Dewott Best Moveset
83 Sp. Atk at 60 Speed on Water. AbilityShell Armor blocks crits. The moveset has moderate special output building toward evolution. One step from Samurott where 108 Sp. Atk and 100 Attack provide mixed offensive options.
Dewott saw minimal competitive use in Gen V (Black & White / B2W2). This was Dewott's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Torrent with Eviolite, favoring a Adamant nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Dewott best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Aqua Jet
- X Scissor
- Swords Dance
- Waterfall
Recommended Teammates
Dewott saw minimal competitive use in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS). Dewott maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Torrent with Leftovers, favoring a Lonely nature.
Utility Moveset
- Aqua Jet
- Aqua Tail
- Iron Tail
- Razor Shell
Recommended Teammates
Dewott saw minimal competitive use in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM). Dewott maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Shellarmor with Eviolite, favoring a Mild nature.
Special Tank Moveset
- Aqua Jet
- Razor Shell
- Ice Beam
- Grass Knot
Recommended Teammates
Dewott saw minimal competitive use in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A). Dewott maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Torrent with Eviolite, favoring a Impish nature.
Pivot Moveset
- Knock Off
- Taunt
- Aqua Jet
- Flip Turn
Recommended Teammates
Dewott Weakness
Type-wise, Dewott takes extra damage from Electric and Grass. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses. Just 2 weak spots to worry about, which keeps teambuilding straightforward.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Ice, Steel |
What is Dewott Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Dewott
Rotom's Thunderbolt hits Dewott for 75-88%.
 Kartana GrassSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityBeastboost ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Dewott View Kartana builds →Knock Off20-23% | ||
 Rotom ElectricGhost | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLife Orb NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Dewott View Rotom builds →Volt Switch 2x58-68% Shadow Ball33-39% Thunderbolt 2x75-88% | ||
Evolution
Partway through Oshawott's chain. Dewott still has another evolution ahead before reaching Samurott. For breeding, average hatch time with a massive partner pool via one egg group. HP has grown the most so far (+20), but there's still another 115 stats to gain in the final evolution. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Dewott to get Oshawott eggs using 278 partners from the Ground egg group.
How to Get Dewott
Dewott doesn't appear wild. Catch Oshawott instead, it shows up at moderate rates. Evolve it at level 17 to get Dewott. The 2-stage line is mapped in the step cards below.
Dewott appears at decent spawn rates across 1 spots in endgame routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Dewott in PLA
Oshawott is your first catch on the way to Dewott. You'll find walking and gift encounters from Lv. 5-65 across 3 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch OshawottJubilife VillageLv.5Gift from NPCLimitedStarter choiceSpace-Time Distortion - Alabaster IcelandsLv.55-65CaveRate 15%Post-game
Step 2Dewott ✓Space-Time Distortion - Alabaster IcelandsLv.55-65CaveRate 15%Post-gameor evolve from Oshawott (Step 1)Available in-game· 2 pathsPick one
Dewott isn't available in the wild in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Start by transferring Oshawott from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or Scarlet & Violet. The evolution path from Oshawott to Dewott is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Dewott in USUM
Step 1Obtain OshawottLATER APPEARANCEfrom Black & WhiteNot TradeableAppears in Black & White via Gift · Nuvema Town · Starter Pokémon. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black 2 & White 2Not TradeableAppears in Black 2 & White 2 via Gift · Aspertia City · Starter Pokémon. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire via Gift · Route 101 · Complete Delta Episode. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Legends: ArceusNot TradeableAppears in Legends: Arceus via Walking · Space-Time Distortion · Post-game. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Scarlet & VioletNot TradeableAppears in Scarlet & Violet via Overworld · Polar Biome. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.- Step 2Dewott ✓
Step 3Evolve into Samurott
You're catching Oshawott first, not Dewott. Oshawott appears in the wild in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 3-stage chain with evolution methods between each stage.
Base Stats
An unusually even spread gives Dewott flexibility. Sp. Atk barely edges ahead. But Defense isn't far off. Tough to catch and follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve. Yields 2 Sp. Atk EVs.
Its exquisite double-scalchop technique is likely the result of daily training, and it can send even masters of the blade fleeing in defeat.
Dewott Guide
Dewott is meant to evolve into Samurott. At 413 BST, the stats aren't there for competitive play yet. Pre-evolution Pokemon rarely hold up against fully evolved threats.
Torrent is the go-to ability for Dewott. It strengthens water moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less. Its hidden ability Shell Armor can work in specific setups.
At base 60 Speed, it won't be moving first often. On offense, Dewott is a mixed attacker with base 75 Attack and 83 Sp. Atk.
You can run Dewott through the first few routes without issues. 413 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Samurott as fast as you can.
Game Availability
Dewott joined the series in Black & White and has been available in 8 titles so far. With 6 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves