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No. 0625

Bisharp

Sword Blade Pokémon

Bisharp
Official art
DarkSteel
Height
1.6 m 5′03″
Weight
70 kg 154.3 lbs
Base stat total
490 top 35%
Introduced
Gen V
Abilities
Pokédex entryShield
Violent conflicts erupt between Bisharp and Fraxure over places where sharpening stones can be found.
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Base stats

HP65125–172240–334
Atk125117–194229–383
Def10094–167184–328
SpA6058–123112–240
SpD7067–134130–262
Spe7067–134130–262
Total490Higher than 65% of all Pokémon
HP65Atk125Def100Spe70SpD70SpA60

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Atk.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 70). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+134Max122No SP90Min81Scarf201Tailwind268

At max Speed, Bisharp outspeeds 13 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage
  13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage
  14. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage
  15. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage
  16. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage
  17. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage
  18. 134Bisharp · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  19. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage
  20. 122Bisharp · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  21. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage
  22. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage
  23. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage
  24. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage
  25. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage
  26. 90Bisharp · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  27. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage
  28. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage
  29. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage
  30. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage
  31. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage
  32. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage
  33. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Fighting4×Fire2×Ground2×

Resists

Dark½×Dragon½×Flying½×Ghost½×Grass½×Ice½×Normal½×Rock½×Steel½×

Immune to

Poison0×Psychic0×
Takes normal damage from 4 types
BugWaterElectricFairy

Abilities

  • Defiant

    Raises Attack two stages upon having any stat lowered.

  • Inner Focus

    Prevents flinching.

  • PressureHidden ability

    Increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one.

Competitive

SV SinglesRUSV DoublesNFENational DexUU

17.97% of teams · rank #7 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 20,763 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item
Eviolite
Ability
Defiant
Nature
Adamant
EVs
80 HP / 252 Atk / 176 Spe
Tera Type
Flying
  1. Sucker Punch
  2. Swords Dance
  3. Iron Head
  4. Throat Chop

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

  • All players16.76%
  • Rated 1500+18.11%
  • Rated 1630+17.97%
  • Rated 1760+16.65%

Usage by month

Oct 202517.97%

Moves

  • Sucker Punch99.9%
  • Swords Dance90.6%
  • Iron Head85.1%
  • Throat Chop74.1%
  • Low Kick30.4%
  • Stealth Rock8.8%
  • Aerial Ace7.7%
  • Brick Break0.9%
  • Stone Edge0.7%
  • Night Slash0.6%

Items

  • Eviolite93%
  • Life Orb6.6%
  • Focus Sash0.2%
  • Black Glasses0.1%
  • Leftovers0.1%
  • Choice Band0%

Abilities

  • 99.6%
  • 0.4%
  • 0%

EV spreads

  • Adamant 80 HP / 252 Atk / 176 Spe25.2%
  • Adamant 120 HP / 252 Atk / 136 Spe22%
  • Adamant 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe20%
  • Adamant 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpD6.9%
  • Adamant 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe4.4%

Tera types

  • Flying41.6%
  • Fire34.1%
  • Dark10.4%
  • Ghost6.9%

Common teammates

Checks & counters

Evolution

  1. #0624PawniardDarkSteel
    1. Level 52#0625BisharpDarkSteel
      1. Defeat 3 Bisharp leading Pawniard#0983KingambitDarkSteel

Moves

Level up 16

1Fury CutterPower doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.BugPhys4095%20
1LeerLowers the target’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus—100%30
1Metal BurstStrikes back at the last Pokémon to hit the user this turn with 1.5× the damage.SteelPhys—100%10
1Metal ClawHas a 10% chance to raise the user’s Attack by one stage.SteelPhys5095%35
1ScratchInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35
15TormentPrevents the target from using the same move twice in a row.DarkStatus—100%15
20Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10
25AssurancePower is doubled if the target has already received damage this turn.DarkPhys60100%10
30Metal SoundLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.SteelStatus—85%40
35SlashHas an increased chance for a critical hit.NormalPhys70100%20
40Night SlashHas an increased chance for a critical hit.DarkPhys70100%15
45Iron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15
50RetaliateHas double power if a friendly Pokémon fainted last turn.NormalPhys70100%5
57Iron HeadHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15
64Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20
71GuillotineCauses a one-hit KO.NormalPhys—30%5

