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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* | *O n April Fool's Day, 2002, Mizuado, a {{2t|Steel|Water}} hammerhead shark Pokémon was "revealed", but it turned out to be a [[Fake Pokémon|fake]]. This Pokémon was also sometimes called Samehadaa, which is similar to Sharpedo's Japanese name. | ||
*Sharpedo could not learn any {{type2|Water}} moves by leveling up in [[Generation III]], and in [[Generation IV]], it only learns {{m|Aqua Jet}}. | * Sharpedo could not learn any {{type2|Water}} moves by leveling up in [[Generation III]], and in [[Generation IV]], it only learns {{m|Aqua Jet}}. | ||
* | *I n a demo version of Ruby and Sapphire shown at Pokémon Festa 2002 in Japan, players started with a level 12 Sharpedo, suggesting it wasn't related to Carvanha by evolution, Carvanha evolved at a lower level or other means (such as an evolutionary stone or trading), or that Carvanha didn't exist. | ||
**Aside from seemingly lacking evolutionary relatives, Sharpedo also lacked an ability, suggesting not all Pokémon were supposed to have abilities. | ** Aside from seemingly lacking evolutionary relatives, Sharpedo also lacked an ability, suggesting not all Pokémon were supposed to have abilities. | ||
* Along with the {{p|Squirtle}} Evolutionary Family it is the only pokémon that can learn {{m|Skull Bash}} by level up. | |||
===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
Sharpedo is based on a {{wp|shark}} with the body of a {{wp|torpedo}}. It also looks like a shark that has been cut in half. Its general body shape is also similar to an {{wp|Ocean Sunfish}}. Both fish are known for their sandpaper-like skin. | Sharpedo is based on a {{wp|shark}} with the body of a {{wp|torpedo}}. It also looks like a shark that has been cut in half. Its general body shape is also similar to an {{wp|Ocean Sunfish}}. Both fish are known for their sandpaper-like skin. | ||