What is Sharpedo's max CP in Pokémon GO?

Sharpedo's maximum CP is 2,495 when powered up to Level 50 with 15/15/15 IVs.

Is Sharpedo good in Pokémon GO?

Sharpedo has 243 Attack, 83 Defense, and 172 Stamina. It's an excellent attacker.

Can Sharpedo be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Yes, shiny Sharpedo is available in Pokémon GO.

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Carvanha Wailmer

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Hundo CP Values

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Raids

Lv. 20

1,174 - 1,246 CP

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Raids (WB)

Lv. 25

1,468 - 1,558 CP

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Max CP

Lv. 50

2,473 CP

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Eggs

Lv. 20

1,174 - 1,246 CP

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Research

Lv. 15

881 - 934 CP

Sharpedo

#319 · Hoenn

WaterDark

☁️ Rainy Boost

Base Stats

Attack 243

Defense 83

Stamina 172

Total: 498

Pokémon Info

Max CP	2,495
Generation	Hoenn (Gen 3)
Buddy Distance	3km
Released	✅ Yes
Shiny	✨ Yes
Shadow	😈 Yes

About Sharpedo

Sharpedo is a Water/Dark-type Pokémon from Hoenn (Generation 3) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 2,495 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Sharpedo has base stats of 243 Attack, 83 Defense, and 172 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 498.

With an exceptional Attack stat of 243, Sharpedo is one of the top attackers of its type in raids and gym battles. Its shiny form is available in Pokémon GO. Shadow Sharpedo is also available from Team GO Rocket encounters, dealing 20% more damage.

In Rainy weather, Sharpedo receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Sharpedo is 3km per candy.

🔄 Evolution Chain

Carvanha

#318

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🍬 50

Sharpedo

#319

⚡ Fast Attacks

Move	Type	Power	Energy	DPS	EPS	PvP DPT	PvP EPT
Bite STAB	Dark	6	+4	12.0	-	-	-
Waterfall STAB	Water	16	+8	13.3	-	-	-

DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus

💥 Charged Attacks

Move	Type	Power	Energy	DPS	PvP Pwr	PvP Nrg
Hydro Pump	-	-	-	-	-	-
Crunch STAB	Dark	70	-33	-	70	-45
Poison Fang	-	-	-	-	-	-

🛡️ Type Effectiveness

Weaknesses

Sharpedo takes increased damage from these types:

Electric 1.6×

Grass 1.6×

Fighting 1.6×

Bug 1.6×

Fairy 1.6×

Resistances

Sharpedo takes reduced damage from these types:

Psychic 0.391×

Fire 0.625×

Water 0.625×

Ice 0.625×

Steel 0.625×

Ghost 0.625×

Dark 0.625×

🎯 Best Counters Against Sharpedo

Top Pokémon to use when battling Sharpedo in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.

#	Pokémon	Type	ATK	DEF	STA	Max CP
1	Xurkitree	Electric	330	144	195	4,504
2	Kartana	Grass Steel	323	182	139	4,206
3	Pheromosa	Bug Fighting	316	85	174	3,251
4	Zekrom	Dragon Electric	275	211	205	4,620
5	Marshadow	Fighting Ghost	265	190	207	4,268
6	Volcarona	Bug Fire	264	189	198	4,155
7	Terrakion	Rock Fighting	260	192	209	4,231
8	Tapu Lele	Psychic Fairy	259	208	172	3,998
9	Sneasler	Fighting Poison	259	158	190	3,686
10	Mienshao	Fighting	258	127	163	3,101

🏆 Sharpedo PvP IV Rankings

Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.

🟢 Great League (1500 CP)

#	ATK	DEF	STA	Lv	CP
1	1	12	13	26	1,500
2	0	13	12	26	1,498
3	1	11	15	26	1,500
4	1	14	9	26	1,500
5	6	15	14	25	1,499
6	0	12	13	26	1,494
7	0	12	14	26	1,498
8	0	15	8	26	1,497
9	1	13	11	26	1,500
10	2	11	13	26	1,499

🟣 Ultra League (2500 CP)

#	ATK	DEF	STA	Lv	CP
1	15	15	15	50	2,473

Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.

📋 Sharpedo IV Chart

Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.

