Bisharp (Pokémon)

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624MS.png #624: Pawniard
Pokémon
#626: Bouffalant 626MS.png
Bisharp
Sword Blade Pokémon
キリキザン
Kirikizan
#625
Bisharp



Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type
Dark Steel
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Abilities
Defiant or Inner Focus Cacophony
Cacophony
Pressure
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Cacophony
Gender ratio
Unknown
50% male, 50% female
Catch rate
45 (11.9%)
Breeding
Egg Group
Human-Like
Hatch time
20 cycles
Height
5'03" 1.6 m
Bisharp
0'0" 0 m
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0'0" 0 m
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0'0" 0 m
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Weight
154.3 lbs. 70.0 kg
Bisharp
0 lbs. 0 kg
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0 lbs. 0 kg
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Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
Unknown
Gen. IV
Unknown
IV
172
Leveling rate
Medium Fast
EV yield
Total: 2
Bisharp
0
HP
2
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
Shape
Body12.png
Footprint
F625.png F000.png
{{{form2}}}
Pokédex color
Red
Base friendship
35
External Links

Bisharp (Japanese: キリキザン Kirikizan) is a dual-type Dark/Steel Pokémon introduced in Generation V.

It evolves from Pawniard starting at level 52.

Biology

Bisharp is a bipedal, humanoid Pokémon. It has a round, red and black head, similar to a war helmet, topped with a golden, double-headed axe blade. Its face is primarily yellow with a black outline. The helmet shrouds most of its yellow-and-black face, although its triangular eyes are visible. Resembling shoulder pads, its red shoulders project slightly over its arms and have a thin yellow line where they meet its black torso. It has white, metallic hands that resemble gloves, with retractable, blades attached. Encircling its torso are two blades, which create the impression of a ribcage. Its thighs are red and become progressively thinner as they connect to the knee. Both of its feet are metallic and split down the middle, resembling cloven hooves. These hooves are also similar to steel war boots or possibly leggings.

In the wild, Bisharp rules over a pack of Pawniard, and fights other Bisharp to become the alpha of the pack. The loser of these fights is cast out. It is notably pitiless, having no expression when finishing off prey. When hunting, the Pawniard allow the leader Bisharp to perform the finishing blow. Once a Bisharp's head blade is chipped or damaged, it retires from its position as boss. It has violent conflicts with Fraxure over the locations of sharping stones.

In the anime

In the main series

Bisharp in the anime

Major appearances

Bisharp debuted in Search for the Clubultimate! and A Clubsplosion of Excitement!, under the ownership of Georgia, having evolved from Pawniard sometime prior. Georgia used Bisharp against Gail's Druddigon and won before losing to Bianca and her Emboar.

A Bisharp appeared in Team Eevee and the Pokémon Rescue Squad!, under the ownership of Davy. It was used to break ice that was blocking a door.

A Bisharp debuted in From A to Z!, under the ownership of Bryony. It reappeared in Meeting at Terminus Cave!. In both episodes, it was used during Bryony's attempts to capture Squishy, only to be defeated.

A Bisharp appeared in The Legend of the Ninja Hero! and A Festival of Decisions!, under the ownership of Heidayu. It was used to battle Ash's Pikachu and Frogadier, and Sanpei's Greninja during the villagers' rescue operation. It was only defeated when Frogadier evolved. Another Bisharp appeared in the latter episode, under the ownership of the ninja army. It participated in the attack on Ninja Village.

A Bisharp appeared in Finals Not for the Faint-Hearted!, under the ownership of Alain. It was used in the final round of the Lumiose Conference against Ash. Bisharp was able to defeat Hawlucha and Goodra before losing to Greninja.

Minor appearances

A Bisharp appeared in Ash and N: A Clash of Ideals!, under the ownership of a Team Plasma Grunt. It was used during Team Plasma's assault on the White Ruins.

A Trainer's Bisharp appeared in SS002 as one of the Pokémon that participated in a Raid Battle against a Lugia.

Bisharp in the animated trailer

In the Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer

A Bisharp appeared in the Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated Trailer, under the ownership of the Shadow Triad. It used Protect to defend the Shadow Triad from an Aura Sphere fired by Nate's Lucario. It then escaped with its Trainers.

In Pokémon Generations

A soldier's Bisharp appeared in The Redemption, during a fantasy of a story from the past. It was one of the many Pokémon fighting in the great war of Kalos 3,000 years previously.

