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Bisharp Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters

Bisharp is a Dark/Steel-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Master League, where it currently ranks #315. Its recommended PvP moveset is Snarl with Dark Pulse and Iron Head.

Master League

#315

Situational

Type

Dark/Steel

Best Fast Move

Snarl

Charged Moves

Dark PulseIron Head

Max CP

3,215

Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026

ABOUT BISHARP

Is Bisharp Good in Pokémon GO PvP?

Bisharp is currently a situational PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #315.

Bisharp can evolve into Kingambit, which is a strong PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #79, and is also ranked #185 in Ultra League and #387 in Great League.

Bisharp PvP Rankings

LeagueRankPvP ScoreRecommended Moves
Great League#85364.3Snarl, Dark Pulse, Iron Head
Ultra League#55670.1Snarl, Dark Pulse, Iron Head
Master LeagueBest#31551.3Snarl, Dark Pulse, Iron Head

Best Moveset for Bisharp in Pokémon GO PvP

Snarl
dark

Fast Move · STAB

DMG5Energy+13Turns3DPT1.67EPT4.33

Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic

Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water

Weak vs: Dark, Fairy, Fighting

Dark Pulse
dark

Charged Move · STAB

DMG80Energy cost45

Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic

Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water

Weak vs: Dark, Fairy, Fighting

Iron Head
steel

Charged Move · STAB

DMG85Energy cost50

Strong vs: Fairy, Ice, Rock

Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic

Weak vs: Electric, Fire, Steel, Water

The recommended PvP moveset for Bisharp is Snarl with Dark Pulse and Iron Head.

Alternative movesets

All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Bisharp in the imported game data.

Fast Moves

Metal Claw
steel

Fast Move · STAB

DMG5Energy+7Turns2DPT2.50EPT3.50

Strong vs: Fairy, Ice, Rock

Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic

Weak vs: Electric, Fire, Steel, Water

SnarlRecommended
dark

Fast Move · STAB

DMG5Energy+13Turns3DPT1.67EPT4.33

Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic

Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water

Weak vs: Dark, Fairy, Fighting

Charged Moves

Dark PulseRecommended
dark

Charged Move · STAB

DMG80Energy cost45

Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic

Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water

Weak vs: Dark, Fairy, Fighting

Focus Blast
fighting

Charged Move

DMG150Energy cost75

Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel

Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water

Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic

Iron HeadRecommended
steel

Charged Move · STAB

DMG85Energy cost50

Strong vs: Fairy, Ice, Rock

Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic

Weak vs: Electric, Fire, Steel, Water

X-Scissor
bug

Charged Move

DMG65Energy cost40

Strong vs: Dark, Grass, Psychic

Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water

Weak vs: Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Steel

Bisharp PvP Move Counts

Snarl → Dark Pulse

4 Fast Moves from empty energy

Repeating count

4343

Snarl → Iron Head

4 Fast Moves from empty energy

Repeating count

4444

Bisharp Battle Guide

Matchup values below come from the Master League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Bisharp wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.

Bisharp Weaknesses & Resistances

Defensive type multipliers below combine Bisharp's Dark/Steel typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.

Weak to

  • fighting2.56×
  • fire1.6×
  • ground1.6×

Resistant to

  • psychic0.244×
  • poison0.391×
  • dark0.625×
  • dragon0.625×
  • flying0.625×
  • ghost0.625×
  • grass0.625×
  • ice0.625×
  • normal0.625×
  • rock0.625×
  • steel0.625×

Best Counters to Bisharp in Pokémon GO PvP

Recommended attacks are measured against Bisharp in Master League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Bisharp's league HP.

Master League

Recommended attacks

  • Waterfallwater

    Fast Move

    Neutral

  • Avalancheice

    Charged Move

    Resisted

    37% HP

  • Origin Pulsewater

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    102% HP

Master League

Recommended attacks

  • Dragon Breathdragon

    Fast Move

    Resisted

  • Roar of Timedragon

    Charged Move

    Resisted

    74% HP

  • Iron Headsteel

    Charged Move

    Resisted

    42% HP

Master League

Recommended attacks

  • Dragon Breathdragon

    Fast Move

    Resisted

  • Aqua Tailwater

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    46% HP

  • Spacial Renddragon

    Charged Move

    Resisted

    49% HP

Master League

Recommended attacks

  • Geomancyfairy

    Fast Move

    Neutral

  • Close Combatfighting

    Charged Move

    Super Effective

    155% HP

  • Moonblastfairy

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    66% HP

Master League

Recommended attacks

  • Metal Clawsteel

    Fast Move

    Resisted

  • Close Combatfighting

    Charged Move

    Super Effective

    203% HP

  • Behemoth Bladesteel

    Charged Move

    Resisted

    60% HP

Ratings are shown from Bisharp's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Bisharp.

Best Teammates for Bisharp in Pokémon GO PvP

Good teammates for Bisharp should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Master League meta.

Covers 4 of Bisharp's 5 hardest current matchups.

Covers 3 of Bisharp's 5 hardest current matchups.

Covers 3 of Bisharp's 5 hardest current matchups.

Covers 4 of Bisharp's 5 hardest current matchups.

Covers 3 of Bisharp's 5 hardest current matchups.

Teammates are calculated from the current Master League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.

Best PvP IVs for Bisharp

LeagueRankIVsCPLevelStat Product
Great League#11/15/151,49419.51,625,989
#22/14/151,49719.51,624,418
#33/13/151,49919.51,622,774
#40/15/151,48819.51,619,010
#51/14/151,49119.51,617,476
Ultra League#10/15/152,50035.53,522,082
#20/14/132,498363,504,417
#30/14/152,49335.53,503,641
#41/13/152,49735.53,500,224
#50/15/122,497363,496,766
Master League#115/15/153,215504,963,469
#214/15/153,202504,943,374
#315/14/153,207504,937,482
#415/15/143,206504,930,157
#513/15/153,189504,923,279

Bisharp Stats in Pokémon GO

Bisharp's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.

Great League

Bisharp 1/15/15 (Best IV)

Level
19.5
CP
1,494
Attack
137.4
Defense
112.7
HP
105

Ultra League

Bisharp 0/15/15 (Best IV)

Level
35.5
CP
2,500
Attack
177.4
Defense
146
HP
136

Master League

Bisharp 15/15/15 (Best IV)

Level
50
CP
3,215
Attack
207.6
Defense
160.5
HP
149

Bisharp Evolution

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Bisharp Pokémon GO PvP FAQ

What is the best moveset for Bisharp in Pokémon GO PvP?

Bisharp's recommended PvP moveset is Snarl with Dark Pulse and Iron Head.

Is Bisharp good in Pokémon GO PvP?

Bisharp is currently a situational PvP option in Master League, where it is ranked #315.

What counters Bisharp in Pokémon GO PvP?

Kyogre, Dialga (Origin) and Palkia (Origin) are among the strongest current counters to Bisharp in Master League.

What is Bisharp weak to in Pokémon GO?

Bisharp is weak to Fighting (2.56×), Fire (1.6×), Ground (1.6×).