As a Dark/Steel type, Bisharp has 3 weaknesses, 9 resistances and 2 immunities, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 2 other Pokémon share the Dark/Steel typing.

Base stats

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

Bisharp has a base stat total of 490, higher than 59% of Pokémon. With Attack (125) well above Sp. Atk (60), it works best as a physical attacker. Its Speed of 70 is middling (faster than 50% of Pokémon). With 65 HP, 100 Defense and 70 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy and holds up better against physical hits.

Bisharp can have the abilities Defiant, Inner Focus and Pressure.

How to beat Bisharp

The best way to beat Bisharp is with Fighting moves, which deal 4× damage. Ground and Fire moves are also super effective (2×).

Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Poison and Psychic moves have no effect on it and Normal, Flying, Rock, Ghost, Steel, Grass, Ice, Dragon and Dark moves are resisted.

Good counters: Crowned Zamazenta hits for 4× with Fighting-type STAB and resists its Dark and Steel moves. Cobalion hits for 4× with Fighting-type STAB and resists its Dark and Steel moves. Keldeo hits for 4× with Fighting-type STAB and resists its Dark and Steel moves.