--- title: "Bisharp (#0625): Stats, Weaknesses, Moves & Lore | pokee.si" url: "https://pokee.si/pokemon/bisharp" description: "Bisharp (#0625): Dark/Steel-type Sword Blade Pokémon from Unova. Base stat total 490. Stats, matchups, evolutions, moves, every Pokédex entry and lore on pokee.si." last_updated: "2026-10-21" publisher: "pokee.si: a Pokédex for families (unofficial fan site)" last_checked: "2026-10-20" --- #0625 · Unova · Generation 5 # Bisharp Sword Blade Pokémon · Dark/Steel-type ![Bisharp official artwork](https://pokee.si/img/art/625.webp) Bisharp is a [Dark](https://pokee.si/types/dark)/[Steel](https://pokee.si/types/steel)-type Pokémon, the Sword Blade Pokémon, number 625 (#0625) in the National Pokédex. It was introduced in Generation 5 and comes from the [Unova](https://pokee.si/guide/regions/unova) region. It is 1.6 m tall and weighs 70 kg. Bisharp is the Sword Blade Pokémon, a pitiless pack boss that leads Pawniard into battle. Its rule hangs on one blade: the Pokédex says a Bisharp whose head blade gets chipped gives up its place as boss. ## How to pronounce Bisharp Bisharp is pronounced **BY-sharp**. The capital letters show the stressed syllable. Listen to Bisharp said out loud: [Listen](https://pokee.si/audio/names/625.mp3) In Japanese it is キリキザン (Kirikizan). Hear every other name on the [Pokémon pronunciation guide](https://pokee.si/pronounce). ## Lore ### Biology Bisharp is 1.6 m tall and 70 kg. It has a red and black war-helmet head crowned with a golden blade shaped like a double-headed axe, red shoulder pads, white metal hands with retractable blades, and blades around its torso that look like a ribcage. ### Behaviour A Bisharp leads a large group of Pawniard and watches them closely for any sign of betrayal. The Pokédex says it keeps a blank face when it delivers the finishing blow, and that a pack beaten in a territory dispute is taken over by the winners. Rival Bisharp fight to become boss, and the loser is driven out. ### Habitat Bulbapedia says it typically lives near forested areas. In Scarlet and Violet it is found in North Province (Area Two), in Area Zero and, with The Teal Mask, in Timeless Woods. ### Powers Defiant sharply raises its Attack whenever an opponent lowers one of its stats, Inner Focus stops flinching, and Pressure is the Hidden Ability. It uses Metal Burst, Night Slash, Iron Head and Swords Dance, backed by base Attack 125 and Defense 100. ### Name origin Bisharp may combine the chess bishop with 'sharp', and also puns on B sharp, the musical note. The Japanese name is Kirikizan (キリキザン), which may mix kirikizamu, 'to mince', and zan, 'slash'. ### Design inspiration Bulbapedia says Bisharp resembles a Japanese bandit boss and a soldier in samurai-style armour. If Pawniard is a pawn, Bisharp may be a bishop, mirroring how a chess pawn can be promoted when it reaches the far side of the board. These are fan readings. ### Evolution notes Bisharp evolves from Pawniard at level 52. It becomes Kingambit when it levels up after defeating three leader Bisharp, the ones holding a Leader's Crest, with the player's Bisharp landing each finishing blow. ### In the games Bisharp's biggest role came in Scarlet and Violet, where packs of Pawniard led by a Leader's Crest Bisharp roam Paldea and defeating them is the route to Kingambit. It first appeared in Black and White. Bulbapedia lists it as unobtainable in Legends: Z-A. ### In the anime Georgia's Bisharp debuted in 'Search for the Clubultimate!' and 'A Clubsplosion of Excitement!'