Mixed
Balanced
413Average
60Moderate
DTier

Dewott sits in the middle of its evolution line — stronger than Oshawott but not yet at full power. Most trainers push through to Samurott as fast as possible. Only weak to Electric and Grass. Known as the Discipline Pokemon.

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.

Base Stats
413Above
HP75
C
Attack75
C
Defense60
C
Sp. Atk83
C
Sp. Def60
C
Speed60
C
Total413
Low <60
Avg 60-89
High 90-149
Top 150+
EV YieldDefeating Dewott yields +2 SpA
HPAtkDefSpA+2SpDSpe
Details
Catch45ChallengingMedium Slow1.06M XP0.8m / 2'07"24.5kg / 54 lbs145Base XP
Pokedex Entries

Its exquisite double-scalchop technique is likely the result of daily training, and it can send even masters of the blade fleeing in defeat.

Legends Arceus

Dewott Weakness

Good

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.

4xCriticali
None
¼xResisti
None
0xImmunei
None
2Weak
4Resist
0Immune
Scorei0
SpikesGrounded — up to 25%
Toxic SpikesVulnerable
Abilities
TorrentStrengthens water moves to inflict 1.5× damage at 1/3 max HP or less.
Shell ArmorHAProtects against critical hits.

Partway through Oshawott's chain. Dewott still has another evolution ahead before reaching Samurott. For breeding, average hatch time with plenty of partners 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.

How to Evolve

3 Forms
Stat Comparison 3 Stages
Dewott
Water
HP
55
75+20
95+20
ATK
55
75+20
100+25
DEF
45
60+15
85+25
SP.ATK
63
83+20
108+25
SP.DEF
45
60+15
70+10
SPE
45
60+15
70+10
BST
308D-Tier
413D-Tier+105
528B-Tier+115
ROLE
Balanced
Balanced
Attacker
TYPE
Utility
Mixed
Mixed
Breeding
Moderate

Breed with Dewott to get Oshawott eggs using 69 partners from the Ground egg group.

Egg Groups
Ground
Gender
87.5%12.5%
Hatch Time
20 cycles·5,140 steps
Quick~5 min with Flame Body
Breed With (best first)
raichupachirisupikachugolduckwalreininfernapeempoleonrhydonfloatzellopunnysealeomonferno

Best Build

Legends: Arceus uses different battle mechanics.

Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.

A solid spread overall. Dewott gets Hydro Pump and Aqua Tail for same-type damage alongside Normal and Flying coverage and more. It won't blow anyone away, but it doesn't leave you stuck either.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Tackle
4010035Normal
Lv 6
Aqua Jet+1
4010020Water
Lv 11
Swords Dance
20Normal
Lv 18
Water Pulse
6010020Water
Lv 25
Slash
7010020Normal
Lv 34
Aqua Tail
909010Water
Lv 43
Hydro Pump
110805Water

TM Moves

Dewott can't learn any TM moves

Egg Moves

Dewott doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Src
Tutor
Aerial Ace
6020Flying
Tutor
Aqua Tail
909010Water
Tutor
False Swipe
4010040Normal
Tutor
Focus Energy
30Normal
Tutor
Ice Beam
9010010Ice
Tutor
Icy Wind
559515Ice
Tutor
Iron Tail
1007515Steel
Tutor
Rest
10Psychic
Tutor
Rock Smash
4010015Fighting
Tutor
Water Pulse
6010020Water
Tutor
X-Scissor
8010015Bug

Dewott appears at decent spawn rates across 1 spots in mid-game 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 Legends: Arceus

Oshawott is your first catch on the way to Dewott. You'll find walking and gift encounters from Lv. 5+ across 3 total spots in the chain.

  1. Oshawott
    Step 1Catch Oshawott
    Jubilife Village
    Gift from NPCLv.5LimitedEarlyCityStarter choice
    MODERATE
    Space-Time Distortion - Alabaster Icelands
    GrassUncommonDistortionPost-game
    EASY
  2. Dewott
    Step 2Dewott
    Space-Time Distortion - Alabaster Icelands
    GrassUncommonDistortionPost-game
    EASY
    or evolve from Oshawott (Step 1)
  • 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.

  • Dewott's biggest threats include Manectric (Electric) and Roserade (Grass), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Only 2 weaknesses means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.

  • Oshawott evolves into Dewott at level 17. Dewott can evolve into Samurott and Hisuian Samurott depending on the method. Dewott is a middle-stage evolution in the Oshawott line.

  • 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 — base 75 Attack and 83 Sp. Atk.

  • Dewott appears in 8 games, including Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, and X & Y.

Dewott joined the series in Black & White and has been available in 8 titles so far. With 5 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.