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Bisharp (Japanese: キリキザン, HepburnKirikizan) (BIH-sharp[1]) is a Dark/Steel-type Pokémon introduced in Generation V. It is the evolved form of Pawniard and evolves into Kingambit.

Biology[]

Physiology[]

Bisharp is a tall humanoid-looking warrior-like Pokémon. Its body is heavily armored and appears to be made of metal. Like its pre-evolution, Pawniard, Bisharp has a helmet-like red and gray dome on its forehead with a large and very sharp double-edged yellow blade protruding from its forehead and extending down the back of its head. It has small, glaring eyes with black pupils and a yellow face with a visible frowning mouth. Its torso and abdomen are deep gray with three vertical segments and two sharp, crescent-shaped blades encircling its chest and abdominal sections. It has armored red shoulders with thin black arms and glove-like white hands with two fingers and blades on its elbows. Its legs are powerfully-built and red in color, and its feet (which look like armored boots) are white with a vertical segment running through each.

A shiny Bisharp has the red colors replaced with blue and the metal turns to a more saturated gold colour.

Behavior[]

A Bisharp is always the leader of a pack of Pawniard, challenging another Bisharp to become the alpha of the pack. The loser, either the original pack leader or the newly evolved one, gets casted off. After a Bisharp becomes leader, it will closely monitor and inspect every Pawniard in its pack so that none of its Pawniard dare to betray it. Groups that are defeated in territorial disputes will be absorbed to the packs of the winning Bisharp. However, no matter how strong a Bisharp is, it will have to forcibly retire if its head blade is chipped.

The alpha Bisharp will always take command of a pack of Pawniard to track down and subdue prey before finishing it off without mercy.

In the Galar region, Bisharp and Fraxure are sworn enemies of each other, as they conflict over sharpening stones whenever they find one in their territories.

In the Paldea region, Bisharp are terrified of Tinkatuff, as the Pokémon is somehow able to overwhelm them despite their small size, who then proceed to use their blades for their own hammer. Bisharp in the region are also capable of evolving into Kingambit, which is only occurs to the strongest Bisharps. Bisharp who report under a Kingambit respect its orders, knowing that insubordination is not allowed.

Natural abilities[]

Bisharp are protected by their razor sharp and sturdy armor full of honed blades. They are also known for their nimble agility that can deftly finish off their prey in a matter of short time.

Evolution[]

Bisharp is the evolved form of Pawniard when it reaches level 52.

In Generation IX, it can further evolve into Kingambit by holding a Leader's Crest and defeat three other wild Bisharp which lead their own hordes of Pawniard.

Game info[]

Game locations[]

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Black and White Route 11 Rare
X and Y Trade, evolve Pawniard One
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Trade None
Sun and Moon Transfer None
Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon Route 17 Rare
Sword and Shield Giant's Seat, Lake of OutrageMotostoke Riverbank
Max Raid Battles: Dusty Bowl, Giant's Mirror, Giant's Seat, Hammerlocke Hills, Stony Wilderness, West Lake Axewell
Rare
SWSH
The Isle of Armor
Challenge Road, Training Lowlands
Max Raid Battles: Brawlers' Cave, Challenge Road, Courageous Cavern, Honeycalm Sea, Soothing Wetlands, Stepping-Stone Sea, Workout Sea
One
Rare
SWSH
The Crown Tundra
Dynamax Adventures None

Pokédex entries[]

  • Black

    It leads a group of Pawniard. It battles to become the boss, but will be driven from the group if it loses.

  • White

    Bisharp pursues prey in the company of a large group of Pawniard. Then Bisharp finishes off the prey.

  • Black 2

    This pitiless Pokémon commands a group of Pawniard to hound prey into immobility. It then moves in to finish the prey off.

  • White 2

    This pitiless Pokémon commands a group of Pawniard to hound prey into immobility. It then moves in to finish the prey off.

  • X

    This pitiless Pokémon commands a group of Pawniard to hound prey into immobility. It then moves in to finish the prey off.

  • Y

    Bisharp pursues prey in the company of a large group of Pawniard. Then Bisharp finishes off the prey.

  • Omega Ruby

    This pitiless Pokémon commands a group of Pawniard to hound prey into immobility. It then moves in to finish the prey off.

  • Alpha Sapphire

    Bisharp pursues prey in the company of a large group of Pawniard. Then Bisharp finishes off the prey.

  • Ultra Sun

    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.

  • Sword

    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.

  • Shield

    Violent conflicts erupt between Bisharp and Fraxure over places where sharpening stones can be found.

  • Scarlet

    This Pokémon commands a group of several Pawniard. Groups that are defeated in territorial disputes are absorbed by the winning side.

  • Violet

    Bisharp mercilessly cuts its opponents to pieces with the sharp blades covering its body. It will do anything to win.


