Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Bisharp
Say it: bih-SHARP
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Bisharp is the Sword Blade Pokémon — Dark and Steel from Pawniard (and can evolve into Kingambit). In Pokémon GO it is a Dark/Steel attacker with Snarl / Metal Claw + Dark Pulse / Iron Head. Dark helps against Psychic and Ghost; Steel helps against Fairy, Ice, and Rock. Fighting hits it very hard (double weakness). Evolve Pawniard or catch Bisharp from events.
Say it: bih-SHARP
Bisharp (#625) is a Dark / Steel Pokémon in Pokémon GO — the middle/final form of Pawniard before Kingambit. Trainers use it as a Dark/Steel attacker and Great League option. Against Bisharp, lead with Fighting (best), or Fire or Ground. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
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Pokédex notes
Bisharp is a Dark / Steel-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0625. Use the Dark/Steel type chart below before powering up — metas shift every season.
Where in GO: Wild spawns, eggs, Field Research, and seasonal events
Invest tip: Snarl + Dark Pulse / Iron Head is the usual kit; Focus Blast and X-Scissor add coverage. Shadow Bisharp is the raid DPS lean — remove Frustration before investing. Save best IVs if you plan Kingambit. No Community Day exclusive is required on Bisharp itself.
Type matchups
- Dark moves hit Psychic and Ghost hard.
- Steel moves hit Ice, Rock, and Fairy hard.
When Bisharp is your opponent, Fire, Fighting, Ground hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 232
- Defense
- 176
- Stamina
- 163
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Mega Charizard Y · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Blast Burn · Elite TM
- 2. Reshiram · beats Fire
Fire Fang + Fusion Flare
- 3. Shadow Moltres · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Overheat
- 4. Shadow Charizard · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Blast Burn · Elite TM
- 5. Mega Blaziken · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Blast Burn · Elite TM
- 6. Shadow Entei · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Overheat
- 7. Blaziken · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Blast Burn · Elite TM
- 8. Darmanitan · beats Fire
Fire Fang + Overheat
- 9. Chandelure · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Overheat
- 10. Heatran · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Flamethrower
- 11. Emboar · beats Fire
Ember + Blast Burn · Elite TM
- 12. Infernape · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Blast Burn · Elite TM
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Darmanitan · beats Fire
Fire Fang + Overheat
- 2. Arcanine · beats Fire
Fire Fang + Flamethrower
- 3. Flareon · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Overheat
- 4. Typhlosion · beats Fire
Incinerate + Blast Burn · Elite TM
- 5. Magmortar · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Fire Punch
- 6. Camerupt · beats Fire
Incinerate + Overheat
- 7. Torkoal · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Overheat
- 8. Rapidash · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Fire Blast
- 9. Pyroar · beats Fire
Fire Fang + Overheat
- 10. Simisear · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Flamethrower
- 11. Charizard · beats Fire
Fire Spin + Blast Burn · Elite TM
- 12. Houndoom · beats Fire
Fire Fang + Flamethrower
Recommended moves
Game Master “moves in GO” lists Bisharp’s always-available TM pool. Snarl + Dark Pulse / Iron Head covers Dark/Steel needs.
Fast
- Snarl · Standard
Dark energy / PvP default
- Metal Claw · Standard
Steel STAB
Charged
- Dark Pulse · Standard
Dark nuke
- Iron Head · Standard
Steel nuke
- Focus Blast · Standard
Fighting coverage
- X-Scissor · Standard
Bug coverage
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- snarl
- metal claw
Charged
- dark pulse
- iron head
- x scissor
- focus blast
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #461 of 954 · CP 1462
Metal Claw + Focus Blast
- Ultra League · rank #298 of 747 · CP 2499
Metal Claw + Focus Blast
- Master League · rank #234 of 1023 · CP 3215
Metal Claw + Focus Blast
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
Raid attacker roles
In the Competitive Guide
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When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.