Sharpedo
サメハダー Samehader
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Artwork from R/S/E
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HP
0
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2
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0
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| Exp.
175
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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 cause damage to foes to that attack it with physical moves. However, it can only hope to survive moves it resists, and even they are going to be ripping holes into it. Sharpedo is colored blue with a white underbelly. The yellow star emblem it had as a Carvanha has migrated to its snout. Another star emblem 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.
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 debuted in Hoenn Alone!, but it was only 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.
In the manga
In the TCG
- Main article: Sharpedo (TCG)
Game data
NPC appearances
Pokédex entries
| Gen
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| Pokédex entry
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| I
| This Pokémon was not available in Generation I.
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| II
| This Pokémon was not available in Generation II.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| FireRed
| The ruffian of the seas, it has fangs that crunch through iron. It swims by jetting water from its rear.
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| LeafGreen
| The ruffian of the seas, it has fangs that crunch through iron. It swims by jetting water from its rear.
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| IV
| Diamond
| Its fangs rip through sheet iron. It swims at 75 mph and is known as "The Bully of the Sea."
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| Pearl
| Its fangs rip through sheet iron. It swims at 75 mph and is known as "The Bully of the Sea."
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| Platinum
| Its fangs rip through sheet iron. It swims at 75 mph and is known as "The Bully of the Sea."
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Game locations
| Gen
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| Rarity
| Area
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| I
| This Pokémon was not available in Generation I.
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| II
| This Pokémon was not available in Generation II.
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| 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)
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| Emerald
| Common
| Routes 103, 118, 122, 124, 125, 126, 127, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, and 134, Mossdeep City, Pacifidlog Town (Super Rod)
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| FireRed
| LeafGreen
| None
| Trade
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| Colosseum
| None
| Trade
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| XD
| None
| Evolve Carvanha
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| IV
| Diamond
| Pearl
| Rare
| Routes 213 and 222 (Super Rod)
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| Platinum
| None
| Trade
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| Pal Park
| Sea
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In side games
Base stats
Type effectiveness
| Weak to
| Resistant to
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| Normal effectiveness
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Learnset
Special moves
Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
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.
- Sharpedo could not learn any Water-type moves by leveling up in Generation III, and in Generation IV, it only learns Aqua Jet.
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. It's 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, fishskin, 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
External links
( Dark )
Body size: 1
( Water )
(Crush ×4)
For other sprites and images, please see Sharpedo images on Bulbagarden Archives.