In the manga

In the Be the Best! Pokémon B+W manga

Cheren was seen with a Bisharp in The Birth of the Best Pokémon Trainer!.

In the Pocket Monsters manga

A Trainer's Bisharp appeared in SSM01.

In the Pocket Monsters BW: The Heroes of Fire and Thunder manga

A Bisharp appeared in A Very Important Thing, under the ownership of the older of two brothers.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Grimsley has a Bisharp that first appeared with him on Route 4 in Sandstorm, where it helped him play card flip with the workers there.

Bryony has a Bisharp that first appeared in Gyarados Changes.

In the Pokémon RéBURST manga

Fraud, the leader of Great Gavel, has a Bisharp that he can use as his Burst form.

In the TCG

Main article: Bisharp (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V Unova
BW: #131
Unova
B2W2: #224
Black It leads a group of Pawniard. It battles to become the boss, but will be driven from the group if it loses.
White Bisharp pursues prey in the company of a large group of Pawniard. Then Bisharp finishes off the prey.
Black 2 This pitiless Pokémon commands a group of Pawniard to hound prey into immobility. It then moves in to finish the prey off.
White 2
Generation VI Kalos
Mountain #049
Hoenn
#—
X This pitiless Pokémon commands a group of Pawniard to hound prey into immobility. It then moves in to finish the prey off.
Y Bisharp pursues prey in the company of a large group of Pawniard. Then Bisharp finishes off the prey.
Omega Ruby This pitiless Pokémon commands a group of Pawniard to hound prey into immobility. It then moves in to finish the prey off.
Alpha Sapphire Bisharp pursues prey in the company of a large group of Pawniard. Then Bisharp finishes off the prey.
Generation VII Alola
USUM: #338
Kanto
#—
This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sun, Moon, Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!‎.
Ultra Sun No matter how strong the Bisharp, it's said that if the blade on its head is chipped, it will retire from its position as the boss.
Ultra Moon It leads a group of Pawniard. Bisharp doesn't even change its expression when it deals the finishing blow to an opponent.
Generation VIII Galar
#247
Sword It's accompanied by a large retinue of Pawniard. Bisharp keeps a keen eye on its minions, ensuring none of them even think of double-crossing it.
Shield Violent conflicts erupt between Bisharp and Fraxure over places where sharpening stones can be found.


Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V
Black White
Route 11 (dark grass)
Black 2 White 2
Evolve Pawniard
Generation VI
X Y
Trade Jigglypuff in Snowbelle City
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Trade
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Trade
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Route 17
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee
Unobtainable
Generation VIII
Sword Shield


In side games

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Factory: World Axle - B2F
PokéPark 2
Arbor Area
Conquest
Evolve Pawniard
MD GTI
Glacier Palace - Great Spire (1F-5F), Rusty Mountain (Gilded Hall), Jaws of the Abyss (Uncharted Road, Gilded Hall), Smoking Mountain (Uncharted Road, Gilded Hall), Poké Forest (6F-10F)
Rumble U
Toy Collection: A Very Chaotic Battle!
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Pitch-Black Cavern: Stage 4
Shuffle
Expert Stage: Stage EX28
Rumble World
Black Realm: Grim Rendezvous (Canter Boss, Back), Dark Land: Chilling Graveyard (Special)


Held items

Stats

Base stats

Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
65
125 - 172 240 - 334
125
117 - 194 229 - 383
100
94 - 167 184 - 328
60
58 - 123 112 - 240
70
67 - 134 130 - 262
70
67 - 134 130 - 262
Total:
490
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.

Type effectiveness

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

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation VIII
Other generations:
V - VI - VII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Metal Burst Steel Physical 0000 100100% 10
011 Scratch Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35
011 Leer Normal Status 0000 100100% 30
011 Fury Cutter Bug Physical 04040 09595% 20
011 Metal Claw Steel Physical 05050 09595% 35
1515 Torment Dark Status 0000 100100% 15
2020 Scary Face Normal Status 0000 100100% 10
2525 Assurance Dark Physical 06060 100100% 10
3030 Metal Sound Steel Status 0000 08585% 40
3535 Slash Normal Physical 07070 100100% 20
4040 Night Slash Dark Physical 07070 100100% 15
4545 Iron Defense Steel Status 0000 00——% 15
5050 Laser Focus Normal Status 0000 00——% 30
5757 Iron Head Steel Physical 08080 100100% 15
6464 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000 00——% 20
7171 Guillotine Normal Physical 0000 03030% 5
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Bisharp
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Bisharp
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/TR

