Sharpedo
Water/Dark-type, Generation 3. Evolves into Mega Sharpedo for Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Waterfall Hydro Pump
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Hydro Pump costs 100 energy for 135 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Sharpedo takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 498
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- Mega Energy (buddy)
- 15 per km
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,246 CP
Sharpedo moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crunch STAB | Dark | 65 | 33 | 3.0s | 21.7 | 1.97 |
| Hydro Pump Best STAB | Water | 135 | 100 | 3.5s | 38.6 | 1.35 |
| Poison Fang | Poison | 30 | 33 | 1.5s | 20 | 0.91 |
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crunch | Dark | 70 | 45 | 1.56 | Buff / debuff |
| Hydro Pump | Water | 130 | 75 | 1.73 | — |
| Poison Fang | Poison | 45 | 40 | 1.13 | Buff / debuff |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Waterfall (13 DPS); Bite builds energy fastest (8 EPS).
Evolution
Mega Evolution
Family
Raids
- Status
- Sharpedo is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Sharpedo
Use Sharpedo against
Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter
How to get Sharpedo
- Evolve from
- Carvanha · 50 Candy
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Sharpedo knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
- Mega Evolution
- 200 Mega Energy the first time, less afterwards as your Mega Level rises
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 53 | 1,885 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 53 | 2,041 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,204 | 1,277 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,497 | 1,589 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,204 | 1,277 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 910 | 966 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,204 | 1,277 |
Is Sharpedo good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Sharpedo has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Attack is its highest stat (243), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 Candy, and with 3 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Sharpedo deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Fog and Rainy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 30 |
| Lv 2 | 96 |
| Lv 3 | 162 |
| Lv 4 | 228 |
| Lv 5 | 294 |
| Lv 6 | 360 |
| Lv 7 | 425 |
| Lv 8 | 491 |
| Lv 9 | 557 |
| Lv 10 | 623 |
| Lv 11 | 685 |
| Lv 12 | 748 |
| Lv 13 | 810 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 872 |
| Lv 15 | 934 |
| Lv 16 | 997 |
| Lv 17 | 1,059 |
| Lv 18 | 1,121 |
| Lv 19 | 1,184 |
| Lv 20 | 1,246 |
| Lv 21 | 1,308 |
| Lv 22 | 1,371 |
| Lv 23 | 1,433 |
| Lv 24 | 1,495 |
| Lv 25 | 1,558 |
| Lv 26 | 1,620 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,682 |
| Lv 28 | 1,745 |
| Lv 29 | 1,807 |
| Lv 30 | 1,869 |
| Lv 31 | 1,901 |
| Lv 32 | 1,932 |
| Lv 33 | 1,963 |
| Lv 34 | 1,994 |
| Lv 35 | 2,025 |
| Lv 36 | 2,056 |
| Lv 37 | 2,087 |
| Lv 38 | 2,119 |
| Lv 39 | 2,150 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,181 |
| Lv 41 | 2,209 |
| Lv 42 | 2,236 |
| Lv 43 | 2,265 |
| Lv 44 | 2,293 |
| Lv 45 | 2,321 |
| Lv 46 | 2,350 |
| Lv 47 | 2,378 |
| Lv 48 | 2,407 |
| Lv 49 | 2,436 |
| Lv 50 | 2,466 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0319
- Height
- 1.80 m
- Weight
- 88.80 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 5 released forms
- Game ID
- V0319_POKEMON_SHARPEDO
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Sharpedo in Pokemon GO?
Sharpedo's best moveset is Waterfall (fast) with Hydro Pump (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Sharpedo's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Sharpedo takes super effective damage from Bug, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Grass-type moves. It resists Psychic, Dark, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Steel, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Sharpedo's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Sharpedo reaches 2,466 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,181 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Sharpedo?
A perfect 15/15/15 Sharpedo shows 1,246 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,558 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Sharpedo better than regular Sharpedo?
Shadow Sharpedo deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Sharpedo in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Carvanha (50 Candy). It can be traded between trainers.
Can Sharpedo be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Sharpedo depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.