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sharpedo-mega
Generation III · #10070 — Brutal Pokémon
Mega Sharpedo is the Mega Evolution form of the Water/Dark-type Sharpedo, introduced in Generation VI through Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. This brutal predator undergoes a dramatic transformation when exposed to Sharpedonite, amplifying its already fearsome reputation as one of the ocean's most dangerous apex hunters. The mega-evolved form represents the pinnacle of Sharpedo's predatory evolution, with a base stat total of 560 compared to Sharpedo's standard 460, representing a 100-point increase in overall power. Mega Sharpedo maintains its Water/Dark typing while dramatically shifting its stat distribution to emphasize physical prowess and speed, making it one of the most devastating physical sweepers in competitive Pokémon battles.
Base Stats
Height
2.5m
Weight
130.3kg
Category
Brutal Pokémon
Gender
Male 50% / Female 50%
Color
blue
Shape
fish
Habitat
sea
Abilities
Strengthens biting moves to 1.5× their power.
Sharpedo-mega Biology & Physical Characteristics
Upon Mega Evolution, Sharpedo undergoes a striking physical transformation that emphasizes its role as an apex predator. The Pokémon grows to 2.5 meters in height and reaches a weight of 130.3 kilograms, becoming substantially more massive and imposing than its base form. The most significant change in Mega Sharpedo's physiology is the dramatic increase in musculature and fin development, with its body becoming more streamlined and hydrodynamic. Its teeth become even more pronounced and fearsome, reflecting the enhanced strength of its bite. The denticle-covered skin that characterizes standard Sharpedo becomes even more densely packed, further reducing hydrodynamic drag in water. Most notably, Mega Sharpedo's ability changes from Rough Skin to Strong Jaw, a hidden ability that amplifies all biting moves to 1.5 times their normal power, mechanically reflecting the creature's enhanced predatory capabilities.
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Training
Breeding
Sharpedo-mega Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Mega Sharpedo maintains the same gender ratio as its base form, with exactly 50 percent male and 50 percent female individuals appearing among wild populations and eggs produced through breeding. Like all Pokémon within the Water 2 egg group, Sharpedo can breed with compatible partners to produce Carvanha eggs, which hatch after 20 cycles of approximately 4,884 to 5,140 steps. The base happiness value for Sharpedo is relatively low at 35, indicating these creatures are naturally aggressive and difficult to bond with, reflecting their predatory temperament and reputation as the ruffians of the sea. This lower-than-average friendship stat persists regardless of whether the Pokémon is in its standard form or has achieved Mega Evolution. Trainers seeking to breed competitive Mega Sharpedo must catch and train the species carefully, building rapport despite its naturally surly disposition. The breeding mechanics remain unchanged in the Mega Evolution, as the Sharpedonite mega stone does not affect reproductive capabilities or the inheritance of moves and abilities in offspring.
Held Items
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Held Items
deep-sea-tooth
species-specific
Doubles Clamperl’s Special Attack. Traded on a Clamperl: Holder evolves into Huntail.
Cost: 2000
deep-sea-tooth
species-specific
Doubles Clamperl’s Special Attack. Traded on a Clamperl: Holder evolves into Huntail.
Cost: 2000
deep-sea-tooth
species-specific
Doubles Clamperl’s Special Attack. Traded on a Clamperl: Holder evolves into Huntail.
Cost: 2000
deep-sea-tooth
species-specific
Doubles Clamperl’s Special Attack. Traded on a Clamperl: Holder evolves into Huntail.
Cost: 2000
deep-sea-tooth
species-specific
Doubles Clamperl’s Special Attack. Traded on a Clamperl: Holder evolves into Huntail.
Cost: 2000
deep-sea-tooth
species-specific
Doubles Clamperl’s Special Attack. Traded on a Clamperl: Holder evolves into Huntail.
Cost: 2000
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colosseum
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diamond pearl
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sharpedo-mega's Evolution Chain
Sharpedo-mega Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Mega Sharpedo represents the ultimate expression of Carvanha's evolutionary line, which begins when the small Water/Dark-type Carvanha reaches level 30 to become the formidable Sharpedo. This standard evolution grants a significant power increase and establishes the Pokémon's role as an ocean predator. However, Mega Evolution takes this progression further, pushing Sharpedo's offensive and speed capabilities to extraordinary levels. When holding Sharpedonite, Sharpedo undergoes Mega Evolution, gaining 30 points in Attack (reaching 140), 30 points in Defense (reaching 70), 15 points in Special Attack (reaching 110), and 10 points in Speed (reaching 105). The changes to its stat distribution represent a shift toward physical combat supremacy, with its Attack nearly matching the Special Attack stat of many other sweepers while maintaining exceptional speed. This mega-evolved form debuted in Generation VI and remains one of the most potent physical attackers among Water-type Pokémon available to trainers.
