Competitive Information for Bisharp [Sword/Shield]
Dark / Steel
Abilities:
This Pokemon's Attack is raised by 2 for each of its stats that is lowered by a foe.
This Pokemon cannot be made to flinch. Immune to Intimidate.
If this Pokemon is the target of a foe's move, that move loses one additional PP.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Bisharp? These builds are optimized for Sword/Shield Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sword/Shield metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
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Discover Bisharp, a remarkable Pokémon with Dark and Steel attributes! Bisharp is a common Pokémon to see in the SS metagame. It is weak to Fighting, Fire, and Ground-typed attacks. Uncover the best movesets for Bisharp below and optimize your gameplay!
Item: Focus Sash / Life Orb
Ability: Defiant
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Iron Head
- Brick Break
- Sucker Punch / Assurance
- Protect
In single battles, Bisharp's Physical Sweeper role is a dazzling. This strategy is built to take down the opponent's team with powerful physical power. Focus Sash helps protect Bisharp from being one-shotted and allowing it to atleast use a crucial move when brought out. Life Orb boosts the power of Bisharp's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Defiant, Bisharp's attack is raised by 2 for each of its stats that is lowered by a foe.
◆ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
◆ Sucker Punch is a physical STAB-boosted priority-increased 70-base power Dark-type move (usually goes first. Fails if target is not attacking).
◆ Assurance is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Dark-type move (power doubles if target was damaged this turn).
◆ Protect is a status move (prevents moves from affecting your Bisharp this turn).
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Item: Chople Berry / Life Orb
Ability: Defiant
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Foul Play / Night Slash
- Iron Head
- Slash
- Shadow Claw
Dominating single battles, Bisharp is an exceptional Physical Sweeper. It's goal is to overwhelm foes with intense physical moves. Life Orb boosts the power of Bisharp's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Defiant, Bisharp's attack is raised by 2 for each of its stats that is lowered by a foe. With a Chople Berry equipped to it, halves damage taken from a supereffective fighting-type attack then the Chople Berry gets consumed.
◆ Night Slash is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Dark-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Iron Head is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Item: Shell Bell
Ability: Defiant
Nature: Naughty (+Atk, -SpD)
EVs: 125 Hp / 235 Atk / 150 Def
Moveset:
- Stone Edge
- Shadow Claw
- Sleep Talk
- Rest
Bisharp stands out as a noteworthy Physical Tank in single battles. It's primary goal is to absorb physical damage and return fire with decent force. With Defiant, Bisharp's attack is raised by 2 for each of its stats that is lowered by a foe.
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Sleep Talk is a status move (Bisharp must be asleep. Uses another known move).
◆ Rest is a status move (Bisharp sleeps 2 turns and restores hp and status).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Bisharp? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Sword/Shield Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Sword/Shield metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
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Item: Chople Berry / Life Orb
Ability: Defiant
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Foul Play / Night Slash
- Iron Head
- Slash
- Shadow Claw
Bisharp excels as a stunning Physical Sweeper during double battles. This moveset was created to overwhelm foes with intense physical attacks. Life Orb boosts the power of Bisharp's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Defiant, Bisharp's attack is raised by 2 for each of its stats that is lowered by a foe. With a Chople Berry equipped to it, halves damage taken from a supereffective fighting-type attack then the Chople Berry gets consumed.
◆ Night Slash is a physical STAB-boosted 70-base power Dark-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Iron Head is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Slash is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Bisharp can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sword/Shield generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Bisharp.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Bisharp can perform in Sword/Shield. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive SS Move and Ability Combos for Bisharp
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Move: Assurance + Item: Rocky Helmet
- Move: Fling + Item: King's Rock
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect, Quick Guard, Sucker Punch
- Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
- Moves that inflict status: Thunder Wave
Moves that boost Bisharp's stats
- Iron Defense
- Metal Claw
- Swords Dance
Most notable and possible best moves for Bisharp
- Assurance
- Brick Break
- Iron Head
- Lash Out
- Protect
- Psycho Cut
- Rest
- Snarl
- Stealth Rock
- Sucker Punch
- Taunt
- Throat Chop
Common Effort Values for Bisharp in Sword and Shield
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/4/252 )
- Adamant Nature ( 4/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Optimize Bisharp's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Sword and Shield
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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