Bisharp

Bisharp is a Dark/Steel type Pokémon introduced in Generation 5.

Bisharp artwork by Ken Sugimori

Additional artwork

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.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Bisharp.

Evolution chart

(Level 52)
Bisharp#0625
Bisharp
Dark · Steel
(defeat 3 Bisharp that are holding Leader's Crest)
Kingambit#0983
Kingambit
Dark · Steel

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 learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1Fury CutterBugPhysical 40 95
1LeerNormalStatus 100
1Metal BurstSteelPhysical 100
1Metal ClawSteelPhysical 50 95
1ScratchNormalPhysical 40 100
15TormentDarkStatus 100
20Scary FaceNormalStatus 100
25AssuranceDarkPhysical 60 100
30Metal SoundSteelStatus 85
35SlashNormalPhysical 70 100
40Night SlashDarkPhysical 70 100
45Iron DefenseSteelStatus
50RetaliateNormalPhysical 70 100
57Iron HeadSteelPhysical 80 100
64Swords DanceNormalStatus
71GuillotineNormalPhysical 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.
HeadbuttNormalPhysical 70 100
Mean LookNormalStatus
Quick GuardFightingStatus
Sucker PunchDarkPhysical 70 100

Moves learnt by TM

Bisharp is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
01Take DownNormalPhysical 90 85
06Scary FaceNormalStatus 100
07ProtectNormalStatus
12Low KickFightingPhysical 100
18ThiefDarkPhysical 60 100
25FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
27Aerial AceFlyingPhysical 60
30SnarlDarkSpecial 55 95
31Metal ClawSteelPhysical 50 95
36Rock TombRockPhysical 60 95
39Low SweepFightingPhysical 65 100
43FlingDarkPhysical 100
47EndureNormalStatus
50Rain DanceWaterStatus
51SandstormRockStatus
55DigGroundPhysical 80 100
57False SwipeNormalPhysical 40 100
58Brick BreakFightingPhysical 75 100
61Shadow ClawGhostPhysical 70 100
62Foul PlayDarkPhysical 95 100
65Air SlashFlyingSpecial 75 95
70Sleep TalkNormalStatus
81Grass KnotGrassSpecial 100
82Thunder WaveElectricStatus 90
83Poison JabPoisonPhysical 80 100
85RestPsychicStatus
87TauntDarkStatus 100
88Swords DanceNormalStatus
93Flash CannonSteelSpecial 80 100
94Dark PulseDarkSpecial 80 100
99Iron HeadSteelPhysical 80 100
103SubstituteNormalStatus
104Iron DefenseSteelStatus
105X-ScissorBugPhysical 80 100
116Stealth RockRockStatus
134ReversalFightingPhysical 100
150Stone EdgeRockPhysical 100 80
152Giga ImpactNormalPhysical 150 90
158Focus BlastFightingSpecial 120 70
163Hyper BeamNormalSpecial 150 90
170Steel BeamSteelSpecial 140 95
171Tera BlastNormalSpecial 80 100
177SpiteGhostStatus 100
199Lash OutDarkPhysical 75 100
221Throat ChopDarkPhysical 80 100
223Metal SoundSteelStatus 85

Moves learnt by level up

Bisharp learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1Fury CutterBugPhysical 40 95
1LeerNormalStatus 100
1Metal BurstSteelPhysical 100
1Metal ClawSteelPhysical 50 95
1ScratchNormalPhysical 40 100
15TormentDarkStatus 100
20Scary FaceNormalStatus 100
25AssuranceDarkPhysical 60 100
30Metal SoundSteelStatus 85
35SlashNormalPhysical 70 100
40Night SlashDarkPhysical 70 100
45Iron DefenseSteelStatus
50Laser FocusNormalStatus
57Iron HeadSteelPhysical 80 100
64Swords DanceNormalStatus
71GuillotineNormalPhysical 30

Egg moves

Bisharp learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Bisharp gen 8 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
HeadbuttNormalPhysical 70 100
Mean LookNormalStatus
Quick GuardFightingStatus
Sucker PunchDarkPhysical 70 100

Move Tutor moves

Bisharp can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Lash OutDarkPhysical 75 100

Moves learnt by TM

Bisharp is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
08Hyper BeamNormalSpecial 150 90
09Giga ImpactNormalPhysical 150 90
14Thunder WaveElectricStatus 90
15DigGroundPhysical 80 100
16ScreechNormalStatus 85
21RestPsychicStatus
23ThiefDarkPhysical 60 100
24SnoreNormalSpecial 50 100
25ProtectNormalStatus
26Scary FaceNormalStatus 100
31AttractNormalStatus 100
32SandstormRockStatus
33Rain DanceWaterStatus
37Beat UpDarkPhysical 100
39FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
42RevengeFightingPhysical 60 100
43Brick BreakFightingPhysical 75 100
48Rock TombRockPhysical 60 95
57PaybackDarkPhysical 50 100
58AssuranceDarkPhysical 60 100
59FlingDarkPhysical 100
65Shadow ClawGhostPhysical 70 100
69Psycho CutPsychicPhysical 70 100
75Low SweepFightingPhysical 65 100
76RoundNormalSpecial 60 100
79RetaliateNormalPhysical 70 100
85SnarlDarkSpecial 55 95
94False SwipeNormalPhysical 40 100
95Air SlashFlyingSpecial 75 95

Moves learnt by TR

Bisharp is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

TR
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
00Swords DanceNormalStatus
07Low KickFightingPhysical 100
20SubstituteNormalStatus
26EndureNormalStatus
27Sleep TalkNormalStatus
37TauntDarkStatus 100
46Iron DefenseSteelStatus
57Poison JabPoisonPhysical 80 100
58Dark PulseDarkSpecial 80 100
60X-ScissorBugPhysical 80 100
64Focus BlastFightingSpecial 120 70
74Iron HeadSteelPhysical 80 100
75Stone EdgeRockPhysical 100 80
76Stealth RockRockStatus
77Grass KnotGrassSpecial 100
81Foul PlayDarkPhysical 95 100
95Throat ChopDarkPhysical 80 100

Bisharp sprites

Type Generation 5 Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8 Generation 9
Normal Bisharp sprite from Black & White Bisharp sprite from X & Y Bisharp sprite from Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Bisharp sprite from Sword & Shield Bisharp sprite from Scarlet & Violet
Shiny Bisharp Shiny sprite from Black & White Bisharp Shiny sprite from X & Y Bisharp Shiny sprite from Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

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

Answers to Bisharp questions

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