Sharpen is a Normal-type move introduced in Generation 1.
Values by generation
From PokeAPI's change history. Up to Generation 3, physical or special depends on the type. Highlighted cells changed from the previous generation.
| Generation | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Generation 1 | Normal | Status | — | — | 30 | +0 |
| Generation 2 | Normal | Status | — | — | 30 | +0 |
| Generation 3 | Normal | Status | — | — | 30 | +0 |
| Generation 4 | Normal | Status | — | — | 30 | +0 |
| Generation 5 | Normal | Status | — | — | 30 | +0 |
| Generation 6 | Normal | Status | — | — | 30 | +0 |
| Generation 7 | Normal | Status | — | — | 30 | +0 |
| Generation 8 | Normal | Status | — | — | 30 | +0 |
| Generation 9 | Normal | Status | — | — | 30 | +0 |
In-game descriptions
| Gold / Silver · Crystal | A move that raises the user's ATTACK. |
|---|---|
| Ruby / Sapphire · Emerald | Reduces the polygon count and raises ATTACK. |
| FireRed / LeafGreen | The user reduces its polygon count to sharpen edges and raise ATTACK. |
| Diamond / Pearl · Platinum · HeartGold / SoulSilver · Black / White · Black 2 / White 2 | The user reduces its polygon count to make itself more jagged, raising the Attack stat. |
| X / Y · Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire | The user lowers its polygon count to make itself more jagged, raising the Attack stat. |
| Sun / Moon · Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon · Let’s Go, Pikachu! / Let’s Go, Eevee! | The user makes its edges more jagged, which raises its Attack stat. |
| Sword / Shield | This move can’t be used. It’s recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can’t be remembered. |
Pokémon that learn it
All versions combined; see each Pokémon's page for game-by-game details.
Sources : PokeAPI (moves, move_changelog, move_flavor_text, pokemon_moves, machines)