Generation VIII
Other generations:
V - VI - VII - IX
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM08
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM08 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
TM09
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM09 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
TM14
Bag TM Electric SwSh Sprite.png
TM14 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000 090}}90% 20
TM15
Bag TM Ground SwSh Sprite.png
TM15 Dig Ground Physical 08080 100}}100% 10
TM16
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM16 Screech Normal Status 0000 085}}85% 40
TM21
Bag TM Psychic SwSh Sprite.png
TM21 Rest Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM23
Bag TM Dark SwSh Sprite.png
TM23 Thief Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 25
TM24
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM24 Snore Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 15
TM25
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM25 Protect Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM26
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM26 Scary Face Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 10
TM31
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM31 Attract Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 15
TM32
Bag TM Rock SwSh Sprite.png
TM32 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM33
Bag TM Water SwSh Sprite.png
TM33 Rain Dance Water Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM37
Bag TM Dark SwSh Sprite.png
TM37 Beat Up Dark Physical 0000 100}}100% 10
TM39
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM39 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM42
Bag TM Fighting SwSh Sprite.png
TM42 Revenge Fighting Physical 06060 100}}100% 10
TM43
Bag TM Fighting SwSh Sprite.png
TM43 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM48
Bag TM Rock SwSh Sprite.png
TM48 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15
TM57
Bag TM Dark SwSh Sprite.png
TM57 Payback Dark Physical 05050 100}}100% 10
TM58
Bag TM Dark SwSh Sprite.png
TM58 Assurance Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 10
TM59
Bag TM Dark SwSh Sprite.png
TM59 Fling Dark Physical 0000 100}}100% 10
TM65
Bag TM Ghost SwSh Sprite.png
TM65 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 100}}100% 15
TM69
Bag TM Psychic SwSh Sprite.png
TM69 Psycho Cut Psychic Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM75
Bag TM Fighting SwSh Sprite.png
TM75 Low Sweep Fighting Physical 06565 100}}100% 20
TM76
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM76 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
TM79
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM79 Retaliate Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 5
TM85
Bag TM Dark SwSh Sprite.png
TM85 Snarl Dark Special 05555 095}}95% 15
TM94
Bag TM Normal SwSh Sprite.png
TM94 False Swipe Normal Physical 04040 100}}100% 40
TM95
Bag TM Flying SwSh Sprite.png
TM95 Air Slash Flying Special 07575 095}}95% 15
TR00
Bag TR Normal Sprite.png
TR00 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TR07
Bag TR Fighting Sprite.png
TR07 Low Kick Fighting Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
TR20
Bag TR Normal Sprite.png
TR20 Substitute Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TR26
Bag TR Normal Sprite.png
TR26 Endure Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TR27
Bag TR Normal Sprite.png
TR27 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TR37
Bag TR Dark Sprite.png
TR37 Taunt Dark Status 0000 100}}100% 20
TR46
Bag TR Steel Sprite.png
TR46 Iron Defense Steel Status 0000 00—}}—% 15
TR57
Bag TR Poison Sprite.png
TR57 Poison Jab Poison Physical 08080 100}}100% 20
TR58
Bag TR Dark Sprite.png
TR58 Dark Pulse Dark Special 08080 100}}100% 15
TR60
Bag TR Bug Sprite.png
TR60 X-Scissor Bug Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TR64
Bag TR Fighting Sprite.png
TR64 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5
TR74
Bag TR Steel Sprite.png
TR74 Iron Head Steel Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
TR75
Bag TR Rock Sprite.png
TR75 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5
TR76
Bag TR Rock Sprite.png
TR76 Stealth Rock Rock Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TR77
Bag TR Grass Sprite.png
TR77 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000 100}}100% 20
TR81
Bag TR Dark Sprite.png
TR81 Foul Play Dark Physical 09595 100}}100% 15
TR95
Bag TR Dark Sprite.png
TR95 Throat Chop Dark Physical 08080 100}}100% 15
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Bisharp
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Bisharp
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation VIII
Other generations:
V - VI - VII - IX
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
ElgyemBeheeyemScorbunnyRabootCinderace
Headbutt Normal Physical 70 100% 15
Sableye
Mean Look Normal Status —% 5
HitmonchanHitmontopMr. MimeLucarioSawk
Quick Guard Fighting Status —% 15
Mr. MimeMr. MimeMr. RimeCroagunkToxicroakImpidimp
MorgremGrimmsnarl
Sucker Punch Dark Physical 70 100% 5
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Bisharp in Generation VIII
  • 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 Bisharp in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Bisharp
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Bisharp
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation VIII
Other generations:
V - VI - VII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Sw Sh EP BD SP Steel Beam Steel Special 140 95% 5
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Bisharp
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Bisharp
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation VIII
Other generations:
V - VI - VII - IX
 Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior evolutions.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Bisharp
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Bisharp
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●●●
Defense ●●●
Speed ●●●
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond
PP2625.png Strong: Tepig icon.png Weak: Snivy icon.png
PokéPark Pad entry:
He is too serious and sometimes jumps to conclusions. He loves the Arbor Area and works with pride.
Pokémon Conquest
PCP625.png HP: ★★★ Move: Night Slash
Attack: ★★★★ Ability 1: Parry
Ability 2: Shackle
Ability 3: Inner Focus
Defense: ★★★
Speed: ★★★
Evolves from Pawniard when its Attack is 118 or higher
Range: 3 Perfect Links: Hatsume, Hidetada, and Mitsunari
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Dark
Attack Power: ★★★★★

