Sharpedo (Pokémon)

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Sharpedo (Japanese: サメハダー Samehader) is a dual-type introduced in Generation III.
It evolves from starting at level 30.
Sharpedo can Mega Evolve into Mega Sharpedo using the Sharpedonite.
==Biology==
Sharpedo is a torpedo-shaped shark covered with tiny, sharp . It has a large mouth filled with triangular, sharp teeth. Its eyes are a deep red color and glow in the dark. It has two gill slits situated directly behind each eye. It is mostly dark blue with a white underbelly. There is a yellow star-shaped scar on its snout, and another star-shaped scar on its rear. It has a tall with two notches cut into it, with a directly opposite it. Its two pectoral fins are arranged so that they resemble the fins on the back of a torpedo.
Sharpedo swallows and shoots out jets of seawater from its rear, which allows it to swim 75 to 80 miles per hour. However, it is unable to swim long distances. It is feared and known by many names as Bully of the Sea, Ruffian of the Seas, Bandit of the Sea, or Gangster of the Sea as a group, due to its sharp teeth. Sharpedo uses the teeth to finish off its opponent. It was once prized for its dorsal fin as a food item and has been a victim of overfishing. Its fangs can rip through iron and steel, being able to tear apart a supertanker into pieces. Sharpedo's fangs can instantly grow back the moment it comes off. Discarded Sharpedo fangs are made into accessories due to the belief they can prevent ship mishaps. It also attacks any ships that enter the waters it lives in with no exceptions. When its fangs fall out, they grow back immediately. It is very sensitive to the scent of blood. It lives in the Sharpedo is known to prey on , particularly small ones. It also preys on other Pokémon such as , , , and . In Alola, Sharpedo is used as Ride Pokémon called Sharpedo Jet, the natives use Sharpedo to move faster in the water and destroy rocks in the water.
Prior to Generation V, Sharpedo and its pre-evolved form, , were the only known Pokémon that could have as an Ability.
===Forms===
Sharpedo can Mega Evolve into Mega Sharpedo.
As Mega Sharpedo the fangs in its mouth have transformed, and the horns that have sprouted from its nose are fangs that are retractable and can be regrown countless times. The yellow patterns on its body are old resurfaced scars that were carved in battle, causing it sharp pain and suffering. With explosive propulsion, it can exceed 125 mph in an instant. Its combat instincts were increased due to Mega Evolution. Mega Sharpedo's sharp spikes can cause deep wounds to its opponents after charging at them.
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Sharpedo
===Evolution===
Sharpedo evolves from .
(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* : Hitting the ball into Sharpedo's mouth will activate Catch 'Em Mode on the Ruby Field.
===Pokédex entries===
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===Held items===
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
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===Type effectiveness===
===Learnset===
Sharpedo is available in Version 1.2.0+ and .
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====By ====
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====By transfer from another generation====
===Side game data===
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===Form data===
====Mega Evolution====
===Evolution data===
===Sprites===
==In animation==
===Main series===
====Major appearances====
In Sharpedo Attack!, multiple Sharpedo attacked and , plus Mr. Briney, while they were at an uncharted, crescent-shaped island. They eventually gained the pod's trust when healed their leader's injury, which had been inflicted when it came across .
In PK13, multiple Sharpedo were attacking and the others across the deserted island, where an tied up an .
In Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! (Part 1), J's henchmen used four Sharpedo to attack Ash and , along with Kellyn.
In Going for the Gold!, multiple Sharpedo were accidentally attracted by 's invention, which was meant to lure in a golden .
In Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel, a Sharpedo that can Mega Evolve was under the control of Levi and Cherie's Mega Wave. Sharpedo was used to battled Ash's Pikachu, , , , and . It was later freed from their control when Alva's Mega Wave Crystal was destroyed, and it escaped.
In Looking Out for Number Two!, Goh a after it accidentally bumped into one of his s while chasing after a .
In Transform! Hero of the Seas, Palafin, Ludlow was revealed to own a Sharpedo, which he uses while in his "Mighty G" alter ego.
====Minor appearances====
Two Sharpedo appeared in a fantasy in Johto Photo Finish, during 's explanation of the Hoenn region.
Sharpedo made its physical debut in Hoenn Alone!, where multiple Sharpedo were swimming in the ocean.
A Sharpedo appeared in Destiny Deoxys.
A Sharpedo appeared in Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea.
A Sharpedo was a thief in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness.
In Staging a Heroes' Welcome!, a 's Sharpedo competed in the Performance Stage of the Wallace Cup.
