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Sharpedo (JP) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name that evolves from Carvanha starting at level 30. It is a Water/Dark type Pokémon introduced in the third generation. It can Mega Evolve into Mega Sharpedo using the Sharpedonite‎.

Physiology and Behavior[]

Sharpedo is a torpedo-shaped shark Pokémon covered with tiny, sharp denticles. It has a large mouth filled with triangular, sharp teeth. Its eyes are a deep red color and glow in the dark. It has two gill slits situated directly behind each eye. It is mostly dark blue with a white underbelly. There is a yellow star-shaped marking on its snout, and another star marking on its rear. It has a tall dorsal fin with two notches cut into it, with a pelvic fin directly opposite it. Its two pectoral fins are arranged so that they resemble the fins on the back of a torpedo.

As Mega Sharpedo, the fangs in its mouth have transformed, and the horns that have sprouted from its nose are fangs that are retractable, and can be regrown countless times. The yellow patterns on its body are old resurfaced scars that were carved in battle, causing it sharp pain and suffering. With explosive propulsion, it can exceed 125 mph in an instant. Its combat instinct were increased due to Mega Evolution. Mega Sharpedo's sharp spikes can cause deep wounds to its opponents after charging at them.

Sharpedo swallows and shoots out jets of seawater from its rear, which allows it to swim 75 to 80 miles per hour. However, it is unable to swim long distances. It is feared and known by many names as Bully of the Sea, Ruffian of the Seas, Bandit of the Sea, or Gangster of the Sea as a group, due to its sharp teeth. Sharpedo uses the teeth to finish off its opponent. It was once prized for its dorsal fin as a food item and has been a victim of overfishing. Its fangs can rip through iron and steel, being able to tear apart a supertanker into pieces. Sharpedo's fangs can instantly grow back the moment it comes off. Discarded Sharpedo's fangs are made into accessories due to the belief it can prevent ship mishaps. It also attacks any ships that enter the waters it lives in with no exceptions. When its fangs fall out, they grow back immediately. It is very sensitive to the scent of blood. It lives in the sea. Sharpedo is known to prey on Wailmer, particularly small ones. It also preys on other Water-type Pokémon such as Finneon, Lumineon, Lanturn, and Squirtle.

Appearances[]

Main Pokémon games[]

Other Pokémon games[]

In the anime[]

Origin and inspiration[]

In-game information[]

Pokédex entries[]

Title Entry
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon 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 mph per hour.
Pokémon FireRed The ruffian of the seas, it has fangs that crunch through iron. It swims by jetting water from its rear.
Pokémon LeafGreen The ruffian of the seas, it has fangs that crunch through iron. It swims by jetting water from its rear.
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond Its fangs rip through sheet iron. It swims at 75 mph and is known as "The Bully of the Sea."
Pokémon Pearl Its fangs rip through sheet iron. It swims at 75 mph and is known as "The Bully of the Sea."
Pokémon Platinum Its fangs rip through sheet iron. It swims at 75 mph and is known as "The Bully of the Sea."
Pokémon HeartGold It can swim at speeds of 75 mph by jetting seawater through its body. It is the bandit of the sea.
Pokémon SoulSilver It can swim at speeds of 75 mph by jetting seawater through its body. It is the bandit of the sea.
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black Its fangs rip through sheet iron. It swims at 75 mph and is known as "The Bully of the Sea."
Pokémon White Its fangs rip through sheet iron. It swims at 75 mph and is known as "The Bully of the Sea."
Pokémon Black 2 Its fangs rip through sheet iron. It swims at 75 mph and is known as "The Bully of the Sea."
Pokémon White 2 Its fangs rip through sheet iron. It swims at 75 mph and is known as "The Bully of the Sea."
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X Its fangs rip through sheet iron. It swims at 75 mph and is known as "The Bully of the Sea."
Pokémon Y It can swim at speeds of 75 mph by jetting seawater through its body. It is the bandit of the sea.
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon 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.
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sun Normal -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.
Mega -The spines sprouting from its head are transformed fangs. If they're injured or broken off, the spines will regenerate countless times.
Pokémon Moon Normal -It has a sad history. In the past, its dorsal fin was a treasured foodstuff, so this Pokémon became a victim of overfishing.
Mega -As a consequence of Mega Evolution, its combative instincts exploded. The yellow marks it bears are scars from a long history of battles.

Game locations[]

Title Location(s)
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ruby
Routes 103, 118, 122, 124, 125, 126, 127, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, and 134, Mossdeep City, Pacifidlog Town (Super Rod)
Pokémon Sapphire
Routes 103, 118, 122, 124, 125, 126, 127, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, and 134, Mossdeep City, Pacifidlog Town (Super Rod)
Pokémon Emerald
Routes 103, 118, 122, 124, 125, 126, 127, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, and 134, Mossdeep City, Pacifidlog Town (Super Rod)
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond
Routes 213 and 222 (Super Rod)
Pokémon Pearl
Routes 213 and 222 (Super Rod)
Pokémon Platinum
Evolve Carvanha
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black
Village Bridge (Fishing in rippling water)
Pokémon White
Village Bridge (Fishing in rippling water)
Pokémon Black 2
Village Bridge (Fishing in rippling water)
Pokémon White 2
Village Bridge (Fishing in rippling water)
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X
Route 222 (Super Rod)
Pokémon Y
Route 222 (Super Rod)
Pokémon Omega Ruby
Routes 118 and 119 (Super Rod) From a Team Aqua Grunt at the Battle Resort
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire
Routes 118 and 119 (Super Rod) From a Team Aqua Grunt at the Battle Resort
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sun
Poni Breaker Coast (Fishing)
Pokémon Moon
Poni Breaker Coast (Fishing)


Evolution[]

Carvanha
Reach level 30.
Sharpedo
PKMN318 PKMN319

Base Stats[]

Normal[]

Base Stats
HP 70
Attack 120
Defense 40
Sp. Attack 95
Sp. Defense 40
Speed 95
Total 460

Mega[]

Base Stats
HP 70
Attack 140
Defense 70
Sp. Attack 110
Sp. Defense 65
Speed 105
Total 560

Moveset[]

Main article: Sharpedo/moveset

Gallery[]

Sprites[]

Sprites
Ruby Sapphire
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Emerald
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Sword Shield
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Trivia[]

  • Sharpedo's Pokédex entry for Moon states "It has a sad history. In the past, its dorsal fin was a treasured foodstuff, so this Pokémon became a victim of overfishing." This is likely a reference to shark finning in the real world, where wild sharks are caught, have their fins cut off, and the still alive shark is thrown back in the water to die. Because of the practice, many species of sharks around the world are listed as threatened or endangered by the IUCN.
  • In a demo version of Ruby and Sapphire shown at Pokémon Festa 2002 in Japan, players started with a level 12 Sharpedo with no Ability. This was most likely done for the purpose of the demo only.
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