The details of the 2009 Pokémon Trading Card Game card Sharpedo #49 from the Rising Rivals set. A Stage 1 Darkness-type Pokémon with 90 HP, designed for strategic play and collection.
Sharpedo
2009 • Pokémon • Rising Rivals
No Listings Available
No listings available right now.
Price History
Description
Sharpedo #49 from the Pokémon Rising Rivals set, released in 2009, is a notable Stage 1 Darkness-type card for the Trading Card Game. Evolving from Carvanha, this card boasts 90 Hit Points and features the 'Energy Shark' ability, which allows players to discard an opponent's Energy card under specific combat conditions. Its offensive capabilities include 'DarknessColorless Crunch' for bonus damage and 'Sharp Fang' for direct attack power, making it a versatile choice for deck construction. Illustrated by Kouki Saitou, the card carries an Uncommon rarity designation within the RR subset. Collectors often seek this card number to complete their Rising Rivals collections, appreciating its role in the broader Pokémon TCG lore. As a piece of Pokémon TCG history, it represents a key moment in the franchise's card design evolution during the late 2000s. Enthusiasts interested in the mechanics of Darkness-type Pokémon will find this card's ability and attack synergy particularly interesting for both casual and competitive play scenarios.
Have one of these to sell?
We'll pre-fill the product details from this catalog entry, so your listing lands on this exact page. Just add photos of your copy, pick its condition, and set your price.
Card Details
The catalog profile below summarizes the card identity, featured subject, and notable collectible traits.
Catalog Profile
The core identity of the card within the set.
Featured Subject
The subject, team, league, and sport context tied to this card.
Featured
Sharpedo
Game
Pokémon
TCG Attributes
Rarity, print treatment, and game-specific stats for this card.
Uncommon
Kouki Saitou
Card Stock
English
90
Darkness
Stage 1
Carvanha
Lightning +20
Psychic -20
319
Card Text
Abilities, attacks, oracle text, and flavor text printed on the card.
Ability: Energy Shark
If Sharpedo is your Active Pokémon and is damaged by an opponent's attack (even if Sharpedo is Knocked Out), flip a coin. If heads, discard an Energy card attached to the Attacking Pokémon.
Attack: Crunch (20)
If an attack does damage to the Defending Pokémon (after applying Weakness and Resistance), that attack does 40 more damage to that Pokémon until the end of your next turn.
Attack: Sharp Fang (60)