Sharpedo (Pokémon)

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Carvanha #318: Carvanha
Pokémon
#320: Wailmer Wailmer
Sharpedo
サメハダー Samehader
#319
319Sharpedo.png
Art by Ken Sugimori from Ruby and Sapphire
Type
Water Dark
Category
Brutal Pokémon
Abilities
Rough Skin Speed Boost
Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100
1,250,000
Regional Pokédex numbers
Hoenn
#098
Regional Browser numbers
Fiore
R-118
Almia
R-096
Oblivia
R-072
Height
5'11"
Imperial
1.8 m
Metric
Weight
195.8 lbs.
Imperial
88.8 kg
Metric
Dex color
Blue
Catch rate
60 (7.8%)
Body style
Body03.png BodyUnknown.png
Blue-Striped
Footprint
 F319.png   F487O.png
Blue-Striped
Gender ratio
50% male, 50% female
Breeding
Water 2 group 21 cycles
(5355 minimum steps)
EV yield
HP
0
Atk
2
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
Base Exp.: 175 Battle Exp.: 1751*

Sharpedo (Japanese: サメハダー Samehader) is a dual-type Water/Dark Pokémon.

It evolves from Carvanha starting at level 30.

Biology

Physiology

Sharpedo's body is torpedo shaped, much like the head and trunk section of a real shark. Its body is covered in tiny, sharp denticles which create hydrodynamic advantages by reducing turbulence when swimming, as well as causing damage to foes to that attack it with physical moves. Sharpedo is colored blue with a white underbelly. The yellow star marking it had as a Carvanha has migrated to its snout. Another star marking is on its rear. Sharpedo has a tall dorsal fin with two notches cut into it, with a pelvic fin directly opposite it, and the two pectoral fins arranged so that they resemble the fins on the back of a torpedo. Sharpedo also has two gill slits directly behind each eye.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Sharpedo's abilities are a modified, stronger version of Carvanha's. Sharpedo can now use Poison Jab, Slash, Night Slash, and Earthquake. Sharpedo are capable of swimming at 75 miles per hour in pursuit of their prey, though they are unable to swim far distances. Their jaws are powerful enough to bite through metal with ease. If a Sharpedo's tooth breaks off, a new tooth will replace it immediately.

Since Sharpedo is a fully evolved Pokémon, it can use Hyper Beam and Giga Impact.

Behavior

Sharpedo is a generally dreaded and distrusted Pokémon. Sharpedo moves through the sea by swimming at speeds of up to 120 km/h (75 mph) by forcing water out of its rear. Despite its vigor, Sharpedo has relatively low stamina, and is unable to swim great distances. Its teeth are strong enough to bite through metal, and they grow back rapidly if they snap off. Sharpedo is driven by an unruly, caustic urge to attack and destroy anything that enters its domain. As a result of its temperament and its armament, just one Sharpedo can effectively tear apart an oil tanker.

Habitat

Sharpedo live in the upper regions of the oceans.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

Just like Carvanha, Sharpedo are predatory Pokémon that will prey upon any creature they can sink their teeth into.

In the anime

Sharpedo in the anime

Sharpedo debuted in Hoenn Alone!, but only as a cameo appearance.

Sharpedo's first major appearance was in Sharpedo Attack!. A pod of Sharpedo attacked Ash and co, plus Mr. Briney, while they were at an uncharted, crescent-shaped island. They gained the pod's trust when Brock healed their leader's injury when it came across Team Rocket.

A group of Sharpedo were used by Pokémon Hunter J's henchmen to attack Ash and co, along with Kellyn, in Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Part One.

Dawn can be seen riding on a Sharpedo in One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team.

A Sharpedo appeared in A Rivalry to Gible On!.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
AG019 Sharpedo Ash's Pokédex Sharpedo, the Brutal Pokémon. Sharpedo can shoot out a jet of water, allowing it to swim at 80 miles per hour. Due to their sharp fangs, they're highly feared and known as the Gangs of the Sea.

