Sharpedo Pokemon GO — Max CP 2,466, Base Stats & Moveset

Q: What is the best moveset for Sharpedo in Pokemon GO?

Sharpedo's best moveset is Waterfall with Hydro Pump. A TM rerolls at random among its 2 fast and 3 charged non-legacy moves.

Q: What is Sharpedo's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Sharpedo reaches 2,466 CP at level 50 and 2,181 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.

Q: What CP is a 100% IV Sharpedo?

A 15/15/15 Sharpedo shows 1,246 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 1,558 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 934 CP.

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

Weak to

Bug1.6× Electric1.6× Fairy1.6× Fighting1.6× Grass1.6×

Resists

Psychic0.39× Dark0.625× Fire0.625× Ghost0.625× Ice0.625× Steel0.625× Water0.625×

Base stats

Attack 243

Defense 83

Stamina 172

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

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	EPS
Bite STAB	Dark	6	4	0.5s	12	8
Waterfall Best STAB	Water	13	7	1.0s	13	7

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

Move	Type	PWR	EN	Turns	DPT	EPT
Bite	Dark	4	2	—	—	—
Waterfall	Water	11	10	2	5.50	5.00

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

Carvanha 50 Candy

Sharpedo

Mega Evolution

Sharpedo

200 Mega Energy First time; cheaper as Mega Level rises

Mega Sharpedo

Family

Carvanha

Sharpedo This page

Mega Sharpedo Mega

Shadow forms Shadow Carvanha Shadow Sharpedo

Raids

Not in raids

Status: Sharpedo is not in the current raid rotation

Best counters against Sharpedo

1

Shadow Thundurus (Therian)Shadow Volt SwitchWildbolt Storm 88.5DPS 965TDO 2

Mega BlazikenMega CounterAura Sphere 85.1DPS 1,177TDO 3

Mega LucarioMega Force PalmAura Sphere 83.8DPS 1,087TDO 4

Regieleki Lock OnThunder Cage 79.6DPS 820TDO 5

Mega SceptileMega Fury CutterFrenzy Plant 77.0DPS 1,061TDO 6

Shadow BlazikenShadow CounterAura Sphere 74.8DPS 723TDO

Counters carrying Bug, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Grass moves deal the most damage.

Use Sharpedo against

Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter

Numel Tier 5 #8rank

Camerupt Tier 5 #8rank

Primal Groudon Tier 5 #9rank

Onix Tier 5 #11rank

Rhyperior Tier 5 #12rank

Geodude Tier 5 #12rank

Pupitar Tier 5 #12rank

Graveler Tier 5 #12rank

Rhyhorn Tier 5 #12rank

Rhydon Tier 5 #12rank

How to get Sharpedo

Evolve from: Carvanha · 50 Candy
Team GO Rocket: Shadow Sharpedo arrives with Frustration, removable only during Rocket Takeover events
Purification: 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
Mega Sharpedo: 200 Mega Energy for the first evolution

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

Sharpedo in events

Most recent first

All events

Event	Date	Role	Shiny
Mega Sharpedo in Mega Raids	22 Apr 2026	Featured shiny	Yes

Is Sharpedo good in Pokemon GO?

Collector's pick

Power up	Stardust	Candy	XL Candy
Lv 20 → 40	135,000	15	—

Sharpedo has no raid-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site. It is a Pokedex and collection pick.

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 with Hydro Pump. A TM rerolls at random among its 2 fast and 3 charged non-legacy moves.

What are Sharpedo's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Sharpedo takes super effective damage from Bug, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Grass. It resists Dark, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Steel, Water. Psychic damage is double resisted (0.39×).

What is Sharpedo's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Sharpedo reaches 2,466 CP at level 50 and 2,181 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.

What CP is a 100% IV Sharpedo?

A 15/15/15 Sharpedo shows 1,246 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 1,558 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 934 CP.

Is Shadow Sharpedo better than regular Sharpedo?

Only the Shadow form makes the raid rankings: Shadow Sharpedo is #11 among Water-type attackers at 24.7 DPS, while regular Sharpedo is unranked. See Shadow Sharpedo.

How do you get Sharpedo in Pokemon GO?

Evolve Carvanha (50 Candy). Its most recent event was Mega Sharpedo in Mega Raids (April 2026).

Can Sharpedo be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Yes, shiny Sharpedo is in the game. It could be shiny in Mega Sharpedo in Mega Raids (April 2026).

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