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 the Pokémon’s Speed stat at the end of each turn.

Physical Characteristics:

• Resembles a shark with a torpedo-like body.
• Blue skin with a white underbelly.
• Notable features include a large, star-shaped yellow marking on its snout and red eyes.
• Its dorsal fin is jagged and sharp, and it has a crescent-shaped tail fin.
• Sharpedo has a powerful jaw filled with sharp teeth, indicative of its fearsome nature.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Often found in the deep ocean and coastal waters.
• Known as the "Bully of the Sea," it is feared by fishermen and other sea Pokémon.
• Sharpedo is a highly aggressive predator, capable of swimming at high speeds to catch prey.
• It is solitary by nature but can be seen in groups when hunting.

In Battle:

• Known for its high Attack and Speed, making it an effective physical attacker.
• Signature moves include Crunch and Aqua Jet, capable of dealing significant damage.
• Can learn a variety of powerful moves such as Waterfall, Ice Fang, and Poison Jab.
• Strong against Psychic and Ghost types due to its Dark typing.
• Vulnerable to Fighting, Bug, Fairy, Electric, and Grass types.

Evolution:

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

Interesting Facts:

• Its speed is said to be unmatched in the sea, able to reach speeds of up to 75 mph.
• Sharpedo's Mega Evolution further enhances its speed and ferocity, with additional spikes and an even more formidable appearance.
• Despite its notoriety as a sea predator, its numbers have declined due to overfishing and environmental changes.
• Often compared to a torpedo due to its streamlined body and explosive speed, hence its name, a portmanteau of "shark" and "torpedo."

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.