Where to Find
Location data not available for this Pokémon in the database.
Sharpedo-mega Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Mega Sharpedo embodies pure oceanic aggression and territorial dominance, living up to its designation as the Bully of the Sea to an even greater degree than its base form. This mega-evolved form hunts with increased ferocity and efficiency, using its enhanced speed and attack power to overwhelm prey with devastating precision. The transformation grants Mega Sharpedo a base Speed stat of 105, up from 95, allowing it to strike with frightening quickness while maintaining superior offensive power through its 140 Attack stat. Mega Sharpedo's habitat remains the open ocean where it can utilize its ability to jet seawater from its rear end to achieve speeds exceeding 75 miles per hour, though the mega-evolved form likely surpasses even these impressive velocities. Ancient Pokédex entries describe how Sharpedo's fangs can rip through sheet iron, and this capability is only enhanced in its Mega Evolution form, allowing it to penetrate even the most resilient defenses in both ecological and competitive contexts.
Pokedex Entries
Generation III
Nicknamed “the bully of the sea,” SHARPEDO is widely feared. Its cruel fangs grow back immediately if they snap off. Just one of these POKéMON can thoroughly tear apart a supertanker.
SHARPEDO can swim at speeds of up to 75 mph by jetting seawater out of its backside. This POKéMON’s drawback is its inability to swim long distances.
The vicious and sly gangster of the sea. Its skin is specially textured to minimize drag in water. Its speed tops out at over 75 miles per hour.
The ruffian of the seas, it has fangs that crunch through iron. It swims by jetting water from its rear.
Generation IV
Its fangs rip through sheet iron. It swims at 75 mph and is known as “The Bully of the Sea.”
It can swim at speeds of 75 mph by jetting seawater through its body. It is the bandit of the sea.
Generation V
Its fangs rip through sheet iron. It swims at 75 mph and is known as “The Bully of the Sea.”
Its fangs rip through sheet iron. It swims at 75 mph and is known as “The Bully of the Sea.”
Generation VI
Its fangs rip through sheet iron. It swims at 75 mph and is known as “The Bully of the Sea.”
It can swim at speeds of 75 mph by jetting seawater through its body. It is the bandit of the sea.
Nicknamed “the bully of the sea,” Sharpedo is widely feared. Its cruel fangs grow back immediately if they snap off. Just one of these Pokémon can thoroughly tear apart a supertanker.
Sharpedo can swim at speeds of up to 75 mph by jetting seawater out of its backside. This Pokémon’s drawback is its inability to swim long distances.
Generation VII
It pursues its prey at speeds of 75 mph and finishes them off with fangs that can crush iron. It is known as the bully of the sea.
People believe that carrying one of its discarded fangs will prevent mishaps at sea, so the fangs are made into accessories.
It has a sad history. In the past, its dorsal fin was a treasured foodstuff, so this Pokémon became a victim of overfishing.
It drinks in seawater and jets it from its rear to propel itself. It’s very sensitive to the scent of blood.
Generation VIII
As soon as it catches the scent of prey, Sharpedo will jet seawater from its backside, hurtling toward the target to attack at 75 mph.
This Pokémon is known as the Bully of the Sea. Any ship entering the waters Sharpedo calls home will be attacked—no exceptions.
Sharpedo-mega Name Origin & Design Inspiration
Mega Sharpedo's design builds upon the shark-based aesthetics of its evolutionary line while amplifying the predatory menace implied by the base form's appearance. The name Sharpedo derives from 'sharp' and the suffix '-pedo,' a reference to torpedo-like movement through water, with the Japanese name Samehader combining 'same' (shark) and 'hada' (skin/texture). In its Mega Evolution, the torpedo-like design becomes even more pronounced and aggressive, with enhanced fins and a more muscular appearance that emphasizes its biological weapon status. The yellow star-shaped scars present on the snout and rear of standard Sharpedo remain in the Mega Evolution, serving as badges of the creature's violent history and countless encounters with prey and rivals. The design incorporates the traditional shark aesthetic—triangular teeth, gill slits, and a prominent dorsal fin—while adding a more menacing quality through increased size and musculature. The species' association with brutality and violent ocean behavior is reinforced through every aspect of its appearance, from its deep red glowing eyes to its intimidating proportions.