Stats[]

Stats
HP
65
Attack
125
Defense
100
Sp. Atk
60
Sp. Def
70
Speed
70
Total
490

Learnset[]

By leveling up[]

LevelingGeneration VIII
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Guillotine 30% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
1 Metal Burst 100% 10 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
1 Scratch 40 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
1 Leer —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
1 Fury Cutter 20 95% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
1 Metal Claw 50 95% 35 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
15 Torment 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
20 Scary Face 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
25 Assurance 50 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
30 Metal Sound 85% 40 Type Steel HOME Steel Status
35 Slash 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
40 Night Slash 70 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
45 Iron Defense —% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Status
50 Laser Focus —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
57 Iron Head 80 100% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
64 Swords Dance —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
71 Guillotine 30% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration VII
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Guillotine 30% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
1 Iron Head 80 100% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
1 Metal Burst 100% 10 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
1 Scratch 40 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
1 Leer —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
1 Fury Cutter 20 95% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
1 Torment 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
6 Leer —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
9 Fury Cutter 20 95% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
14 Torment 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
17 Feint Attack 60 –% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
22 Scary Face 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
25 Metal Claw 50 95% 35 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
30 Slash 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
33 Assurance 50 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
38 Metal Sound 85% 40 Type Steel HOME Steel Status
41 Embargo 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
46 Iron Defense —% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Status
49 Night Slash 70 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
57 Iron Head 80 100% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
63 Swords Dance —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
71 Guillotine 30% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration VI
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
1 Guillotine 30% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 2 1 ♥
1 Iron Head 80 100% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
1 Metal Burst 100% 10 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical Cool 2 0 ♥
1 Scratch 40 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
1 Leer —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 2 1 ♥
1 Fury Cutter 20 95% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical Cool 3 0 ♥
1 Torment 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status Tough 2 0 ♥
6 Leer —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 2 1 ♥
9 Fury Cutter 20 95% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical Cool 3 0 ♥
14 Torment 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status Tough 2 0 ♥
17 Feint Attack 60 –% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Clever 2 0 ♥
22 Scary Face 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Tough 3 0 ♥
25 Metal Claw 50 95% 35 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
30 Slash 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
33 Assurance 50 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Clever 1 0 ♥
38 Metal Sound 85% 40 Type Steel HOME Steel Status Clever 1 3 ♥
41 Embargo 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status Clever 3 0 ♥
46 Iron Defense —% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Status Tough 1 0 ♥
49 Night Slash 70 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Cool 3 0 ♥
57 Iron Head 80 100% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
63 Swords Dance —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beauty 1 0 ♥
71 Guillotine 30% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 2 1 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration V
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Metal Burst 100% 10 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
1 Scratch 40 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
1 Leer —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
1 Fury Cutter 20 95% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
1 Torment 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
6 Leer —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
9 Fury Cutter 20 95% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
14 Torment 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
17 Faint Attack 60 –% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
22 Scary Face 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
25 Metal Claw 50 95% 35 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
30 Slash 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
33 Assurance 50 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
38 Metal Sound 85% 40 Type Steel HOME Steel Status
41 Embargo 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
46 Iron Defense —% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Status
49 Night Slash 70 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
57 Iron Head 80 100% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
63 Swords Dance —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
71 Guillotine 30% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TM/HM[]