In the manga

A Sharpedo is seen as one of the aquarium Pokémon seen in Archie's collection.

In the TCG

Main article: Sharpedo (TCG)

Game data

NPC appearances

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation I
Red {{{redbluedex}}}
Blue
Yellow {{{yellowdex}}}
Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II
Gold {{{golddex}}}
Silver {{{silverdex}}}
Crystal {{{crystaldex}}}
Stadium 2 Unknown
Generation III
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
Generation IV
Diamond Its fangs rip through sheet iron. It swims at 75 mph and is known as "The Bully of the Sea."
Pearl
Platinum
HeartGold It can swim at speeds of 75 mph by jetting seawater through its body. It is the bandit of the sea.
SoulSilver
Generation V
Black てっぱんも かみちぎる キバを もち およぐ そくどは じそく120キロ。べつめいは うみのギャング。
White
Black 2 {{{black2dex}}}
White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI
X Unknown
Y Unknown


Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation I
Red Blue
None Trade
Blue (Japan)
None Trade
Yellow
None Trade
Generation II
Gold Silver
None Trade
Crystal
None Trade
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
Common Routes 103, 118, 122, 124, 125, 126, 127, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, and 134, Mossdeep City, Pacifidlog Town (Super Rod)
Emerald
Common Routes 103, 118, 122, 124, 125, 126, 127, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, and 134, Mossdeep City, Pacifidlog Town (Super Rod)
FireRed LeafGreen
None Trade
Colosseum
None Trade
XD
None Evolve Carvanha
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Rare Routes 213 and 222 (Super Rod)
Platinum
None Evolve Carvanha
HeartGold SoulSilver
None Evolve Carvanha
Pal Park
Sea
Pokéwalker
None
Generation V
Black White
Rare Village Bridge (Fishing spots)
Black 2 White 2
None Trade
Dream World
None
Generation VI
X Y
None Trade



In side games

Game Location
Pokémon Pinball:
Ruby & Sapphire
Evolve from Carvanha
Pokémon Trozei! Endless Level 55
Endless Level 71
Forever Level 5
Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red/Blue Rescue Team
Evolve from Carvanha
Pokémon Ranger Safra Sea
Pokémon Ranger:
Shadows of Almia
Puel Sea
Sea of Wailord
Pokémon Ranger:
Guardian Signs
Coral Sea
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure Beach Zone

Held items

Game Held Item(s)
Diamond Pearl DeepSeaTooth DeepSeaTooth (5%)
Platinum

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
70
130 - 177 250 - 344
120
112 - 189 220 - 372
40
40 - 101 76 - 196
95
90 - 161 175 - 317
40
40 - 101 76 - 196
95
90 - 161 175 - 317
Total:
460
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
4/4 ★★★★
Power
4/4 ★★★★
Skill
4/4 ★★★★
Stamina
2/2 ★★
Jump
2/3 ★★
Total
16/17 ★★★


Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost ½×
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark ½×
None
Weak to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost ½×
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark ½×
None
Immune to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost ½×
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark ½×
None
Resistant to:
Normal
Fighting
Flying
Poison
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost ½×
Steel ½×
Fire ½×
Water ½×
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice ½×
Dragon
Dark ½×
None
Notes:

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V
Other generations:
III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
00Start Feint Normal Physical 03030 100100% 10
00Start Leer Normal Status 0000 100100% 30
00Start Bite Dark Physical 06060 100100% 25
00Start Rage Normal Physical 02020 100100% 20
00Start Focus Energy Normal Status 0000 —% 30
066 Rage Normal Physical 02020 100100% 20
088 Focus Energy Normal Status 0000 —% 30
1111 Scary Face Normal Status 0000 100100% 10
1616 Ice Fang Ice Physical 06565 09595% 15
1818 Screech Normal Status 0000 08585% 40
2121 Swagger Normal Status 0000 09090% 15
2626 Assurance Dark Physical 05050 100100% 10
2828 Crunch Dark Physical 08080 100100% 15
3030 Slash Normal Physical 07070 100100% 20
3434 Aqua Jet Water Physical 04040 100100% 20
4040 Taunt Dark Status 0000 100100% 20
4545 Agility Psychic Status 0000 —% 30
5050 Skull Bash Normal Physical 100100 100100% 15
5656 Night Slash Dark Physical 07070 100100% 15
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Sharpedo
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Sharpedo
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V
Other generations:
III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM05 Roar Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Poison Sprite.png TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10
Bag TM Ice Sprite.png TM07 Hail Ice Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 0000 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM12 Taunt Dark Status 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Ice Sprite.png TM13 Ice Beam Ice Special 09595 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Ice Sprite.png TM14 Blizzard Ice Special 120120 070}}70% 5
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Water Sprite.png TM18 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 —}}—% 5
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Ground Sprite.png TM26 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 15
Bag TM Rock Sprite.png TM39 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 05050 080}}80% 10
Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM41 Torment Dark Status 0000 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Psychic Sprite.png TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM46 Thief Dark Physical 04040 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Water Sprite.png TM55 Scald Water Special 08080 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM66 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100}}100% 10
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM67 Retaliation Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 5
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
Bag TM Ground Sprite.png TM78 Smooth Over Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Poison Sprite.png TM84 Poison Jab Poison Physical 08080 100}}100% 20
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000 090}}90% 15
Bag TM Normal Sprite.png TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000 —}}—% 10
Bag TM Fighting Sprite.png TM94 Rock Smash Fighting Physical 04040 100}}100% 15
Bag TM Dark Sprite.png TM95 Bark Out Dark Special 05555 095}}95% 15
Bag HM Water Sprite.png HM03 Surf Water Special 09595 100}}100% 15
Bag HM Normal Sprite.png HM04 Strength Normal Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
Bag HM Water Sprite.png HM05 Waterfall Water Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
Bag HM Water Sprite.png HM06 Dive Water Physical 08080 100}}100% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Sharpedo
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Sharpedo
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V
Other generations:
III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Father   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Relicanth
AncientPower Rock Special 60 100% 5
QwilfishWailmerWailordAlomomola
Brine Water Special 65 100% 10
RelicanthBasculinBasculin
Double-Edge Normal Physical 120 100% 15
GyaradosChinchouLanturnQwilfishWailmerWailord
RelicanthLuvdiscAlomomola
Hydro Pump Water Special 120 80% 5
RemoraidOctilleryBasculinBasculin
Swift Normal Physical 60 —% 20
GyaradosBasculinBasculin
Thrash Normal Physical 120 100% 10
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Sharpedo in Generation V
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Sharpedo in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Sharpedo
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Sharpedo
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation V
Other generations:
III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
  • A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Sharpedo can be tutored the move in that game
  • A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Sharpedo cannot be tutored the move in that game
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Sharpedo
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Sharpedo
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

