sharpedo

Sharpedo is a Water/Dark-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III.

Type: Water / Dark

Abilities:

• Rough Skin: Inflicts damage to the attacker on contact
• Speed Boost (Hidden Ability): Increases Speed at the end of each turn

Physical Characteristics:

• Sharpedo resembles a shark with a torpedo-like body
• Its body is primarily blue with a white underside
• Features a prominent dorsal fin and two pectoral fins
• Has a large mouth filled with sharp, serrated teeth
• Notable for the scar-like markings on its body and a star-shaped marking on its forehead

Behavior and Habitat:

• Often referred to as the "Bully of the Sea"
• Known for its aggressive nature and speed in the water
• Prefers warm ocean waters and is usually found near coral reefs
• Tends to hunt in groups, using coordinated attacks to overwhelm prey
• Highly territorial and will chase intruders out of its domain

In Battle:

• Sharpedo is a fast physical attacker with high offensive stats
• Signature moves include Aqua Jet, Crunch, and Poison Jab
• Capable of using powerful Water and Dark-type moves such as Hydro Pump and Night Slash
• Strong against Ghost, Psychic, Fire, and Rock types
• Vulnerable to Bug, Fairy, Electric, Fighting, and Grass types

Evolution:

• Evolves from Carvanha starting at level 30
• Can Mega Evolve into Mega Sharpedo using the Sharpedonite

Interesting Facts:

• Known for its incredible speed, capable of reaching up to 75 mph
• Its Mega Evolution form enhances its attack capabilities and overall speed
• The design of Sharpedo is inspired by both a shark and a torpedo, emphasizing its speed and power in the water
• In the Pokémon anime, it was infamously known for attacking boats in Hoenn
• Despite its fearsome reputation, Sharpedo is a popular choice for trainers who value speed and offensive capability in battle

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• 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: The ruffian of the seas, it has fangs that crunch through iron. It swims by jetting water from its rear.
• Leafgreen: The ruffian of the seas, it has fangs that crunch through iron. It swims by jetting water from its rear.
• Diamond: Its fangs rip through sheet iron. It swims at 75 mph and is known as “The Bully of the Sea.”
• Pearl: Its fangs rip through sheet iron. It swims at 75 mph and is known as “The Bully of the Sea.”
• Platinum: Its fangs rip through sheet iron. It swims at 75 mph and is known as “The Bully of the Sea.”
• Heartgold: It can swim at speeds of 75 mph by jetting seawater through its body. It is the bandit of the sea.
• Soulsilver: It can swim at speeds of 75 mph by jetting seawater through its body. It is the bandit of the sea.
• Black: Its fangs rip through sheet iron. It swims at 75 mph and is known as “The Bully of the Sea.”
• White: Its fangs rip through sheet iron. It swims at 75 mph and is known as “The Bully of the Sea.”
• Black-2: Its fangs rip through sheet iron. It swims at 75 mph and is known as “The Bully of the Sea.”
• White-2: Its fangs rip through sheet iron. It swims at 75 mph and is known as “The Bully 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.