Bisharp (Pokémon)

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Bisharp (Japanese: キリキザン Kirikizan) is a dual-type introduced in Generation V.
It evolves from starting at level 52 and evolves into upon leveling up after defeating three Bisharp that hold a Leader's Crest.
==Biology==
Bisharp is a bipedal, humanoid . It has a round, red and black head, similar to a war helmet, topped with a golden, double-headed axe blade with white edges. The helmet shrouds most of its yellow-and-black face, although its triangular eyes are visible. Resembling shoulder pads, Bisharp's red shoulders project slightly over its arms and have a thin yellow line where they meet its black torso. It has white, metallic hands that resemble gloves, with retractable, sharp blades attached. Encircling its torso are two blades, which create the impression of a ribcage. Its thighs are red and become progressively thinner as they connect to the knee. Both of its feet are metallic and split down the middle, resembling cloven hooves. These hooves are also similar to steel war boots or possibly leggings.
In the wild, Bisharp rules over a pack of Pawniard, and fights other Bisharp to become the alpha of the pack. The loser of these fights is cast out. It is notably pitiless, having no expression when finishing off prey, and is also said to use underhanded tactics during battles. When hunting, the Pawniard allow the leader Bisharp to perform the finishing blow. Once a Bisharp's head blade is chipped or damaged, it retires from its position as boss. Bisharp keeps a close eye on members of its pack to ensure none of the Pawniard think about betraying it, and absorbs defeated packs into its own tribe during territorial disputes. The Bisharp tribes are in turn spearheaded by , which has been known to lead gangs of Bisharp into battle."Complete Your Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet Pokédex." Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet Trainer's Guide. It is said that only the most outstanding members of the Bisharp tribes can evolve into Kingambit. Bisharp typically lives near forested areas. It has violent conflicts with over the locations of sharpening stones, and is often attacked by for its metal.
===Evolution===
Bisharp evolves from and evolves into .
(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
==Game data==
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
===Type effectiveness===
===Learnset===
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===Evolution data===
* Wild Bisharp holding a Leader's Crest can be found in Paldea leading a pack of Pawniard.
* Damage done to the Bisharp holding the Leader's Crest can be inflicted from any source, as long as the player's Bisharp lands the finishing blow, in order to count towards the evolution requirement.
* Stealing or removing the Leader's Crest from a Bisharp holding it before defeating it does not count towards the requirement, but giving the Leader's Crest to a Bisharp (via or other moves) before defeating it does.
===Sprites===
==In animation==
===Main series===
====Major appearances====
Bisharp debuted in Search for the Clubultimate! and A Clubsplosion of Excitement!, under the ownership of Georgia, having evolved from Pawniard sometime prior. Georgia used Bisharp against Gail's and won before losing to and her .
In Team Eevee and the Pokémon Rescue Squad!, Davy used a Bisharp to break ice that was blocking a door.
A Bisharp debuted in From A to Z!, under the ownership of Bryony. It reappeared in Meeting at Terminus Cave!. In both episodes, it was used during Bryony's attempts to capture Squishy, only to be defeated.
In The Legend of the Ninja Hero! and A Festival of Decisions!, Heidayu used a Bisharp to battle Ash's Pikachu and , and Sanpei's Greninja during the villagers' rescue operation. It was only defeated when Frogadier evolved. Another Bisharp appeared in the latter episode, under the ownership of the ninja army. It participated in the attack on Ninja Village.
In Finals Not for the Faint-Hearted!, Alain used a Bisharp during the final round of the Lumiose Conference against Ash. It was able to defeat and before losing to .
====Minor appearances====
In Ash and N: A Clash of Ideals!, a used a Bisharp during Team Plasma's assault on the .
In Legend? Go! Friends? Go!, a 's Bisharp participated in a Raid Battle against a .
In Crowning the Chow Crusher!, a Trainer's Bisharp competed in the Pokémon Grand Eating Contest.
A 's Bisharp appeared in Quaxly, We Can Do It. It battled against Friede and Captain Pikachu, only to be defeated.
A Bisharp appeared in The Treasure of Eternity, under the ownership of an Exceed security officer. It reappeared in HZ083, having caught Amethio, Zirc, and Onia snooping around.
===Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer===
In the Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated Trailer, the Shadow Triad's Bisharp used to defend the Shadow Triad from an fired by 's . It then escaped with its Trainers.
===Pokémon Generations===
A soldier's Bisharp appeared in The Redemption, during a fantasy of a story from the past. It was one of the many Pokémon fighting in the great war of Kalos 3,000 years previously.
==In the manga==
===Be the Best! Pokémon B+W===
Cheren was seen with a Bisharp in The Birth of the Best Pokémon Trainer!.
===Pocket Monsters BW: The Heroes of Fire and Thunder===
A Bisharp appeared in A Very Important Thing, under the ownership of the older of two brothers.
===Pokémon Adventures===
Grimsley has a Bisharp that first appeared with him on in Sandstorm, where it helped him play card flip with the workers there.
Bryony has a Bisharp that first appeared in Gyarados Changes.
===Pokémon Journeys===
A Trainer's Bisharp appeared in Legend? Check! Friends? Check!.
===Pokémon RéBURST===
Fraud, the leader of Great Gavel, has a Bisharp that he can use as his Burst form.
==In the TCG==
==Trivia==
* No other Pokémon has the same type combination as Bisharp and its evolutionary relatives.
** Furthermore, the types it has are the two types that were introduced in Generation II.
** As Steel resisted in Generation V, Pawniard and Bisharp were the only Pokémon to have ever had a double resistance to Ghost.
** Since Generation VI, they are also the only dual-type Pokémon without any double resistances.
* The official Trainer's Guide for Pokémon Scarlet and Violet on the Pokémon website mentions that in order for a player's Bisharp to evolve into Kingambit, the Bisharp "must hold a Leader's Crest and defeat three wild Bisharp that are also holding a Leader's Crest"."Complete Your Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet Pokédex." Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet Trainer's Guide. This is despite the fact that the Leader's Crest is not required to be held by the player's Bisharp at any point for it to evolve.
===Origin===
Bisharp looks and acts similar to a traditional Japanese bandit—specifically a leader—with features resembling armor, while its behaviour and bipedal appearance are reminiscent of a . It may also originate from kaijin, humanoid villains found in . 
According to art director Ken Sugimori, Bisharp and Pawniard were created when the design team received orders for an urban Pokémon with a Dark/Steel typing, and that they are both designed to have humanoid and insectoid qualities.Nintendo Dream Vol. 204, April 2011 (Shellspider's blog (Japanese), Translation by Dr. Lava) The insectoid elements may reference the fact that s are called 甲虫 kabutomushi in Japanese, literally " insect", where Kabuto is a type of samurai helmet.
Just like its pre-evolved form, Bisharp may also draw some inspirations from a chess piece (in this case, a bishop). Akin to evolving into Bisharp, a in chess can be into a bishop if it reaches the opponent's side of the board.
====Name origin====
Bisharp may be a combination of the piece in or bisect (to cut or split into two) and sharp.
Kirikizan may be a combination of 切り刻む kirikizamu (to mince) and 斬 zan (to cut or slay).
==In other languages==
==References==
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