Special moves

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball
 N/A 
Not available
Pokémon Pinball RS
 PinRS319.png 
Acquisition: Evolve
Pokémon Trozei!
 Trozeiani319.png 
Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
File:MDP RT 319.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: Evolve
Friend Area: Treasure Sea
Phrases
51%-100% HP My fangs can rip apart iron!
26%-50% HP Darn... Only half my HP's left...
1%-25% HP It's hopeless. Even my prized fangs are broken...
Level up My level went up! My fangs grew sharper, too!
Partner phrases
51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%.
26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%.
1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%.
Level up My level went up! My fangs grew sharper, too!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness
,
and Explorers of Sky
MDP E 319.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: -12%
IQ group: G
Pokémon Ranger
Group:  Water  Poké Assist: Dark PA.png
( Dark )
Field move: None
Loops: 11 Min. exp.: N/A Max. exp.: N/A
Browser entry  
Sharpedo swims with only its dorsal fin showing. It charges when it spots prey.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:  Water  Poké Assist: Water PA.png
( Water )
Field move: Crush 4 field move.png
(Crush ×4)
Browser entry  
It swims around at wicked speed. It attacks by biting and ramming.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group: Poké Assist: Field move:
 Water  Water Assist.png
( Water )
Past
Electric Assist.png
( Normal )
Crush 3 field move.png
(Crush ×3)
Past
Electrify 1 field move.png
(Electrify ×1)
Browser entry  
It shoots orbs of water to attack.
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
N/A Not
Available
Defense
Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
PPW319.png PokéPark Pad entry:
Sharpedo helps out with Gyarados's Aqua Dash in the Beach Zone. Carvanha tend to follow him around.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
None.png Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}}
PokéPark Pad entry:
This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
None.png HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}}
Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}}
Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}}
Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}}
Does not evolve.
Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Carvanha
Unevolved
Carvanha
 Water  Dark 
Rare Candy
Level 30


Sharpedo
First evolution
Sharpedo
 Water  Dark 


Sprites

Gen Game
I Red Blue Yellow Red (Ja) Green Back
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II Gold Silver Crystal   Back
This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II.
III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Back
Spr 3r 319.png Spr 3e 319.png Spr 3f 319.png Spr b 3r 319.png
Spr 3r 319 s.png Spr 3e 319 s.png Spr 3f 319 s.png Spr b 3r 319 s.png
IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Back
Spr 4d 319.png Spr 4p 319.png Spr 4h 319.png Spr b 4d 319.png
Spr 4d 319 s.png Spr 4p 319 s.png Spr 4h 319 s.png Spr b 4d 319 s.png
V Black White Black 2 White 2 Back
Spr 5b 319.png Spr 5b2 319.png Spr b 5b 319.png
Spr 5b 319 s.png Spr 5b2 319 s.png Spr b 5b 319 s.png
Sharpedo For other sprites and images, please see Sharpedo images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

  • On April Fool's Day, 2002, Mizuado, a Steel/Water hammerhead shark Pokémon was "revealed", but it turned out to be a fake. This Pokémon was also sometimes called Samehadaa, which is similar to Sharpedo's Japanese name.
  • Despite primarily being a Template:Type2, Sharpedo could not learn any Water-type moves by level up in Generation III, and in Generation IV onward, it only learns Aqua Jet by level up.
  • In a demo version of Ruby and Sapphire shown at Pokémon Festa 2002 in Japan, players started with a level 12 Sharpedo, suggesting it wasn't related to Carvanha by evolution, Carvanha evolved at a lower level or other means (such as an evolutionary stone or trading), or that Carvanha didn't exist.
    • Aside from seemingly lacking evolutionary relatives, this Sharpedo also lacked an ability, suggesting not all Pokémon were supposed to have abilities, or that it wasn't programmed in at the time.

Origin

Sharpedo is based on a shark with the body of a torpedo. It also looks like a shark that has been cut in half. Its general body shape is also similar to an Ocean Sunfish. Both fish are known for their sandpaper-like skin.

Name origin

Sharpedo's name is a combination of the words shark and torpedo. The first part of its name may also be derived from sharp, referencing its fins and Rough Skin ability.

Samehader may be a corruption of 鮫肌 samehada, sharkskin, perhaps referring to its Rough Skin ability. In addition, its name may be a combination of 鮫 same, shark, and 肌荒れ hada-are, rough skin. Samehada may also reference a creature from Japanese mythology of the same name. Samehada, in the myth, was the partner to the three-tailed demon shark Isonade.

In other languages

  • German: Tohaido - A combination of Torpedo and Hai (shark).
  • French: Sharpedo
  • Korean: 샤크니아 Sharkunia
  • Chinese (Taiwan): 巨牙鯊 Jù Yá Shā -Literally "Giant-teethed shark".

External links

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