IVs	Wild L30	Research L15	Raid L20	WB L25	Max L40	L50
100% (15/15/15)	1,869	934	1,246	1,558	2,181	2,473
98% (15/15/14)	1,864	932	1,243	1,554	2,175	2,466
96% (15/14/15)	1,860	930	1,240	1,550	2,170	2,460
93% (14/14/14)	1,848	924	1,231	1,540	2,156	2,444
91% (15/13/13)	1,840	920	1,227	1,533	2,147	2,434
87% (13/13/13)	1,826	913	1,217	1,522	2,130	2,415
82% (12/12/12)	1,804	902	1,203	1,504	2,105	2,387
80% (10/15/15)	1,833	916	1,222	1,527	2,139	2,425
67% (10/10/10)	1,762	881	1,174	1,468	2,055	2,330
0% (0/0/0)	1,554	777	1,036	1,295	1,813	2,056

📊 Special CP Values

Important CP values for Sharpedo with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:

🏆 Max CP (Lv 50)	2,473 CP
🎯 Max CP (Lv 40)	2,181 CP
⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20)	1,174 - 1,246 CP
🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25)	1,468 - 1,558 CP
🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20)	1,174 - 1,246 CP
🔬 Research (Lv 15)	881 - 934 CP

📈 Max CP by Level

Maximum CP for Sharpedo with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.

Lv	Max CP	Lv	Max CP
1	30	26	2,181
2	2,181	27	2,181
3	2,181	28	2,181
4	2,181	29	2,181
5	294	30	1,869
6	2,181	31	2,181
7	2,181	32	2,181
8	2,181	33	2,181
9	2,181	34	2,181
10	623	35	2,025
11	2,181	36	2,181
12	2,181	37	2,181
13	2,181	38	2,181
14	2,181	39	2,181
15	934	40	2,181
16	2,181	41	2,181
17	2,181	42	2,181
18	2,181	43	2,181
19	2,181	44	2,181
20	1,246	45	2,333
21	2,181	46	2,181
22	2,181	47	2,181
23	2,181	48	2,181
24	2,181	49	2,181
25	1,558	50	2,473

📖 Complete Sharpedo Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Sharpedo (#319) is a Water/Dark-type Pokémon from the Hoenn region (Generation 3) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 2,495 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Sharpedo can be effective with the right strategy. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Sharpedo in 2026.

📊 Sharpedo Stats Analysis

Sharpedo's Attack stat is 243 (Excellent). This is a competitive Attack stat that makes Sharpedo a strong damage dealer.

With 83 Defense (Below Average) and 172 Stamina (Good), the total stat product is 498. This gives Sharpedo reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Water-type Pokémon, Sharpedo's stat distribution leans toward offense.

⚔️ Best Sharpedo Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Sharpedo depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Bite (Fast) with Hydro Pump (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.

For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Sharpedo has 2 Fast Attacks and 3 Charged Attacks to choose from.

🏆 Sharpedo PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Sharpedo can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Water/Dark typing provides useful matchups against Psychic, Fire, Water-type threats while being weak to Electric, Grass, Fighting types.

Ultra League (2500 CP)

In Ultra League, Sharpedo reaches 2,181 CP at Level 40. Pair it with Pokémon that cover its weaknesses.

Master League

In Master League, Sharpedo faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.

💪 Sharpedo Raid Guide & Counters

As a raid attacker, Sharpedo's effectiveness depends on its typing and 243 Attack stat. It can deal solid damage as a Water-type attacker. Best counters against Sharpedo use Electric, Grass-type moves.

🎯 How to Get Sharpedo in Pokémon GO

Sharpedo can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Rainy weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 3km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.

🔄 Sharpedo Evolution Guide

Sharpedo is part of a 2-stage evolution family:

Carvanha (#318)
Sharpedo (#319) ← current — 50 Candy

Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.

😈 Shadow Sharpedo

Shadow Sharpedo is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Pokémon deal 20% more damage but take 20% more damage, making them excellent glass cannons. Shadow Sharpedo's effective Attack becomes ~292. For raids, keeping it Shadow is usually better than purifying.

✨ Shiny Sharpedo in Pokémon GO

Shiny Sharpedo is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.

🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy

Sharpedo gets a weather boost in Rainy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (1,468 - 1,558 CP). The buddy distance is 3km per candy. Use Poffins to halve the distance.

💡 Tips & Tricks

Best IVs for PvP: Great/Ultra League: 0/15/15 or similar for max stat product.
Second Charged Move: Costs 50K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.

❓ FAQ About Sharpedo

Q: What is Sharpedo's max CP?
A: 2,473 CP at Level 50, or 2,181 CP at Level 40.

Q: Is Sharpedo good?
A: Useful in Great League PvP with the right setup.

Q: Can Sharpedo be shiny?
A: Yes! Shiny Sharpedo is available.

Q: What is Sharpedo weak to?
A: Electric, Grass, Fighting, Bug, Fairy-type moves.

Q: Best moveset?
A: Bite + Hydro Pump for optimal DPS.

📚 Related Guides

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Updated June 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.