BT625.png

Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Dark
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 70 - 130 Raise Max Level.png 15

#331
Shuffle625.png

Rock Break+
Sometimes destroys three breakable-rock disruptions.
Skill Swapper.png Swappable Skill(s): Cross Attack+


Pokémon GO
GO625.png Base HP: 163 Base Attack: 232 Base Defense: 176
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 5 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Snarl, Metal Claw
Charged Attacks: Dark Pulse, Iron Head, X-Scissor, Focus Blast

Evolution

624Pawniard.png
Unevolved
Pawniard
 Dark  Steel 
Rare Candy
Level 52
625Bisharp.png
First evolution
Bisharp
 Dark  Steel 


Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
Spr 5b 625.png Spr b 5b 625.png Spr 5b2 625.png Spr b 5b2 625.png
Spr 5b 625 s.png Spr b 5b 625 s.png Spr 5b2 625 s.png Spr b 5b2 625 s.png
Front Back Front Back
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Spr 6x 625.png
Spr b 6x 625.png
Spr 6o 625.png
Spr b 6o 625.png
Spr 6x 625 s.png
Spr b 6x 625 s.png
Spr 6o 625 s.png
Spr b 6o 625 s.png
Front Back Front Back
Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Spr 7s 625.png
Spr b 7s 625.png
Spr 7s 625.png
Spr b 7s 625.png
Spr 7s 625 s.png
Spr b 7s 625 s.png
Spr 7s 625 s.png
Spr b 7s 625 s.png
Front Back Front Back
625MS.png For other sprites and images, please see Bisharp images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


Trivia

  • No other Pokémon has the same type combination as Bisharp and its pre-evolved form.
    • The types it has are also the two types that were introduced in Generation II.
  • Pawniard and Bisharp are the only Pokémon that can have Defiant as a non-Hidden Ability.

Origin

Bisharp looks and acts similar to a traditional Japanese bandit—specifically a leader—with features resembling samurai armor, while its behaviour and bipedal appearance are reminiscent of a soldier. It may also originate from kaijin, humanoid villains found in Japanese monster movies.

Name origin

Bisharp is a combination of bishop (a piece in chess) and sharp (describing its metal blades). Akin to Pawniard evolving into Bisharp, a pawn in chess can be promoted into a bishop piece (among other chess piece classes) if it reaches the opponent's side of the board. It may also involve to bisect (to cut or split into two), referring to Bisharp's cutting abilities. Its name could also refer to the twin blades on its torso (derived from the numerical prefix bi-, meaning "two" in Latin).

Kirikizan may be a combination of 切り刻む kirikizamu (to mince) and 斬 zan (to cut or slay).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese キリキザン Kirikizan From 切り刻む kirikizamu and zan
France Flag.png French Scalproie From scalper or scalpel and proie
Spain Flag.png Spanish Bisharp Same as English name
Germany Flag.png German Caesurio From Caesar and Centurio
Italy Flag.png Italian Bisharp Same as English name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 절각참 Jeolgakcham From 절 (切) jeol, 각 (刻) gak, and 참 (斬) cham
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 劈斬司令 / 劈斩司令 Pīzhǎnsīlìng From , zhǎn, and 司令 sīlìng
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese


Notes


External links

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Pokémon
#626: Bouffalant 626MS.png


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