. In 'Finals Not for the Faint-Hearted!', Alain's Bisharp knocked out Ash's Hawlucha and Goodra, then fell to his Greninja. ### Fun facts - Its base Attack of 125 is the highest of any Dark type introduced in Generation V. - The official Scarlet and Violet Trainer's Guide says your Bisharp must hold a Leader's Crest to become Kingambit, but Bulbapedia notes the player's Bisharp never needs to hold one. - Taking the Leader's Crest off a leader Bisharp before beating it means the win does not count, but giving the crest to it with a move such as Switcheroo before the knockout does. Sources: [Bulbapedia: Bisharp (Pokémon)](https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Bisharp_(Pok%C3%A9mon)) · [Serebii: Bisharp (Scarlet/Violet Pokédex)](https://www.serebii.net/pokedex-sv/bisharp/) ## Base stats - HP: **65** - Attack: **125** - Defense: **100** - Sp. Atk: **60** - Sp. Def: **70** - Speed: **70** Bisharp’s base stat total is **490**. Its highest stat is Attack. ## Type matchups ### What is Bisharp weak to? Bisharp takes extra damage from [Fighting](https://pokee.si/types/fighting) (4×), [Fire](https://pokee.si/types/fire) (2×), [Ground](https://pokee.si/types/ground) (2×) moves. It resists [Normal](https://pokee.si/types/normal) (½×), [Grass](https://pokee.si/types/grass) (½×), [Ice](https://pokee.si/types/ice) (½×), [Flying](https://pokee.si/types/flying) (½×), [Rock](https://pokee.si/types/rock) (½×), [Ghost](https://pokee.si/types/ghost) (½×), [Dragon](https://pokee.si/types/dragon) (½×), [Dark](https://pokee.si/types/dark) (½×), [Steel](https://pokee.si/types/steel) (½×). It is immune to [Poison](https://pokee.si/types/poison), [Psychic](https://pokee.si/types/psychic) moves. ## Evolution ### What does Bisharp evolve from? Bisharp evolves from [Pawniard](https://pokee.si/pokemon/pawniard) at level 52. ### How does Bisharp evolve? Bisharp evolves into [Kingambit](https://pokee.si/pokemon/kingambit) (Defeat 3 leader Bisharp). The 3 Bisharp you beat must be holding a Leader's Crest. Then level up. The whole family: [Pawniard](https://pokee.si/pokemon/pawniard), **Bisharp**, [Kingambit](https://pokee.si/pokemon/kingambit). ## Abilities - [Defiant](https://pokee.si/abilities/defiant): Raises Attack two stages upon having any stat lowered. - [Inner Focus](https://pokee.si/abilities/inner-focus): Prevents flinching. - [Pressure](https://pokee.si/abilities/pressure) (hidden ability): Increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one. ## Moves ### Moves Bisharp learns by level up in Scarlet / Violet | Level | Move | Type | Category | Power | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | [Scratch](https://pokee.si/moves/scratch) | Normal | Physical | 40 | | 1 | [Leer](https://pokee.si/moves/leer) | Normal | Status | — | | 1 | [Fury Cutter](https://pokee.si/moves/fury-cutter) | Bug | Physical | 40 | | 1 | [Metal Claw](https://pokee.si/moves/metal-claw) | Steel | Physical | 50 | | 1 | [Metal Burst](https://pokee.si/moves/metal-burst) | Steel | Physical | — | | 15 | [Torment](https://pokee.si/moves/torment) | Dark | Status | — | | 20 | [Scary Face](https://pokee.si/moves/scary-face) | Normal | Status | — | | 25 | [Assurance](https://pokee.si/moves/assurance) | Dark | Physical | 60 | | 30 | [Metal Sound](https://pokee.si/moves/metal-sound) | Steel | Status | — | | 35 | [Slash](https://pokee.si/moves/slash) | Normal | Physical | 70 | | 40 | [Night Slash](https://pokee.si/moves/night-slash) | Dark | Physical | 70 | | 45 | [Iron Defense](https://pokee.si/moves/iron-defense) | Steel | Status | — | | 50 | [Retaliate](https://pokee.si/moves/retaliate) | Normal | Physical | 70 | | 57 | [Iron Head](https://pokee.si/moves/iron-head) | Steel | Physical | 80 | | 64 | [Swords Dance](https://pokee.si/moves/swords-dance) | Normal | Status | — | | 71 | [Guillotine](https://pokee.si/moves/guillotine) | Normal | Physical | — | ### TM moves (46) Bisharp can learn 46 moves from TMs in Scarlet / Violet: [Take Down](https://pokee.si/moves/take-down), [Scary Face](https://pokee.si/moves/scary-face), [Protect](https://pokee.si/moves/protect), [Low Kick](https://pokee.si/moves/low-kick), [Thief](https://pokee.si/moves/thief), [Facade](https://pokee.si/moves/facade), [Aerial Ace](https://pokee.si/moves/aerial-ace), [Snarl](https://pokee.si/moves/snarl), [Metal Claw](https://pokee.si/moves/metal-claw), [Rock Tomb](https://pokee.si/moves/rock-tomb), [Low Sweep](https://pokee.si/moves/low-sweep), [Fling](https://pokee.si/moves/fling), [Endure](https://pokee.si/moves/endure), [Rain Dance](https://pokee.si/moves/rain-dance), [Sandstorm](https://pokee.si/moves/sandstorm), [Dig](https://pokee.si/moves/dig), [False