Bisharp
Bisharp is a Dark/Steel type Pokémon introduced in Generation 5.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0625 |
|---|---|
| Type | Dark Steel |
| Species | Sword Blade Pokémon |
| Height | 1.6 m (5′03″) |
| Weight | 70.0 kg (154.3 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Defiant 2. Inner Focus Pressure (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0131 (Black/White) 0224 (Black 2/White 2) 0049 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos) 0338 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 0247 (Sword/Shield) 0368 (Scarlet/Violet) 0030 (The Isle of Armor) 0187 (The Teal Mask) |
Training
| EV yield | 2 Attack |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 35 (lower than normal) |
| Base Exp. | 172 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Human-Like |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 65 | 240 | 334 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 125 | 229 | 383 | |
| Defense | 100 | 184 | 328 | |
| Sp. Atk | 60 | 112 | 240 | |
| Sp. Def | 70 | 130 | 262 | |
| Speed | 70 | 130 | 262 | |
| Total | 490 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Pokédex entries
| 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 White 2 |
This pitiless Pokémon commands a group of Pawniard to hound prey into immobility. It then moves in to finish the prey off. |
| X Omega Ruby |
This pitiless Pokémon commands a group of Pawniard to hound prey into immobility. It then moves in to finish the prey off. |
| Y Alpha Sapphire |
Bisharp pursues prey in the company of a large group of Pawniard. Then Bisharp finishes off the prey. |
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Scarlet | This Pokémon commands a group of several Pawniard. Groups that are defeated in territorial disputes are absorbed by the winning side. |
| Violet | Bisharp mercilessly cuts its opponents to pieces with the sharp blades covering its body. It will do anything to win. |
Moves learned by Bisharp
Moves learnt by level up
Bisharp does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Egg moves
Bisharp does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Bisharp cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Bisharp learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fury Cutter | Bug | 40 | 95 | |
| 1 | Leer | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Metal Burst | Steel | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Metal Claw | Steel | 50 | 95 | |
| 1 | Scratch | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 15 | Torment | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 20 | Scary Face | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 25 | Assurance | Dark | 60 | 100 | |
| 30 | Metal Sound | Steel | — | 85 | |
| 35 | Slash | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 40 | Night Slash | Dark | 70 | 100 | |
| 45 | Iron Defense | Steel | — | — | |
| 50 | Retaliate | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 57 | Iron Head | Steel | 80 | 100 | |
| 64 | Swords Dance | Normal | — | — | |
| 71 | Guillotine | Normal | — | 30 |
Egg moves
Bisharp learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Bisharp gen 9 learnset page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Headbutt | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| Mean Look | Normal | — | — | |
| Quick Guard | Fighting | — | — | |
| Sucker Punch | Dark | 70 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TM
Bisharp is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
Bisharp sprites
Where to find Bisharp
| Black White |
Route 11 |
|---|---|
| Black 2 White 2 |
Evolve Pawniard |
| X Y |
Snowbelle City |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Sun Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Route 17 |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
| Sword Shield |
Lake of Outrage |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game |
| Scarlet Violet |
North Province (Area Two), The Great Crater of Paldea |
| Legends: Z-A | Location data not yet available |
Answers to Bisharp questions
- What is a good moveset for Bisharp?
- Is Eviolite Bisharp better than Kingambit?
- Krookodile or Bisharp?
- Bisharp vs. Honchkrow. Which is the better Sucker Punch user?
- Where can Pawnard/Bisharp be found in Gen 7?
- Is Bisharp or Mamoswine better for an X Nuzlocke?
- Should I use Lucario or Bisharp for my Black 2 in-game team?
- Is Liepard or Bisharp better for a Pokemon Sword playthrough?
View more questions on PokéBase »
Other languages
| English | Bisharp |
|---|---|
| Japanese | キリキザン (Kirikizan) |
| German | Caesurio |
| French | Scalproie |
| Italian | Bisharp |
| Spanish | Bisharp |
| Korean | 절각참 (jeolgakcham) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 劈斩司令 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 劈斬司令 |
| English |
Sword Blade Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | とうじんポケモン |
| German | Schwertklingen-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Tranchant |
| Italian | Pokémon Fildilama |
| Spanish | Pokémon Filo |
| Korean | 도인포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 刀刃宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 刀刃寶可夢 |
Name origin
- bishop
- a chess piece
- sharp
- pointed


