No. 625
Bisharp
Sword Pokémon
Bisharp at a Glance
Bisharp (No. 625) is a Dark/Steel Pokémon in the Sword Pokémon category. In a typical playthrough it becomes most useful once wood-heavy routes open up, so plan its unlock around that milestone instead of forcing it too early.
You first obtain Bisharp in Iron Quarry. Good hybrid utility when rotating between gathering tasks.
For gathering runs, Bisharp brings 91 chop power at 80 speed (A tier), placing it in the solid middle tier for sustained tree clearing. Its strongest use case is mixed terrain with wood and ore routes.
Chopping Ability
Power: 91
Speed: 80
Mixed terrain with wood and ore routes
How to Use Bisharp
Bisharp fits naturally into a team that needs general support. In wood-heavy routes, its chopping profile makes it a solid choice when mixed terrain with wood and ore routes. Pair it with a transport or hauling partner to keep extraction cycles continuous, and revisit the assignment after each new area unlock.
Reading Bisharp's Chop Numbers
A A chop rating with 91 power and 80 speed means Bisharp clears trees steadily rather than explosively. Power controls how much it can fell before needing a break, while speed sets how fast each tree falls, so a spread like this favors routes full of mid-size clusters over a handful of giant trees.
In practice, Bisharp is at its best in mixed terrain with wood and ore routes. Run it there on a fixed loop and batch the haul between passes; when the route is stable, its real value is the predictable per-run output you can plan a build around.
Strategic Role & Deployment Advice
As a Dark/Steel type, Bisharp occupies a specific niche in your island's ecosystem. Depending on the current season and your island's biome development, its utility can range from a dedicated specialist to a versatile generalist. We recommend evaluating its role every time you unlock a new area or upgrade your main storage facilities.
For players focused on rapid expansion, Bisharp is best deployed in a "Support Cycle" where it handles secondary resource gathering while your S-tier specialists focus on the primary bottlenecks. If you are in the early-to-mid game, prioritize its habitat setup to ensure you have a steady supply of its unique materials, which are often required for advanced furniture recipes.
In co-op sessions, Bisharp excels when paired with teammates who can provide stamina buffs or speed modifiers. Its Dark/Steel typing often grants it resistance to specific environmental hazards found in the later zones, making it a safer pick for long-distance extraction runs compared to more fragile species.
Optimization and Team Synergy
To get the most out of Bisharp, look for synergy with other residents of the same type or those that share its worksite preferences. A team of Dark/Steel Pokémon often benefits from shared habitat bonuses, reducing the overall furniture cost while maintaining high productivity levels.
If you find that Bisharp's output is lagging behind, check its current comfort level and furniture proximity. Even a B-tier worker can outperform an S-tier specialist if the environment is perfectly optimized. Small adjustments to the placement of its preferred furniture can lead to significant gains in gathering speed and specialty success rates.