Swipe](https://pokee.si/moves/false-swipe), [Brick Break](https://pokee.si/moves/brick-break), [Shadow Claw](https://pokee.si/moves/shadow-claw), [Foul Play](https://pokee.si/moves/foul-play), [Air Slash](https://pokee.si/moves/air-slash), [Sleep Talk](https://pokee.si/moves/sleep-talk), [Grass Knot](https://pokee.si/moves/grass-knot), [Thunder Wave](https://pokee.si/moves/thunder-wave), [Poison Jab](https://pokee.si/moves/poison-jab), [Rest](https://pokee.si/moves/rest), [Taunt](https://pokee.si/moves/taunt), [Swords Dance](https://pokee.si/moves/swords-dance), [Flash Cannon](https://pokee.si/moves/flash-cannon), [Dark Pulse](https://pokee.si/moves/dark-pulse), [Iron Head](https://pokee.si/moves/iron-head), [Substitute](https://pokee.si/moves/substitute), [Iron Defense](https://pokee.si/moves/iron-defense), [X-Scissor](https://pokee.si/moves/x-scissor), [Stealth Rock](https://pokee.si/moves/stealth-rock), [Reversal](https://pokee.si/moves/reversal), [Stone Edge](https://pokee.si/moves/stone-edge), [Giga Impact](https://pokee.si/moves/giga-impact), [Focus Blast](https://pokee.si/moves/focus-blast), [Hyper Beam](https://pokee.si/moves/hyper-beam), [Steel Beam](https://pokee.si/moves/steel-beam), [Tera Blast](https://pokee.si/moves/tera-blast), [Spite](https://pokee.si/moves/spite), [Lash Out](https://pokee.si/moves/lash-out), [Throat Chop](https://pokee.si/moves/throat-chop), [Metal Sound](https://pokee.si/moves/metal-sound). Egg moves (4), which Pawniard can hatch knowing:[Headbutt](https://pokee.si/moves/headbutt), [Mean Look](https://pokee.si/moves/mean-look), [Quick Guard](https://pokee.si/moves/quick-guard), [Sucker Punch](https://pokee.si/moves/sucker-punch). ## Breeding & training - Gender: 50% male, 50% female. - Egg groups: Human-Like. - Egg cycles: 20 (steps to hatch, Scarlet/Violet: 2,560). - Catch rate: 45 out of 255. - Base friendship (Gen 8 onward): 35. - Growth rate: Medium (1,000,000 experience points to reach level 100). - Defeating it gives 2 Attack effort values. - Base experience yield: 172. ## Pokédex entries Violent conflicts erupt between Bisharp and Fraxure over places where sharpening stones can be found. *(Shield)* 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. *(Sword)* It leads a group of Pawniard. Bisharp doesn't even change its expression when it deals the finishing blow to an opponent. *(Ultra Moon)* 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 Sun)* Bisharp pursues prey in the company of a large group of Pawniard. Then Bisharp finishes off the prey. *(White, Y, Alpha Sapphire)* This pitiless Pokémon commands a group of Pawniard to hound prey into immobility. It then moves in to finish the prey off. *(Black 2, White 2, X, Omega Ruby)* ## Names around the world - **Japanese**: キリキザン - **Romaji**: Kirikizan - **French**: Scalproie - **German**: Caesurio - **Spanish**: Bisharp - **Italian**: Bisharp - **Korean**: 절각참 - **Chinese (Simplified)**: 劈斩司令 - **Chinese (Traditional)**: 劈斬司令 ## Trivia - Highest Attack among Dark types in Gen 5: 125. - Taller than 77% of all Pokémon (1.6 m). - Heavier than 75% of all Pokémon (70 kg). - Base stat total 490, ranked #338 of 1,025. - Its best stat is Attack, ranked #65 of 1,025. - One of 3 Pokémon that are both Dark and Steel. - One of 97 red Pokémon. - Number 132 of 156 Pokémon introduced in Generation 5 (Unova). - Part of an evolution family of 3 Pokémon. - Can learn 60 different moves in Scarlet / Violet. - Catch rate 45: about 5.9% per Poké Ball at full health. - Appears in 7 distinct Pokédex entries. ## Sources and fact-checking - Stats, types, abilities, moves, evolutions, forms and Pokédex entries: [PokéAPI](https://pokeapi.co) open game data. - Lore: written by pokee.si in our own words, researched from [Bulbapedia: Bisharp (Pokémon)](https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Bisharp_(Pok%C3%A9mon)), [Serebii: Bisharp (Scarlet/Violet Pokédex)](https://www.serebii.net/pokedex-sv/bisharp/). - Pronunciation (BY-sharp): it follows how the English anime, games or official videos say it. **Last checked:** 20 October 2026. 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