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VII
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM12 Taunt 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM37 Sandstorm —% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Status
TM39 Rock Tomb 50 80% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
TM41 Torment 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM46 Thief 40 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM47 Low Sweep 60 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM52 Focus Blast 120 70% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Special
TM54 False Swipe 40 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM56 Fling 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM63 Embargo 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
TM65 Shadow Claw 70 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Physical
TM66 Payback 50 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM69 Rock Polish —% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Status
TM71 Stone Edge 100 80% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
TM73 Thunder Wave 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Status
TM75 Swords Dance —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM81 X-Scissor 80 100% 15 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
TM84 Poison Jab 80 100% 20 Type Poison HOME Poison Physical
TM86 Grass Knot 100% 20 Type Grass HOME Grass Special
TM87 Swagger 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM95 Snarl 55 95% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Special
TM97 Dark Pulse 80 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Special
TM100 Confide —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VI
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM01 Hone Claws —% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status Clever 3 0 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Clever 3 0 ♥
TM12 Taunt 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Status Clever 2 1 ♥
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cool 4 4 ♥
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status Beauty 1 0 ♥
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2 3 ♥
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 4 0 ♥
TM28 Dig 80 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical Tough 2 0 ♥
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 1 0 ♥
TM37 Sandstorm —% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Status Tough 2 1 ♥
TM39 Rock Tomb 50 80% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Clever 3 0 ♥
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cool 2 0 ♥
TM41 Torment 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status Tough 2 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2 0 ♥
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM46 Thief 40 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Tough 1 0 ♥
TM47 Low Sweep 60 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Clever 2 3 ♥
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Beauty 2 0 ♥
TM52 Focus Blast 120 70% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Special Cool 4 0 ♥
TM54 False Swipe 40 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
TM56 Fling 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Cute 3 0 ♥
TM63 Embargo 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status Clever 3 0 ♥
TM65 Shadow Claw 70 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
TM66 Payback 50 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Tough 2 0 ♥
TM67 Retaliate 70 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 3 0 ♥
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 4 4 ♥
TM69 Rock Polish —% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Status Tough 3 0 ♥
TM71 Stone Edge 100 80% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Tough 3 0 ♥
TM73 Thunder Wave 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Status Cool 1 3 ♥
TM75 Swords Dance —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beauty 1 0 ♥
TM81 X-Scissor 80 100% 15 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical Cool 2 1 ♥
TM84 Poison Jab 80 100% 20 Type Poison HOME Poison Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
TM86 Grass Knot 100% 20 Type Grass HOME Grass Special Cute 1 0 ♥
TM87 Swagger 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM94 Rock Smash (XY) 40 100% 15 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
TM94 Secret Power (ORAS) 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Clever 1 0 ♥
TM95 Snarl 55 95% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Special Tough 4 0 ♥
TM97 Dark Pulse 80 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Special Cool 4 0 ♥
TM98 Power-Up Punch 40 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 1 0 ♥
TM100 Confide —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
HM01 Cut 50 95% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
HM06 Rock Smash (ORAS) 40 100% 15 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation V
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM01 Hone Claws —% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM12 Taunt 100% 20 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM28 Dig 80 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM37 Sandstorm —% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Status
TM39 Rock Tomb 50 80% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
TM41 Torment 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM46 Thief 40 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM47 Low Sweep 60 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM52 Focus Blast 120 70% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Special
TM54 False Swipe 40 100% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM56 Fling 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM63 Embargo 100% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
TM65 Shadow Claw 70 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Physical
TM66 Payback 50 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM67 Retaliate 70 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM69 Rock Polish —% 20 Type Rock HOME Rock Status
TM71 Stone Edge 100 80% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
TM73 Thunder Wave 100% 20 Type Electric HOME Electric Status
TM75 Swords Dance —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM81 X-Scissor 80 100% 15 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
TM84 Poison Jab 80 100% 20 Type Poison HOME Poison Physical
TM86 Grass Knot 100% 20 Type Grass HOME Grass Special
TM87 Swagger 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM94 Rock Smash 40 100% 15 Type Rock HOME Rock Physical
TM95 Snarl 55 95% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Special
HM01 Cut 50 95% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Breeding[]

To see the Egg Moves that Bisharp can learn, refer to Pawniard.


Sprites[]

Appearances[]

Anime[]

Supporting[]

Minor[]

Trivia[]

  • Bisharp, along with its pre-evolution and evolution, is the first and only Pokémon to have a Dark/Steel-type combination.
    • Interestingly, the Dark and Steel types were both introduced in Generation II.
    • Bisharp and its pre-evolution were the only Pokémon to have ever double resisted Ghost-type moves. As of Pokémon X&Y, this is no longer possible since Steel no longer resists that type.
    • They are also currently the only Steel dual-type Pokémon without a double resistance.
  • Bisharp appears in PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond, where he's a chief guard of the road to Verdant Court and has at least four Pawniard in his squadron.
  • Out of all the Steel-type Pokémon to evolve from a certain level, Bisharp evolves from its pre-evolved form at the highest level (Level 52).

Origin[]

Bisharp appears to be based on a samurai, knight, or bandit from Japanese culture, the latter possibly being the reason for its dark typing. Its thief inspiration may make it based on a higher-class thief or gang leader due to hunting in groups and commanding Pawniard. Its body also resemble the types of armor that were worn by feudal Japan infantry. It also resembles a bishop chess piece with its evolution from Pawniard possibly deriving from pawn promotion, a technique in chess where a player can replace a pawn they've moved all the way to the back row of the board with a higher-ranking piece their opponent has captured.

Since many Game Freak staff are self-confessed huge fans of the Godzilla movies, they created Bisharp with the inspiration from Jet Jaguar, a heroic gigantic mecha robot who fought alongside Godzilla in the 1973 film "Godzilla vs Megalon".

Bisharp also originates from various Japanese monster movie villains known as kaijin.

Etymology[]

Bisharp comes from the chess piece bishop and sharp. It may also come from bisect (to cut something in two).

Its Japanese name, Kirikizan, likely comes from 切り刻む (kirikizamu, to chop up), 斬 (zan, to kill), and possibly 残酷 (zankoku, cruel).

Names in other languages[]

  • English, Italian and Spanish: Bisharp
  • French: Scalproie
  • German: Caesurio
  • Chinese: 劈斩司令 (mainland, official) / 劈斬司令 (HK & Taiwan)
  • Korean: 절각참

Gallery[]

See also[]

  1. ^ Silvestri, Cris (2015). Pokémon Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 42. Scholastic. ISBN 978-0-545-79566-1.
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