TM / HM / TR 46

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM06Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10
TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM12Low KickInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.FightingPhys—100%20
TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20
TM27Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20
TM30SnarlHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.DarkSpec5595%15
TM31Metal ClawHas a 10% chance to raise the user’s Attack by one stage.SteelPhys5095%35
TM36Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15
TM39Low SweepLowers the target’s Speed by one stage.FightingPhys65100%20
TM43FlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10
TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5
TM51SandstormChanges the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.RockStatus——10
TM55DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10
TM57False SwipeCannot lower the target’s HP below 1.NormalPhys40100%40
TM58Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15
TM61Shadow ClawHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GhostPhys70100%15
TM62Foul PlayCalculates damage with the target’s attacking stat.DarkPhys95100%15
TM65Air SlashHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15
TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10
TM81Grass KnotInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.GrassSpec—100%20
TM82Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20
TM83Poison JabHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20
TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5
TM87TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20
TM88Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20
TM93Flash CannonHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.SteelSpec80100%10
TM94Dark PulseHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpec80100%15
TM99Iron HeadHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15
TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10
TM104Iron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15
TM105X-ScissorInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.BugPhys80100%15
TM116Stealth RockCauses damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.RockStatus——20
TM134ReversalInflicts more damage when the user has less HP remaining, with a maximum of 200 power.FightingPhys—100%15
TM150Stone EdgeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.RockPhys10080%5
TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5
TM158Focus BlastHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.FightingSpec12070%5
TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5
TM170Steel BeamInflicts damage, and the user takes damage equal to half of its max HP, rounded up.SteelSpec14095%5
TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10
TM177SpiteLowers the PP of the target’s last used move by 4.GhostStatus—100%10
TM199Lash OutPower doubles if the user had a stat stage lowered this turn.DarkPhys75100%5
TM221Throat ChopPrevents the target from using sound-based moves for two turns.DarkPhys80100%15
TM223Metal SoundLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.SteelStatus—85%40

Pokédex entries

Category
Sword Blade Pokémon
Debut
Unova · Black & White
Color
Red
Shape
Habitat
—
Original Unova#131Updated Unova#224Mountain Kalos#049Updated Alola#338Updated Ula’ula#159Galar#247Isle of Armor#030Paldea#368Kitakami#187

  1. Violent conflicts erupt between Bisharp and Fraxure over places where sharpening stones can be found.

    Shield

  2. 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.

    Sword

  3. It leads a group of Pawniard. Bisharp doesn’t even change its expression when it deals the finishing blow to an opponent.

    Ultra Moon

  4. 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 Sun

  5. This pitiless Pokémon commands a group of Pawniard to hound prey into immobility. It then moves in to finish the prey off.

    Black 2 · White 2 · X · Omega Ruby

  6. Bisharp pursues prey in the company of a large group of Pawniard. Then Bisharp finishes off the prey.

    White · Y · Alpha Sapphire

  7. It leads a group of Pawniard. It battles to become the boss, but will be driven from the group if it loses.

    Black

Names around the world

Japanese
キリキザン
Japanese (romaji)
Kirikizan
Korean
절각참
Chinese (Traditional)
劈斬司令
Chinese (Simplified)
劈斩司令
French
Scalproie
German
Caesurio
Spanish
Bisharp
Italian
Bisharp

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield
2 Atk
Catch rate
45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship
35
Base experience
172
Growth rate
Medium

Breeding

Egg groups
Human-Like
Gender
♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time
20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Shield: The Isle of Armor 9 areas
  • Brawlers' Cave (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Challenge RoadSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 36–60
  • Challenge Road (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Courageous Cavern (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Honeycalm Sea (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Soothing Wetlands (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Training LowlandsSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 36–60
  • Workout Sea (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Sword: The Isle of Armor 9 areas
  • Brawlers' Cave (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Challenge RoadSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 36–60
  • Challenge Road (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Courageous Cavern (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Honeycalm Sea (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Soothing Wetlands (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Training LowlandsSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 36–60
  • Workout Sea (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Shield 11 areas
  • Dusty Bowl (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Giant's Mirror (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Giant's SeatSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 52–60
  • Giant's Seat (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Giant's Seat (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Giant's Seat (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Lake of OutrageWalking in the overworld · Lv 55–60
  • Stony Wilderness (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Stony Wilderness (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • West Lake Axewell (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Sword 11 areas
  • Dusty Bowl (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Giant's Mirror (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Giant's SeatSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 52–60
  • Giant's Seat (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Giant's Seat (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Giant's Seat (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Hammerlocke Hills (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Lake of OutrageWalking in the overworld · Lv 55–60
  • Stony Wilderness (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Stony Wilderness (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • West Lake Axewell (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Ultra Moon 1 area
  • Route 17Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–36
Ultra Sun 1 area
  • Route 17Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–36
White 1 area
  • Road 11Walking in dark grass · Lv 60
Black 1 area
  • Road 11Walking in dark grass · Lv 60