Learnable Moves
Sharpedo-mega can learn 64 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| agility | psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| aqua jet | water | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 |
| assurance | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 |
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| bite | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| blizzard | ice | Special | 110 | 70 | 5 |
| bounce | flying | Physical | 85 | 85 | 5 |
| bulldoze | ground | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| crunch | dark | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| dark pulse | dark | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| dive | water | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| earthquake | ground | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| feint | normal | Physical | 30 | 100 | 10 |
| focus energy | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| giga impact | normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| hail | ice | Status | — | — | 10 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| ice beam | ice | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| ice fang | ice | Physical | 65 | 95 | 15 |
| icy wind | ice | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| leer | normal | Status | — | 100 | 30 |
| liquidation | water | Physical | 85 | 100 | 10 |
| night slash | dark | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| payback | dark | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 |
| poison fang | poison | Physical | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| poison jab | poison | Physical | 80 | 100 | 20 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| rage | normal | Physical | 20 | 100 | 20 |
| rain dance | water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| retaliate | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| roar | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| rock smash | fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| rock tomb | rock | Physical | 60 | 95 | 15 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| scald | water | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| scary face | normal | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| screech | normal | Status | — | 85 | 40 |
| secret power | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| skull bash | normal | Physical | 130 | 100 | 10 |
| slash | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snarl | dark | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| spite | ghost | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| strength | normal | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| super fang | normal | Physical | — | 90 | 10 |
| surf | water | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| taunt | dark | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| thief | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| torment | dark | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| uproar | normal | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| water pulse | water | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| waterfall | water | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| zen headbutt | psychic | Physical | 80 | 90 | 15 |
Sharpedo-mega Competitive Battle Guide
Mega Sharpedo occupies a significant role in competitive Pokémon battles as a dangerous physical attacker and sweeper, leveraging its enhanced Attack stat of 140 and respectable Speed of 105 to outpace and overwhelm opponents. The Strong Jaw ability proves invaluable in competitive contexts, amplifying the power of moves like Crunch, Bite, Waterfall, and Aqua Jet to devastating effect. Its stat distribution favors fast, powerful physical attacks, making it an excellent choice for teams built around physical offense and priority moves. The Water/Dark typing grants useful resistances to Water, Grass, Ice, and Dark-type moves while providing immunity to Psychic-type attacks, though it introduces weaknesses to Electric, Fighting, Bug, and Fairy-type moves that clever opponents can exploit. Competitive trainers often equip Mega Sharpedo with an appropriate nature such as Adamant or Jolly to maximize either Attack or Speed, paired with EVs optimizing these offensive stats. Moves such as Crunch, Waterfall, Earthquake, and Ice Fang form the core of competitive movesets, allowing Mega Sharpedo to cover a wide range of threats and maintain offensive pressure throughout battles.
Commonly Asked Questions About Sharpedo-mega
What type is Sharpedo-mega?
Sharpedo-mega is a water and dark type Pokemon.
What does Sharpedo-mega evolve into?
Sharpedo-mega does not evolve into any other Pokemon. It is the final form in its evolution line.
What are Sharpedo-mega's weaknesses?
Sharpedo-mega is weak to grass, electric, fighting, bug and fairy type moves.
Sharpedo-mega Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Sharpedo, including its Mega Evolution form, has established itself as an iconic representation of aggressive aquatic predators within Pokémon culture and beyond. The creature's designation as the Bully of the Sea, Ruffian of the Seas, and Gangster of the Sea reflects its prominent status within the franchise's oceanic ecosystem hierarchy. Mega Sharpedo's introduction in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire provided fans with a mechanically powerful and thematically appropriate mega evolution that enhanced the species' menacing aesthetic while delivering competitive viability. The creature appears frequently in competitive tournaments and is recognized by players as a reliable physical attacker capable of sweeping teams when properly trained and supported. Popular culture references to Sharpedo and its mega form appear across trading card games, merchandise, and fan communities that appreciate its primal ferocity and sleek design. The species' connection to water and predation makes it particularly appealing to trainers building teams around marine themes or aggressive strategies. Its presence in various Pokémon media adaptations and games has cemented its status as a memorable and distinctive creature within the franchise's ever-expanding roster.
Where to Find Sharpedo-mega in Every Pokémon Game
Mega Sharpedo is available to trainers who possess a standard Sharpedo and have access to the Sharpedonite mega stone, which is typically obtainable through story progression or post-game content in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. The base Sharpedo can be encountered in various water routes throughout multiple Pokémon games spanning from Generation III onwards, with specific availability depending on the particular game and regional dex inclusion. In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, Sharpedo appears in Hoenn's coastal areas and can be caught at various experience levels, allowing trainers to obtain specimens suitable for mega evolution. Pokémon Sword and Shield's Isle of Armor DLC expansion also features Sharpedo availability, enabling trainers to catch wild specimens or import them from other games via the Pokémon Home service. Mega Sharpedo is also accessible in Pokémon GO, where trainers can mega evolve their Sharpedo using mega energy obtained through raids, field research tasks, or event activities. The relative ease of obtaining both a standard Sharpedo and Sharpedonite across multiple games makes Mega Sharpedo a genuinely accessible option for competitive and casual players alike.