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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.
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. In Alola, Sharpedo is used as Ride Pokémon called Sharpedo Jet, the natives use Sharpedo to move faster in the water and destroy rocks in the water.
Mega Sharpedo[]
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.
Appearances[]
Main Pokémon games[]
Other Pokémon games[]
In the anime[]
Origin and inspiration[]
In-game information[]
Pokédex entries[]
Title | Entry |
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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. |
Pokémon Ultra Sun | Normal- People believe that carrying one of its discarded fangs will prevent mishaps at sea, so the fangs are made into accessories. Mega- The yellow patterns it bears are old scars. The energy from Mega Evolution runs through them, causing it sharp pain and suffering. |
Pokémon Ultra Moon | Normal - It drinks in seawater and jets it from its rear to propel itself. It's very sensitive to the scent of blood. Mega - The moment it charges into its opponent, sharp spikes pop out of Sharpedo's head, leaving its opponent with deep wounds. |
Eighth Pokémon generation | |
Pokémon Sword | As soon as it catches the scent of its prey, Sharpedo will jet seawater from its backside, hurtling toward the target to attack at 75 mph. |
Pokémon Shield | This Pokémon is known as the Bully of the Sea. Any ship entering the waters Sharpedo calls home will be attacked—no exceptions. |
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond | Its fangs rip through sheet iron. It swims at 75 mph and is known as the Bully of the Sea. |
Pokémon Shining Pearl | Its fangs rip through sheet iron. It swims at 75 mph and is known as the Bully of the Sea. |
Game locations[]
Title | Location(s) | |
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Third Pokémon generation | ||
Pokémon Ruby | ||
Pokémon Sapphire | ||
Pokémon Emerald | ||
Fourth Pokémon generation | ||
Pokémon Diamond | ||
Pokémon Pearl | ||
Pokémon Platinum | ||
Fifth Pokémon generation | ||
Pokémon Black | ||
Pokémon White | ||
Pokémon Black 2 | ||
Pokémon White 2 | ||
Sixth Pokémon generation | ||
Pokémon X | ||
Pokémon Y | ||
Pokémon Omega Ruby | ||
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire | ||
Seventh Pokémon generation | ||
Pokémon Sun | ||
Pokémon Moon | ||
Pokémon Ultra Sun | ||
Pokémon Ultra Moon | ||
Eighth Pokémon generation | ||
Pokémon Sword | Training Lowlands (Fishing) Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure) | |
Pokémon Shield | Training Lowlands (Fishing) Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure) | |
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond | ||
Pokémon Shining Pearl |
Evolution[]
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Base Stats[]
Normal[]
HP | 70 |
Attack | 120 |
Defense | 40 |
Sp. Attack | 95 |
Sp. Defense | 40 |
Speed | 95 |
Total | 460 |
Mega[]
HP | 70 |
Attack | 140 |
Defense | 70 |
Sp. Attack | 110 |
Sp. Defense | 65 |
Speed | 105 |
Total | 560 |
Moveset[]
Gallery[]
Sprites[]
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.
Mega Evolved Pokémon | |
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Introduced in X and Y | Venusaur • Charizard • Blastoise • Alakazam • Gengar • Kangaskhan • Pinsir • Gyarados • Aerodactyl • Mewtwo • Ampharos • Scizor • Heracross • Houndoom • Tyranitar • Blaziken • Gardevoir • Mawile • Aggron • Medicham • Manectric • Banette • Absol • Garchomp • Lucario • Abomasnow |
Introduced in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire | Beedrill • Pidgeot • Slowbro • Steelix • Sceptile • Swampert • Sableye • Sharpedo • Camerupt • Altaria • Glalie • Salamence • Metagross • Latias • Latios • Rayquaza • Lopunny • Gallade • Audino • Diancie |