Sharpen (move)
- Contents
- Flavor text
- Learnt by level up
Move data
| Type | Normal |
|---|---|
| Category |  Status |
| Power | — |
| Accuracy | — |
| PP | 30 (max. 48) |
| Makes contact? | No |
| Introduced | Generation 1 |
Effects
Sharpen raises the user's Attack by one stage.
Stats can be raised to a maximum of +6 stages each.
Z-Move effects
When a Pokémon is holding Normalium Z and uses its Z-Power, Sharpen turns into Z-Sharpen and raises Attack one stage, in addition to its usual effect as above.
Move target
Foe
Foe
Foe
User
Ally
Ally
Targets the user.
Other languages
| English | Sharpen |
|---|---|
| Japanese | かくばる (Kakubaru) |
| German | Schärfer |
| French | Affûtage |
| Italian | Affilatore |
| Spanish | Afilar |
| Korean | 각지기 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 棱角化 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 稜角化 |
Game descriptions
| Gold/Silver Crystal |
A move that raises the user’s ATTACK. |
|---|---|
| Ruby/Sapphire Emerald |
Reduces the polygon count and raises ATTACK. |
| FireRed/LeafGreen | The user reduces its polygon count to sharpen edges and raise ATTACK. |
| Diamond/Pearl Platinum HeartGold/SoulSilver |
The user reduces its polygon count to make itself more jagged, raising the Attack stat. |
| Black/White Black 2/White 2 |
The user reduces its polygon count to make itself more jagged, raising the Attack stat. |
| X/Y O.Ruby/A.Sapphire |
The user lowers its polygon count to make itself more jagged, raising the Attack stat. |
| Sun/Moon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon L.G. Pikachu/L.G. Eevee |
The user makes its edges more jagged, which raises its Attack stat. |
| Sword/Shield B.Diamond/S.Pearl |
This move can’t be used. It’s recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can’t be remembered. |
| Scarlet/Violet | This move can’t be used. It’s recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can’t be remembered. |
Learnt by level up
These Pokémon learn Sharpen at the level specified. The numbers given are for Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon and may vary in other games; check the respective Pokédex pages for details.
