Nothing about Samurott screams competitive powerhouse, and that's fine. Water means only weak to Electric and Grass. Known as the Formidable Pokemon. Can go either physical or special depending on the set.
Nothing fancy in Samurott's spread. It leans mixed with Sp. Atk out front. And you'll get 3 Sp. Atk EVs per KO for it. Follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
Hard of heart and deft of blade, this rare form of Samurott is a product of the Pokémon’s evolution in the region of Hisui. Its turbulent blows crash into foes like ceaseless pounding waves.
Samurott Weakness
GoodSamurott's Water typing leaves it vulnerable to Electric and Grass moves. The Water typing picks up 4 resistances to work with. With 95 HP and balanced defenses, Samurott can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
The three-stage chain from Oshawott through Dewott ends here at Samurott. Want more? Breed for Oshawott eggs. A massive partner pool available via one egg group. The evolution from Oshawott pushed Samurott to 528 total stats. Attack saw the largest single gain at +45.
How to Evolve
Breed with Samurott to get Oshawott eggs using 278 partners from the Ground egg group.
Flip Turn keeps your team's momentum going. Samurott doesn't need to stay in long, Assault Vest provides a special bulk boost with no status moves allowed and max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs make every visit count. Surf threatens on the way out. Torrent adds passive value.
Best Build
Best Samurott Moveset
- Knock Off
- Ice Beam
- Surf
- Flip Turn
Recommended Teammates
The level-up pool is slim, so TMs matter here. Samurott's coverage across 9 types all comes from technical machines, built on top of Hydro Cannon and Hydro Pump for same-type damage. Megahorn and Aqua Tail are the payoff moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
The offense anchors on Hydro Pump and Aqua Tail, with coverage across 9 types adding reach. It's a workable movepool for Samurott that handles most situations. Aqua Tail and Hydro Pump give it enough punch where it matters.
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Samurott won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 10 types means it always has an effective option. Hydro Cannon and Hydro Pump anchor the STAB core.
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Samurott won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 10 types means it always has an effective option. Hydro Cannon and Hydro Pump anchor the STAB core.
Samurott can't be caught in Scarlet & Violet. Transfer Oshawott from Black, Black 2, or Legends: Arceus and evolve through the 3-stage chain to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Samurott in Scarlet & Violet
decent spawn rates for Samurott across 1 locations in mid-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Where To Catch Samurott in Legends: Arceus
The path to Samurott starts with Oshawott at Lv. 5+ via walking and gift encounters. 3 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch OshawottMODERATEJubilife VillageGift from NPCLv.5LimitedEarlyCityStarter choiceEASYSpace-Time Distortion - Alabaster IcelandsGrassUncommonDistortionPost-game
Step 2Catch or Evolve DewottEASYSpace-Time Distortion - Alabaster IcelandsGrassUncommonDistortionPost-gameor evolve from Oshawott (Step 1)
Step 3Samurott ✓EASYSpace-Time Distortion - Alabaster IcelandsGrassUncommonDistortionPost-gameor evolve from Dewott (Step 2)
Samurott isn't available in the wild in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Start by transferring Oshawott from Black, Black 2, or Legends: Arceus. The evolution path from Oshawott to Samurott is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Samurott in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Samurott appears at moderate rates across 2 spots in late-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Samurott works as an attacker with 528 BST behind it. B-Tier on our list — a solid choice for the right team. That 108 base Sp. Atk does the heavy lifting.
Torrent strengthens water moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less — that's the one you want on Samurott. Shell Armor is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses.
Samurott is a mixed attacker — base 100 Attack and 108 Sp. Atk. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. But the speed tells the real story — base 70 Speed is workable — faster than some, slower than many. Fits the attacker role.
Samurott appears in 8 games, including Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, and X & Y.
Available since Black & White, Samurott appears in 8 games spanning 5 generations. Beyond its original form, it gained a Hisuian form in Generation 8.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBWDebut
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLAHisuian
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A