 2, White 2This pitiless Pokémon commands a group of Pawniard to hound prey into immobility. It then moves in to finish the prey off.
X, Omega RubyThis pitiless Pokémon commands a group of Pawniard to hound prey into immobility. It then moves in to finish the prey off.
Y, Alpha SapphireBisharp pursues prey in the company of a large group of Pawniard. Then Bisharp finishes off the prey.
Ultra SunNo 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 MoonIt leads a group of Pawniard. Bisharp doesn’t even change its expression when it deals the finishing blow to an opponent.
SwordIt’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.
ShieldViolent conflicts erupt between Bisharp and Fraxure over places where sharpening stones can be found.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Bisharp’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Dark and Steel-type Pokémon, Bisharp is especially weak against Fighting-type moves, and weak against Fire and Ground-type moves.

What are the best moves for Bisharp in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Bisharp in Pokémon GO are Metal Claw and Dark Pulse. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 13.003 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 232.058.

How does Bisharp perform in Raids?

Bisharp's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

How does Bisharp rank as a Dark-type attacker?

Bisharp is a B-Tier Dark-type attacker, ranking at number #56 with limited utility in specific matchups.

How does Bisharp rank as a Steel-type attacker?

Bisharp is a C-Tier Steel-type attacker, ranking at number #43. It is recommended only when you lack higher-tier options.

What Mega Pokémon boost Bisharp?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Bisharp: Mega Gyarados, Mega Houndoom, Mega Tyranitar, Mega Sableye, Mega Sharpedo, Mega Absol, Mega Greninja, Mega Malamar, Mega Steelix, Mega Scizor, Mega Skarmory, Mega Mawile, Mega Aggron, Mega Metagross, and Mega Lucario.

What is Bisharp’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Bisharp’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2844 CP and 3215 CP at Level 50.

Can Bisharp be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Bisharp can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Bisharp Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Bisharp cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.