In One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!, used a Sharpedo provided by the Pokémon Summer Academy for the second leg of the Pokémon Triathlon.
In A Rivalry to Gible On!, a Sharpedo scared off .
A Sharpedo appeared in the opening sequence of Zoroark: Master of Illusions.
Three Sharpedo appeared in Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!.
Multiple Sharpedo appeared in Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction.
A Sharpedo that can Mega Evolve into Mega Sharpedo appeared in the ending segment of Mega Evolution Special II.
A Sharpedo appeared in The Guardian's Challenge!.
In Alola to New Adventure!, a Poké Ride Sharpedo gave Ash and Pikachu a ride.
In Yo, Ho, Ho! Go, Popplio!, a Sharpedo bit onto the tail of a that was fishing.
A Sharpedo appeared in Racing to a Big Event!.
Multiple Sharpedo appeared in The Island Whisperer!.
In Dewpider Ascending!, a Sharpedo chased a wild .
In Securing the Future!, two Sharpedo joined the rest of Alola in showering with light so it could return to its .
A Sharpedo appeared in Pikachu's Exciting Adventure!.
====Pokédex entries====
===Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer===
In the Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer, a Mega Sharpedo ambushed a Mega .
==In the manga==
===Pocket Monsters BW===
A Sharpedo appeared in PMBW47.
===Pocket Monsters Diamond & Pearl===
Multiple Sharpedo appeared in PDP22, where they battled , , and their Pokémon.
===Pocket Monsters DP===
A Sharpedo appeared in PMDP01.
===Pokémon Adventures===
Sharpedo is Matt's main battling Pokémon in Pokémon Adventures, first appearing in Lombre Larceny. Its Ability wears down its opponents while it fights with es.
A Sharpedo was one of the aquarium Pokémon seen in Archie's collection in Stick This in Your Craw, Crawdaunt! I.
In Blastoise Transforms, Archie is shown to have a second Sharpedo, which can Mega Evolve into Mega Sharpedo. After Archie disappeared he was taken by .
A Poké Ride Sharpedo appeared in Shipwreck and "Oh, What Sharp Teeth You Have, Bruxish!", where it was used by .
A Poké Ride Sharpedo appeared in Thieving and Boss Crabominable.
A Sharpedo appeared in PASS40, being one of many Pokémon to suddenly Dynamax due to the Darkest Day.
===Pokémon Try Adventure===
Sharpedo appeared in TA34.
===Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire===
A Sharpedo appeared in Steer Sharpedo To The Right Path!!.
==In the TCG==
==Trivia==
* In , if a s on a Sharpedo, it will have its own model, and it can surf twice as fast as other Pokémon. However, it is impossible to fish while surfing on a Sharpedo, with the game stating, "It's too risky to let go now!" An NPC on refers to this as "speed surfing" if the player admits ignorance to their question.
* Due to the censor that prevents Pokémon with offensive nicknames from being traded on the GTS, an English-language Sharpedo could not be traded on the GTS without a nickname in .
* Sharpedo shares its name with . They are both known as the Brutal Pokémon.
* In the Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire demo shown at Pokémon Festa 2002 in Japan, players started with a level 12 Sharpedo with no Ability. This was most likely done for the purpose of the demo only.
* Sharpedo's evolutionary line may be considered a counterpart of 's evolutionary line. Both of them are dual-type Pokémon, both lines have identical base stat totals per evolutionary stage, both of their final evolutions are used by Team Aqua Leader Archie and Team Magma Leader Maxie, respectively, and both of their final evolutions can Mega Evolve.
===Origin===
Sharpedo appears to be based on a , likely the , but without the rear half of its body. This body shape makes it similar to an ; both sharks and sunfish are known for their sandpaper-like skin. Sharpedo's body shape also resembles a . The star on its head may allude to sharks like or . Sharpedo's Pokédex entry in Pokémon Moon stating that it became a victim of overfishing due to its dorsal fin being a treasured foodstuff is likely a reference to , where wild sharks are caught and have their fins cut off, and the shark is then thrown back in the water to die; because of this practice, many species of sharks around the world are listed as threatened or endangered by the .
Mega Sharpedo seems to be based on a or . Its body shape resembles a .
====Name origin====
Sharpedo may be a combination of shark, sharp, and torpedo.
Samehader may be derived from 鮫肌 samehada (rough skin, literally shark skin), possibly referring to its Ability.
==In other languages==
==Related articles==
* Mega Evolution
==External links==
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